Nikki and Paul’s Portofino Beach Resort Wedding in Belize was everything a destination wedding could dream of and more. They brought 50 of their best friends and family for a multi-day experience with the entire Portofino Beach Resort property to themselves.  Every time we commit to shooting a destination wedding we simply dive in deep into the entire experience. We become one with all of the guests and ebb and flow with every move and feeling we see. “Going all in” is really the only way we feel we can truly tell the full story. When Nikki and Paul invited us to be part of their Belize wedding experience with 50 of their best friends at Portofino Beach Resort we knew we were in for a serious adventure. From shooting underwater photography of their scuba certifications (harmless sharks), hanging off the edge of their full-day catamaran excursion for Nikki’s birthday (the day before their wedding), all the late-night dinners, epic meals, drinks, laughs, spontaneous day trips into nearby towns, their intimate morning after massages and pool party, to lounging around the gorgeous lagoon hammocks and all the heartfelt goodbyes. We felt like lifelong friends. We were SO honored to be there with them during every moment to document this lifetime experience. Nikki and Paul don’t do anything without pouring every ounce of their energy into each other and all of their very best friends. Like Nikki’s words described so well, “You are my north, south, my east, and west. May our love forever guide us through life’s unknown.”

Epic wide angle photo of a bride and groom walking through their Portofino Beach Resort wedding beach front in BeliezeWide angle drone picture of Portofino Beach Resort Wedding location for Nikki and Paul Nikki and Paul on a catamaran cruise the day before their Portofino Beach Resort Wedding in Belize Nikki and Paul on a catamaran cruise the day before their Portofino Beach Resort Wedding in Belize Bride diving into water with groom the day before their Portofino Beach Resort Wedding in Belize Bride swimming with groom and turtles the day before their Portofino Beach Resort Wedding in Belize Bride swimming with groom and nurse shark the day before their Portofino Beach Resort Wedding in Belize Guests snorkeling with bride and groom the day before their Portofino Beach Resort wedding in Belize Bride showering after swimming in the ocean the day before their Portofino Beach Resort wedding in Belize Children running on a dock the day before Nikki and Paul's Portofino Beach Resort Wedding in Belize Wide angle drone photo of beach front for a Portofino Beach Resort wedding in Belize Friends enjoying catamaran cruise the day before Nikki and Paul's Portofino Beach Resort wedding in Belize Child of bride and groom sleeping on a catamaran the day before their Portofino Beach Resort wedding in Belize A kid with ice cream all over the face on a catamaran cruise the day before Nikki and Paul's Portofino Beach Resort wedding in Belize Bride and sister enjoying sunset on a dock the day before Nikki and Paul's Portofino Beach Resort wedding in Belize Bridesmaids feet on a dock at sunset the day before Nikki and Paul's Portofino Beach Resort wedding in Belize Friend of the bride enjoying a shower in beautiful sunlight the evening before Nikki and Paul's Portofino Beach Resort wedding in Belize Bride and groom swimming in the ocean at sunset during their catamaran cruise the day before their Portofino Beach Resort wedding in Belize Bride and groom enjoying a sunset catamaran cruise the day before their Portofino Beach Resort wedding in Belize. Bride and groom enjoying a sunset catamaran cruise the day before their Portofino Beach Resort wedding in Belize. Bride and groom enjoying a hammock in the ocean the day before their Portofino Beach Resort wedding in Belize. Bride and groom enjoying a massage the day before their Portofino Beach Resort wedding in Belize. Groom and friends getting scuba diving lessons the day before Nikki and Paul's Portofino Beach Resort wedding in Belize Groom and friends getting scuba diving lessons the day before Nikki and Paul's Portofino Beach Resort wedding in Belize Groom and friends getting scuba diving lessons the day before Nikki and Paul's Portofino Beach Resort wedding in Belize Groom and friends getting scuba diving lessons the day before Nikki and Paul's Portofino Beach Resort wedding in Belize Groom and friends getting scuba diving lessons the day before Nikki and Paul's Portofino Beach Resort wedding in Belize Groom and friends getting scuba diving lessons the day before Nikki and Paul's Portofino Beach Resort wedding in Belize Paul and Jos WoodSmith hosing off on the back of a catamaran on a cruise the day before the bride and grooms Portofino Beach Resort wedding in Belize Bride writing vows the morning of her Portofino Beach Resort wedding in Belize Bride writing and reading vows the morning of her Portofino Beach Resort wedding in Belize Bride getting ready with shadows of children on her Portofino Beach Resort wedding day Bride breast feeding her child while getting ready for her Portofino Beach Resort wedding in Belize Groom showering while getting ready for his Portofino Beach Resort wedding in Belize Groom shaving while getting ready for his Portofino Beach Resort wedding in Belize Bride approaching her groom for their first look during their Portofino Beach Resort wedding in Belize Bride and groom first touch during the morning of their Portofino Beach Resort Wedding in Belize Comical photo of a child with their nose pressed against glass moments before Nikki and Paul's Portofino Beach Resort wedding in Belize Bride walking into her Portofino Beach Resort wedding ceremony in Belize with father and children. Wide angle view drone photo of Nikki and Paul's Portofino Beach Resort wedding property in Belize Bride walking into her Portofino Beach Resort wedding in Belize Bride and groom laughing during their Portofino Beach Resort wedding ceremony in Belize Nikki and Paul's Portofino Beach Resort wedding ceremony with family and friends in Belize Photo of parents during Nikki and Paul's Portofino Beach Resort Wedding ceremony in Belize Bride and groom kiss during their Portofino Beach Resort wedding in Belize Bride smiling with beautiful light on her face while looking at her groom moments after their Portofino Beach Resort wedding ceremony in Belize Bride and groom intimate portrait while laughing at sunset during their Portofino Beach Resort wedding in Belize Bride and groom intimate portrait while laughing at sunset during their Portofino Beach Resort wedding in Belize Bride and groom walking on the peer at sunset moments after their Portofino Beach Resort wedding ceremony in Belize Beautiful sunset photo with purples and blues with the bride and groom during their Portofino Beach Resort wedding in Belize. Fathers speaking with hands up during a Portofino Beach Resort wedding reception in Belize Bride and groom laughing with best friend during their Portofino Beach Resort wedding in Belize Bride and groom smashing cake into their faces during their Portofino Beach Resort wedding reception in Belize Best friend jumping into the pool during Nikki and Paul's Portofino Beach Resort wedding reception in Belize. Crazy pool party photo of bride carrying groom in the air with water flying everywhere during their Portofino Beach Resort wedding reception in Belize Fearless Photographers Award Winning wedding photo of Bride carrying groom in pool late night party with water flying everywhere during their Portofino Beach Resort wedding reception in Belize

Epic pool party photo with champagne flying everywhere with friends during Nikki and Paul's Portofino Beach Resort wedding reception in Belize. Award winning photo Jos and Tree, Portland wedding photographers

Bride drinking streams of champagne flying into her mouth with friends in a pool party during their Portofino Beach Resort wedding reception in Belize.

Photographers: Jos & Tree

A very special thank you to the gorgeous venue and team at Portofino Beach Resort. The care and attention to detail from the entire staff is unmatched, not to mention the slice of paradise offered to guests. They take care of literally everything.  And Kristin Baker your hair and makeup talents are so lovely.

Accolades:

4 international awards and 1 honorable mention were given during this wedding. The comical photo of Nikki’s kid with the nose pressed against the window was given a Fearless Photographers award. The crazy late-night (early morning) photo of Nikki carrying Paul was given a Fearless Photographers Award and the champagne pool photo was awarded by Masters of Wedding Photography and given a Fearless Photographers Honorable Mention. WPS Inspirational Wedding Photographers awarded the comical photo of Nikki’s kid’s nose pressed against the window while watching mom walk toward the cremony. 

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