Wanting to honor the natural beauty of their surroundings, Heather and Joel focused their U.S. Virgin Islands wedding on the sand, sea, and sense of community in having all their loved ones together for the big day. The bride and groom’s fathers co-officiated the waterfront ceremony, which helped to further personalize the destination wedding. Shaun Menary Photography captured the most romantic newlyweds portraits as Heather and Joel enjoyed their first blissful moments as husband and wife with an epic sunset in the backdrop.
The Couple:
Heather and Joel
The Wedding:
Cinnamon Bay Beach, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands

We just wanted laid back fun, what St. John is all about. We didn’t want to play up any gimmicks like beach theme with palm fronds and sand dollars. We wanted the natural beauty of the location to be the highlight of the wedding.
I was in the back area waiting to walk out after the rest of the rest of the wedding party had walked out and I saw my Dad standing there. He looked so handsome it made me cry. Then it was my turn to go through the trees and down the aisle. I walked up to my Dad and it was such a once in a lifetime moment that I can’t really describe. As the trees parted to the beach, I saw Joel for the first time and everything just felt to right. I looked around and saw all of the faces of the people we love most and there really isn’t anything like that feeling of love, happiness and support. I still smile every time I thi...