Seaside Love
Amy Campbell and Chad Sonnenburg, January 28, 2009, Varadero, Cuba. By Alyssa Buckley
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The Wedding Day
Wedding date: January 28, 2009
Guests: 84
Her best moment: “After the ceremony, Chad’s nephew called me ‘Auntie Amy’”.
His best moment: Receiving my groom’s gift from Amy, a custom boudoir photo book in a custom-made case.
What they would have done differently: Nothing.
Advice you would give to other couples getting married: For a destination wedding, find a great travel agent. With Weddings By Ocean’s the entire process, and the day of events, ran as smooth as silk.
Wedding song: “Come Fly With Me” by Michael Bublé. “We chose this song as we really wanted to ballroom dance at our wedding,” Amy reveals. “Michael Bublé is one of my favourite artists, and I introduced Chad to his music. We practised dancing in our living room for months before the wedding.”
The day in three words: Fantastic. Memorable. Perfect.
Favourite wedding gift: A Margaritaville Frozen Concoction Maker from Chad’s brother and his girlfriend.
Most unexpected moment: Later on during the reception the staff of the Barceló Marina Palace joined our party: they definitely have some great dance moves!
Best surprise of the day: “Our emcee put together a hilarious montage of caricatures. He definitely entertained all of our guests.”
Honeymoon: Cuba.
Favourite wedding detail: Having the aisle lined with palm leaves, and fresh hibiscus and ribbons on each chair.
What made her day: “Wearing my Nonna’s locket. She received it on her wedding day. Pictured inside are photos of my Nonna’s parents. All of the women on my mother’s side of the family wore it on their wedding day. Everyone that has worn it has had a long, successful marriage.”
What made his day: Seeing Amy come down the aisle. “My favourite part of the whole wedding was actually the next day at our trash-the-dress session. Getting dressed again and taking those pictures was a lot of fun and we were so relaxed. Those pictures are my favourite ones of all.”
Photography courtesy Kellie and James Robinson.
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We are being married in Cuba at Sandals on March 2 I hope ours as beautiful as your appears to have been.
Best Wishes
— susan (November 13, 2009 at 2:23 p.m.)
Such a beautiful place to be married.
— Becky (November 23, 2009 at 10:48 a.m.)
Great story and beautiful pictures. Makes me want to do my own destination wedding all over again. Congratulations Amy and Chad!
— Kristine (November 23, 2009 at 12:26 p.m.)
Gorgeous wedding! I've always wanted a destination wedding and yours was beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
— Michelle (November 23, 2009 at 12:36 p.m.)
Love the story Amy!! Congrats! :D
— Lisa from BDW (November 23, 2009 at 1:43 p.m.)
You look stunning Amy:) All the best!
Tania Beattie
brides Etc.
— Tania (November 23, 2009 at 2:18 p.m.)
Love the Story! Beautiful Pictures!!!!
— Tracy (November 23, 2009 at 2:37 p.m.)
Beautiful wedding Amy and Chad :) Love from a fellow Babbling Bride
— Holly K (November 23, 2009 at 2:40 p.m.)
Gorgeous!
— Bree (November 23, 2009 at 2:59 p.m.)
You're a beautiful bride which goes perfect with your beautiful story. Congratulations Amy and Chad!!
— Keira (November 23, 2009 at 3:24 p.m.)
Congrats Amy and Chad! This looks absolutley beautiful!
Such a beautiful and UNIQUE story on how you met! It was destiny girl!
~Sunnysoleil from babblingbrides!
— Steph(Sunnysoleil) (November 23, 2009 at 3:27 p.m.)
Great story, and gorgeous pics!! Congrats!!
— Jannae (November 23, 2009 at 3:28 p.m.)
You had SUCH a gorgeous wedding, Amy! Beautifully planned with such attention to small details. Thanks for sharing with us!
— Becky (November 23, 2009 at 4:14 p.m.)
What a beautiful story and gorgeous pictures! Congratulations to you both!
— Kristin (November 23, 2009 at 5:45 p.m.)
Love all the photos!! You both look so happy :) Congrats
— Julie (Julz47) (November 23, 2009 at 6:01 p.m.)
Fabulous wedding - they look so perfect!!!
— Arjuna (November 23, 2009 at 6:38 p.m.)
Your wedding was simply gorgeous, and every detail was paid attention to. Impeccable!
— lazykatt (November 23, 2009 at 6:58 p.m.)
Amy,
Your story is so beautiful - congratulations again to you and Chad! It was wonderful working with you!
All the best,
Lisa Mark
— Lisa Mark Photography (November 23, 2009 at 9:15 p.m.)
Beautiful bride, beautiful day, beautiful photos! Congratulations!
— TLB (November 23, 2009 at 10:50 p.m.)
Great Story! Your wedding looked fabulous!
— Annette (November 24, 2009 at 12:07 p.m.)
Congrats Amy & Chad!! Such a great story! Looks like you had the perfect wedding! You looked gorgeous! Congrats again! xoxo
— Nicole (November 25, 2009 at 9:34 a.m.)
Gorgeous wedding! Congratulations, every detail looks absolutely amazing!
— MelaJane (November 26, 2009 at 11:06 a.m.)
What a beautiful wedding, stunning bride, gorgeous flowers, great location! Congratulations, thank you for sharing! :)
— Sam (LLL) :) (November 26, 2009 at 10:42 p.m.)
What a wonderful engagement story and wedding. You were such a beautiful bride! Congratulations.
— Vikki (December 1, 2009 at 10:04 p.m.)
Congratulations again Amy and Chad!
I really enjoyed working with you and I'm so happy you loved the flowers.
All the best! You both look great and what a beautiful story.
— Laura Iacob - Bridal Blooms By Laura (December 26, 2009 at 3:52 p.m.)