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Kim + Trevor

There are weddings that are beautiful, and then there are weddings that settle softly into your memory long after the day has passed. On April 2nd, 2026, the skies carried passing showers, gentle blessings woven into the afternoon, while the sea and rolling hills stood quietly behind Kim and Trevor as they exchanged vows at Tamarind Hills.

 

Every detail felt intentional, effortless, and deeply refined; a reflection of Kim herself. When I first met with Kim alongside Pearl & Palm Events owner and lead planner Koral, she described her vision as simple, yet her version of simple carried the weight of understated elegance, timelessness, and grace.

 

We spoke about everything. The delicate details, from the crown of her head to the very soul of her feet, including the iconic red bottoms that would peek from beneath her gown with every step. But naturally, one conversation held my heart most: photography. Kim loved my storytelling approach, but wanted to elevate it further with flash photography, blending romance with a touch of editorial drama. As someone who has always found poetry in natural light, I welcomed the challenge wholeheartedly.

 

Kim wore the breathtaking “Tammy” gown by Enzoani Blue, a timeless masterpiece crafted in stretch georgette and baroque lace. The mermaid silhouette sculpted beautifully against her frame, while the deep sweetheart neckline softly framed her décolletage.

 

To complete her bridal look, Kim carried a luxurious bouquet by Floral Reef Antigua featuring white orchids, sculptural calla lilies, delicate anthuriums, and cascading green amaranthus. It felt less like florals and more like art gathered by hand.

 

As I walked down from Kim’s bridal suite toward the ceremony deck, I found myself constantly pausing. Every corner of the property revealed another picturesque scene, another pocket of light and texture I knew I wanted to bring the couple back to for portraits. That is the beauty of Tamarind Hills. The property shines from every angle, effortlessly making it one of my favorite venues for weddings and celebrations alike.

 

For the ceremony, the couple and Koral chose the covered deck overlooking the turquoise waters of Ffryes Beach. Kim loved the idea of admiring the breathtaking view without standing directly in the sand yet another reason this venue feels so special; it offers the best of both worlds.

 

At the heart of the ceremony stood a circular arch, symbolic of eternity with no beginning and no end, as marriage officiant Mrs. Skepple so beautifully reassured. Adorned with lush floral arrangements, the arch framed both the couple and the sweeping ocean view behind them. As Kim and Trevor exchanged vows, the entire setting felt cinematic, intimate, and deeply emotional.

 

To carry guests gently into the evening, Kim and Trevor chose soloist singer Annia whose voice drifted effortlessly through the sea breeze. Soft, soulful, and hauntingly beautiful, her music seemed to echo long after the ceremony had ended and throughout the portrait session.

 

And what a portrait session it was. Fun. Sexy. Entirely Kim and Trevor. I leaned into the striking architecture of the property, allowing its clean lines and open spaces to add to the editorial flair Kim had envisioned from the very beginning. Between stolen glances and flashes at golden hour, we created photographs that told their story.

 

Now, here we are with over 500 images and a lifetime of memories preserved within them. A day that Koral described as “a dream turning into reality. Along the way, we focused on so many little details, all of which came together so beautifully on the day.”

 

I cannot thank Kim and Trevor enough for choosing me, trusting me, and allowing me the honor of telling the story of one of the most beautiful days of their lives.

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© 2022 by  Zoé J. Richards 

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