Honeymooners Are We

As I mentioned in an earlier post, I’m a newlywed!! I’d like you to meet my new husband, Colten Ducote-Roberts. Don’t worry, I’M taking HIS name, altho I have a pretty good argument as to why it should be reversed (hint: see my biz name). Until further notice though, I’ll still be Mandy Roberts Photography. That may change one day, but for now it still works.

Being a newlywed has been so fun…and difficult all at once. Unfortunately, we don’t have a typical newlywed situation, so our time together has been limited. Because of an unbelievable job opportunity that arose for Colten in the week surrounding our wedding, we made the difficult decision for me not to move into our brand new apartment with him since we’d be moving him out of it two weeks later when he took this new job. So, until next Friday, Mr. and Mrs. Colten Ducote have two separate addresses….an hour apart. DEFINITELY looking forward to finding a quick resolve to that issue. But at least the end is in sight!!

So, to dwell on good times, here are a couple of fun shots from our honeymoon! We took a 7-day cruise of the Western Caribbean, with stops in Jamaica, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel. What an amazing time and relaxing vacation! Who wants to go back to work after that?? Here are a couple of our favorite pics…

Our cruise ship and the unbelievable water in Grand Cayman!

Everything is so colorful there. LOVE it!

While we were just typical tourist shooters for most of the trip, we did take some time to have fun with the camera. In playing with lighting and the timer, we got this sassy shot one night on one of the upper decks. I love it!

**I know I’m posting wedding and honeymoon in reverse order, but I’m waiting to post about the wedding when I have my professional photos back. Good friend Robin Depaula and new friend Amanda Meyer did an amazing job, and our families are dying to see photos. But I refuse to be the photographee who starts on you the day after your session…”Are my pictures ready yet? When can I see them? Are they ready yet?” Whew. So, I’m patiently waiting until they are ready, and then the whole world will get to see them!! Check back soon to get a glimpse (or complete photo narrative!!) of our perfect day!