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Home · Weddings

Bridal Bliss: Bridget and Carlos' Destination Wedding

Sometimes the man of your dreams is just one click away. Soul mates Bridget and Carlos met online and found instant happiness. Two years later he surprised her with a surprise proposal in the middle of a photo shoot. See their romantic beach “I dos.”

By Charli Penn · December 17, 2014October 27, 2020
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So Much In Love

Sometimes the man of your dreams is just one click away. Soul mates Bridget and Carlos met online and found instant happiness. Two years later he surprised her with a surprise proposal in the middle of a photo shoot. See their romantic beach “I dos.”

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Dress Success

“To find my dress, I went to Bridals by Lori,” says Bridget. “They were so helpful. I had an idea of the style I wanted when I realized I found like 10 dresses with only slight variations. I knew it was the one when it had everything I wanted and was also under budget.

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Boss Bride

“Being the bride was amazing,” Bridget gushes. “Yes, it was all I dreamed it would be and more.”

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Shine Bright Like A Diamond

Bridget’s bridal glow shined bright on her wedding day.

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Step In The Name Of Love

Bridget chose bride favorite, designer Badgley Mischka for her fierce wedding day shoes.

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He’s The One

“I knew he was the one when I realized he had all the qualities I wanted and even ones that I didn’t know I wanted,” says Bridget of Carlos. “He makes me a better person.”

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Flower Fun

“I love orchids!” exclaims the happy bride, who chose to carry them in her bouquet on the big day. “It was made of white roses and orchids.”

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Double The Smiles

What an awesome moment caught on camera.

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Fabulous Style

“For my hairstyle, I did lots of research online,” says Bridget. “I wanted to incorporate curls but wanted it up since it was outside and probably windy. The stylist did a wonderful job!”

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Cheers To The Groom

Carlos and his groomsman shared an epic toast before he made his way down the aisle to meet Bridget at the altar.

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Bridesmaids’ Choice

Bridget’s bridesmaids wore gowns by Dessy. “Lavender is my favorite color,” she tells us. “I worked with my maids of honor who have different styles to select dresses of their choice within the line. They both have wonderful taste and I wanted the dresses to be ones that they genuinely liked.”

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Island Queen

We love it when brides choose to bring a fairytale ballgown to the beach. Don’t you?

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Bridal (Party!) Bliss

Sweet photos like this one always earn their own frame.

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Beach Boys

Carlos and his groomsman looked mighty dapper on the big day. We love the color palette.

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Group Love

A classic group shot on the beautiful shores of Punta Cana.

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Tug-Of-War

Playful photos like this one always make us smile.

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Myself With You

“I knew she was ‘The One’ when I realized I could be myself 110-percent of the time around her and that she loved me anyway,” says Carlos.

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Here Comes The Bride

“I got emotional walking down the aisle but my Dad kept me laughing,” says Bridget.

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Say It With Me

“We exchanged traditional vows,” says Bridget. “Its beautiful knowing so many people before us united using the same vows.”

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Altar Bliss

At the altar, Bridget tells us she felt “happy” and Carlos says he was “very excited.”

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A Time For Unity

Carlos and Bridget lit a unity candle together to unite their families as one.

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Twice As Nice

Just look out those matching grins!

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A New Chapter

Bridget and Carlos crossed the sands into their new life as husband and wife.

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The Happy Kiss

A sweet pucker at the end of the aisle let guests know it was time for an epic reception party.

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A Toast To Us

“I said yes because he is the most amazing man I have ever met,” says Bridget. “I could not imagine spending the rest of my life with any one else.”

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Best Group Shot Ever

All of their guests got a chance to share the spotlight with the bride and groom during their wedding weekend.

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I Knew It Was Love

“Even my family noticed the difference compared to previous relationships,” says Carlos of the time he knew it was true love with Bridget.

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Beachfront Love

“I love her sense of humor most,” says Carlos. “She always finds a reason to laugh and smile.”

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From Now Until Forever

“I knew I wanted to be with my best friend for the rest of my life,” says Carlos.

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The Right Call

“Bridget is sweet, caring, hilarious, brilliant, easy going, affectionate, loyal and compassionate,” Carlos brags. She sure sounds like the right woman to spend forever with, good call!

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Lucky Us

Gorgeous purple uplighting helped to create an elegant and romantic vibe for the couple’s ballroom reception at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Punta Cana.

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First Things First

“I was just starting residency and had no time to really go out and meet people when we met,” explains Bridget. “He was so understanding of my schedule and supportive.”

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Yummy!

“Since orchids are my favorite, I incorporated them into the cake too,” says Bridget. “It was vanilla cake with buttercream frosting!” Yummy!

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A Slice Of Heaven For You And I

For their first dance song, romantic couple Bridget and Carlos chose Anthony Hamilton’s “The Point Of It All.”

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Bring On The Music

A deejay kept the tunes spinning as the couple and their guests partied into the night.

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Set The Stage For Love

Bridget and Carlos wanted their guests to enjoy every second of their wedding weekend. “We hosted a welcome event for guests to mingle and we had fire performers, a bartender show and a cartoonist doing caricatures too,” she tells us. “It really set the tone of the weekend.”

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Like and Share The Love

Don’t forget to “like” and share Bridget and Carlos’ bridal bliss if you enjoyed their wedding story as much as we did. Want to see your wedding featured in Bridal Bliss? Email us now!

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