Shelby Briggs & Chandler Atkinson

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Take in the tropical vibes of Shelby and Chandler’s Tulum wedding with us! The sage and blue hues on the sandy white beach completely stole our hearts. Shelby and Chandler met in 2017 on New Year’s Eve. Little did the two know that they lived four houses down from each other in College Station. When Shelby and Chandler ran back into each other a month later, they couldn’t deny their instant connection. Four months later, the couple moved in with each other and started their new life together in Houston. Chandler proposed to Shelby on a trip to Colorado on top of a cliff overlooking the entire National Park as the snow fell. How romantic! Shelby and Chandler decided after the winter wonderland proposal they would say “I do” on the warm sandy beach of Tulum.

 

Finishing Touch Weddings and Events helped Shelby and Chandler plan their dreamy beach wedding. The couple began their day with an intimate breakfast with just the two of them before all the festivities began. After breakfast, the two went their separate ways, and Shelby joined her bridal party to get ready. Bespoken Beauty got Shelby all glammed up with a soft beach bun before she slipped into her gown from Brickhouse Bridal. Shelby met her handsome groom under a floral arch with light blue draping at the beach. We also want to take a moment and admire Shelby’s gorgeous bridesmaids wearing the colors of the ocean in light blue and sage dresses. After the beach ceremony, guests made their way to the secret garden reception to dance the night away. Erika Geier Photography captured the day for us to share with all of you! Keep scrolling to see more.

 

Bride in lace gown holds white and blue bouquet with soft upswept hairstyle
Bride fastening pearl earring with soft updo hairstyle and lace wedding gown
Bride in fitted gown with beaded bodice stands before carved wooden doors in blue colonial building
Beach ceremony setup with white floral arch, blue draping, chandelier, and white chairs along the shoreline
Beach ceremony setup with white altar adorned with flowers beneath chandelier and blue draping
Beach ceremony kiss under white floral arch with blue draping as guests watch at sunset
Bride and bridesmaids in blue and sage dresses hold white bouquets under draped ceremony arch
Joyful newlyweds walking hand-in-hand on beach after ceremony
Bride and groom embrace on sandy beach at sunset in gray suit and white gown
Bride and groom embrace on white stairway between whitewashed Mediterranean-style buildings
White tufted loveseat adorned with lush white blooms and eucalyptus garland
Outdoor tropical reception with white tables under string lights and palm trees
Wedding invitation with eucalyptus wreath design and couple's photo, displayed with rings on palm fronds
Bride in fitted lace gown and groom in gray suit sharing first dance on outdoor terrace
Bride and groom holding hands walking through tropical palm grove in destination wedding setting
Newlyweds embracing on beach with groom in gray vest and bride in lace gown

 

Shelby and Chandler’s Dream Wedding Maker:

“We could not have done anything or had the most beautiful wedding without Lisa Davis, our wedding planner from Finishing Touch Weddings and Events, or Erika Geier Photography. They were wonderful and helpful the whole way through!”

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