Adventurous Destination Wedding at an Ancient Mayan Temple in Belize

Ancient Mayan Temple Wedding

Faye + Casey are two wildly adventurous people who’s first love (aside from one another) is treading new ground. From the second they got engaged, they knew they wanted to have an intimate wedding with only their closest friends and family. The only question…where? On the hunt for somewhere new and exciting, Belize and its ancient history called. F + C planned a week full of adventures—hiking, cave tubing, snorkeling—but first, a wedding! They married on the steps of an ancient Mayan temple among the ruins of Xunantunich. Faye tells us more:

Casey and I love to visit new places. We wanted to create a fun, exciting experience for our friends + family and since the wedding was so intimate, we didn’t want to make it just about the two of us. Many of our guests were scattered all over the US, so we wanted to bring those people together. They came only knowing us and now they know 30 other people!

Kylie Morgan had no trouble traveling to document the adventure! Let’s join the party in Belize!

dyed green invitation

We love F + C’s personalized invitation from Minted! This design has to be one of our favorites—here’s a look at the full suite:

first look

Our Favorite Memory From The Wedding

The memorable moment of the wedding was probably the first look. We were both super anxious, nervous, excited and emotional leading up to it. Even though we were happy to have our friends and family witness the moment from the balconies above...that first look moment was OURS in a secluded garden below. It was just a beautiful moment in time where everything was perfect.

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Ceremony at Xunantunich

Ancient Mayan Temple Wedding

WHOA. Seriously gorgeous!

Ancient Mayan Temple Wedding

So, so sweet!

Ancient Mayan Temple Wedding

Newlyweds in Belize

Ancient Mayan Temple Wedding

No words. Just EPIC.

Ancient Mayan Temple Wedding

Calla Blanche

Faye wore an epic dress to match the location! The dreamy lace gown by Calla Blanche is from Destiny’s Bride in Scottsdale, AZ.

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Ancient Mayan Temple Wedding

So many perfect photo ops!!

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wedding rings

Ancient Mayan Temple Wedding

Our Advice To Those Planning Now

Don't stress! Even though details are important, couples shouldn’t forget that the day is about the love you have for another, not about if something didn’t go exactly as planned. Also, when planning a destination that you’ve never been to, having a wedding coordinator saves so much stress. San Ignacio resort hotel provides one for you when you book a wedding with them. Michelle was my life saver. She was my go to for every question, every detail, everything! It made planning fun, easy and stress free.

Ancient Mayan Temple Wedding

F + C stayed with their guests at the San Ignacio Resort, where they spent the rest of the wedding day celebrating by the pool. Absolute perfection.

Ancient Mayan Temple Wedding

The days following their wedding were spent exploring more ruins, trekking through massive caves, swimming, and hiking through the jungle. From one adventure to the next, we’re so happy for these two!

photography: Kylie Morgan // venue name: Xunantunich and San Ignacio Resort, San Ignacio, Belize // event design: San Ignacio Resort // planning: San Ignacio Resort + Bride // florals: San Ignacio Resort // wedding dress: Calla Blanche // wedding dress boutique: Destiny's Bride // hairpiece: Anna Marguerite // bride's ring: Lauren B + Helzberg Diamonds // groom attire: Theory // groom's ring: Earth Chunks // paper goods: Minted // catering: San Ignacio Resort // cake: San Ignacio Resort // jewelry: Britten Weddings // bride: Faye Barbula // groom: Casey Barbula

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