In October 2015, I had the wonderful opportunity to travel to Jamaica for the first time, and to bear witness to my oldest Floridian friend giving his vows.

Below is a collection of memories from that trip, at the Iberostar Grand Rose Hall Hotel, Montego Bay, Jamaica.

The trip

New Passport Stamp!

View from the plane

Scene on the way to the resort

On the runway in Montego

Above Montego

Wedding Ceremony and Reception

The Setting

The Altar

Starfish Decorations

Ty is ready!

The Vows

Congratulations!

Pre-Reception Sushi Buffet on the Beach

Reception Table

#meetthestovers

The Resort

View from the room

Pool View

Winding double stairs down to the pool

Pool Deckage

Lazy River

More Lazy River

Pool Deck Cabanas

Cabana sittin' and sippin'

Islands in da pool on da island mon!

Pool Bar

Pool Bar Drinks

The Beach

Beach foliage and cabanas

Beach Scene

View of the resort from the dive boat

Gear is all ready for the dive!

Post-dive room service snack