From our very first conversation, Lauren had a way of making me feel as though we’d known each other for years. That same warmth stayed with me throughout her and August’s three-day Casa de Campo wedding weekend.
From an intimate rehearsal dinner at La Casita and a welcome party overlooking Altos de Chavón to their wedding ceremony beneath a magnificent tree by the ocean, the weekend brought together the people they loved in a place that was as beautiful as it was meaningful.
But what I remember most is Lauren herself — the way she moved through the celebration, giving everyone her full attention, never seeming too busy to be completely present.
Their wedding, through my eyes.
A few notes from behind the camera
Lauren and August’s Casa de Campo wedding weekend unfolded over three days, each with its own atmosphere. The intimacy of their rehearsal dinner at La Casita, the anticipation of the welcome party at Dye Fore, and finally, a ceremony beneath a single tree at the edge of the Teeth of the Dog golf course, with the Caribbean Sea stretching out behind them.
I remember Lauren’s parents walking her down the aisle, the emotion beneath that tree, and the way the entire wedding party erupted in celebration after their first kiss.
There was something wonderfully unguarded about the day. Lauren seemed to have time for everyone — a genuine hug, a conversation, a moment of undivided attention.
As evening settled in, the celebration moved from the poolside cocktail hour to a reception filled with music, laughter, and dancing. A live band kept everyone on their feet, and the night ended with fireworks over the water as Lauren and August kissed beneath them.
Of all the beautiful things I remember about that weekend, it’s the warmth between people that has stayed with me most.
The Details
Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, La Romana, Dominican Republic
Rehearsal dinner — La Casita, La Marina
Welcome party — Dye Fore, Altos de Chavón
Ceremony — a private villa beside Teeth of the Dog
Reception — Minitas Beach Club
