Sharmene and Jarryd framed by tropical leaves in Palawan, Philippines

Sharmene & Jarryd

Palawan, Philippines

Palawan—a tropical fever dream.

A scattering of islands where limestone cliffs rise from impossible blue water, palms lean lazily towards the sea and the modern world feels like a rumour from somewhere very far away.

Full desert-island fantasy. An unspoilt tropical paradise. And somehow, in the middle of it all, a wedding.

No grand performance. No unnecessary fuss. Just two young souls, completely themselves, making promises beneath the palms with salt in the air and sand underfoot.

Wild, warm and wonderfully unpolished.

Paradise provided the scenery.

They brought the love.

Boat crossing tropical water at dusk in Palawan, Philippines
Jarryd standing beneath the limestone cliffs of Palawan before the ceremony
Sharmene reacting as she sees Jarryd during their beach ceremony
Sharmene and Jarryd embracing after their Palawan wedding ceremony

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Xx Strangelove

A special thanks to Katie Harmsworth for joining me on this adventure.

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