{"id":14610,"date":"2015-04-03T07:00:50","date_gmt":"2015-04-03T12:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/houstonweddingblog.com\/?p=14610"},"modified":"2015-03-19T10:58:03","modified_gmt":"2015-03-19T15:58:03","slug":"sanctuary-cap-cana-destination-wedding-by-adam-nyholt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/sanctuary-cap-cana-destination-wedding-by-adam-nyholt\/","title":{"rendered":"Sanctuary Cap Cana Destination Wedding by Adam Nyholt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>WEDDINGS IN HOUSTON <\/strong><\/em><strong>SPRING 2015 | REAL WEDDING FEATURE <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Brooke &amp; Austin ~ November 23, 2013<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Like their Aruba engagement, high-school sweethearts Brooke and Austin\u2019s destination wedding was set in a stunning seaside locale. The couple joined 75 of their closest friends and family at the Dominican Republic\u2019s luxurious Sanctuary Cap Cana for a weekend celebration full of sun, sand and spectacular ocean views. The pair\u2019s ceremony took place on a private island, where a white-linen-draped, orchid-bedecked chuppah \u201cwas the perfect backdrop to say, \u2018I do!\u2019\u201d the bride notes.\u00a0 For their reception, the couple treated guests to a light-up dance floor where everyone let loose\u2014they were on vacation, after all! \u201cOur favorite memory of the wedding day was how laid back it was,\u201d Brooke says. \u201cIt was so easy to just take a deep breath and truly enjoy our special day.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14618\" title=\"White-Hydrangea-and-Orchid-Bridal-Bouquet\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-15_0006.jpg\" alt=\"Sanctuary Cap Cana Destination Wedding by Adam Nyholt \" width=\"660\" height=\"988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-15_0006.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-15_0006-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14619\" title=\"Coral-Bridesmaid-Dresses\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-15_0005.jpg\" alt=\"Sanctuary Cap Cana Destination Wedding by Adam Nyholt \" width=\"660\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-15_0005.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-15_0005-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14622\" title=\"Beachside-Wedding-Ceremony\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-15_0002.jpg\" alt=\"Sanctuary Cap Cana Destination Wedding by Adam Nyholt \" width=\"660\" height=\"660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-15_0002.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-15_0002-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-15_0002-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14621\" title=\"Colorful-Bouquets-Along-Ceremony-Aisle \" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-15_0003.jpg\" alt=\"Sanctuary Cap Cana Destination Wedding by Adam Nyholt \" width=\"660\" height=\"991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-15_0003.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-15_0003-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14620\" title=\"Beachside-Wedding-Ceremony\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-15_0004.jpg\" alt=\"Sanctuary Cap Cana Destination Wedding by Adam Nyholt \" width=\"660\" height=\"990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-15_0004.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-15_0004-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14617\" title=\"Bride-and-Groom-on-Beach\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-15_0007.jpg\" alt=\"Sanctuary Cap Cana Destination Wedding by Adam Nyholt \" width=\"660\" height=\"989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-15_0007.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-15_0007-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14616\" title=\"Colorful-Tablescapes-for-Wedding-Reception\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-15_0008.jpg\" alt=\"Sanctuary Cap Cana Destination Wedding by Adam Nyholt \" width=\"660\" height=\"660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-15_0008.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-15_0008-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-15_0008-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14615\" title=\"Color-Flower-Arrangements-on-Sweetheart-Table\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-15_0009.jpg\" alt=\"Sanctuary Cap Cana Destination Wedding by Adam Nyholt \" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-15_0009.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-15_0009-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14612\" title=\"Rosette-Wedding-Cake\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-15_0012.jpg\" alt=\"Sanctuary Cap Cana Destination Wedding by Adam Nyholt \" width=\"660\" height=\"990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-15_0012.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-15_0012-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14613\" title=\"Texans-Football-and-Houston-Rockets-Inspired-Groom-Cake\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-15_0011.jpg\" alt=\"Sanctuary Cap Cana Destination Wedding by Adam Nyholt \" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-15_0011.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-15_0011-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14614\" title=\"Fireworks-During-First-Dance\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-15_0010.jpg\" alt=\"Sanctuary Cap Cana Destination Wedding by Adam Nyholt \" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-15_0010.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-15_0010-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14611\" title=\"Bride-and-Groom-after-Reception\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-15_0013.jpg\" alt=\"Sanctuary Cap Cana Destination Wedding by Adam Nyholt \" width=\"660\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-15_0013.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/2015-01-15_0013-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Photos: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/Professionals\/houston_wedding_photographers\/adam_nyholt_photographer.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Adam Nyholt<\/a> ~ Reception: Ballroom at Sanctuary Cap Cana ~ Wedding Dress: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/Professionals\/houston_bridal_gowns\/Brickhouse_Bridal.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Brickhouse Bridal<\/a> ~ Registry: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/Professionals\/houston_wedding_gift_registry\/williams_sonoma.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Williams-Sonoma <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WEDDINGS IN HOUSTON SPRING 2015 | REAL WEDDING FEATURE Brooke &amp; Austin ~ November 23, 2013 Like their Aruba engagement, high-school sweethearts Brooke and Austin\u2019s destination wedding was set in a stunning seaside locale. 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