Mexico-Inspired Photo Shoot with Vintage Touches
If you are on the hunt for some fun and vibrant fiesta inspiration then look no further! In The Now Weddings created a classic Mexican event with to-die-for vintage details. Traditional and old world decor mixed with bold and playful elements are just perfect for a couple that wants to celebrate their heritage but throw in a few personalized surprises! The super-talented Becky Hill Photography captured every last stunning detail so get to the full gallery to see it all!
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We wanted to bring to life the warmth and family-feel of a classic Mexican event. Even giving a nod to the Catholic traditions celebrated in Mexico.
A brief walk through of the event leads you from a “wisdom donation” guest book- where friends and family were encouraged to donate their experiences and enhance the bride and groom’s lives, sealed properly with a wax seal. The lush grounds of the Casino made the perfect backdrop for this festive event. We took bold, lively colors and mixed them with subtle muted tones to give a modern edge.Our “watering hole” held 3 colorful options for guests- alcoholic and non- to drink in the fun! The sweets station was an over-the-top idea mixing crowd pleasing flavors such as churros to modern plating like our sorbet served in ice shot glasses!
But the main event was the s’mores roasting station- a custom [mini!!] s’mores set up featuring and celebrating all that Mexican sweets have to offer. We made recipes for the guests to create-their-own custom treat. Favorite flavors like “Mexican wedding cookie” and “death by chocolate” are sure to make guests smile from ear to ear [and I have since sold TWO clients for later this year on this very idea!!].
Our sweetheart table kept it simple with lush garden-style florals in an array of oranges and yellows, adding in pops of that hot purple we can’t get enough of. We topped off the details with peach champagne to give that golden luster and tie it all together!
Photography: Becky Hill Photography (please note…although Becky is a well known Chicago photographer, she has a second home base in Los Angeles) / Design and Planning: In The Now Weddings / Hair and Makeup: 1011 Makeup / Models: In The Now‘ s Sharon and Steve / Flowers: In The Now Weddings / Rentals: FOUND Vintage Rentals / Dress: Jenny Yoo / Suit: Friar Tux / S’mores Station: Sugar | Tart / Venue: Historic Casino San Clemente / Shoot Production: Be Inspired PR / Invitations: Momental Designs / Wood block & drink container text: Creative Media Print
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31 Comments about “Mexico-Inspired Photo Shoot with Vintage Touches”
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November 23, 2010 at 4:08 pm
Her headband is sooo beautiful :)
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November 23, 2010 at 4:20 pm
i'm in love with all the colors. the details are amazing!
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November 23, 2010 at 4:49 pm
I love this shoot.. it's like you've taken the "theme" of my wedding and brought it to live! Please let me know who made the papel picado invites. Thanks much!
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November 23, 2010 at 6:05 pm
I love Mexican inspired designs. Check out this inspiration board I created for a Mexican Dia De Los Muertos themed wedding. So much color and vibrancy! http://idoloveit.com/2010/11/04/dia-de-los-muertos-celebration/
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November 23, 2010 at 7:27 pm
YAY! Thanks for all the kind words. I truly *love* everything about this shoot- even my sweet little Sharon and her husband as models. YAY YAY!
xoxo,A.
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November 23, 2010 at 7:44 pm
Everything turned out aaaamazing!!! There are so many cute details. I'm super duper glad I got to be apart of this shoot.
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November 23, 2010 at 7:59 pm
Gorgeous! Feel like I was there from looking at the incredbile images!
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November 23, 2010 at 8:44 pm
oh my goodness!!! it turned out so beautiful! Thank you for letting me a part of your a-mazingness! :)
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November 23, 2010 at 8:58 pm
It all came together really great. Thanks for letting us be a part!
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November 23, 2010 at 10:02 pm
Just beautiful! Loving the colors and textures!
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November 23, 2010 at 10:34 pm
Gorgeous and so fresh! Does anyone know where the model's headband is from? Love it!!
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November 23, 2010 at 10:36 pm
These pictures are just beautiful, and the shoot looked to be successful. Beautiful flowers, and everything else seemed to fit together. Loved looking at the pictures. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.
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November 23, 2010 at 10:53 pm
i love the color combinations for this wedding. its so cool. I love the bouquet here the most. And also the juice, it looks great in there. perfect with the Mexican inspired wedding. thanks for sharing this with us.
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November 24, 2010 at 5:11 am
I love the vintage feel. Some great pieces of furniture which tie the whole theme together and work well with the colours. Nice!!
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November 24, 2010 at 5:59 am
Wonderfull pictures, love the mexican stile and flowers. Best regards
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November 24, 2010 at 6:24 am
Love the bold type face and burnished detailing. Very nice.
Julia x
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November 24, 2010 at 7:09 am
Btw - have added you to my "Links I Love" section - being very fussy and only the best are getting a mention!
x
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November 24, 2010 at 7:34 am
What a beautiful use of colour! Purple and orange is my favourite colour combination and it's not often you see them used as wedding colours. Also loving the fans as wedding favours. x
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November 24, 2010 at 12:22 pm
Lovely shoot -- definitely using some of these elements as inspiration for my Mexico destination wedding next year! Yes, do please tell us who designed the wedding stationary - love it! Thanks in advance!
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November 24, 2010 at 1:11 pm
Please let me know where you got the drink containers for, I'm on the hunt for exactly that shape and size! Gracias!
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November 24, 2010 at 3:33 pm
These photos are Exquisite! And the lay out was incredible. You guys are Amazing!
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November 24, 2010 at 3:46 pm
Hi Shalini!
The beverage containers are from Pottery Barn.
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November 24, 2010 at 9:39 pm
very cute girls! love the sangria bar.
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November 30, 2010 at 1:49 pm
Love it! The vintage mexican theme: the colors, flowers, furniture....beautiful.
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May 7, 2011 at 7:41 pm
Swoon......
I love every deet of this photo shoot, and I shared it in my cinco de mayo round up!
Thank you so much for sharing :)
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July 5, 2011 at 1:34 pm
Absolutely adored this photo shoots, one of my favorites of the destination or Mexico-themed wedding shoots that I have seen on this site so far! I have frequently linked to Style Me Pretty in the past, and I linked this article to my blog - which features destination weddings in Mexico. Please check it out! www.WedInMexico.org. I'm also on Twitter @WedInMexico. Thanks!
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