Mexico Weddings

There are long-distance relationships and then there is meeting the future love of your life right before you jet off to a deserted island to compete on Survivor.  That’s long distance and then some, but after a long stay (and win!) as a castaway, this beautiful lady returned home to marry the man of her dreams in a stunning beach ceremony.  Press play for every gorgeous moment captured by McKenzie Miller Films.

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From McKenzie Miller Films… In March of this year, Kim and Bryan gathered with 30 of their closest friends and family for an intimate and fun weekend at the Westin in Cabo San Lucas. Kim was actually the winner of the last season of Survivor, and Brian and her began dating just before she left for nine weeks on a deserted island. During their ceremony, Kim and Bryan had each of their guests give a piece of advice or well wishes and Kim’s fellow castmate commented that she knew it was the real deal when filming wrapped and Bryan wasn’t afraid to kiss Kim after she hadn’t brushed her teeth for almost two months!

The weekend was magical from start to finish. On Friday night all of the guests set sail for a whale watching cruise and saw enormous humpback whales jumping insanely close to the boat. The wedding day was just as relaxed as Kim and Bryan are together. They started off playing a game of volleyball (which is how they first met) and swimming together with their friends. About an hour before ceremony time, they made their way to different rooms to get ready. After an intimate first look in the tiny cove where the ceremony would take place, their guests made their way down and circled around the two while they said their vows. The night ended with an intimate dinner on the beach.

It was a such unique and beautiful wedding. There weren’t a ton of details, flowers or accessories, but it was so completely perfect for the two of them and the best way for them to celebrate their union.

I was the cinematographer for the event and Jen of Fondly Forever Photography was the photographer. We have been best friends for 15 years (since we were freshmen in high school!) and although we work on different coasts (NYC and LA) it has always been our dream to work together! This was the first of what is hopefully many weddings of ours together.

Photography: Fondly Forever Photography | Cinematography: McKenzie Miller Films | Event Design: The Bride + The Bride's Sister + The Mother Of The Bride | Ceremony Location: Le Meridien | Reception Location: Hacienda Beach Club

Instead of the big ballroom wedding with a giant guest list, this couple decided to have a super fun, relaxed, yet ridiculously beautiful Cabo San Lucas beach wedding, and oh my word, is it a treat. Sara Richardson Photography captured bright oranges and vibrant plums, papel picados waving in the wind, stunning flowers from Florenta… basically the ideal beach wedding. Pass the margarita!

From the stunning bride… It was a beautiful evening, clear skies with a nice cool breeze, blue water lapping on the sandy beach and picturesque Lands End in the background. It was a perfect backdrop for our wedding in Cabo San Lucas.

After getting engaged, Chris and I decided we would like to have a destination wedding on a beach. We come from large families and wanted to have a small, intimate wedding with our immediate family and close friends. After a couple of months of searching various beach locations, a friend recommended Cabo San Lucas. The beauty of the area was amazing and we loved how much Cabo San Lucas had to offer in restaurants, entertainment, and attractions. We had found our perfect location.

Initially we tried to pick our own venue for the wedding, but found that coordinating all the details from a thousand miles away wasn’t going to work. We were fortunate to connect with Vari Avila, a wedding planner at Allure Event. Vari recommended Hacienda Cocina y Cantina for both the ceremony and reception dinner. We liked the idea that we could get married and dine on a beach away from the crowds of the hotels. We also loved that the Hacienda’s décor reminded us of traditional Mexico and there were great views of Lands End. We were really excited that the restaurant was known to serve fantastic Mexican food.

We met with Vari the day we arrived. She greeted us with hugs and lots of enthusiasm and we knew right away that she would do anything to make our wedding day perfect. Vari and her team did an amazing job of making our dreams become a reality. The décor was beyond what we could have even imagined. The bright purple and orange floral arrangements and papel picados added a great splash of color.

The ceremony took place at sunset and gave it a warm and intimate feel. One of my favorite moments was at the end of the ceremony when our guests shook their personalized maracas for our first kiss. It was a fun, unique add-on to the ceremony. For the reception dinner, our guests enjoyed a delicious three-course meal, and instead of a wedding cake we decided to have a desert bar, which was a huge hit. The final highlight of the evening was dancing the night away under the stars.

Photography: Sara Richardson Photography | Floral Design: Florenta Flower Design | Wedding Dress: Sottero And Midgley | Shoes: Restricted | Jewelry: Ann Taylor Loft | Bridesmaids Dresses: Alfred Angelo | Caterer: Hacienda Cocina Y Cantina | Officiant: Reverend Marco Arechiga | Venue: Hacienda Cocina Y Cantina | Event Design & Coordination: Vari Avila from Allure Event | Hair & Make-up: Suzanne Morel Face and Body Care

I always feel a bit spoiled when pouring over Destination weddings. Spending hours on end drooling over details in some of the most fabulous places on eart does feel a wee bit indulgent. But luckily for all of us, that’s exactly what SMP Destination is all about. Bringing you weddings like this one from Amy Abbott Events shot by Alison White that feels so incredibly decadent you can’t believe there isn’t a catch. It’s just pure gorgeous, and there is even more to devour right here.

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From Alison White Photography….Heather and Matt live in Colorado, in one of the snowiest places in the country, so they decided to get away from it all and marry in sunny San Jose del Cabo, Baja Sur, Mexico. For their friends and family who made it, it was well worth the trip. They planned a week’s worth of activities, but for the wedding they chose the beautiful Campestre Beach Club where they married on the sand in front of the Sea of Cortez amid breaching whales and jumping Manta Rays. Baja was a wonderful choice in February; plenty of sun, but not too hot and a nice getaway from the cold winter.

Heather was inspired by the beachy tans, blushes and pale colors of the desert landscape, and her idea of a perfect wedding was a whimsical, yet elegant event, and one where everyone felt comfortable. They married on the beach, where a small boardwalk was set up, so that the ladies had no trouble walking in their shoes. They said their vows under a gorgeous canopy decorated lavishly with pale roses, white orchids and driftwood. It looked unbelievable under the deep blue Mexican sky! Heather and Matt included all ten of their nieces and nephews in the wedding. The girls carried nosegays and the boys held large vintage jingle bells with coordinating blush colored ribbons.

A romantic place card table designed ‘to inspire the love in all of us’ greeted the guests for the cocktail hour. They found their names hanging on a huge, decorative piece of wooden burl, on old tags attached to skeleton keys, and the table continued the vintage, beachy theme with mercury glass vases, creamy roses and orchids, succulents, and driftwood. Heather’s mother shared heart shaped sunglasses with many of the guests, and the reception was filled with ‘lovers’.

There were details to delight everywhere you looked, from the tequila bar on an antique cart to the crystal chandeliers lighting the dancing crowd with a ceiling of open sky. The mirrored bar held golden letters spelling ‘amor’, for all to remember just why they were all here.

After a few heartfelt toasts, the guests enjoyed food from around the world at several fabulous dinner stations. From the best oysters many had ever tasted to creative salads with locally grown ingredients to authentic Mexican fare, there was a flavor for every palate.

Everything was custom made for Heather and Matt to create a great Cabo experience including the bar and tables, and even the runners and napkins. Glass chargers with gold rims greeted diners at their seats, and the combination of round and long tables were decorated with driftwood, dendrobium orchids, succulents and pink roses, as well as mercury glass vases and gold chiavari chairs. A vintage lounge complete with overstuffed pillows in complimenting colors of pinks and tans allowed guests to rest in between dancing, and watch the ocean, and when the sun went down, many sat around the large fire pit to ward off the chill.

Heather and Matt kicked off the party with an unbelievable dance to a fantastic live version of “Home” by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. Everyone danced the night away to the live music of Kilometro. But the best surprises from the bride’s father were the Salsa dancers who came to teach the gringos a thing or two. Finally, a phenomenal display of fireworks delighted everyone with a memorable detail that truly made Heather and Matt’s wedding a night to remember.

Floral Design: Pina Hernandez | Cake: Sweet Dreams Cabo | Caterer: Lazy Gourmet Catering | Band: Kilometro | Ceremony Music: Los Mosquitos Trio | Venue: Campestre Beach Club Cabo San Lucas | Guitarist: James Darryl Currie | Hair + Makup: Blanc On-Location Salon | Lighting + Design + Decor: Oxten | Photogapher: Alison White Photography | Salsa Dancers: Habana Sweet | Wedding Planner + Design Consultant: Amy Abbott Events

You may or may not have heard, but the Southwest is in the middle of an (excruciatingly hot) heat wave; one that is seeing temps rise to well over 120 degrees.  And since I happen to live in one of those very hot Southwestern states, I’ve been spending my time indoors, dreaming of a vacation to a nice seaside locale like it’s my job to do so.  And when I spotted this gorgeous day from the genius that is Allure Event?  I knew immediately where I had to go.  Because if a short holiday to Cabo looks anything even close to this magical day captured perfectly by Sara Richardson (complete with a cool ocean breeze), I’m in for a world of awesome.  Click here for sooo much more.

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From Allure Event… When Virginia and Andrew contacted us a few months before their wedding and asked us to help them plan a small wedding in a private villa in Cabo, they had only a few specific requests – that the ceremony be intimate and meaningful, and that we use shades of coral, orange and cream for the color scheme. Using the bride’s inspiration photos as the base of the design, we set out to create an elegant and feminine setting using lace, soft, feminine flowers and candles, lots and lots of candles! The result was exactly what they had envisioned.

The intimate ceremony was held on an outdoor terrace facing the Cabo San Lucas bay. For the ceremony, we created two large branch arrangements with hanging dendrobium orchids and crystals, with rose buds and moss at the base and set these on white, wooden pillars which framed Virginia and Andrew as they said their vows. We lined the pool ledge and terrace with rose petals and pillar candles in glass cylinders, which later served as the backdrop for the dinner reception. A singing guitarist played an acoustic version of “Have a Little Faith” by John Wyatt as Andrew took his place at the altar and then as Virginia walked down to meet him. The ceremony was officiated in Spanish by a judge and translated to English for their guests.

After the vows, the new bride and groom were whisked away to the beach for some romantic sunset photos and we began to transform the ceremony space for dinner. In order to ensure an intimate setting, we set a rectangular table which allowed for all guests to sit together. We draped the chairs with custom made lace covers which added a romantic feel to the setting. For the centerpiece, we designed a lush floral arrangement using roses, phalaenopsis orchids, ranunculus and succulents and surrounded it with an assortment of vintage pressed and cut glass in varying heights, filling these with small flower bouquets, cut roses, and votive candles. We kept the final table design a secret and completely surprised the couple as they made their way back to the villa.

The wedding cake was carrot-orange cake with orange cream cheese filling. The sweet, two tier cake was designed to recreate the gorgeous bodice detail of Virginia’s Vera Wang Dress.

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Wedding Photography: Sara Richardson Photography | Ceremony and Reception: Villa Haydee, Pedregal, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico | Wedding Planning + Design: Vari Avila of Allure Event | Floral Design: Rene Larios of Cabo Floral Studio | Catering: Jennifer O’Toole | Wedding Cake: Deena Fisher of Sweet Dreams Cabo | Guitar: Daryl Currie | Rentals: Del Cabo Event Design | Wedding Dress: Vera Wang | Shoes: Diamond White Grazia Valentine Bridal Shoes

This wedding came at the perfect time.  I say that, because I’ve been hemming and hawing over a trip to Cabo for what seems like forever and, I swear to you, this breathtaking beauty just pushed me over the edge.  Sure, my trip won’t be filled to the brim with devastatingly gorgeous florals from Florenta Flower Design, glittery gold accents and one of the most stunning gowns I have ever laid my eyes upon, but if it elicits even 1/10th of the happiness that these images from Sara & Rocky Photography have brought me, I’ll consider myself one VERY lucky traveler.  Indeed.  See it all in the full gallery.

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From Sara & Rocky Photography… Kat & Earl were married in Cabo on the beach on December 8th. They rented out this amazing villa on the beach, and had their ceremony in the sand and the reception on the terrace. Her dress was amazing, she also sewed in a blue heart from one of her dad’s old shirts underneath her dress. The details were gorgeous, beautiful flowers, gold and navy sequin tablecloths, and gold and white striped taper candles. For their sign in book, they had all of the guests write on cards to put in a book about their favorite memory of them, or best marriage advice, etc.

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Wedding Photography: Sara & Rocky Photography | Wedding Venue: Private Villa in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico | Floral Design: Florenta Flower Design | Caterer: Chef in Cabo

“Contagiously fun.”  That’s how I knew this wedding was going to be awesome.  Those two little words spoken by a bride that knows a thing or two about planning a gorgeous wedding.  A gorgeous wedding, mind you, that is bursting with rustic meets modern details, breathtaking images from Spencer Combs and a night of “unstoppable dancing.”  Yep, unstoppable dancing.  Are these two crazy cool or what?  Click here for sooo much more and then stay tuned for even more lovely from Modern 8 Films below.

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From the Bride… Our vision for the wedding was simple, modern, fresh, rustic but most importantly – we wanted it to be contagiously fun. We were determined to find a beautiful setting that consisted of rustic, sunny beaches, and to basically find a wedding chapel that was equally as breathtaking – and this is essentially what we experienced at Cabo’s Azul’s El Corazon, a five story wedding chapel with candlelit waterfalls and the Sea of Cortez as our romantic backdrop. For our reception, we wanted to treat our family and friends to an awe-inspiring oceanfront terrace where we could dance the night away.

As a corporate event planner, this was going to be the first wedding I was going to plan – and boy, was it a blast! I worked very closely with Cabo’s leading event/linen decor designer – Suzanne Morel’s Linen Things and More. We came up with a burlap-inspired concept that tied into our soft gray and blush palettes. Burlap was used as table runners, candle wrappers and even in our invitations that were created by Beacon Lane.

And while I wanted to create as many handmade items for our wedding, timing proved to be a challenge. That’s when I turned to Etsy and fell in love with so many inspiring self-made items. Instead of having a typical guest book, I wanted to tie in our love for champagne and so we decided to use our favorite champagne, Moet, as our wedding guest signing piece, which we plan on opening at a future anniversary. Makes for a wonderful keepsake, too!

For our ceremony, we incorporated Filipino wedding traditions that included the lighting of candles that were lit by our parents first to symbolize their blessings, followed by the tying of the cord to symbolize unity, and the placement of a veil to grant us protection and shelter. Our wedding ceremony was probably the best part of our day, where we exchanged our own vows in front of our most beloved family and friends. It was truly the most amazing experience.

And after an evening of great food and unstoppable dancing, Fred and I wanted to come up with something unique and special to wrap up our wedding day and it was perhaps the most romantic endings we were so happy to have carried out. We invited our guests to the beach at midnight, where they stood in a circle around us, sparklers lit and blazing, while we had our last dance to David Grey’s “This Year’s Love.” It was magical.

We are delighted to share our day with you and with the love of family and friends, our wedding was beyond anything we could have ever imagined.

Wedding Photography: Spencer Combs / Wedding Venue: Cabo Azul Resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico / Floral Design: Cabo Floral Studios / Wedding Cinematography: Modern 8 Films / Wedding Band: Trio Los Mosquitos / Music: DJ Ricardo / Linen Rental: Linen Things and More / Hangers: Burlap Babe / Cake Toppers + Unity Candles: Morgan Hill / Wine Labels: Nancy Nikko / Thank You Sign: Julie Newbrough / Flower Girl Basket: Sparkle and Posy / Vintage White Frame Chalkboard: Kelley Cummins / Chair Signs: Romantic Planet / Menu Design: Cheer Up Cherup / Place Cards: Rachel Carl / Wedding Sparklers Signs: Lollipops and Pussycats / Wedding Invitations: Beacon Lane / Wedding Dress: Oleg Cassini / Bridesmaids’ + Flower Girl Attire: Vera Wang / Groom’s + Groomsmen Attire: Brooks Brothers / Hair + Makeup: Suzanne Morel

When we’re not spending our time obsessing over the work of Jennifer Lindberg Weddings, we’re spending our time drooling over her brand spankin’ new blog, Most of All, I Remember, so it pretty much goes without saying – we’re big, big fans.  So big, in fact, that when she sent along this breathtaking Cabo San Lucas affair, we let out a collective gasp.  Because when Jennifer teams up with the geniuses at Elena Damy Floral & Event Design, the Esperanza Resort and the oh-so-talented Allison R. Banks, it’s always a guaranteed day of pretty.  One that rocks oceanside views and a stunning couple that just couldn’t wait to say I Do.  Join me in the gallery for more.

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From the Bride… I had wanted to get married in Cabo for as long as I could remember, and it truly could not have been a more beautiful or more perfect day. It had rained the night before, so when I woke up that morning and pulled the curtains back, I was thrilled to see that it was gorgeous out. The sun was shining and the ocean was sparkling below, and I just knew it was going to be the best day of my life. I had a few friends up to my suite for breakfast, and then we all headed down to the pool to relax and visit with our guests while Michael finished up his round of golf from the day before. It was so fun to see everyone having such a great time together, and the hotel even had a roaming neck massage therapist visit the pool to quell any lingering jitters and cap off the perfect afternoon.

My suite overlooked the site where our ceremony was going to be held, so I got to watch it all come together while I was getting dressed. My sister (the maid of honor) and all of my best friends joined me for champagne and some treats from the hotel while I finished preening, and everyone was kind enough to stand in awe when I finally walked out in my dress. We got some beautiful pictures before the ceremony, and it was so fun to spend a little time with everyone before the big moment. My father passed away when I was in high school, so I had asked the dad of one of my very best friends to walk me down the aisle. It was the perfect choice, and I couldn’t have been happier to have him at my side. When I finally met Michael at the altar, the feeling was unbelievable. I was so excited to see him and couldn’t wait to say “I do.” During the planning, I had made an effort to make sure that our outdoor ceremony still felt like we were in a church. The Beesons had been kind enough to fly our Episcopalian minister in from Houston to officiate the service. The florist made us a custom floral cross that was breathtaking and even had pillows made just for me and Michael so that we could kneel during the Lord’s Prayer. All of those details really made the ceremony so meaningful to both of us, and I am very grateful to everyone for making it happen.  

We took some more beautiful pictures with our wedding party on the beach, and then we said our vows again with just our families in front of a Mexican justice of the peace with one of Michael’s best friends translating. For something that was a mere formality to make things legal, it turned out to be pretty special too, and I loved getting to say “Si!” when she asked if I would take Michael as my husband. We joined everyone for cocktails and danced to our first song,”That’s How Strong My Love Is” by Otis Redding, while everyone took their seats for dinner on the terrace. The setting was just amazing. Our florist did an incredible job capturing my vision, and our calligrapher’s work on the menus and place cards just made it all the more beautiful. We even had a super moon overhead to provide some spectacular waves crashing on the rocks. There may have been a bit of a splash zone, but it was all so beautiful that no one cared. My mom gave the most perfect toast before dinner, of course aimed at telling Michael just how lucky he was to have found me. We had an amazing meal, followed up by wedding cake and Ole Miss-themed, red velvet groom’s cake, two fireworks shows, and a hell of a good time on the dance floor. It was magical, and I couldn’t feel luckier that it all actually happened. 

Wedding Photography: Jennifer Lindberg Weddings / Wedding Venue: Esperanza Resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico / Floral Design: Elena Damy Floral & Event Design / Graphic Design: Rachel Rothberg of ph design shop / Calligraphy: Allison R. Banks Designs / Ceremony Musicians: Violetta Poleteck + Daryl Currie / Reception Band: Cabo Max / Wedding Dress: Ines DiSanto “Tivoli” via Belle Mariee Bridal Couture / Bride’s Sash: Anne Barge / Bride’s Veil + Hair Pins: Sara Gabriel / Bride’s Shoes: Jimmy Choo / Bride’s Earrings: MIJA Jewelry / Bride’s Necklace: From the Groom / Hair + Makeup: Neysa Berman of Blanc Bridal Salon / Bride’s Rehearsal Dinner Dress: Alice & Olivia / Bride’s Rehearsal Dinner Shoes: B Brian Atwood / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Shoshanna / Mother of the Bride’s Dress: Oscar de la Renta / Groom’s Blazer: Peter Millar / Groom’s Belt + Buckle: Max Lang, From the Bride / Groom’s Pants: Cubavera / Groom’s Tie: Alynn / Rehearsal Dinner Venue: Mi Casa in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Even though this adventurous couple booked their wedding a year and a half in advance, they were only allowed to coordinate with the hotel on wedding plans during the final two moths leading up to their big day! But they didn’t freak out and instead turned their last minute plans into a shopping adventure and sourced all the decor locally. And we totally love that! Brittanee Taylor Photography captured each and every meaningful moment and there’s a whole lot more right here in the full gallery!

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From the Bride… Tim took me on a trip to his hometown, Seattle. One morning, we woke up early to explore the famous Pikes Place Market. After walking the market and getting breakfast and coffee, Tim took me to a park overlooking the Puget Sound, dropped to one knee, and asked me to marry him. Of course, I said yes! We wanted someplace that would be inaccessible by cell phone so we didn’t have to bring our blackberries., and we booked the destination venue about a year and a half ahead of time. We did small preparations throughout that time, but the hotel’s policy only allowed us to communicate with the planner during the last two months before the wedding! We went most of the planning phase without having any idea what was going on!

As far as special touches, I had two pieces of jewelry from my grandmothers that were incorporated into my bouquets. We made message in a bottle placeholders using Cabo San Lucas sand. Everyone could take their bottles home with a little bit of Cabo with them. We also bought 50 or 60 different glass cups from the local Mexican Walmart, filled these with Cabo sand and candles and used them to decorate the tables. It was fun going down there without knowing what we would find and making it work. It was a shopping adventure.

Wedding Photography: Brittanee Taylor Photography / Wedding Venue + Floral Design: RIU Palace Cabo San Lucas in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico / Wedding Cinematography: Andrew of Brittanee Taylor Photography / Wedding Dress: David’s Bridal / Sandals: Rainbow

We have on our hands quite the Destination looker. It comes in the form of an AHMAZING film by the masterminds behind bubblerock studios. I’ll set the scene: Mexico, love, love and more love and maybe even a tequila tasting party. Intrigued? This is the recipe for the perfect destination nuptials crafted by the Bride (also the voice behind The Oceanside Bride) and Jacin from Lovely Little Details  and you, my dears, have a front row seat to all the festivities. Enjoy!

And before we bid adios, enjoy a few great shots from the Tequila tasting welcome party. Does that sound like a good time or what?

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From the bride (of The Oceanside Bride)… After ditching what became a headache of a plan to marry in southern California (we were planning it ourselves from Florida where we live), we decided to go destination all the way and head to the paradise location of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. I would have thought planning within our own country would have been easier, but for us it didn’t work out that way.  After “meeting” Steph from Bubblerock Studios on Twitter and later being introduced to Jacin from Lovely Little Details, with less than four months to the big day, I was convinced I had to have both on my destination wedding dream team. It may sound like an oxymoron but our wedding vibe could be described as “Modern Vintage” and had a few reoccurring themes intertwined throughout, which included vintage doilies, an old school and new-age music-theme, and tributes to our beloved Boston Terrier who we had to leave back at home. We used the summer colors of gray, turquoise, coral, and cream to compliment the sandy, ocean, and mountainous landscape of Cabo.

In all, we had four additional suitcases filled to the brim with wedding day details! Most details were DIY or purchased from Etsy. We collected non-matching picture frames, which were later spray-painted silver, and instead of numbering the tables, we named them after some our favorite music artists. Tables were adorned with vintage doilies collected from antique shops, silver votives, and small medicine bottles filled with baby’s breath. My mom and I hand-stitched over 75 fabric flowers to put at each place setting and several more that were used for mother corsages and groomsmen boutonnieres. The cake topper was hand painted by me and made out of small wooden pieces which were little replicas of my groom, me and our fur baby. Instead of a guest book, we had Bella Puzzles create a custom puzzle for us in the shape of Mexico that we had all our guests sign on individual pieces.

Our best decision though was having Steph and Jacin there. From designing all the fun details of our tequila tasting to scouting out local Mexico-themed goodies for the out-of-town bags and coordinating the entire wedding day, Jacin was a dream come true. For the last four months before our wedding, I never had to worry about anything. She had so many great ideas and added the best personalized touches to our entire wedding weekend that had our guests raving. And Steph and Robin from Bubblerock — well, just watch one of their videos and you’ll be left speechless (and in tears!). We couldn’t feel luckier that they joined us in Cabo all the way from New Zealand to capture the beginning of our lives as husband and wife. And because Bubblerock documented all our wedding weekend events, friends and family who were not able to join us in Mexico have said they have been able to relive the celebration as though they were there.

Cinematography: Steph & Robin Killip of bubblerock studios / Venue: Dreams Los Cabos in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico / Tequila Tasting Photography: bubblerock studios / Wedding Day Photography: Fabian Espinosa / Styling + Planning – The Bride (of The Oceanside Bride) + Jacin from Lovely Little Details / Flowers: Lovely Little Details / Officiant: Reverend Marco Arechiga / Wedding Dress: David’s Bridal / Groom’s Suit: Hugo Boss / Wedding Invitation Design: Such Sweet Tierney

It just doesn’t get more luxurious than this Cabo San Lucas beach chic celebration designed by Yifat Oren & Associates and captured beautifully by Jonas Peterson. Each awe-inspiring image makes me feel like I am right there with this beautiful couple, toes in the sand and a margarita in hand.  And that dress? That picture perfect Vera Wang stunner that little girl’s dreams are made of? Well, the bride is giving it away to one oh so lucky bride through her site Beyond Yoga! Does it get any better than that! So be sure to enter, and don’t forget there is even more pretty in the full gallery of images!

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From Yifat Oren & Associates…Los Angeles tastemaker, daughter of legendary producer Peter Guber and creator of luxury lifestyle brand Beyond Yoga, Jodi Guber, wed Seth Brufsky, a Senior Partner at Ares Management, an alternative investment company, last December in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Yifat Oren, of Yifat Oren & Associates in Los Angeles, worked with Jodi on making her wedding an affair to remember. No stranger to unforgettably stunning events, Yifat’s high-profile clientele includes Reese Witherspoon, Mariska Hargitay, Jason Bateman and Kevin Costner – just to name a few!

The Los-Angeles based couple planned an enchanting ceremony and reception at The One & Only Palmilla, an oasis on the tip of the Baja Peninsula, were they celebrated with 98 of their closest friends and family. The couple and their guests all donned white for the truly breathtaking occasion, which infused color and vibrancy through décor details, bold flavors, Mexican fare and flare and a never-empty dance floor.

The rehearsal dinner took place on the beach, as did the couple’s magical ceremony. Jodi and Seths’ guests were greeted by a tequila tasting station and a buffet filled with authentic Mexican eats. Authentic fabrics from Puebla were used as colorful inspiration for the evening’s décor which was completed by Mexican flag swathed photobooths that bore the words “Jodi and Seth” and “Mazal Tov”.

For her ceremony, Jodi dreamed of something unexpected and mirage-esque, which Yifat illustrated by flanking the Chuppah’s surrounding areas with lace and organza flags. Traditional Mexican Aguas Frescas were served as guests arrived while being greeted by a band featuring traditional Mayan instruments, with the bride’s entrance announced with the blowing of a 2,000 year old conch shell. The Chuppah’s design was inspired by classic, European fashion – “it reminded me of Chanel, meets Lanvin meets Vivian Westwood,” the bride explained, “layers and layers of organza and lace with a Dupioni silk runner in white.” Jodi’s Vera Wang wedding gown continued in the same vein, layering dramatic tulle and organza fastened with a white silk sash for the ceremony and then a black one for the reception where Jodi and Seth made a dramatic entrance. A bed of rolling hot pink paved (the e needs and accent on it!) florals spilled on to the sand from underneath the Chuppah and served as the sole splash of color aside from the exceptional hues of the ocean at sunset. 

At the reception, dinner was served in the Palmilla’s Agua Restaurant, where guests dined on handmade appetizers amongst bold hot pink centerpieces of Cymbidium orchids in driftwood vessels and votive candles. Champagne linens covered each surface, with each place setting featuring a single succulent placed in the fold of a linen napkin with delicate croched scallloped edges. After dinner, dancing took place in the Agua Bar, where the DJ had guests on their feet late into the night. Custom lounge furniture created the sultry, nightlife vibe the couple and Yifat had envisioned for festivities and guests dined on a dessert buffet which included miniature authentic churros dipped in hot chocolate sauce.

Jodi could not have been happier with her romantic, intimate and joyous celebration. Now, with her Prince Charming and two beautiful step daughters, Caroline, 11 and Georgia, 8, she truly feels as though she has it all.

Jodi believes in paying it forward and has decided to give away her wedding dress in order to help create a ‘Beyond’ moment for someone else that was as meaningful and memory filled as hers was. Look gorgeous beyond your wildest dreams and enter for a chance to win this flawless Vera Wang wedding dress. All you have to do is share with us why you deserve this beyond amazing opportunity at Beyond Yoga.

Wedding Dress: Vera Wang / Wedding Photography: Jonas Peterson / Floral Design: Baura NY / Event Design + Production: Yifat Oren & Associates / Ceremony + Reception Location: The One & Only Palmilla / Invitations: Tiny Pine Press / Music: Patrick Belton of Dubgypsy / Rehearsal Dinner: Palmilla’s North Beach

Oh, how I adore this stunning Los Cabos affair by Picsee Studio.  The breathtaking location, the amazing florals, the pretty orange, pink and brown hues… I am head over heels (and then some) for each and every darling detail.  And just when I thought it couldn’t get any better than all of this lovely, that beautiful gown literally knocked me off my feet with its very chic, very gorgeous self.  Swoon.  I can’t think of a better way to start the month of November than a day spent wrapped up in this fabulous soiree.  Join me in the gallery for even more!

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From Picsee Studio… There are so many awesome images that we love, it was so hard to choose only a few! Jennifer and I were there to capture the entire wedding event from start to finish!  We began by eating dinner with the whole wedding party when we arrived on Thursday, next was the beach and rehearsal on Friday, the big day was on Saturday and we finished up with Matt & Tara’s ”afterglow” session on Monday.

The ceremony was cliff-side so you could see the beach on one side and the mountain on the other, and the clouds were perfectly placed in the sky for awesome evening light!  The reception was so much fun – the wedding party was introduced and then danced to thriller – oh yeah!  The food was GREAT and the dancing was hilarious!  Matt and Tara, Gouges and Lorencens, we cannot thank you enough for allowing us to be a part of this special event and we are OH so excited for you to see everything from this beautiful weekend!

Wedding Photography: Picsee Studio / Hair + Make-up: Suzanne Morel of Suzanne Morel Face and Body Care / Wedding Location, Design + Planning: Cabo del Sol Golf Course and Resort / Bridesmaid Dresses: Forever Yours International / Wedding Invitations: Wedding Paper Divas / Musicians: Violetta Poletek (Violinist)

I thought I was okay with the arrival of Fall, but this charming Los Cabos wedding by AMY DeYOUNG photographer has me missing summer in a big, big way.  Yes, I think a vacation to Mexico might be in order now that I have laid my eyes upon each and every fabulous detail of this magical affair, including beautiful orchid-filled blooms by Mazarte Floral, a breathtaking gown and one insanely gorgeous location.  Seriously, does it get any more stunning than this?  I’ll most definitely be spending my day in the gallery, just dreaming away.  Join me there for even more!

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From AMY DeYOUNG photographer… This destination wedding took place at the One and Only Palmilla, Los Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.  Vanessa and Reid knew early on they wanted to marry one another.  Their first Thanksgiving together was spent with Vanessa’s family in Cabo. The night of Thanksgiving dinner, Reid stayed around after everyone had left the table to talk with Vanessa’s father.  He asked Vanessa’s father for her hand in marriage.  He said yes and even though Reid had not yet asked Vanessa, in the Colombian culture, this is when the engagement begins and is considered official.  So Vanessa’s family started celebrating!

When Vanessa and Reid returned from Cabo, Vanessa traveled with her mom and sister to New York City to go Christmas shopping.  While in NY, her mom and sister convinced her to try on some wedding dresses at the Pronovias flagship store, which happened to be across the street from their hotel.  Vanessa felt a little awkward since Reid had not yet officially asked her to marry him.  She was convinced to go and the third dress she tried on was THE ONE.  Vanessa admits to feeling embarrassed because they kept asking about wedding details and she didn’t even have a ring yet.  Not to worry…

The day after Vanessa returned from NYC, Reid asked for her hand in marriage.  They decided they wanted to be married in Cabo because that is where Reid asked Vanessa’s father and they absolutely love spending time there.  The location of the One and Only was chosen simply because nothing else compares. It is stunning!  They welcomed family and friends as they celebrated at the One and Only.  The ceremony took place in the chapel on the grounds.  Vanessa was escorted in on a horse drawn carriage, the same one that Reid and Vanessa would exit on as Mr. and Mrs.  The party included live music, spectacular food, and lots of dancing.  Such an amazing event!

Wedding Photography: AMY DeYOUNG photographer / Wedding Location: One and Only Palmilla / Wedding Coordinator: Martha Huerta, One and Only Palmilla / Flowers: Mazarte Floral, Martha Zarate Pimentel / Catering, Cakes + Horse and Carriage: One and Only Palmilla / Drapery, Furniture, Lighting + Plates and Chargers: Oxten, Patricia Portugal / Linens: Myrna Special Events / Wedding Dress: Pronovias / Groom’s Tuxedo: Perry Ellis via Dillard’s / Bridesmaid Dresses: Nicole Miller / Bride’s Shoes: Cole Haan / Bridal Jewelry: Vanessa’s “Something Borrowed” / Wedding Ring: De Beers

This Cabo San Lucas wedding is fun, fun, fun in the sun!  bow tie & bustle event design + styling went all out for this vibrant beach bash.  The colors are just delightful and the details extraordinary from the ribbon decor found everywhere from the ceremony aisle to the chairs to the desserts.  There is absolutely nothing bland or boring about this affair and you can see all the excitement in the full gallery!

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From bow tie & bustle event design + styling…Vanessa and Tony are every wedding creatives dream couple. They are hilariously witty, beyond genuine, incredibly gorgeous, super intelligent and have a love for each other that just oozes from their fingertips. They were married this past April in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico at Cabo Surf Hotel. Cabo Surf offered the most glorious backdrop to their day, complete with a beach ceremony, palm trees, and tropical cocktails.

One thing that is unique to Tony and Vanessa is that they are both doctors, spending gobs of times as working professionals (we’re talking 100’s of hours each week at the hospital), with their love story actually beginning in medical school. Therefore, I felt it imperative to include medical details throughout their wedding day design to speak to their medical backgrounds.  In addition, many of the details throughout the day were inspired by Vanessa’s love for wine and their time spent together vacationing in Napa.

Since Vanessa and Tony were interested in having an intimate beach affair we used one long banquet table to create a “family style” atmosphere at their reception. Antique medicine bottles, including ones with distressed and worn prescription labels were used to create vignettes across the reception table. The bottles were sporadically tied with twine and buttons and placed amongst various vintage pieces including little clocks, amber-colored glass, ceramic pots and wine bottles. Pops of color were added to the centerpieces with flag bunting, curly paper flags, succulents and romantic florals. A 27-foot burlap table runner gave the reception an organic feel and each place setting was accented with calligraphy place cards in cork stands, individual scalloped menus and succulents. Antique stethoscopes were hung from the sides of their chairs and strands of textured ribbon were tied to the back, with orange striped pillows to complete the look. Shredded pages of a vintage Grey’s Anatomy medical book were placed in their “message in a bottle” invitations, as well as in the base of the cake stand, and also sporadically in vases on their reception table. I added a variety of florals to the vases and bottles the morning of the wedding to create a romantic and whimsical vibe. Succulents were a necessity to Vanessa so they took center stage in the design and were used generously throughout the day, including at each place setting, amongst the centerpieces, on the dessert table and also in the bouquets.

The ceremony was held on the beach, with an ivory satin covered canopy tied with burlap ribbon standing as the focal point of the ceremony. The aisle was lined with various colored wine bottles inspired by sea glass and Vanessa’s love of wine. Curly paper flags were added to the bottles for a pop of color. Vanessa and Tony did not want a traditional wedding cake but instead opted for a dessert table…yippee! Whoopie pies, mini fruit tartlets, brownies, cheesecakes and key lime pies accented their miniature wedding cake. More curly flags were used to highlight each little dessert, and hand marbled paper was used to create name cards for each of the desserts. The marbled paper was also used to hold together their invitation scrolls and as the tags for their welcome bags. The cake was finished off with fabric flag bunting, a butterfly and a tiny silver mountain bike (Vanessa means “butterfly” and Tony is an avid mountain biker).  Guests signed square pieces of fabric with well wishes, intended to be sewn together as a lasting memento for the couple. Paper flag bunting finished off the edges of the guest book and dessert tables.

Event Design, Styling, Floral Concept + Coordination: bow tie & bustle event design + styling / Wedding Photography: Mo Hines Photography / Flowers: Mazarte Florals / Calligraphy: Letters By Ellen / Venue, Catering + Make-up: Cabo Surf Hotel / Paper Goods + Invitations: bow tie & bustle event design + styling / Bride’s Hair: Mandi Rhodes / Wedding Dress: Jim Hjelm / Wedding Cake + Desserts: Cabo Surf Hotel

Altura Studio always, always, always sends us some really swoon-inducing events. Today is absolutely no exception. They were lucky enough to “work” from the beach on Cabo San Lucas for this affair, and I’m pretty sure the ocean-adjacent, piñata-toting, s’more roasting affair was less work and much more swoon worthy play. The laid back and beautiful couple seems so in love, so relaxed, and oh-so-happy. All things you would hope a fantastic locale like Cabo San Lucas would warrant. Click here for more of this beach party on Altura’s blog!

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From Altura Studio … Scott and Zoe’s destination wedding was a celebration of connection, relationship, and relaxation for the couple and about 50 of their dearest friends and family. The Sheraton Hacienda del Mar in Cabo San Lucas was the setting for three days of celebration in the early Spring of this year.

A petite pinata motif appeared throughout this wedding. Guests received their invitations hidden inside a the tiny paper burro. Apparently, some of their friends took a while to realize that a wedding invitation was tucked inside. The same motif graced gift bags awaiting each guest in their hotel room.

I’m not sure which was more fun: the barefoot-in-the-sand rehearsal dinner, or the elegant, oceanfront reception. Beautiful details graced both events, including a romantic beach bonfire at the conclusion of the rehearsal dinner.

Beside being wildly charming, Zoe and Scott are both smart and thoughtful. Theirs was the first wedding where I had heard Homer’s epic poem, The Odyssey referenced in the couples vows. Their wedding weekend was a fitting tribute to the affection and connection they feel towards one another and to their dearest friends.

Photography: Altura Studio / Event Planning & Design: Kenia Quiroz & Brenda Unzueta, Beso Weddings / Ceremony Location: Sheraton Hacienda del Mar / Reception Location: Sheraton Hacienda del Mar / Bride’s Gown: “Abigail” by Caroline De Villo, Haute Bride | San Francisco

Have you ever seen so much cuteness packed into one wedding before?  This adorable Cabo affair from Constance Curtis Events definitely brought it in the completely and utterly darling department!  There are so many sweet details from the yellow and white straws to the coordinating bouquets and milk glass centerpieces. The awesome, hand-painted maraca favors/escort cards might be the big winner in my eyes but they are followed closely by the ribbon-clad ceremony decor and reception chairs.  Click here to see the full gallery!

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From Constance Curtis Events…Duncan and Rebecca Lavery got married in Cabo San Lucas on June 4th, 2011 at the Sheraton Hacienda Del Mar Resort and Spa. Duncan is from New Zealand and Rebecca is from the States, so choosing Mexico as their destination wedding location, fit perfect, 3 countries uniting!

Unique ceremony elements included custom picados and flags with their names and wedding date. Hand painted maracas with guests names were used as escort cards. They also had a mariachi band at the ceremony and cocktail hour. Their colors were grey, white and yellow.

At the reception area, custom made coasters, made and flown in from New Zealand were given to each guest. Instead of a cake cutting, they did a churro and dessert bar! And instead of a champagne toast, they did a tequila toast!
There was also a photo booth full of festive props including sombreros and tequila bottles.

Unique elements of the rehearsal dinner included a tortilla making station and a fortune teller bird. Guests would say their name, the bird would come out of its cage and grab a hand paper fortune for guests to read!

Event Coordination + Design: Constance Curtis Events / Wedding Photography: Aaron Young Photography / Location: Sheraton Hacienda Del Mar Resort and Spa / Wedding Videographer: Photo Andrik / Floral Design: Elena Damy Floral Design / Hair + Make-up: Blanc Salon / Rentals: Del Cabo Event Design / Wedding Invitations + Printed Items: Mintwich Design

Get ready to soak up some fabulous Cabo San Lucas gorgeousness. The bride = gorgeous. The styling (the majority of it also being DIY) = gorgeous. The images from The Youngrens = gorgeous. The stunning Cabo back drop = gorgeous. Seriously, so.much.gorgeous to be had, and lucky for all of us the full gallery of images is oozing with even more.

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From the Bride… To have a destination wedding was an easy road for us with no arm-twisting needed. We had originally planned on having a large wedding in Los Angeles, but with both sides of our family being spread out all over the country planning such a large affair turned out to be…not so much fun. After one overwhelmingly long night of vendor searching and location finding we jokingly said, “Lets just get married on a beach somewhere.” It only took one look to know we both agreed and into Google search we went. Esperanza Resort of Auberge Resorts in Cabo San Lucas was the first location we found and we knew it was the one; a week long vacation with people we love and adore like crazy was exactly the kind of wedding we wanted.

As crazy as it sounds for a type A like myself, we never even visited the resort before getting married. Our gut instinct was so strong and the reputation of Auberge Resorts is so wonderful we just knew it was perfect in every single way. Once we decided on the location my inspiration for a theme was based on the resort itself. My favorite colors are cobalt blue, sunflower yellow and off white and that tied in perfectly with the resort decor. Since the wedding location also happened to be cliff side overlooking the gorgeous Sea of Cortez, I knew that nautical-seaside-romance was exactly what our wedding would be. It took no time at all for all the details to start falling into place.

I might have been a tad over confident in the beginning about planning a wedding in another country, but I knew I wanted to be my own wedding planner. I was smitten with so many ideas and I also knew the image I had in my head was something only I could create. I also mean create literally because about 70% of the wedding was DIY. I’m happy to say I managed it all and lived to tell about it, but it was far trickier then I imagined! The first projects were creating our save the dates and the passport covers that we sent out with them, which were hand stamped with “All You need is Love” on the bottom of each one. Josh’s family had never traveled out of the country and this was an extra special touch that they really enjoyed. We sent the bridal party some cute (and tasty!) cookies in the shape of a dress with “Will you be in my bridal party?” written in icing. It was a fun and cute way to ask people!

The dinner and reception decor was not only my biggest challenge, but it was also the most fun because I had to be incredibly creative with customs. I knew I wanted to create a lot of the details myself but with the restrictions of what and how much you could send through customs it was incredibly stressful. I can guarantee I did not sleep much until I knew my shipment had made it to the resort safe and sound. Someone referred to me as a “customs ninja” and it’s a title I will proudly wear because it was tricky! Another obstacle was the flowers we could use for the ceremony and reception.  With the intense humidity, real flowers were out of the question. My vision for the centerpieces was manzanita trees with blossoms and crystals, but to import real manzanita to the florist was incredibly difficult through customs. I opted for very realistic (though faux) manzanita trees and decorated them with crepe paper flowers I bought on Etsy and hanging crystals with candles. As I set it up on the morning of the wedding it looked better then I could have ever imagined. At the last moment before we left I wanted to be sure to have table numbers for easy guest seating. I hand made moss numbers and hung them from the trees on the tables and it worked perfectly.

Looking back on the entire wedding day it seems like a daydream though there were some very real moments I’m especially thankful for. The genuine amount of love, care and immense appreciation we had for everyone there was thick in the air and it lent to the feel of our entire wedding. I will never forget the intimate moment with my Mom seeing me in my dress for the very first time and helping me into it. When she handed me my bouquet she had adorned it with my Great Grandmother’s wedding ring and a sweet note that my Great Grandmother wrote before she passed, all tied off in her favorite scarf. I felt flooded with love and warmth like she was there with us. We also had a special tribute to a very young woman and my dear friend, Alicia, who had very recently lost her fight with cancer. During the reception we played a song Ali and I always used to sing together. To see and feel everyone I love gather in one big circle and sing “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond at the top of their lungs through laughter and tears was magical and touched me so deeply. It’s a moment I will never forget.

Most importantly, however, we have our amazing photographers, Jeff and Erin Youngren, to thank for a lot of our favorite moments.  Not only did they capture every smile, look, and tear of the entire week as our photographers, but as our friends they made us feel so loved and comfortable that we never even noticed the cameras.  The moments they so lovingly guided us into were magical.  I know Josh and I will never forget when we first talked to Jeff and Erin on the phone. They called us in the middle of their amazing vacation in Thailand just to talk to us about our wedding. As we carried on a call from two opposite sides of the world, we felt like we were catching up with two people we had known all of our lives. As the call was ending, I looked at Josh and we had the biggest, cheesiest smiles on our faces and we knew Jeff and Erin were not only going to be our photographers, but lifelong friends and mentors as well. The last thing I said to them that evening was ” We would love for you to come to our wedding as our friends who just happen to have really nice cameras, not as vendors.” That’s exactly what they did and who they were and we know our wedding would not be half of what it was without Jeff and Erin being the people they are. They are such a gift and any couple that finds them behind the lens on their most important day is absolutely blessed.

We could only have planned our wedding day so far in our heads and the actual event far surpassed anything I could have imagined. We wanted our wedding to be about love and spending all the time in the world with those you care about and for people to feel that. They say all you need is love, and we got that and so much more.

Wedding Photography: The Youngrens / Flowers: Los Cabos Flowers / Wedding Ceremony & Reception Location: Esperanza Resort / Bride’s Shoes: Grazia (Valentine) / Dress: J.Crew / Hair & Makeup: Suzanne Morel / Event Design & Planning: The Bride / Bridesmaid Shoes: Grazia (Tiffany) / Bridesmaid Dresses: Amanda Archer / Wedding Invitations: Two Yellow Shoes / Dinner Thank You Cards: A Graphic Artist / Wedding Clutch: Kiu Designs / Rice Paper Candles: Blossom / Mr. & Mrs. Forks: Beach House Living / Crepe Paper Flowers: Treasured Editions / Moss Numbers & Manzanita Trees: Kate ‘n Kylie / Groom & Groomsmen Attire: Banana Republic + Tommy Bahama / Planning and Coordination: Katie Rebecca Events

It looks like sunny skies are on the agenda for this weekend (at least in Southern California) so we are going to get your appetites whet with a sunny Mexico wedding that didn’t leave the glamour at the door despite the beachy surroundings. The bride’s dress is seriously to die for and the pops of orange are the perfect compliment to this Mexico extravaganza. Anna Kuperberg was the phenom behind the lense and she photographed a ton of gorgeous for us to drool over. So thoughtful of her! And don’t forget, there are loads of pretty images in the gallery if you are yearning for more of this Cabo soiree.

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Having spent many wonderful vacations at my mom’s house in Cabo, especially the trip when Michael proposed, madeCabo San Lucas an easy choice for our wedding location.  Since the beginning of our engagement we both agreed that we wanted our wedding to be small and intimate, attended by only those who were most important to us.

Being the hopeless romantic that i am, I wanted to make our wedding as romantic and timeless as possible starting with lace envelopes for the invitations all the way to the ceremony itself. I wanted to convey a feeling of being in an early 1900’s Mexico Hacienda: truly lost in time. The venue where we had our ceremony and reception, El Dorado Golf and Beach club, was a perfect fit. The club had a beautiful beach for the ceremony accentuated by a tangerine rose covered chupa, a grassy area on top of a hill overlooking the ocean for our cocktail hour and a traditional Mexican courtyard filled with candles, flowers and lights with a balcony for the acoustic guitarist to play music during the dinner reception. It was a night filled with amazing food and drinks, fireworks, great company and lots of dancing! We celebrated until 2:30 a.m.! The late night taco stand was a perfect way to end the night.

Photography: Anna Kuperberg / Venue: El Dorado, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico / Flowers: Cabo Flowers / Rentals: Lazy Gourmet / Cakes and Cupcakes: Sweet Dreams / Makeup: Senza Salon and Spa / Hair: Velinda / Band and DJ: Cabo Max / Dress: Monique Lhuillier / Shoes: Jimmy Choo / Paper Goods: Izzy Girl / Bridesmaid Dresses: Jim Hjelm / Videographer: Angel Zapien

As you are all aware by now, we are saluting the Little Black Book Cinematographers who were named by Event DV as the hottest and most influential filmmakers in the wedding world! Whether relative newbie’s or seasoned veterans at filmmaking, these guys have impacted their industry in an oh-so-awesome way and caught the attention of not only the couples they serve, but that of their fellow-cinematographers.

This year, Event DV started something new. In addition to naming the Top 25, they also recognized 25 additional event cinematographers that deserve a shout out for the excellence of their art. Again, we’re so pleased to say that many of our Little Black Book cinematographers were listed in this group as well!

First up in this group are our friends, Julie & Alex at Elysium Productions.

A brief story about us: Alex and I started Elysium when our own wedding video turned out horrible. By horrible, I mean there is stock footage of a beach sunset included (and I should mention that we weren’t anywhere NEAR the ocean on our wedding day), loads of cheesy effects and animations, and it was just plain too long and unwatchable. Even though neither of us had touched a camera professionally (or edited) we knew this was something we could do and do well. We had a gut instinct so we bought gear and trained ourselves! Now ten years later we are even more passionate about making very watchable cinematic films for our distinguished couples. We have to pinch ourselves daily because we are so lucky to be doing what we are doing!

We are located in Orange County, CA but travel the world often to provide our unique style to distinguished couples with exquisite taste. This year we are hitting almost every continent and couldn’t be happier working with amazing couples every week!

This film is really special to us. Christie & Andrew weren’t going to hire an event filmmaker at all – but then they saw one of our films and decided to go for it. We put together a contract and the next thing I knew, we were on a plane and headed to the beautiful One & Only Palmilla in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. I never met the couple since they live in NYC and we are on the west coast, but it was really clear when we met at their rehearsal dinner how in love these two are. Their whole event was incredible from start to finish and we not only had a great time, but felt really special to be involved and honored to film this amazing love story. Below is a short trailer of their day with more to come later!

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If I could transport myself to one place right this very second…it would probably be to this rehearsal dinner. It’s blissful. Beyond blissful. And I am insanely jealous of the lucky bride and groom that got to call it their own. Designed by Alison Events and photographed by Anna Kuperberg, this gorgeous Cabo rehearsal dinner just might be one of the prettiest “weddings” I’ve ever seen!

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I know, right? A girl can dream. Oh it gets better…listen to some of these details. Traditional hand woven Mexican linens, mariachis personalized for each guest, a rooster pinata, a mariachi band and get this…a shoe valet!! Crazy amazing. Thanks Alison!