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For the past few years I’ve been to Mexico about half a dozen times. The beautiful beaches, unlimited tequila and tacos around every corner, artisan shops and tropical weather make me convinced I could uproot my life like Kenny Powers in the 2nd season of Eastbound and Down and just start a life selling tchotchkes at the local market.
So when Vicky approached me about planning their Mexico wedding I was thrilled, I was able to bust out my very rusty, limited spanish, work on a fun, Mexican beach design concept and help 2 people celebrate their love in one of the most beautiful places with over 100 of their closest friends and family members!
Planning a destination wedding may seem like an easy way to get rid of some of the typical stressors that come with planning a wedding but I can assure you that it is way more complicated. From language barriers, to a distinct disconnect in customs and policies to things that happen behind the scenes with limited access to resources (you can’t just run to a Target for tea-lights or a backup bow tie) it can be a whirlwind of planning. But when you have a specific vision and you commit to it fully, you can do some beautiful things!
Vickys family actually owns the resort where they held their wedding, a beautiful boutique spot where all of their family and friends could stay in close proximity and they took over the place making for a very private villa feel for the days leading up to and after the big day!
Vicky had a very specific, ambitious vision in mind for her wedding and with the help of Gaby and Alejandro from Cilantro Catering it was able to come together! Because I was planning the wedding sight unseen, Gabby acted as my eyes and ears (and translator!) and was incredibly helpful in helping put together the vision that Vicky wanted. The wedding ended up being a blend of both American and Mexican elements, a fusion of both worlds coming together in perfect harmony, just as Vicky and Craigs marriage represented!
Again, I would be lying if I said there were no issues behind the scenes, so many things you can’t prepare for, down to the florist somehow forgetting the bridesmaids bouquets leaving the catering designer and I to throw together bouquets behind the catering tent out of pool flotillas 20 minutes before the ceremony began (no, for real).
But of course as with all things (weddings included) everything ended up being pulled off beautifully and the party went on full tilt until about 3am. There was a beachfront ceremony, a midnight piñata & Tornaboda, endless margaritas, impromptu balloon limbo, laughter, dancing and a photobooth chock full of aspiring Mexican wrestlers. A wedding that Vicky and Craig and their loved ones will remember for years to come and I’m so happy we were able to help plan it!
Creative Partners
Photography: Chris Werner Photography
Venue: Puerto Paraiso
Caterer: Cilantro Art Gourmet Acapulco
Stationery: Curious Fox Press
Ceremony Musicians: Mike Heuer
DJ: Ibiza Audio System – DJ Shark
Transportation: Sunnyside Mexico
Planning: The One Moment Events
Music
Processional Comptine d’un autre ete
Bridal Processional Canon in D
Recessional I’ll Stop The World (And Melt With You) – Modern English
Newlywed Introduction Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough – Michael Jackson
First Dance Our Love – Judah & The Lion
Father/Daughter Dance – Jessie James – Military Man
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Rachel, this wedding is AMAZING!! I love that you got to have this experience in Mexico, and kudos to you for throwing together those bouquets! I would have never known! Gorgeous wedding, from start to finish! Also, seriously crushing on that flat lay image. Fabulous!
Thank you thank you!! There were actually SO many more crazy things that happened that day behind the scenes that we had to deal with (They almost forgot to get tequila for the signature cocktail – margaritas, the dj didn’t download the slideshow properly and had to leave the property and go back to his house to get a solid wifi connection while I desperately tried to use my hotspot to download them for him, they played the wrong entrance song, the horses that were supposed to run across the ceremony took longer than usual, the lighting company didn’t provide enough lights even though during setup I said we needed signficantly more, the florist actually threatened to remove all the centerpieces because they somehow didn’t get the final payment, the cake baker somehow lost their order and luckily scrounged enough together the day of to get there with enough dessert for everyone) amongst many other details BUT in the end it was an absolutely magical day and several guests came up to me telling me how much fun they had and how it was one of the best wedding days!!
I just love all of the details that went into this! The invitation suite is stunning, and the papel picado table numbers are perfection! It’s not about what goes wrong, but how you fix it and it sounds like you did an awesome job thinking on your feet! Hopefully, you got to spend an extra day laying on the beach with margaritas to decompress afterwards haha.
Cathleen did a phenomenal job on the invitation suite as I knew she would!! She is totally a master! The papel picado table numbers I actually made and brought with me in my suitcase! Ha! Thank you thank you, Sunday I was definitely in a vegetative state by the pool for the bulk of the day. Although what better place to have a wedding hangover than by the pool in Mexico??
Absolutely gorgeous!!! Well done!
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LOOOOVE everything about this! I was married in Mexico and absolutely love everything about it. The fact that you were able to throw together the bridesmaids bouquets is seriously impressive. Your attention to detail is always spot on. Great job, Rachel!
Ahh! Amazing!! Where in Mexico were you married? It’s one of my favorite places. There is so much to do in so many parts of the country. I’m trying to make it a habit of going back to Mexico City once a year since that city is so colorful, vibrant and FULL of amazing tacos!!!
This wedding is stunning ! all of the little details make it perfect. The ceremony made me think of the Catholic church in Jamaica that sits on the beach.
Thank you thank you!!! That’s exactly what the bride was going for, she wanted to bring the church to the beach and I think it worked out perfectly!
You all did an amazing job on this Mexico Wedding, it’s beaut! I’m in love with the ring box and the pool flotillas. I remember giving the last bridesmaid the Universal cue (haha!!) and then the flowergirl steps up with an empty basket! Great thing we were standing beneath a pine, impromptu at it’s finest. 🙂 Enlightenment on the potential mishaps of "planning" a destination wedding is always necessary to hear. Kudos to you, this is fabulous!
Thank you thank you!!! Ah! I’ve definitely had flower girls go rogue and dump their baskets before haha! The crazy behind the scenes is the stuff we live for I guess and a big part of why we are there!
I love that you bring up that a destination wedding may be an easy way to get away from the stress, because it truly comes with its own challenges and hurdles! I was a destination bride myself and it truly is such a unique experience!