Photographer: Amy Bennett Photography // Wedding Planner: Infinity Weddings, Rachel Hansen
Venue: Hacienda Cocina y Cantina // Ali's Dress: Mariee Bridal // Hair & Makeup: Alan Torres @ Casa Dorada
Here comes the bride! This past May (May 25th, to be exact) TSS Co-Founder Ali tied the knot to her hubby, Jon, in sunny Cabo San Lucas. Ali & Jon dreamed of a wedding day on the sand with the ocean as their backdrop, and knew that Cabo was just the place to have it. They always loved going to destination weddings for their friends' nuptials, because let's face it-- it's the perfect opportunity to take a vacation with all of your family and loved ones! Not only was their wedding a fabulous night, but they also were able to turn the celebration into an entire weekend long fiesta. Guests included immediate family and closest friends, for an intimate ceremony.
Ali chose a color scheme of shades of white & soft pink, accented with gold and hints of turquoise. Guests were given locally handmade maracas (in both light pink & white) as favors... which ended up being a big hit in both pictures and on the dance floor! Keeping close to their own personal style, Ali wore an elegant 2-piece dress, with a sparkly lace up corset top and a full skirt. Ali loved the idea of a formal gown in the casual beach setting... not your typical beach ceremony wedding attire, which is exactly what she had in mind! Jon opted for a more casual suit instead of a tuxedo, paired with his signature footwear of choice... white boating shoes. Bridesmaids wore mix & match dresses from Nordstrom, each with their own personal touches for accessories.
The wedding party walked down the aisle to live music. A Spanish guitarist & violinist duo played to the crowd, and Jon's cousin Shae sang "A Thousand Years" by Christina Perri as the couple met at the beachside altar. Another special touch, Ali's father in law became ordained for the occasion, and conducted the wedding ceremony. Once the ceremony concluded, a mariachi band led the guests into cocktail hour... it was time to party!
Wedding guests dined on dishes with local flavor. Margaritas, guacamole, and churros (YUM) were all on the menu. The wedding cake was classic vanilla buttercream (the couple's favorite) topped with fondant, a dusting of gold shimmer, and fresh flowers on top. Everyone danced the night away to songs ranging from Rod Stewart to Calvin Harris. Instead of a photo booth, Ali & Jon decided to have a video booth for guests to record personal messages... check out the video highlights here!
It was a night (and weekend) that Ali & Jon will cherish forever. To anyone considering having a destination wedding-- their advice is go for it!! With life's busy schedules, having an opportunity to get away with your loved ones is truly a once in a lifetime experience.
Special thanks to our fabulous wedding planner, Rachel Hansen, for turning our dream
wedding into a reality! And thank you to Amy Bennett Photography for capturing
each moment so beautifully. You both were a joy to work with!
