A WNBA coach and a beauty insider said “I do” in Cabo San Lucas

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Jacki and Karla’s wedding was a timeless and deeply personal celebration of love and culture. Jacki, a WNBA coach and former player, and Karla, who works in the beauty industry, brought their distinct worlds together for a refined and heartfelt destination wedding at Baja Luna's Janney Garden, planned with the help of Estefani Pina Events and captured by Photo by Julieta. With 115 very stylish guests and their closest family present, the day felt intimate, elegant, and entirely their own.

Justin Alexander wedding dresses and pantsuits

Featured designer: Justin Alexander

Both brides wore custom-designed looks by Justin Alexander that perfectly reflected their personal style—modern, sophisticated, and effortlessly chic. Karla carried a soft, romantic bouquet in ivory tones, while Jacki kept her look polished and minimalist.

Desert-inspired dress code

Guests leaned into the desert style with an effortlessly chic dress code in perfectly muted sunset colors.

Greek-inspired welcome sign

Culturally inspired welcome sign

A custom sign reading “When Mexico Meets Greece” honored their cultural roots and beautifully symbolized their union.

family only bridal party

Breaking bridal party traditions

Jacki and Karla chose to forgo a traditional bridal party, including only their beloved nieces and nephews in the ceremony.

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columns with dripping floral arrangements

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Ceremony style: creamy ceramics

The ceremony was framed by lush garden florals by Velvet Floral arranged in creamy ceramic vessels, which were later repurposed behind their sweetheart table for the reception.

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On trend: poolside cocktail hour

Guests enjoyed a poolside cocktail hour before heading inside for one party of a reception.

black and white seating wall panel

Black and white seating panel

Guests found their seats using a black and white contemporary seating panel.

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neutral place settings single stem and candle centerpieces

natural linen place settings

candlelit beachside reception

Reception palette: ivory, pink, and marble

Their reception tablescapes featured ivory linens, pastel pink napkins, marble stone table numbers, delicate stem florals, and candlelight for a dreamy, elevated atmosphere.

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