Vibrant destination wedding at the waldorf astoria los cabos

We met the day after the gym reopened from COVID. We ended up being the only two in the gym that day. We talked and went on a date the next day, and the rest is history! He proposed in Cabo—a complete surprise. I was told we were doing new family photos, which we do every year, so I didn’t think anything of it. Before we headed down to the beach, Zack disappeared, and my sister gave me a box with a letter in it and a white outfit. The letter mentioned to put the dress on and come down to the beach to begin the rest of our lives. When I got to the beach, all of our family and friends had travelled all the way to Mexico and were waiting, as well as Zack surrounded by white roses on the beach. It was so romantic and special. Apparently, Zack had been planning for months!

I really wanted Italy in Mexico vibes. I knew a cliff was necessary, and the Waldorf was the perfect place for that. I wanted a mix of flowers and colors: white, green, plum, etc. I wanted flowers that still screamed wedding and elegance but also fun and not just all white.

After trying on 20 dresses, I found a dress hanging on the end of a rack, and I was trying it on as a palate cleanser, if you will. I was joking with the person assisting me to put on the dress that I was trying it on as a joke. Although the moment they zipped me up in it, I just KNEW. It was shocking and not at all what I thought I would wear, but it was my favorite decision, beyond choosing my husband. My reception/party dress was more what I thought I would wear for the ceremony in a long version, but both dresses were so different, and I loved that I could have two different looks. Our guests were black tie but encouraged women to dress in color and fun silhouettes—they all followed suit perfectly!

We featured hand-blown glass hearts, a traditional Mexican symbol, as unique name tags for our guests. Each one included a brief description of its cultural significance in Mexico. It was a meaningful touch that added a fun flair to the tables.

The appetizers were a true highlight of the evening! Crispy cheese and lobster balls, succulent shrimp with classic cocktail sauce, and savory tuna served atop crisp crackers. Dinner featured an immaculate three-course meal: a rich and flavorful clam soup to start, followed by a perfectly cooked Wagyu steak paired with fresh lobster. We ended on a sweet note with Waldorf’s famous red velvet cake, an unforgettable finish!