Camille + Imran’s Mexico City wedding was a masterful mix of old world + modern aesthetics.
And we’ve got to admit: we’re kind of head-over-heels for this historic, overgrown venue. Jardín Prim is a reclaimed beauty of a building in the heart of Mexico City that was constructed in the early 1900’s. There are sweeping stone staircases, dangling vines, and an undeniable antique charm that served as the perfect backdrop for the clean lines and striking color world of Camille + Imran’s big day.
“The entire city of Mexico City served as a profound source of inspiration for us,” say Camille + Imran of how—with the help of Karla Arroyo— they dreamed up the look + feel of their celebration. “We wanted our wedding to reflect our personal tastes and steer clear of traditional wedding norms. As we explored this beautiful city and our chosen venue, we found inspiration at every corner.”
Camille + Imran’s day was beautifully balanced: antique architecture + contemporary typography. Sophistication + joyful, vibrant color. It found clever and meaningful ways to embrace Camille + Imran’s Guyanese, Indian, and Pakistani roots. And all of its elevated romance was fabulously documented by Alfonso Flores.
The First Look
We love this fairytale-worthy grand staircase first look!!
Imran looked sharp + chic in his classic black tuxedo from Knot Standard.
How dreamy is Camille’s open back off the shoulder puff sleeve column Anaïs Anette wedding gown from A & Bé Bridal Shop?!
Not only did Ituarte Eventos cater the reception feast, they also outfitted these gorgeous banquet tables with all of their tasteful + organic decor details.
“We wanted something that was not only romantic but was also organic and had a unique twist with a touch of tropical vibrancy in terms of colors.” says the couple. “Matzu and Oly of Allium managed to bring to life the floral arrangements of our dreams. To this day, our guests still talk about how stunning our florals were.“
Loving the elegant simplicity of these modern table numbers. And how adorable are those small wooden cutting boards!
All you need are some fresh flowers, some warm neutral table linens, and a mix of ivory taper candles and honey-colored taper candles to recreate the vibe of Camille + Imran’s reception tablescape on your own.
“Music is really important to us, and we had to make sure we included the music we loved but also paid homage to our cultures by playing traditional Guyanese and Indian music,” say Camille + Imran. “Because of this, we selected an insanely talented DJ from Toronto (DJ DoubleJ) who is used to playing a wide variety of music. We gave DoubleJ a list of “must plays” and “do not plays” that ranged all genres. He did such a great job working with us to set the right mood at each part of the day. We wanted to make sure both families and cultures were represented!”
Our Advice To Those Planning Now It’s important to remind yourselves that you’re never going to have everyone you love in the same room ever again- your absolute favorite people in the world all in one place. It’s something so special that it really does feel euphoric. Euphoric is the only way to describe it.
Remember- if small things go wrong there’s a 99% chance people won’t realize it and will assume that’s just the way it’s supposed to be. Stressing over the small stuff is not worth your time and especially not worth your energy!
Take some time with your partner to step away from your wedding guests and just take in all of your hard work alone together. We were lucky enough to do this on a balcony at our venue and it was one of our favorite moments throughout the night- we couldn’t wait to have a moment alone to gush about how our wedding was better than anything we could have ever dreamt of. Then it was back to partying on the dance floor!"
This short + sparkly powder blue look from Simkhai is reception dress perfection!!
Congratulations, Camille + Imran, on your modern, multicultural Mexico City wedding day! GWS wishes you all the very best!
photography: Alfonso Flores // venue name: Jardín Prim, Mexico City, Mexico // planning: Karla Arroyo Event Architect // florals: Allium // wedding dress: Anais Anette and Simkhai // wedding dress boutique: a&be Bridal Shop Austin // hair stylist: Adri Abraham // makeup artist: Adri Abraham // groom attire: Knot Standard // videography: Amour Films // paper goods: Flur Paperie // catering: Ituarte // tabletop rentals: Ituarte // music: DJ Double J // cocktails: Vinos Diso // dance floor: Palo de Madera