Get ready to throw out everything you think you know about how a wedding is *supposed* to go, because Wonder + Jamie’s beautiful beachside wedding in Sayulita, Mexico was packed with unique and meaningful reinventions.
“When I started planning my wedding, I examined every tradition, every trope,” says bride Wonder, “and I asked myself, ‘Why does this exist? What does this represent? Is there a way to make this representative of our story, our love?’”
Typical wedding day customs that didn’t resonate with the couple (like a bouquet/garter toss, parent dances, a wedding cake) were tossed out, and new ideas (like tattoos instead of rings and a new, shared last name) were embraced. One of the biggest shifts the couple made was flipping the traditional wedding day timeline. These two started the festivities with a reception, saving the ceremony portion of the evening until after dark so they could be married on the beach under the full moon!!
Beachfront venue Frente Al Punto was the perfect spot for Wonder + Jamie’s big day, with waves crashing on the shore and plenty of space to party. With the help of planners from Younique By Kelley , the couple created this one-of-a-kind destination celebration, and photographer Gabe McClintock captured every joyful moment!
All of Jamie’s groomsmen rocked a light gray, relaxed, no-jacket look from Generation Tux.
Can we please get a standing ovation for Jamie’s bold pink jacket from Paisley & Gray?!
Stealing a Moment Alone
Wonder + Jamie ducked out of their pre-ceremony reception to take these EPIC seaside portraits.
Angelica Guzman created Wonder’s curly up do, and friend of the bride Alexandra Kelsey was behind her soft smokey eye and bold lip makeup look.
If saying “I do” by the sea like Wonder + Jamie is sounding more and more romantic, check out our collection of the 35 best beach wedding dresses to find the right flowy, breezy bridal look.
Who needs wedding shoes at the beach? The bride + groom went barefoot for their entire wedding!!
“Yes, we got hit with waves that broke over our heads!” Wonder says. “I remember laughing, and asking my fiancee, “Is my makeup still on?” Later, someone asked “How did you not get wet?” and my answer was, “Wet….we were SOAKED!!” At one point the tide came in and our flip flops floated away! Thankfully we got them back thanks to a diligent groomsman.”
The Big Party Before
Instead of exchanging rings Wonder + Jamie got tattoos from friend Keni of SkyRat Tats right there in the moment!!
“That evening under the full moon, the high tide was washing up over our feet,” says Wonder, “and it felt like a blessing.”
Congratulations, Wonder + Jamie, on your magical full moon wedding by the sea! Here’s to embracing the parts of a wedding day that feel right, doing away with the ones that don’t, and the freedom to create new traditions! GWS wishes you all the best!
photography: Gabe McClintock // venue name: Frente al Punto, Sayulita, Nayarit, Mexico // planning: Kelley Kahrhoff // wedding dress: Abella Couture and Milla // wedding dress boutique: I Do Bridal // hairpiece: Epona Valley // bride’s ring: Menashe & Sons // hair stylist: Angelica Guzman // makeup artist: Alexandra Kelsey // groom attire: Paisley & Grayt and Generation Tux // groomsmen attire: Generation Tux // catering: Nayarta Catering // desserts: Nayarta Catering // tabletop rentals: Younique by Kelley // furniture rentals: Younique by Kelley // linen rentals: Younique by Kelley // officiant: Steven Anderson // live painting: Make Your Mark Events // tattoos: Skyrat Tats: // bridesmaid halos: Carbickova Crowns // bridesmaid necklaces: Wander and Lust // wedding dress alterations: Alterations by Julia