Next time you get the urge to set your single friends up with each other, you can use this breathtaking, modern beach wedding in Mexico as proof that it juuust might work out.
Rachel + Aaron were put in touch by mutual friends in New York, and their love story started on what was “not technically a blind date since we met in the age of Instagram,” as they put it “but old school nonetheless.”
We can’t stop scrolling the gorgeous photographs that Diego Padilla snapped of Rachel + Aaron’s destination wedding weekend in Los Cabos. The scenery. The style. The joyful, celebratory vibe. It’s all so stunning.
The couple teamed up with planners from Azul Bonito Events who managed all the local elements in Los Cabos throughout the long distance planning process. Together they brought to life a light + airy beach wedding at Hotel Escondido full of billowing ivory textiles, vibrant orange florals, and twinkly string lights.
The whole thing beautifully balanced chic, minimalist design with Rachel + Aaron’s playful personalities, and there is so much to see. So! ¡Vamanos!
The Night Before
“Weddings can be so serious and formal, and frankly, that’s just not us,” says Rachel. “Aaron and I love to laugh. It’s one of the pillars of our relationship together. We wanted to set the tone for the weekend in a way that felt more authentic to who we are as a couple.”
“To do this, we set up an open mic “roast & toast” for our rehearsal dinner. We invited all our friends and family to give speeches, toasting us of course, but more importantly, roasting us Comedy Central style. I’ve genuinely never laughed harder in my life. It was so much fun and put us all in the best mood for the entire weekend.”
How dreamy was Rachel’s draped fringe low back rehearsal dinner dress!
Check out the Cult Gaia Renata Gown for a similar look!
These chic + sculptural Jeffrey Campbell round heel sandals totally completed the look.
The Big Day
“The hunt for my wedding dress was special,” Rachel says. “I perused a variety of different bridal shops in New York City with my mom, my mother-in-law, and my best friend. We ended the shopping spree at a local boutique in my Brooklyn neighborhood, Loulette Bride. Although I didn’t fall in love with any of the styles I tried there, I did fall in love with the energy of the shop. Of all the stores I visited, Loulette was the only space where the designer herself was the one physically fitting me into the dresses. Shoutout Marteal! She had the warmest, kindest energy and I felt so incredibly cared for, even though I didn’t walk away with a dress in hand.”
“Later that summer, Aaron and I were attending the wedding of the couple who introduced us in the first place. I was talking to another guest who was telling me about her wedding dress journey, and she explained that instead of buying something off the rack, she ended up creating a custom dress with “a local Brooklyn designer.” I quickly put two and two together and realized this local Brooklyn designer was, in fact, Loulette Bride. I knew this was my sign.”
“The reason I hadn’t yet found my dream dress was because I needed to bring my vision to life myself. I reached back out to Loulette and the rest is history. Marteal and I collaborated on a beautiful two-piece set that featured the lace and bow detail from my mom’s 1992 wedding dress. It was such a fun process, collaborating on the design and getting creative with ways to incorporate materials from my mom’s special day. I am so thankful to Marteal for embracing my idea wholeheartedly and bringing it to fruition in such a meaningful way. “
Love the way those dangly pearl wedding earrings added even more organic sophistication to the look.
The Ceremony
We are so into Aaron’s chic-yet-effortless wedding day style. Especially those beachy, woven huarache sandals!
Our Musical Choices Processional: "Beach Baby" by Bon Iver + "Godspeed" by Frank Ocean.
Recessional: "Interlude (That's Love)" by Chance the Rapper
First Dance: "6s to 9s" by Big Wild
That green-gray square print blazer was the perfect, structured addition to Aaron’s breezy all-white look.
photography: Diego Padilla // venue name: Hotel Escondido, Puerto Escondido, Mexico // planning: Azul Bonito Events // florals: Tulipanes Arte en Flor // wedding dress: Loulette Bride // makeup artist: Melina Reyes // videography: Social Art Cinema