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Last year, Jennifer and Chad flew from San Franciso to Mexico for their beautiful destination wedding in Playa del Carmen.   The night before their wedding, they planned a great welcome dinner for all their friends and family in the Yaxche Mayan restaurant right in the heart of Playa’s Avenida Cinco.   I particularly enjoyed the experience because it was also Dia de Los Muertos, and it was a first for me to be right in the middle of the Dia de Los Muerto festivities, right in Mexico.   Everywhere we went, there were beautiful altars set up to honor the desceased.   During the evening, we were also treated with a traditional cleansing ritual by a Mayan priest as well as a very special Mayan performance.   It was a great kick off for their wedding adventure in Mexico.

Ceremony + reception: Shangri-La Caribe Resort Playa del Carmen

Event coordinator: Christine from Turquoise Reef Group Mexico & Weddings

Gown: Pronovias from La Boutique Des Brides, San Francisco

Check out all the amazing authentic details brought in from Oaxaca Mexico for the special altar, table setting, and the cake topper.  We had a field day just capturing them.  For their reception, Jennifer and Chad also brought in a group of salsa dancers to perform and dance with their guests.  All I can say is “¡ caliente !”.