5 Reasons to Consider Cabo for Your Wedding
We love being one of the “5 Reasons You Should Consider Cabo for Your Wedding” in Martha Stewart Weddings! Big thanks to Shira Savada, Real Weddings Editor for Martha Stewart Weddings, and all the amazing collaborators involved in producing this featured story about hosting your destination wedding in our beloved Los Cabos, Mexico. Read the […]
Beautiful Bridal Gowns by Hayley Paige
Fashion designer, and recent bride, Hayley Paige, has brought a much-needed breath of fresh air to the bridal fashion scene. Light, airy and romantic on the whole, her wedding gowns are to-die-for! We admire them all but here are a few of our favorites: RAE The photos of this gown do not do it justice. As […]
Suspended Beauty
HANGING CENTERPIECES This floral chandelier, one of Elena’s signature designs, is twined with beautiful blooms such as white garden roses and whimsical lisianthus for a luscious look. “Even just one of my floral lamps is lovely hanging over an escort-card or sweetheart table in the dinner area,” she says. “It’s a great way to bring […]
Marisa & Frank’s Beachfront Wedding at The Cape
Beachfront Wedding at The Cape MARISA AND FRANK’S Cabo wedding took place at The Cape, one of Mexico’s newest resorts and, perhaps, most stylish. Located within the natural landscape surrounding the Monuments Beach point break, The Cape is the quintessential Southern California-meets-Baja luxury hotel. The ideal wedding venue for a fun, hip couple like Marisa and Frank! […]
Flowers are at the Heart of Elena Damy
AT THE CENTER OF IT ALL Exquisite floral design is at the very heart and soul of our special event business! It is, and always will be, Elena Damy’s first love in the world of events and visual design. ELENA DAMY, THE DESIGNER As the Creative Director and Lead Floral Designer for the company named after her, […]
Engaged? Our Top 10 Tips to Ring in the New Year
Our Top 10 Tips to Ring in the New Year He popped the question! Well, felicitaciones! You’re officially engaged! Assuming you’ve already enjoyed a little time together to celebrate, here are our top 10 tips on what to do to get started on your wedding planning! CONGRATULATIONS! YOU’RE ENGAGED! NOW, WHAT? 1) MAKE THE CALL. Before you […]
Collection of Eventful Moments from 2016
WHEN WE LOOK BACK AT 2016, we see how amazing a year it was! Our best work, ever! From planning and designing weddings in Los Cabos’ most breathtaking hotels, to festively decorating corporate retreats at Cabo’s coolest resorts, to creating one-of-a-kind weekend-long birthday celebrations in luxurious private villas. We really did it all and oh-so-much more! We also […]
A Little Glitz, A Little Glamour
WE’RE FEEDING OUR SHOE OBSESSION today with this photograph from Amy Bennett Photography. Two pairs of gorgeous wedding shoes captured at Lexi’s wedding to Fletcher, an over-the-top wedding we designed at The Resort at Pedregal in Los Cabos, Mexico. But the bride’s personal, wedding styling was all HER as you can see from her bold choice of wearing […]
The Elegant Beauty of an Orchid Bouquet
THE ORCHID FLOWER personifies elegance, luxury and beauty. To us, and to our brides, as well as to countless style icons for hundreds of years harking back to Chinese emperors and Victorian nobility. The orchid speaks in cultured tones well appreciated. FOR WEDDINGS WE DESIGN, we find there is just no other bloom that captures the […]
Golden Delicious Cabo Wedding
ESCAPING THE COLD CHICAGO WINTER TO MARRY IN LOS CABOS was a must for Meka and Shon. They had been coming to Cabo San Lucas for years on holiday, so once they got engaged they knew they would be back to marry in Mexico! The venue of choice? The luxurious Las Ventanas al Paraiso with its […]
Los Cabos Beach Ceremony
WHITNEY AND ANTHONY celebrated their Mexico wedding with a four-day event in Los Cabos for their friends and family. As luxury real estate brokers in San Diego, it’s not surprising that this stylish couple looked for, and ultimately found with the help of Claudia Morales, their amazing wedding planner from ELENA DAMY: Destination Weddings, their own private oasis […]
Chic Style, Epic Romance
CHANCES ARE, YOU HAVE ALREADY seen a glimpse of Nina and Douglas’ chic destination wedding somewhere online. Not only has it been featured on Style Me Pretty, but specific design elements and style details artistically photographed by Ashley Bosnick have also found their way onto countless Pinterest boards! Right down to the groom’s bespoke suit […]
A Dream Vow Renewal in Los Cabos
DESIGNING FAMILY CELEBRATIONS for clients around the world gives us a beautiful opportunity to be a part of their world, if only for one joyous weekend. But if you follow our work, you’ll know that we don’t just plan and design weddings. We also custom design other types of lifestyle parties, such as wedding proposals, birthday […]
Floral Arches, Beautiful First Impression
MAKING A BEAUTIFUL FIRST IMPRESSION FIRST IMPRESSIONS in event design are pivotal. They set the tone, spark emotion, and create an immediate connection. These moments are fleeting opportunities, and if they are missed, they vanish — irreplaceable and unrecoverable. At a wedding, that first impression can take the form of a floral arch. It often occurs […]
Your Bridal Bouquet: The Perfect Accessory
LIKE NINA’S BRIDAL BOUQUET SHOWN HERE, your wedding bouquet is the final expression of your wedding ensemble. It’s the last piece of bridal style puzzle and it generally brings tradition, joy and freshness to your silhouette. HELD FOR SUCH A SHORT TIME Like the ephemeral beauty of a wedding gown, the bride’s bouquet carries profound meaning despite its […]
Pink Ombre Wedding in Cabo
AS FEATURED THIS WEEK ON STYLE ME PRETTY DESTINATION WEDDINGS, you’ll see just how lovely Marilyn and Jarrett’s sweet pink ombre wedding was… and it took plae right here in our little slice of Mexican paradise, Cabo San Lucas! From their romantic ceremony on the beach, to their lively cocktail reception in the cantina, to […]
Golfing, Los Cabos Style
THE PGA TOUR MAY BE ON HIATUS UNTIL NOVEMBER, but you can put your skills to the test on five stunning, championship courses right here in Baja! Los Cabos is renowned as one of the premier golf destinations in the world with five championship level courses to choose from, all with dramatic settings of crashing […]
On Trend: Pre Wedding Photo Shoots
WHAT A FRESH IDEA! If you’re heading down to Mexico for your destination wedding, and all your nearest and dearest family and friends are coming along to party with you, why not include a fun, lifestyle fashion shoot in your wedding schedule!? Your whole bridal party can take part in a playful photo shoot in the days […]
Hands in the Air for a Joyful Entrance
WE JUST LOVE THIS joyful entrance by the bride and groom! Their bridal party pulled out all of the stops to make sure they ran threw a tunnel of confetti, blessings, cheers, and applause! That’s EXACTLY how it should be done! And since it’s Thursday, and the weekend is just one day away, we’re cheering […]
Find Your Tribe
FIND YOUR TRIBE. “You know, the ones that make you feel the most you. The ones that lift you up and help you remember who you really are. The ones that remind you that a blip in the road, is just that, a blip. They are the ones that when you walk out of a […]
Emily and Robert’s Glamorous Pink & Gold Wedding
HIGH SCHOOL SWEETHEARTS Robert and Emily chose the beaches of Baja California Sur as the location for their dream wedding. Take a peek at their gorgeously glamorous wedding below, and the story behind their match made in heaven in D Weddings Magazine. {Credits: Floral and Event Design: Elena Damy; Design Rentals; Del Cabo Event Design; […]
The Tradition of Papel Picado
PAPEL PICADO, which means cut or perforated paper, is a decorative storytelling craft made out of tissue paper or vinyl “cut” into ornamental designs. Generally seen strung together into long banners that crisscross a street, a courtyard or an entire party tent, these all white or brightly colored flags are traditionally used throughout Mexico to decorate […]
Beach-Inspired Wedding Cake
WHEN A CLIENT ASKED OUR WEDDING PLANNERS about where to get their wedding cake, we thought of this beautiful, all-white, beach-inspired cake from Sweet Dreams Special Occasion Cakes in San Jose del Cabo. Deena Abadiano, the cake artist at Sweet Dreams, is passionate about pastry and it shows. But for Deena, the inside is just […]
Wedding Style from the Soles Up
YES, SOMETIMES IT STARTS FROM THE SHOES! Start from the Bottom: Let Your Shoes Set the Spark That emotional connection that lingers. The indelible spark that defines your entire bridal look. Who says it has to begin with your wedding gown? Bridal style is a journey of self-expression, and inspiration can strike anywhere — so why […]
The Music of Mexico: Mariachi
KNOWN THROUGHOUT THE WORLD as the symbol of Mexico, mariachi music evokes the history and traditions of Mexican culture. Some go so far as to call it the “sound of Mexico” and claim that to hear mariachi played is to welcome joy, festivity and celebration into your heart. Which is probably why you see mariachi bands at most […]
Luxurious Indian Wedding with Art Deco Theme
THIS GORGEOUS ART DECO WEDDING RECEPTION was the grand finale event in a whirlwind week of bridal parties and wedding celebrations coordinated by Exquisite Events, and we were thrilled to be a part of it! Many of the other events for this destination wedding took place outside, like this one, on scenic terraces, grassy lawns and sandy beaches. […]
Shop Cabo: From Mexico with Love
GIVE YOUR GUESTS THE GIFT OF BAJA As a small business, we do our very best to support other small local businesses here in Baja, as well as the overall Mexican economy. Which is why we carefully research local shops and artisan studios for unique and artful products that serve our event designs, but also for welcome bag […]
A Pretty Pink Floating Flower Arrangement
WE THINK THIS PRETTY PINK FLOWER ARRANGEMENT is all the wedding inspiration you need to get you through the long weekend of dreaming {and scheming} about your wedding! I designed this long pink and gold dinner table for an event at a super chic and extremely exclusive private club here in Los Cabos. The tablescape included […]
Blushing Beauties & Their Bouquets
THE SWEETNESS OF BLUSHING PINK bridal bouquets held by two beautiful women is just too much for us on this Floral Friday! The bride, Marilyn, carried a hand-tied bouquet of pale to true pink flowers that included a textural mix of English Garden Roses, fragrant Hyacinth, feathery Astilbe, delicate Spray Roses, and ruffled Ranunculus. Her […]
Bohemian Chic Baja Wedding
SOMETIMES THE SWEETEST LOVE STORIES are the ones that begin again, long after the first meeting. Meghan and Keith met 17 years ago in middle school but only started dating five years ago when they were reintroduced by mutual friends. From the moment they rediscovered each other, their relationship evolved naturally, with genuine kindness, support, love, and a real zest […]
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Elena Damy, Creative Director & Lead Floral Designer
ELENA DAMY CREATIVE DIRECTOR, LEAD FLORAL DESIGNER & FOUNDER The essence of ELENA’S signature style lies in her keen ability to find inspiration in a great variety of artistic disciplines (fashion, flowers, architecture, painting, travel…) and to creatively translate them into a modern, vibrant style that exudes effortless elegance and classic composition. While living in Paris, she […]
Hierbabuena, Restaurante y Hortaliza, Farm-to-Table Garden Oasis in Baja California Sur
EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS LUSH ZEN-LIKE OASIS IS ENDEARING. It’s just off the beaten track, down a long winding dirt road, but that’s as it should be because Hierbabuena, Restaurante y Hortaliza is a farm-to-table restaurant right here in beautiful Baja. And when we say farm-to-table, we mean your table is sitting smack dab right in the middle of […]
For the Love of Bridesmaids
Do I Need Bridesmaids, or Not? With a destination wedding, this is a question we get a lot. It’s an important question for today’s brides, particularly destination brides. “Do I need bridesmaids for my Cabo wedding?” or “How many bridesmaids should I have?” or “with a small wedding, are bridesmaids needed?” are all common questions […]
Sea Turtles, Spirit Animals of Los Cabos
SEA TURTLES ARE THE SPIRIT ANIMALS OF LOS CABOS, maybe even all of Mexico! They symbolize endurance, protection, good fortune, hope, and happiness. Powerful, graceful creatures that many of our clients are inspired by when they choose Baja California as their wedding location. But many people are unaware of the sea turtles’ long history. Would you […]
Perfect Baja Beach Bridal Bouquet
WE ADDED A LITTLE FESTIVE POP of tangerine to Sally’s wedding bouquet of creamy garden roses, green hypericum berry, white lisianthus, green succulents, and white freesia. The perfect Baja beach bridal bouquet, by far! Traditional in shape and scale, with classic flowers in elegant hues all mixed with local Los Cabos attitude! Happy Floral Friday! Love, […]
Breathtaking Baja Wedding at Cabo del Sol
THE BEAUTY OF A BAJA WEDDING is, well, the beauty of Baja! We know our clients are coming to Los Cabos, Mexico for its incomparable natural settings, luxurious hotel accommodations and breathtaking romantic scenery. But for many of our brides and grooms, a large luxury hotel is too public for their intimate destination wedding. Some of our […]
Orchid Bridal Bouquet
A BEAUTIFUL BRIDAL BOUQUET with orange and pink orchids, creamy freesia, ranunculus and tulips, and tangerine roses. Textured, layered, fragrant and downright perfect for a beach wedding in Los Cabos, Mexico! {Photo courtesy of Sara Richardson Photography of a wedding bouquet created by our own lead floral designer and Creative Director, Elena Damy!}
Seaside Chuppah at Rosewood Mayakoba
LUSCIOUS WHITE ROSES ADORNED THIS SEASIDE CHUPPAH we designed at the luxurious Rosewood Mayakoba on the unspoiled Caribbean Coast of the Riviera Maya. AN UNFORGETTABLE LOCATION FOR A WEDDING CEREMONY. Meredith and Robert made an excellent choice in venue as the Rosewood Mayakoba is an intimate, romantic resort spread across 20 private, and extremely stunning, acres of peaceful lagoons and mangrove […]
Beachside Yoga for Wedding Wellness
PRACTICING YOGA ON THE BEACH is a wonderful way to release all that wedding planning stress you’ve been carrying around for months and months. Add a peaceful sunrise or beautiful sunset, and well, that’s taking wedding wellness to a whole new, blissful level. Luckily, Los Cabos has many different yoga offerings to choose from, and, if you are […]
I Love You More Than
ONE OF OUR FAVORITE QUOTES to share with our clients who are working on their wedding invitation suites, ceremony programs and wedding vows: “When I say I love you more, I don’t mean I love you more than you love me. I mean I love you more than the bad days ahead of us, I […]
