Davina + Daniel: Puerto Vallarta

Wednesday, May 23, 2012






 


 

 



 


 



 









Maybe you remember Davina and Daniel's gorgeous Vegas elopement–I fell hard for their classic style, their sense of fun and their wedding plan–marry soon after getting engaged so that no matter the exotic locale where they ultimately tied the knot, they wouldn't have to worry about the legality of their union. Pragmatic problem solvers with exquisite taste? It's no wonder they had such a chic elopement, and a downright gorgeous wedding!

The pair stumbled on their venue, the magnificent Casa China Blanca, without ever having put Mexico on their list of destination locations, and they teamed up with event planners Kristin and Michelle of The Dazzling Details to help coordinate a distance celebration that threw tradition to the wind. Davina and Daniel wanted to be married at sunset, but the villa had a strict rule against loud music after 11pm; faced with an unfavorably short reception, they scheduled dinner, drinks and toasts all before the actual ceremony would take place!

Davina wore a gorgeous Pnina Tornai gown purchased at Kleinfeld's and paired with a mix of vintage and J.Crew jewelry, while Daniel chose a slim-cut Zara suit and Reiss shoes. After their sunset ceremony, the newlyweds danced down the aisle to the dance floor, where they celebrated to the sounds of Minuit, Davina's father's band, until the venue shut down the party! Davina changed into a Tadashi dress and Christian Louboutin pumps for a sparkler exit with her sweetheart, the final frames beautifully captured by the couple's close friends, Ben and Erin Chrisman, who generously shared these stunning images with me.


Tell me, what's your favorite detail of this spectacular celebration? Or are you as single-mindedly focused on planning a Mexican vacation this summer as I am? To tell the truth, I just booked ours yesterday–we're headed to our favorite little home away from home, Hotel Secreto on Isla Mujeres!

20 comments:

  1. I love the photo of them at the alter, so adorable. I also love the menu design. What a gorgeous event. xo

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  2. Oh my gosh - I love everything about this. How fabulous. They have fantastic taste!

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  3. This looks so fun! That cake is unbelievable!

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  4. I can't decide between the cake and the menu! My favorite picture is definitely that shot of them stealing a smooch in the pool though--precious!

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  5. It's like the chicest wedding that looks like a big fat club party- in a good way though!
    I love how happy they look- made me smile as I scrolled down.

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  6. Her dress is AMAZING. And I love that her bridal party all wore different dresses.

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  7. Yep one of my favorite weddings thus far that you've featured. Love the shot of the friends crying! So sweet!

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  8. This looks like an awesome wedding. I just love that night shot on the beach. Its amazing.

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  9. Fun and festive and that cake is darling! Hope you are well beautiful! XO

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  10. What a great way to narrow the guest list. All are invited - few will come.

    Photos are beautiful. each of them.
    Rare to see such an enthusiastic groom!

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  11. I am in love with this wedding! The bride and groom look so happy and the ceremony and reception look like they were so fun. Gorgeous dresses too.

    Stay in the Lines

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  12. That wedding looks like a blast!! I have to say having some tequila and a live parrot at your wedding makes for some great conversation!!

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  13. What a fun wedding! The shot of all of them in the pool is seriously adorable

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  14. I love photo's that make the wedding look like a really good party! Weddings are celebrations are supposed to be parties after all. We danced all night with our guests, it was THE BEST!

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  15. Having a destination wedding is a fantasy of mine. I'm not sure if it would ever happen (and I'd probably need to get engaged first!), but it's certainly something in my mind.

    Love that camera cake topper!

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  16. The emotional moments of this wedding are simply wonderful. I love the details to be sure, but the look of surprise on the bride's face, and the teary-eyed 'maid are so wonderful!

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  17. Oh, I just adore this wedding! Davina kept a planning blog for a bit and I loved to follow it, as well as their amazing photography blog. They look like so much fun! The pictures of them during and right after the ceremony are my favorites. I love the confetti when they're headed back up the aisle!

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