A Trendy, Neutral-Toned Destination Wedding at Esperanza in Cabo San Lucas

Kate and Alex's luxe Cabo San Lucas wedding was all about embracing the beauty of the setting while adding a modern, trendy touch, creating the dreamiest neutral-toned destination wedding aesthetic.

One Sunday morning after we had attended a family friend's wedding, Alex told me that we'd be going to brunch in Malibu with his family, but that we'd be stopping by a friend's house first. I was immediately suspicious but went along with the plan. Both very nervous, we walked into a beachfront home in Malibu which had a big deck on the beach, overlooking the ocean. As we walked in, Alex nervously blurted out, "We're not actually seeing friends, I'm proposing to you." From there he gave a beautiful speech about how much he loved me and how he wanted to be with me forever, got down on one knee, and proposed. It was perfect. The moment was caught on camera by a photographer that Alex had hired who was hiding on the deck behind a bar, and soon after both sides of our families joined us at the house for champagne, gorgeous cheese & charcuterie boards, pictures, and celebrations before heading to brunch at one of my favorite restaurants. We spent the afternoon seeing other family members and face-timing to share the news with all of our closest friends.

Various! Bridesmaids picked out their own dresses according to a color scheme that I selected. I wanted them to feel beautiful and wear something they loved and chose themselves, versus begin asked to all wear something that I chose. I did ask for "veto rights" but never had to say no! Each of my friends picked their own beautiful dresses and the they all came together perfectly.

Kate and Alex shared signature cocktails with their guests including the "Better Kate than never French 75" and the "Alex after all Spicy Cucumber Margarita."

From the ocean-view ceremony to the al fresco reception, every moment of this day was carefully curated to reflect the duo's design vision full of natural textures and chic, whimsical florals.

Adding a modern touch, Kate and Alex served cake pops and other pastries to their guests for dessert.

Bride's brother, Ben, was our officiant. Songs: Grand Entrance - Let's Get Loud Father/Daughter - Way you look tonight, Frank Sinatra Mother/Son - For Me Formidable, Charles Aznavour Bride/Groom - Dancing in the Moonlight, Toploader During DJ Break - we played Armenian songs because Alex's family is Armenian - was so fun and really meant a lot to his side of the family Last Song - I Wanna Dance with somebody Whitney Houston