After 15 years together and three children, Carolyn and Ivan chose a warm and welcoming Cabo wedding with a soft, textural design that suited the coastal setting beautifully. The weekend-long celebration felt relaxed and intimate, with each event carrying its own unique atmosphere through the food, drinks, and overall experience.
A Softer, Textural Design Approach
Carolyn and Ivan wanted their wedding to reflect the life they had already built together, so they envisioned a celebration that felt warm, personal, and guest-focused. They began the planning process with a mood board of colors, materials, and details that Carolyn naturally gravitated toward. Gaby Curiel of Amy Abbott Events helped shape and refine the direction for the weekend. The couple's favorite part of the process was seeing rental pieces, linens, and tabletop details in person and watching everything slowly come to life.
Intimate Details and Personal Touches
Having their children involved throughout the weekend was one of the most meaningful parts of the celebration for Carolyn and Ivan. Their daughter Stella served as flower girl, while their sons Ollie and Nash walked as ring bearers before later announcing the couple at the reception. The couple loved being able to celebrate this chapter of their relationship alongside the family they had already built together. One of the sweetest moments from the day involved Nash, who asked Carolyn to marry him and placed one of Stella's rings on her finger before the ceremony.
A Celebration of Love and Family
The wedding reception was designed to feel warm and inviting, encouraging guests to settle in and enjoy a long evening together with family and close friends. The ceremony aisle was lined with white roses, leading to a dramatic cream-draped altar that became one of Carolyn's favorite design elements from the day. The overall atmosphere felt intimate, romantic, and understated while still fitting the Cabo setting beautifully. For their first dance, Carolyn and Ivan chose "Video Games" by Lana Del Rey, a song they had loved together since the beginning of their relationship.
A Weekend to Remember
The wedding weekend was a celebration of love, family, and the life Carolyn and Ivan had built together. With each event carrying its own unique atmosphere, the couple was able to create a truly unforgettable experience for their guests. As they looked back on the weekend, they knew that it was a moment they would cherish forever. For Carolyn and Ivan, their Cabo wedding was more than just a celebration of their love – it was a reflection of their life together and the family they had built along the way.
Source: Style Me Pretty
