Ximena and Alejandro in Los Cabos
An extraordinary wedding planned by Colin Cowie
THE CELEBRATION
THEIR STORY
Ximena Diez-Barroso and Alejandro Adrete's wedding was a family affair that would take place in her father's native Mexico. We quickly zeroed in on Los Cabos—its easy airport access would be convenient for our international travelers, and Los Cabos Marquis Hotel could accommodate all 450 guests. After a quiet civil ceremony Friday night, Ximena and Alejandro descended the steps to the poolside patio, where their guests and an exquisite feast awaited them. We made coral the central theme for our party, incorporating its vibrant color and sculptural quality into seating, tables, and centerpieces. The results were sexy, sleek and modern.
The next day, the religious ceremony was held in the main lobby, overlooking a reflecting pool and ocean beyond. We turned a square cement planter into a centerpiece of floating gardenias and candles, and over the stage we built a breathtaking arch of white roses. To overcome the sterile "ballroom" feel of the dinner venue, I constructed two risers to house tables at different levels. The bride and groom wanted to dance the night away in a fabulous, chic nightclub. Since the hotel didn’t have one, we put it together, with couches in turquoise silk and tiger-print skin, a gold leather bar, and apple green walls. A signature cocktail—two parts tequila, one part espresso, and a liberal sprinkling of Tia Maria—plus coffee, Bloody Marys, and breakfast sandwiches kept people partying until seven in the morning, when even the bride and groom had to admit it was time to call it a dazzling night. —Colin Cowie
Excerpted from Colin Cowie's Extraordinary Weddings. Copyright © 2007 by Colin Cowie. Published by Clarkson Potter/Publishers, a division of Random House, Inc. Buy the book »
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