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Lindsay & Richard in Sayulita, Narita, Mexico

Lindsay & Richard in Sayulita, Narita, Mexico
Lindsay and Brady planned a destination wedding in Sayulita, Nayarit, Mexico
Photos By: Jillian Mitchell Photography, Nayarit, Mexico
Event Planning: Yazmin Gizeh Ramirez, Sea of Dreams, Sayulita, Mexico
Location: Villa del Oso, Sayulita, Mexico
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The escort cards were handmade by Lindsay‘s mom, Peggy Austin, who incorporated local tradition by decorating them with small religious folk charms, called Milagros. Each Milagros has a different meaning, symbolizing things such as safe travels and good health
Lindsay and Brady chose lush white, green and orange flowers in square, low vases as their centerpieces.
Lindsay and Brady wanted their tables to look elegant but they didn’t want them to compete with the natural beauty of the site. They chose simple white and cream linens and accentuated the tables with vases of tangerines and white, green and orange floral centerpieces.
To create a romantic ambiance, the tables were placed under wooden structures draped in fabric.
Lindsay and Brady treated their guests with margaritas during the cocktail hour.
A ten piece mariachi band entertained the guest during the cocktail hour.
Lindsay and Brady started dating after meeting three years prior. On a road trip,while they were sitting on a rock wall overlooking the beach and a gorgeous purple sunset, not the initial proposal plan, Brady proposed to Lindsay with a ring he had designed with the diamond from his parent’s engagement ring.


The Bride Lindsay Burke,30, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Mental Health Partners

The Groom Brady Burke,33, Business Owner, Burke Builders

The Date January 21



For Lindsay and Brady having their wedding in Mexico was a natural decision considering Lindsay had lived there and together they spent multiple vacations there. With local entertainment and food their guests had a vacation to remember.
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