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Meka & Shon in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

Meka & Shon in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
Photos By: Jillian Mitchell Photography
Consultant: Sarai Flores/Signature Event Consulting & Design, Mexico
Location: Las Ventanas al Paraiso, San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
Ceremony and Reception Site: Las Ventanas al Paraiso, San
José del Cabo 
Photography: Jillian Mitchell Photography
Consultant: Saraí Flores/Signature Event Consulting & Design
Gown: Vera Wang, Chicago, IL 
Hair and Makeup: Suzanne Morel 
Shoes: Badgley Mischka 
Bridesmaid Dresses: J. Crew
Formalwear Groom: Balani Custom Clothiers, Chicago, IL;
Groomsmen: Macy’s 
Invitations Design: Sarah Drake Design; letterpress: Rohner Letterpress 
Flowers: Elena Damy Floral & Event Design 
Rentals: Oxten Producciones; Del Cabo Event Design 
Music: David Flores Jazz Duo 
Cake: Sweet Dreams Special Occasions Cakes 
Ring Bearer Pillow: Tux and Tulle, Etsy.com
For a twist on the traditional tablescape, Meka and Shon created a table runner made up entirely of yellow roses.
Single manzanita branches finished with more yellow blooms appeared to sprout from the flower bed.
A unique swirled petal design covered the aisle and led to a flower-draped wooden huppah made by local artists.
This colorful embroidered ring pillow was purchased on Etsy.
In line with the couple’s color palette, Meka wore pale-gray
heels with ruffled embellishments.
Meka wore a strapless Vera Wang dress with a silk organza overlay that she added during alterations. She finished her look with a laser-cut, raw-edged silk train.
A Moroccan-inspired yellow letterpress-printed and laser-cut suite spoke to the exotic nature of the destination and mimicked the intricate metalwork of the lanterns that decorated the reception.
The Bride Meka Nichols, 34, attorney

The Groom Shon Jennings, 38, finance director

The Date March 5



Chicago locals Meka and Shon always loved to escape to Los Cabos, Mexico. So when they got engaged, the couple knew they wanted to share the beach getaway with their closest friends and family. Inspired by the Baja California peninsula’s neutral palette, Meka and Shon worked with stone gray and chose canary yellow for a bright accent. By adding native succulents, burlap and grapewood branches, they created the ideal look for their relaxed wedding day.

-- Amanda Black

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