True Love on the SDML Terraces

BRIDE & GROOM: Jill & Adam
WEDDING DATE: February 27, 2009
LOCATION: Sunset Da Mona Lisa restaurant, Cabo San Lucas
GUEST COUNT: 54



I first met Jill & Adam a year ago when they came to Cabo to do a site tour. They were unsure of where to have their wedding, and we viewed 5 or 6 potential locations. It was a tough decision but something about Sunset Da Mona Lisa spoke to them and they knew that, with a buy-out there, they could have the gorgeous sunset ceremony they were dreaming of AND a rocking party afterwards. They wanted their guests to have fun! And that is exactly what happened the last week-end in February 2009 as they celebrated their beautiful wedding in Cabo. Take a look at their photos and see why they had THIS to say about their wedding day:

"Katie, We cannot thank you enough for everything that you did to make our wedding day absolutely perfect! We couldn't have asked for anything more and it was truly the best day of our lives! Everyone was raving about how everything turned out and said it was the best wedding they've ever been to...and you can't beat that location:) Thanks again...it was truly amazing."




WEDDING HIGHLIGHTS:


MEXICAN COFFEES: Jill & Adam added some great extras to their wedding, such as the Flaming Mexican Coffee, with Kahlua & Tequila. Not only do these coffees taste delicious, but they are a show in themselves, as the waiters drip fire as they pour the coffee. Their guests loved this!


USING THE RESTAURANT'S COLORS: Jill decided early on that she loved the colors of the Sunset Da Mona Lisa restaurant just as they were, and so she chose those colors as her wedding colors (khaki, brown, terracota and she added in green). She was then able to use the restaurant's own linens, overlays, chargers, napkins & chairs, rather than having to bring in rental items. She chose a very organic look for the table centerpieces that matched perfectly as well. Not only was the look fabulous, but this saved her money that they could then use for other things...like Mexican Coffees.




VIEW YOUR WEDDING AS A LIFE EXPERIENCE: Jill & Adam were legally married at the local Cabo judge's chamber and had a great time with their witnesses and Judge Carlos. They got a rare glimpse of Cabo life away from the tourism (accompanied by me, their local guide). Dressed in their Cubs sports attire, they celebrated their civil union right up the stairs from a local taco stand.
Photos supplied by Gilda Badillo.

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