Relinquishing all wedding day decisions and handing wedding planning duties off to a talented team of vendors can be difficult for some couples. For wedding giveaway winners Mariela and Gilberto, the risk paid off. Every detail—from the personalized ceremony script to the hand-crafted menu—of this iridescent color palette wedding was carefully crafted to authentically celebrate this nontraditional couple.
This emotional and intimate affair was full of tears, good food, and a view that will have couples dreaming of their own destination elopements. Though the El Pretexto venue spoke for itself, wedding planner Ana Maria Hernandez enhanced the space with tropical floral arrangements by STEM Events and a geometrical, iridescent ceremony backdrop—hand-crafted by Liliweds.
We can’t take our eyes off these precious moments captured by photographer Phosphilic. Grab your tissues and get ready to step outside the traditional wedding planning box while scrolling through these images.
Planner Ana Maria Hernandez On This Iridescent Color Palette Wedding
It all started with wanting to show a different style of wedding in Puerto Rico. A giveaway was created in hopes of creating a unique wedding for a real couple. The winning couple—Mariela Colón and Gilberto Rosario—had to fully trust the talented wedding vendors behind this magnificent event. This event was unique, creative, and created for the couple. It was also a look into the future of weddings after COVID—smaller, intimate, shorter, focused on experiences rather than traditions.
The Couple:
Mariela and Gilberto
The Wedding:
Cayey, Puerto Rico
Personalized Ceremony Surrounded By Loved Ones
The wedding ceremony was very emotional and special. We weren’t sure if some of our family members were going to be able to attend for health reasons, but they made it. Our ceremony was written for us by Ana Maria and she included part of our story. It was magical.
Every Detail A Work Of Art, Literally
It all felt like a dream, everything was so well thought out. Every detail blended so well with the next: the dress, the groom’s suit, the cake, the ceremony backdrop, even the menus were literally a work of art.
Working With Phosphilic
Our photographers, Rey and Natasha from Phosphilic were amazing! They made us feel so comfortable and they really outdid themselves capturing every detail and every moment of our wedding.
The Wedding Team:
Photography – Phosphilic
Event Planning + Officiant – Ana Maria Hernandez
Ceremony + Reception Venue – El Pretexto
Floral Design – STEM Events
Catering – Barbara Ruiz
Cake – Flor de Harina
Live Music – Duo Trece Lunas
Invitation Design – LiliWeds
Makeup Artist + Hair Styling – Cheryl Díaz
Wedding Dress – Gustavo Arango
Favors – Equal Love
From the tropical decor to the colorful fashion, no aspect of this iridescent color palette wedding was traditional. It celebrated the couples uniqueness and proved that sometimes less is more. If you’re feeling inspired to ditch tradition or looking for fun, creative ways to set your wedding apart—like rocking a non-white wedding dress—check out this guide for planning a unique wedding.
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