{"id":815858,"date":"2023-11-21T01:00:37","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T07:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=815858"},"modified":"2023-11-21T10:46:56","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T16:46:56","slug":"pastel-romantic-sofitel-legend-santa-clara-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/pastel-romantic-sofitel-legend-santa-clara-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Pastel Romantic Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative; padding: 0 0 56.25% 0; height: 0;\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/galleries.vidflow.co\/videos\/rzbw2u66\"><br>\n<\/iframe><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jennifer and Nicholas went on a journey to discover the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-finding-your-wedding-venue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">perfect venue<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, exploring many Miami locations. However, they yearned for something truly unique. So, they took a leap of faith and planned a trip to Cartagena, where their gamble paid off. They were immediately captivated by the city&rsquo;s vibrant colors and stunning designs. With their hearts brimming with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/how-to-use-wedding-inspiration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inspiration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> drawn from the enchanting Spanish romance of the city, their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofitellegendsantaclara.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sofitel Legend Santa Clara<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> wedding was a resounding success&ndash;a day that beautifully represented their dreams and love.<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set against the backdrop of enchanting garden views, their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">team of pros<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> set the stage for a truly magical <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-planning-your-wedding-ceremony\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ceremony<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with an aisle adorned with white blooms and a lush arch. For their ballroom <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-wedding-reception-timeline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reception<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, they seamlessly blended 17th-century architecture with timeless romance. To create a dreamy atmosphere, they adorned the space with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/creative-floral-alternatives-wedding-decor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">greenery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and rattan <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/ultimate-guide-wedding-lighting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pendant lighting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, casting a warm glow over a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-table-settings-roundup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tablescape<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> filled with flowers, candles, and elegant gold accents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you and your partner share a deep love for travel and culture, you&rsquo;re in for a treat as you explore these breathtaking photos captured by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kristelleboulos.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kristelle Boulos<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Keep scrolling to see every aspect of their extraordinary day, from the stylish fashion choices to the awe-inspiring location that served as the backdrop for their special celebration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>The Couple:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jennifer and Nicholas<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>The Wedding:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofitellegendsantaclara.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sofitel Legend Santa Clara<\/span><\/a>, Cartagena, Colombia<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815862\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/4c\/3b\/4c3bbe3c1e964b35.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"452\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815863\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/aa\/f3\/aaf32f376cce6c29.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815864\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/5c\/b5\/5cb5251b9dbeff11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815865\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/df\/60\/df6052fc1388fcdd.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Recommended Reading:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-pajamas-for-you-and-your-wedding-party\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wedding Pajamas for You and Your Wedding Party<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815868\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/00\/c7\/00c72e1032150506.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815869\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/38\/f5\/38f572621e779bae.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815866\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/ab\/4b\/ab4b14407bef7f79.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815867\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/27\/41\/2741f3b16911d0ba.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Captivated by Spanish Romance: Their Journey to a Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Wedding<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/how-to-use-wedding-inspiration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inspiration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for our wedding was Spanish romance. We knew we wanted our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-finding-your-wedding-venue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">venue<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to have a lot of character and elegance. The architecture of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofitellegendsantaclara.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sofitel Legend Santa Clara<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stood out to us, giving our wedding the ambiance we were looking for. We were immediately inspired by the animals, fruits, colors, and designs of Cartagena and embraced romance by using a soft <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/6-tips-for-choosing-your-wedding-colors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">color palette<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and warm <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/ultimate-guide-wedding-lighting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lighting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We worked extremely hard with our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-planners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding planner<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to nail down the details. We came up with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/5-steps-making-wedding-mood-board\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mood board<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> using <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.ph\/junebugweddings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pinterest<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815870\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/e0\/a8\/e0a8caa5179ccf5f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815872\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/dc\/41\/dc412d14d422acc4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815871\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/67\/3a\/673af5c3367b9277.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815873\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/95\/33\/9533cc7437a8f2e5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815874\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/57\/14\/571448ebe6faeb6a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815875\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/1c\/c9\/1cc9d0cecd4f0552.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crafting an Informal and Personal Ceremony through Music and Family Ties&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most memorable part of the day was our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-planning-your-wedding-ceremony\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ceremony<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where Jen&rsquo;s uncle married us. Our loved ones surrounded us on one of the Colonial Terraces of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofitellegendsantaclara.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sofitel Legend Santa Clara<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Everything we dreamed of became our reality, with beautiful white roses and musicians playing in the background. We spent countless hours <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/5-steps-making-wedding-mood-board\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">envisioning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> what our perfect day would be, and the actual moment surpassed our expectations. We <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/9-ways-personalize-wedding-ceremony\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">personalized our ceremony<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by having Jen&rsquo;s uncle, Michael, marry us. This was a very informal yet personal ceremony that had our guests crying and laughing simultaneously. Michael shared firsthand memories of our ten-year relationship that all of the guests had been a part of. We have had such a long journey together, which has created many memories with each person at our wedding. We felt our ceremony was a representation of our love story.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815905\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/6b\/63\/6b63e3b81f10623e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815906\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/12\/5c\/125ceb4b2215cfbc.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815907\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/13\/26\/13260f26ab08868e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815908\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/93\/c4\/93c40be704d7a2be.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815880\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/05\/32\/05325efcacbef452.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815881\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/90\/6e\/906e34f14f3b291b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advice on How to Make Wedding Planning Enjoyable<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoy the process! It can sometimes feel overwhelming, but it is an experience worth the hard work. Cherish each moment with your partner. We made sure to have fun in every phase of the process, from creating wax seals in our kitchen at 1 a.m. to traveling across the United States to ask our closest friends to be part of our wedding. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-planning-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">planning process<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is about creating this beautiful day to celebrate your love and commitment, and our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-planners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding planner<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a great team of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">professional vendors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> guided us.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815878\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/02\/4e\/024e5159be82b6df.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815876\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/a9\/d1\/a9d14a76672b7965.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"980\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815879\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/14\/49\/14490261f49169e8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815883\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/62\/5e\/625e93d1fcf71285.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815882\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/dc\/3c\/dc3cf6d29313fe87.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1092\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815886\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/29\/2e\/292ef869de2c7272.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815888\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/80\/21\/802188dd9da0f61e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815891\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/65\/11\/65114f6145aaab68.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transforming Their Reception by Bringing the Outdoors In<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;We worked so hard to create a unique space for our story. We wanted to have a lot of details that were meaningful and represented us as a couple. Using watercolor illustrations, a soft, neutral <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/6-tips-for-choosing-your-wedding-colors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">color palette<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, warm <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/ultimate-guide-wedding-lighting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lighting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and foliage to tie the space together, we wanted to bring the outdoor elements into our indoor reception. We are most proud of our <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-wedding-reception-timeline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reception<\/a> design.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815887\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/9c\/d2\/9cd284e3d72f8f47.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815895\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/3b\/3f\/3b3f1b403359d9a2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815894\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/78\/cd\/78cda55790ba7297.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815890\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/88\/c1\/88c1949eb6ce1a9e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Recommended Reading: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-table-settings-roundup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elevate Your Reception Decor With These Wedding Table Settings<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815889\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/d7\/10\/d710cde5cbe33c39.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815884\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/7d\/a4\/7da45bb959a66ea5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815898\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/bc\/fb\/bcfba7b1c7127342.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815885\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/5d\/8f\/5d8fbc4c3ad37bc7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From Pinterest Dream to Reality: How They Brought Their Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Wedding to Life<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We live in Miami and wanted our wedding to feel like a big family vacation, so we opted for a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/guide-to-planning-destination-wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">destination wedding<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We wanted our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-finding-your-wedding-venue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">venue<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to represent the architectural and natural style we enjoy. We found the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofitellegendsantaclara.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sofitel Legend Santa Clara<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through Pinterest, which felt at the time unattainable. After visiting many Miami venues, we decided to take the risk and plan a trip to Cartagena. It was unexpectedly everything we wanted for our wedding. From the food to the beautiful, colorful architecture, we knew our family and friends would have a blast. Cartagena offered many different activities that we could plan for our guests. This allowed us to prepare an entire <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/plan-wedding-weekend-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weekend of celebrations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815899\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/21\/d8\/21d80bda287408e7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815897\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/db\/0a\/db0afa4ab06fc280.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815896\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/78\/3a\/783a8239ffe71f02.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815900\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/4e\/5f\/4e5faa0a11a19029.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Recommended Reading: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-entrance-songs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Professional DJs Share Their Favorite Wedding Entrance Songs<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815901\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/87\/28\/8728dabc497f14ed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815902\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/5e\/aa\/5eaa510d29c6cb8c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815893\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/40\/84\/4084150db7884a0a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815892\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/b4\/fc\/b4fc573df46b4b18.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"goldbox\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>The Wedding Team:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Photography &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/kristelleboulos.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Kristelle Boulos<\/a><br>\nEvent Planning &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ccceventplanning.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CCC Event Planning<\/a><br>\nVenue + Catering &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofitellegendsantaclara.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sofitel Legend Santa Clara<\/span><\/a><br>\nFloral Design &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jacdesignandevents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Heritage of Jac<\/a><br>\nCake &ndash; Ideas Dulces by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/elsydefigueroa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Elsy de Figueroa<\/a><br>\nCeremony Live Music &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.felipemadariaga.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Felipe Madariaga<\/a><br>\nDJ &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/djnicolasrojas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DJ Nicolas Rojas<\/a><br>\nLive Music &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/olivellamusic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Olivella Music<\/a><br>\nVideography &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/kristelleboulos.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Adrian Velazquez<\/a><br>\nInvitation Design &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.puropapel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Puro Papel<\/a><br>\nMakeup Artist + Hair Styling &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/diegomoyasalon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Diego Moya Salon<\/a><br>\nWedding Dress &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/vieenblanc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">La Vie en Blanc<\/a><br>\nBridal Accessories &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/loefflerrandall.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Loeffler Randall<\/a><br>\nBridesmaids&rsquo; Apparel &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.birdygrey.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Birdy Grey<\/a><br>\nGroom&rsquo;s Apparel &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/artigianomiami.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Artigiano<\/a><br>\nGroomsmen&rsquo;s Apparel &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/theblacktux.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Black Tux<\/a><br>\nRings &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freddysjewelry.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Freddys Jewelry<\/a><br>\nRentals &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/decorfiestas_cartagena\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Decor Fiestas Cartagena<\/a><br>\nTransportation &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bridalcars.ctg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bridal Cars Cartagena<\/a><br>\nFavors &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/erikadisenocreativo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Erika Diseno Creativo<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congratulations to Jennifer and Nicholas on their pastel romantic <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofitellegendsantaclara.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sofitel Legend Santa Clara<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> wedding. And a big thank you to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kristelleboulos.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kristelle Boulos<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for capturing their big day full of memorable moments and stunning details.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-planning-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding planning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> started means finding the perfect spot to celebrate, and that&rsquo;s a big deal! To keep things easy and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/beat-wedding-planning-stress-with-these-10-cool-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stress-free<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, take a look at our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-finding-your-wedding-venue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">venue guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It&rsquo;s a goldmine of information filled with excellent tips and expert advice to make your dream wedding a reality.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Jennifer and Nicholas went on a journey to discover the perfect venue, exploring many Miami locations. However, they yearned for something truly unique. So, they took a leap of faith and planned a trip to Cartagena, where their gamble paid off. 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