{"id":831083,"date":"2025-03-13T01:00:12","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T06:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=831083"},"modified":"2025-03-14T09:51:44","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T14:51:44","slug":"unique-vow-renewal-transported-guests-into-portal-artistry-spirituality-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/unique-vow-renewal-transported-guests-into-portal-artistry-spirituality-community\/","title":{"rendered":"A Deeply Intentional and Unique Vow Renewal Transported Guests into a Portal of Artistry, Spirituality, and Community"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831264\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/eb\/e6\/ebe6c9775dcf16fc.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"><iframe title=\"Eve Lewis &amp; Chris Gillespie | Wedding Teaser.\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/906898651?h=cb4a21ed0b&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Eve and Chris met on a dating app in 2014, they were skeptical about online dating. But from the moment they connected, something felt different. &ldquo;Chris sent me a unique, standout message among a sea of insincere and off-putting ones,&rdquo; Eve shared. &ldquo;Within minutes of meeting, I knew Chris was my person. Meeting him was a homecoming.&rdquo; Over the years, their love deepened, growing through shared experiences. When it came time to celebrate their union, they wanted something equally intentional and meaningful&mdash;a unique <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/how-to-have-a-vow-renewal-and-why-you-should-consider-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vow renewal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that truly reflected their journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set in the heart of San Miguel de Allende, Eve and Chris&rsquo; unique vow renewal was more than a ceremony&mdash;it was an immersive experience where artistry, spirituality, and community intertwined. &ldquo;We wanted it to be unique and deeply intentional in all ways, including aesthetics. The whole process was a creative one meant to articulate our artistic sensibilities,&rdquo; Eve shared. Drawing from wisdom-based traditions and rituals, they envisioned a mystical, romantic garden where time felt suspended. Every element carried meaning, from the custom altar to mirrored tables reflecting guests back to themselves&mdash;symbolizing connection and presence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their community played a vital role in their journey. &ldquo;We were asking them to cross a threshold with us into the rest of our lives. To build the life we dream of, we need the support of our loved ones.&rdquo; Choosing San Miguel de Allende reinforced this intention, offering a <\/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;\">setting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where guests could step outside their daily lives and into a shared experience. Leading up to the celebration, Eve and Chris made multiple visits, carefully selecting <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vendors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and immersing themselves in the city&rsquo;s vibrant energy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What We Love About This Unique Vow Renewal:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dedication to finding a planner, Junebug vendor <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-planners\/mexico\/san-miguel-del-allende\/Santo-Amor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Santo Amor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, who truly understood the couple&rsquo;s nontraditional vision<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The gift of pre-recorded, personalized messages to each guest, sharing what the couple loves most about them<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pre-ceremony experience that included yoga, a sound bath, and a traditional Mexican ceremony guided by a local shaman<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Celtic hand-binding ceremony where all guests were connected, symbolizing the vital role their support plays in Eve and Chris&rsquo; marriage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Musical contributions from their sisters and father, as well as a dance performance by their best friend to open the cardinal directions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831104\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/1f\/84\/1f84d8ac5d7934dd.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831107\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/62\/db\/62dba72bb6a2a988.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831111\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/a6\/94\/a694119db6887a66.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831113\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/26\/b8\/26b8841859fee326.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Featured Vendors:<\/em><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-planners\/mexico\/san-miguel-del-allende\/Santo-Amor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Santo Amor<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-photographers\/mexico\/san-miguel-del-allende\/Arte-Visual-MF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Arte Visual MF<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831117\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/46\/48\/4648c877f8e7b97c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831118\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/65\/69\/6569dc3fd3eaa30c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831120\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/de\/45\/de45854fb4ced3a1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831122\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/8f\/24\/8f242bdc6bdaed65.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infusing Tradition and Intention into Every Moment of Their Unique Vow Renewal<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"248\">&ldquo;For years, we reflected on why we wanted a wedding and its deeper purpose. We believe in the power of ceremonies and rituals and wanted our celebration to feel uniquely us. It was important that our guests felt like participants, not spectators.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"619\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">This intention shaped every detail, starting with pre-ceremony activities designed for deep connection&mdash;yoga, a sound bath, and a traditional Mexican ceremony led by a local shaman. We cleared our energy with copal, burned tobacco in the fire to set intentions, sang, and shed joyful tears. Many shared that it was one of the most meaningful moments of the entire week.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831124\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/d9\/24\/d924bb856f77db72.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831127\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/8d\/1e\/8d1e7fec612a673f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831125\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/ea\/b6\/eab6d38d6a3bf785.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831134\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/3b\/f5\/3bf592d218f574cb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831135\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/6c\/0a\/6c0a677e82cfa5b7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<h2>A Fashion-Forward Look with Sentimental Meaning<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As someone with a background in fashion, Eve had always imagined wearing something nontraditional. But when she tried on a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viviennewestwood.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vivienne Westwood<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> gown, she knew it was the one. &ldquo;It captured a timelessness and romanticism that felt authentic to both me and Chris&rsquo; aesthetic. Vivienne Westwood had just passed away, and her mission and vision as a designer, person, and activist really resonated with me. It all felt kismet.&rdquo; Chris&rsquo; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/unique-groom-style-ideas-for-well-dressed-guys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">custom suit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was intentionally designed to complement both Eve&rsquo;s dress and the romantic garden venue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831139\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/ec\/cb\/eccbf03486c14fd2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831145\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/90\/24\/9024af8c3ef75c47.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831146\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/71\/66\/71661e981ad6aa17.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831148\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/1f\/33\/1f33f2b4d83b55ad.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831153\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/25\/99\/2599c7c38e0169ba.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831159\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/21\/b5\/21b5180146974c14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/deciding-whether-not-first-look\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Should I Have A First Look At My Wedding?<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831164\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/19\/94\/19946b75d4e7b02e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831166\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/da\/0e\/da0e658e447da258.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831167\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/fa\/05\/fa05a5b9bc6d4419.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831171\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/46\/57\/46573a3c5daea7dc.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831174\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/15\/ca\/15cabb515c2554bc.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831184\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/9c\/5b\/9c5b9b06d61643af.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831186\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/ff\/72\/ff72903c90c7fde3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<h2>A Unique Vow Renewal Infused with Meaningful Traditions<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The couple worked closely with their vendors to create a setting that felt transformative. &ldquo;We <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/unique-wedding-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">custom-created<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> elements like the aisle and dance floor, incorporating symbols that held personal significance&mdash;snakes, jaguars, and hummingbirds&mdash;each with spiritual meaning. We also integrated traditional Mexican symbols to honor the culture and celebration space.Every element of their unique vow renewal was designed to make guests feel like participants rather than spectators. They were greeted with handwritten and pre-recorded messages from the couple, sharing what they loved most about each person.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831183\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/8e\/f7\/8ef7ad0da21aecfd.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831202\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/41\/18\/4118a41ec8223fde.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831213\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/77\/90\/77904d7ad4111615.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831222\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/54\/f9\/54f9b579ddfc2e97.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831250\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/ce\/c6\/cec6543eafe7b79d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831251\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/a3\/4a\/a34a6d2e0699d508.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the ceremony itself, loved ones played a vital role. Chris and Eve&rsquo;s sisters and father sang, while their best friend performed a dance to open the cardinal directions, inviting the elements&mdash;air, water, earth, fire, spirit&mdash;to bear witness. In a particularly moving moment, instead of a traditional Celtic hand-binding just for the couple, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/15-unity-ceremony-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">every guest held onto the rope<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, symbolizing the role their support plays in the couple&rsquo;s marriage. Their closest friends also shared vignettes about their relationship. &ldquo;Each of them spoke about a distinct aspect of our partnership&mdash;offering everyone a more intimate window into our love and life.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831265\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/c3\/78\/c3780ea463a28fcf.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831267\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/02\/ff\/02ff2096ec4f2eef.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831269\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/00\/66\/00668a9b8c5b4a46.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831271\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/b1\/94\/b194e630d561964b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831277\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/80\/7b\/807b35db5d272534.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831286\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/34\/7a\/347a14b4bddff862.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831287\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/c1\/c4\/c1c4752df35f1aee.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831288\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/bf\/00\/bf00b5438f55e265.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/15-unity-ceremony-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sweet and Sentimental Unity Ceremony Ideas<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831290\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/18\/8f\/188f1b97a1f70673.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831291\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/8d\/c7\/8dc77d5a6a25d369.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831293\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/c6\/dc\/c6dc513e3f12bc7d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831292\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/89\/c9\/89c949eaf67c4a48.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831295\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/92\/49\/92498167434e77c6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831296\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/e9\/e3\/e9e303eb4629ebb8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831302\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/6f\/83\/6f8353368957d5cc.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<h2>Embracing the Unexpected: A Rainy Twist in San Miguel de Allende<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite San Miguel de Allende&rsquo;s typically dry climate, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/planning-rain-on-wedding-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rain<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> made an unexpected appearance, forcing a last-minute venue layout change. &ldquo;It completely shifted the setup of our decor and dinner. But in the end, these shifts didn&rsquo;t matter&mdash;only we knew what had changed from our original concept. I felt for our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-planners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">planner<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with the stress it put on her, but she handled it beautifully. I was lucky to trust her to make the best decisions at the moment.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831237\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/e8\/c1\/e8c173210e4067fa.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831231\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/cb\/12\/cb12b3ee1e62be8a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831226\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/49\/74\/4974ec0a198e3597.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831236\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/bb\/8b\/bb8bf781b9ce33c2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<h2>A Unique Vow Renewal Celebrating Community, Connection, and Dance<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reception carried this spirit of community and celebration forward, infused with the same mystical energy. A personalized <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/60-wedding-seating-chart-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tarot seating chart<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> added a unique touch. &ldquo;I personally pulled tarot cards for each guest, selecting one that reflected their soul&rsquo;s purpose based on their birthday. It was a way for them to connect inward through reflection while also sharing the experience with others.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831230\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/5a\/90\/5a909c3ef93b2024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831239\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/63\/23\/6323a89c1f9014ab.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831228\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/e8\/c7\/e8c7feba3e1b504c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831233\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/3a\/61\/3a61688f6ce8f6f6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;We served food <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-catering-options-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">family-style<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to encourage conversation and make it feel like a true dinner among family.&rdquo; They also worked with their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-djs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DJ <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to curate a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-guide-wedding-playlist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">playlist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that felt true to them while avoiding overplayed songs. &ldquo;The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/this-wedding-reception-playlist-is-guaranteed-to-get-your-guests-on-the-dance-floor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dance floor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was packed all night! We danced until the very end&mdash;when we left, our guests left with us because they stayed until the last song.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eve also shared a mother-daughter dance in addition to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/80-first-dance-songs-havent-thought-yet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">first dance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with Chris. &ldquo;My mom has always loved to dance&mdash;she passed that love on to me. So when we were discussing the dances, she spoke up and said that&rsquo;s how she wanted to celebrate. It was such a fun moment and a huge hit!&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831306\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/1e\/f4\/1ef4c425ecd238ad.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831308\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/0e\/19\/0e19ca90fda30081.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831309\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/83\/e8\/83e8fa9f40a32e70.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831310\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/63\/bb\/63bb324ade1473ec.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831311\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/39\/d8\/39d85645dfafc496.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831312\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/51\/85\/5185db8b1b51b246.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831313\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/0a\/9b\/0a9bcd2fcc9b5c5e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the reception, Eve changed into a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/40-showstopping-reception-dresses-dance-night-away\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1920s-inspired flapper dress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, embracing the glamour and freedom of the era. &ldquo;For my dancing look, I wanted to be extremely comfortable first and foremost, and then playful and fun. I have always loved 1920s flapper style and art deco. The freedom and glamour of flappers felt right, so it was a natural fit to pull this in for the party part of the evening.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831318\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/cc\/1e\/cc1eda982f4dde92.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831317\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/ac\/6e\/ac6e5d1783fd72fe.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831319\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/19\/e3\/19e335e83a8cca18.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-831322\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/cc\/e4\/cce4f5f067970f56.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The couple&rsquo;s dedication to finding vendors who truly understood their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/5-steps-making-wedding-mood-board\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vision<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was evident in every detail. Their planner, Junebug vendor <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-planners\/mexico\/san-miguel-del-allende\/Santo-Amor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Santo Amor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, played a key role in bringing their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/unique-wedding-ideas-probably-never-heard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nontraditional ideas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to life. &ldquo;Rox immediately understood and connected to our vision. She resonated with our esoteric ideas, and from there, we trusted her guidance.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final words of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/best-wedding-advice-from-real-couples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">advice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the couple: &ldquo;Be true to yourself and use your intuition. Work with people you can trust and communicate openly with&mdash;if something doesn&rsquo;t feel right at first, it likely won&rsquo;t later. You won&rsquo;t regret taking the extra time to incorporate deeper meaning into your celebration. Those details will be felt and remembered long after the day is over. Lastly, let go&mdash;especially on the day itself. By that time, you&rsquo;ve done everything you can. Now it&rsquo;s time to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/10-ways-to-be-more-present-on-your-wedding-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">be fully in the moment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and enjoy every second.&rdquo;<\/span><\/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:\/\/peterlobozzo.photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Peter Lobozzo<\/a><br>\nEvent Planning &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/santoamor.com.mx\/servicios.html?id=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Santo Amor<\/a><br>\nVenue &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.belmond.com\/hotels\/north-america\/mexico\/san-miguel-de-allende\/belmond-casa-de-sierra-nevada\/?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAh6y9BhBREiwApBLHC0V2uVAR3N_sh_t4BIp72XVhQH8aroh9K3FiwQtAiHzc7YAiLi9oqxoCF3UQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Casa Parque<\/a><br>\nFloral Design &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/psflowerstudio\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">PS Flowers Studio<\/a><br>\nCatering &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.belmond.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Casa Sierra Nevada<\/a><br>\nDJ + Live Music &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/robcastillomusic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Rob Castillo<\/a><br>\nVideography &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/artevisualmf.com\/en\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Arte Visual MF<\/a><br>\nMakeup + Hair Styling &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/danipalmakeup.hair\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DaniPal Natural Editorial Makeup and Hair<\/a><br>\nWedding Dress &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/lohobride.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Vivienne Westwood<\/a><br>\nBridal Accessories &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/us.jimmychoo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jimmy Choo<\/a> + <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Etsy<\/a><br>\nGroom&rsquo;s Apparel &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/suitsupply.com\/en-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Suit Supply<\/a><br>\nRentals &ndash; Castalia + <a href=\"https:\/\/warehouserentals.mx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Warehouse Rentals<\/a> + <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightandlight.com.mx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bright &amp; Light<\/a> + Canela + <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mstablestyling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mach &amp; Sand<\/a><br>\nFavors &ndash; Mercado de Artesan&iacute;as<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When Eve and Chris met on a dating app in 2014, they were skeptical about online dating. 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