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Finding People Who Could Bring Big Ideas To Life<\/span><\/h2>\n
Yulia was heavily involved in putting together her <\/span>vendor team<\/span><\/a>. A self-proclaimed planner, she personally sourced many of her vendors herself, including the venue, videographer, and content creator. She also brought her friend <\/span>Sofia<\/span><\/a>, who not only did her hair and makeup but organically became a second photographer throughout the day.<\/span><\/p>\n
Wedding planner <\/span>Angelina Cardenas<\/span><\/a> quickly became one of the most important people throughout the process. Then came wedding designer <\/span>Maria Limon<\/span><\/a>, who helped transform Yulia’s endless references and ideas into something tangible. “I came into the process with so many details, references, and creative visions, and Maria somehow managed to take everything I imagined and elevate it even further.”<\/span><\/p>\n
Photography was another major priority. When Yulia found Junebug vendor <\/span>Memory Box Photography<\/span><\/a>, she instantly connected with their style. “They captured moments in such an authentic and editorial way, which perfectly matched the atmosphere and aesthetic we envisioned for the wedding.” More importantly, everyone they hired brought a sense of calm to such a big day. With a wedding this ambitious, that mattered just as much as talent.<\/span><\/p>\n
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When Art Nouveau Met The Jungle<\/span><\/h2>\n
Originally, Yulia envisioned something timeless and elegant. Since the <\/span>venue<\/span><\/a> was already surrounded by lush greenery, she chose a green <\/span>color palette<\/span><\/a> paired with crisp white accents. Then something unexpected happened. The aesthetic started taking on a life of its own. “As all the design pieces slowly started coming together, I realized we were naturally leaning into an Art Nouveau meets Gatsby-inspired aesthetic.”<\/span><\/p>\n
Once she embraced it, everything clicked. The wedding became this beautiful mix of old-world glamour, romance, mystery, and celebration. The jungle did a lot of the heavy lifting, so there was no need to overcomplicate things. Candlelight, greenery, and classic details worked together without taking attention away from the setting. <\/span><\/p>\n
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How They Turned Their Reception Into A Live Show<\/span><\/h2>\n
The reception was probably the clearest reflection of who they are as a couple. “Our biggest goal for the reception was for it to feel nothing like a traditional wedding.” Yulia wanted guests to participate rather than simply observe. So throughout the evening, guests encountered:<\/span><\/p>\n
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Jugglers<\/span><\/li>\n
Fire performers<\/span><\/li>\n
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Dancers<\/span><\/li>\n
Stilt walkers<\/span><\/li>\n
Magicians<\/span><\/li>\n
A tarot card reader<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The overall feeling was exactly what she envisioned. “Cirque du Soleil meets Tulum jungle.” There was always something happening no matter where you looked. Then Yulia unveiled one final surprise. She secretly planned a <\/span>burlesque-inspired performance<\/span><\/a> for Dean that absolutely nobody knew about. It quickly became one of the most talked-about moments of the evening.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Their Biggest Advice? Stop Thinking About What A Wedding Is Supposed To Look Like<\/span><\/h2>\n
At the end of it all, Yulia’s <\/span>advice<\/span><\/a> is simple. “Do what truly makes you happy and create the wedding that feels authentic to you as a couple.” It’s easy to get caught up in traditions and expectations, but people tend to remember the weddings that have personality. The ones where they leave knowing exactly who the couple is.<\/span><\/p>\n
And that’s probably the best way to describe Yulia and Dean’s jungle wedding in Tulum. It wasn’t trying to fit into a category. It was two music lovers creating the biggest, most joyful version of themselves and inviting everyone they loved to come along for the ride.<\/span><\/p>\n
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The Wedding Team:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n
Photography – MemoryBox Photography<\/a>
\nSecond Photographer – Sofiia Kozhushko<\/a>
\nEvent Planning – Angelina Cardenas<\/a>
\nVenue – Kima<\/a>
\nFloral Design – Maria Limon<\/a>
\nCatering – Piedra de Fuego<\/a>
\nCake – Lali Pasteles<\/a>
\nDJ – Omar Bautista<\/a>
\nVideography – Our Story Films<\/a>
\nInvitation Design – Zazzle<\/a>
\nMakeup + Hair Styling – Sofiia Kozhushko<\/a>
\nWedding Dress – Pnina Tornai<\/a>
\nRings – Keyzar Jewelry<\/a> + Chopard<\/a>
\nContent Creator – Angela Parra<\/a>
\nEntertainment – Tibor Ferenczi<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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