Erin and Matt: A Fun and Colorful Rustic Wedding in San José del Cabo

Written by Fatima Falcon Garcia
July 22, 2023

Ever since I met Erin and Matt I loved their personality. Erin was always independent, energetic, and very curious, while Matt won us over with her spontaneity and patience. What we knew is that this wedding had to be the same as the couple: an occasion to celebrate love and good vibes, in a very fun and colorful rustic wedding. San Jose del Cabo was the destination that received us to bring this love story to life and these are the highlights.

We loved Erin and Matt’s love story. As Erin told us: he faked a flat tire on our way back from grabbing a coffee with my parents. The place where he faked the flat tire was right next to a beautiful waterfront. When we walked over to the lake, he proposed!

With such a description, the essence of this rustic wedding in San José del Cabo had to be just as special. The couple told us that their priorities were a good alcohol supply (with lots of tequila shots, of course), great music, and the best experience for their guests. With these ideas in mind, we set out to create the best days so that everyone could experience this incredible wedding in paradise.

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Tamarindos: the perfect venue for a rustic wedding

We conceived the wedding as an opportunity to show the best of color. Together, with the couple we chose Tamarindos, a very original venue in San José del Cabo, with a low-style fort, a rustic style with many green areas, and farm-to-table food. Erin loves to cook, she is an artist and very creative, which is why Tamarindos turned out to be the best option for the essence of both to stand out in every detail (even Matt’s Spanish practice and his desire to master it). Super cute!

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For the design we concentrated on bright colors, we wanted the atmosphere to become an alternative space for all the guests to have fun and enjoy an incomparable celebration. The color scheme featured mainly pink and orange, although we also included coral and salmon to create the best combo.

Erin and Matt's Wedding Color Palette
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The day before the wedding they had a rehearsal dinner at Los Tres Gallos. We did a buyout and then they went to the after-party at Daltons. People had a great time and enjoyed delicious food.

One of the things we liked the most about Erin and Matt and their ultra-fun wedding is that they both took great care of every detail and the experience they wanted their guests to have. Both were very detailed, and they excelled in participating a lot in the planning, both were always very active and excited during the 15 months that we worked together.

We love that couples think about creating a total experience for each moment of the wedding and the previous happenings. Everything counts when it comes to pampering the couple on their big day and those who accompany them on such a special date.

For the wedding day, Erin and Matt rented 2 houses in Palmilla for their stay and getting ready and that gave them the comfort of enjoying their getting ready. We hired a chef service, and everything was delicious.

During the reception, food was extremely important. For the first course, everyone enjoyed a chile relleno with veggies, grilled shrimp skewer with cilantro pesto, and Los Tamarindos’ salad (butter lettuce, arugula, mizuna, tat-soi, with tamarind vinaigrette). The tribute to Mexican cuisine was also present in a roasted pork shank braised in Oaxacan green mole and in a duo of vegetarian tamales wrapped in “hoja santa”.

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Erin and Matt had two signature drinks for their wedding:

Signature Cocktail 1 “Passion Fruit Margarita: Tequila 7 leagues, Passion fruit and Controy.

Signature Cocktail 2 “Pineapple serrano mezcalita: Mezcal La Venia Espadín, Pineapple, Chile Serrano and Controy”.

The party was spectacular. Alex Dj did a very cool setup with light effects and an illuminated track, which made the dance floor always full.

An incredibly fun rustic wedding, with inspiring details and a vibe that we will never forget.

Congratulations, Erin and Matt! We loved every second of your I DO!

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Rehearsal dinner at Los Tres Gallos

Los Tres Gallos Restaurant Los Cabos
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Erin and Matt Rehearsal Dinner Venue
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Erin and Matt Rehearsal Dinner Table Setup
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Personalized Name Cards for Seating Plan
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Papel Picado Decoration for Rehearsal Dinner
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Drinks in a Cantariro for Rehearsal Dinner
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Erin and Matt
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Erin and Matt Walking through San José del Cabo
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Erin and Matt Photo Session Before Rehearsal Dinner
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Erin and Matt Arriving to Los Tres Gallos for Rehearsal Dinner
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Guests Saluting Erin and Matt
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Skewers and Tostadas as Appetizers
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Guests enjoying dinner
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Churros for Dessert
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Erin and Matt Enjoying Rehearsal Dinner
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Wedding Ceremony and Reception at Tamarindos

Erin and Matt's Destination Wedding in Los Cabos Invitation
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Erin's Wedding Dress
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The bride's wedding shoes
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The Wedding and Engagement Rings
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The bride's makeup session
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Erin wearing her makeup
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Erin and her Maids of Honor
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Erin having a glass of champaigne
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Erin holding her wedding dress
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Bridesmaids helping Erin getting dressed for her wedding
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The bride putting on her wedding earrings
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Maids of Honor helping Erin with her wedding attire final details
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Erin's father looking at her for first time dressed as a bride
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Bridesmaids looking at Erin on her wedding attire
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Erin Dressed Up for her Wedding holding her Flower Bouquet
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The Groom dressing up for the wedding
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Matt dressing up
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The Groom dressed up for the Wedding Ceremony
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Matt waiting for Erin for first look
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Matt and Erin's first look ready for ceremony
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The couple starring at each other
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Erin and Matt ready for the destination wedding ceremony
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Erin and Matt's photoshoot before ceremony
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Tamarindos Los Cabos Wedding Venue
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Tamarindos Wedding Venue Overview
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Wedding Arch made of red and orange flowers
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Wedding arch flower ornaments
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Wedding Arch and seating setup for the wedding ceremony
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Floral arrangements for wedding ceremony
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Matt and her mother walking down the aisle
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The groom waiting for the bride
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The bride's entrance to the wedding ceremony
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Erin and her father walking down the aisle
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Wedding Ceremony overview
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Erin and Matt holding hands at wedding ceremony
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Guests paying attention to the ceremony
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The couple listening to the miniter's speech
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The Bride saying her vows to the groom
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The groom saying his wedding vows to the Bride
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First kiss as husband and wife
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The Newly Weds celebrating their I Do
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The happy couple after the wedding ceremony
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Col Beer and Margaritas for the post wedding cocktail
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Appetizers for post wedding ceremony cocktail
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Wedding Ceremony printed credits
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Post Wedding Cocktail Overview
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The newly weds photo session at Tamarindos
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Matt and Erin walking along Tamarindos
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Wedding Reception seating plan
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Lounge area
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The Bar
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Wedding Signature Drinks Menu
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Table setup for Erin and Matt's wedding reception
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Centerpiece made of red flowers
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Table details
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Lamp and flower arrangements
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The newly weds making their entrance to the wedding reception
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First dance as husband and wife
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Wedding Reception Dinner
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Desserts table
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Guests saying their Wedding Speeches
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Matt and Erin enjoying the reception party
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Erin dancing
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Guests dancing
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Party Overview
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Vendors who made possible this super fun, rustic wedding

Planning & Design: @momentoscabowp
Venue: @tamarindosmx
Rehearsal venue: @lostresgallossanjose @daltonginbar
Photography: @kami_lalonde

Music: @alexdjcaboevents @elviejito.guitar
Stationery: @lavandaytinta
Rentals: @delcaboweddings @lazygourmetcatering
Florals: @letitbloomcabo @floralstudiobymomentos
Catering getting ready: @garambullo.catering
Hair & Makeup: @loscabosmakeup
Transportation: @zaboten_cabo

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