Corina & Corynn

Q: Tell us about your wedding! What was the inspiration behind your day?

A: We choose to do a destination wedding because we wanted to spend quality time with all of our family and friends who live in various part of the US. We knew that travel would be involved for almost everyone so why not pick a location that was worth the trip! We hosted 35 of our closest family and friends for a wonderful weekend in Cancun, Mexico. The wedding was inspired by our love for travel and beautiful beaches. The theme for our wedding was beach glam. The Hard Rock Hotel Cancun provided fun for everyone and all the food and drinks on could ever want. We had an amazing Zip line experience with our guest the day before the wedding. It was a trip to remember!

Q: Let's talk wedding decor. How did you decorate your space for the ceremony and the reception?

A: For our wedding décor I wanted to keep things simple with a focus on the beautiful landscape and the amazing ocean in Cancun. The colors for the wedding were white and gold. I added a reoccurring theme of palms for a pop of a color. For the ceremony we had all white decor with a palm and ivory floral arrangement on the huppah. The reception was decorated with white linens and gold accents. I did a lot of DIY for the wedding reception. My pride and joy though are the gold foiled invitations that I did myself. Our cake was ivory with gold leaf frills...beautiful! We also had a map of Cancun that were our guest could leave us a message.

Q: What were the florals like in your wedding?

A: The florals for my wedding were wonderful. We had a large floral arrangement on the huppah for our ceremony. We had large Palm centerpieces. My bouquet along with my bridesmaids were amazing, exactly what I requested. I do think that the fresh florals added to the elegance of the evening.

Q: What were some of your favorite parts of your wedding?

A: We personalized our wedding in the music we selected. We are both huge music buffs. We spent months perfecting the perfect playlist. I think that in the songs we choose our personality and love for one another was able to really shine. Our favorite part of the wedding was the first dance. It was perfect and we even ended it with fireworks!

Q: Let's talk fashion. How did you choose your wedding day look?

A:When we first got engaged, I started looking for dresses online. I came across a gorgeous Sophia Tolli gown. After researching and finding out the exact style I went to a bridal shop to try it on and I was in love. It was the first wedding purchase I made. I had a gold crystal head piece with gold and crystal drop earrings. My shoes came from David’s Bridal and were gold and crystal embellished sandals. Corynn was really easy to dress. The heat was a big concern...so we immediately decided no suit, no vests. So we went with Classic black pants and white dress shirt with suspenders. I loved her look and I know we will like it when we look back later.

Q: How did you meet?

A: My wife and I met in high school. We were in the same history class. We stayed in touch throughout the years and eventually ended up working at the same place after college. When we realized we worked together we went to lunch and the rest was history. We dated for about two years before our first trip to Cancun. On our first night there before we headed out to dinner, Corynn called me out to the balcony to watch the Sunset. To my surprise she got down on one knee with a custom engagement ring, and asked me to spend my life with her. I was in total shock.

Q: What was the most anticipated or special moment of your wedding day?

A: Saying I do! We had a 14 month engagement so I was just ready to be married after all of the planning and logistics that go along with a destination wedding. I also really enjoyed spending time with all of our guest. Do you have any wedding planning or marriage advice that you’d like to share with other couples planning their day? My advice to all brides it to do what you and your fiancé want. Don’t be afraid to speak up and ask for clarity, or request to make changes. This is your day, don’t forget to enjoy the moment. It is true what they say that it all goes by so quick so make sure that you take a moment during the day to really sit back and take it all in.

Photographer: Images by Amber Robinson |Dress Designer: Sophia Tolli | Makeup Artist: Mac Cancun | Design and Decor: Weddings by Zuñiga Productions | Cake Designer: Arte en Pastel | DJ: DJ Doremixx | Floral Designer: Maya Floral | Cinema and Video: Ashton Kelley Photography | Event Venue: Hard Rock Cafe Hotel - Cancun