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LOS CABOS ADVENTURE
Exciting
One challenge to planning an extravagant wedding outside of the country is the apparent lack of
planning time. We made only one site inspection and conducted interviews with potential vendors in
a whirlwind three days—an international calling card was my saving grace. The coordination involved
to successfully pull off something like this is staggering, but working with top professionals reduces
the chances of something not going as planned. Both of the mothers, the bride, and her sister came
along for the planning excursion, and having their input and suggestions proved invaluable. Since an
Indian wedding is not as commonplace in Mexico as it might be in the United States, five suitcases
of appropriate décor came with us from Houston—including a statue of Ganesh tucked safely inside
my carry-on. My amazing relationship with Mandap Creations means I could entrust them with the
items it took to enhance the decor. However, we also wanted to incorporate the regional flavor
of the location, so the 250 guests were greeted with a welcome party featuring a mariachi band,
spectacular fire dancers, and authentic Mexican food. The Westin Resort made the entire experience
seamless, from the garba on the terrace to the reception in the elegant ballroom.
