Beach Bash: Amanda & Han in Cancún, Mexico

A few years after Amanda and Han met through mutual friends, they were engaged. The couple strove for a Hacienda theme that reflected the Mexican flavor of their destination wedding.

Beach Bash: Amanda & Han in Cancún, Mexico

The bride says of choosing the Now Sapphire Riviera resort in Cancún as their venue: “Growing up in Texas, I always had an affinity for Mexico. Now Sapphire’s Mayan-influenced design really captured the local aesthetic.” Mexican culture was further realized in the local flora that was used, the Mayans that performed a ritual during the ceremony, as well as the fire-dance show and mariachi band performances.

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Beach Bash: Amanda & Han in Cancún, Mexico

A few years after Amanda and Han met through mutual friends, they were engaged. The couple strove for a Hacienda theme that reflected the Mexican flavor of their destination wedding.

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Beach Bash: Amanda & Han in Cancún, Mexico
The couple opted for a color palette of gold, cream and navy with pops of pink so as not to distract from the turquoise water that enveloped them. “Our wedding was a day of epic proportions,” they say. 
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Beach Bash: Amanda & Han in Cancún, Mexico
The beachfront ceremony included a floral-festooned canopy draped with chiffon and chairs adorned with vibrant pink fans — providing a pop of color against the neutral-hued décor.
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Beach Bash: Amanda & Han in Cancún, Mexico
The couple also incorporated the bride’s Texan roots and the groom’s Korean background: Cowboy boots played a starring role in the bridal party attire and horseshoes served as party favors.
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Beach Bash: Amanda & Han in Cancún, Mexico
A floral arrangement flanks a basket holding doves that were released during the ceremony.
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Beach Bash: Amanda & Han in Cancún, Mexico
The resort’s island-chic design was the perfect backdrop for the Hacienda-themed wedding. The reception tables featured cream-colored beaded overlays, opulent brass candelabras and potted cacti.
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Beach Bash: Amanda & Han in Cancún, Mexico
For table numbers, the word “Love” was written in different languages representing the couple’s global backgrounds.
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Beach Bash: Amanda & Han in Cancún, Mexico
The couple share their first dance under the stars.
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