Great ready to behold one extravagant destination wedding in South America that is guaranteed to take your breath away. Every moment of Lina and Eric's fairytale has us exclaiming "OMG" as we browsed the beautiful gallery that MAT Production INC captured. One glorious design and décor element after another plays out with destination planners Team Bride and floral designer Gilma de Santos. It doesn't get any more luxurious that this, lovelies. Two New Yorkers who knew that their wedding would take place in Cartagena, Colombia. A city known for its history and spectacular ocean views. This extravagant destination wedding in South America is infused with elegance and sheer gorgeousness that will transport you to a day of unmatched floral expertise to make your jaw drop.

Extravagant Destination Wedding in South America

From the get-go, the Lina and Eric enlisted the help of destination wedding planners TEAM BRIDE a company specialized exclusively in planning destination weddings around the world to help them create a one of a kind event in less than eight months. Their destination wedding took place at the city's Convention Center, a large enough venue to accommodate 400 guests. The ceremony took place in The Santo Toribio Catholic Church in the old historic city with a colonial altar that evokes old history. To showcase the local flowers, the bridal bouquet incorporated an array of orchids, Colombia's national flower. After their I Do's, firework volcanoes flanked the church door as the couple excited the chapel as newly minted Mr and Mrs. Every element of extravagant destination wedding in South America was pure luxury for a black-tie affair. Large candelabras with double rings of lush blossoms made a bold statement once you entered to the reception for a focal point. The color scheme was a timeless white, tan and gold. After the 4-course dinner, guests had the chance to visit a spectacular table with dates, cheeses, pates shipped brought in from all around the world. Three different live bands with the local artists played their favorite music all night long. During one of the presentations, Neon lighted dressed dancers came out on the dance floor and guests were treated with drinks in monogrammed drink bags and light up ice cubes.

Photographer: MAT Production INC Reception Venue: Convention Center Floral Designer: Gilma de Santos Musicians: Felipe Madariaga Lighting: Playa Producciones Equipment Rentals: Alcira de Guevara