It started well with one of the most amazing breakfasts i have ever had. Notice how much i talk about food? Included in the rate of the hotel was the best breakfast i have possibly ever had. Freshly squeezed Orange, grapefruit, mango and pineapple juice. Cereals and fruit and then the largest spread of Mexican delights i have ever seen. Two women making personal quesadilla's on a grill with dozens of filling options, there was Chile Rellenos, Eggs al horno, taco's, soup, carnitas..it was endless.
Straight after breakfast i had a beauty appointment at the spa. I had decided to get my make-up done as i had seen how glamorous these Mexican weddings can be. My appointment was with Carlos, a very handsome, well groomed and fashionable gay guy. After looking at photo's and discussing in Spanglish what i would like he went to work. The result was me looking like a drag queen. I kid thee not. A drag queen who had been punched in both eyes. I don't think he was used to working on my fair english skin. He thought i looked 'Guapa, muy bonita', i was embarrassed walking out the door. So after tipping him and thanking him profusely i sprinted back to the hotel room and started again. I had 30 minutes before Fernando's brother was coming to pick us up for the wedding so i jumped in the shower scrubbed myself and started again and after a quick scram around for heels, cameras and perfume i made it out the door in time.
As we arrived at the wedding and checked in the ladies were given cute little flip flops, it was going to be 12 hours of dancing and they wanted us to be comfy. So considerate.
The wedding was set in the most beautiful of surroundings. Sorry to my wonderful friends who had wonderful weddings this year but this place took the prize. A little outdoor chapel nestled in pristine gardens, pink rose petals littered the mosaic 'aisle' towards where the service would be held. Canopy's hung above our heads and fans blew as we sat on old wooden bench like pews.
The bride of course was stunning, she in off white and her bridesmaids in pink, the colors went perfectly with the beautifully sunny day and surroundings. Fernando smart in a suit and pink tie. What i loved was that all the male guests wore traditional white Mexican shirts called the Guayabera and khaki pants and looked handsome. One man who we shall call The Grinch particularly stood out to me. The women were all gorgeous.
After a 1 hour Catholic service and Communion for guests we mingled on the lawn as a collective of Mexican musicians played nearby. Of course there were there best drinks served, fresh lime, tamarind and mango margarita's, smooth tequila's and local beers.
Shortly after mingling and drinking with the other 450 wedding guests we moved to a 5 course sit down meal consisting of Mexican fusion food that was amazing. I particularly remember the queso soup of Roquefort and the Cilantro soup. The fish with asparagus sauce was tasty too as were the deserts. I have also never sat at a table with so many glasses. Glasses for champagne, wine, tequila's brandy alexanders that were made at the table by our amazing waiters.
I could wax lyrical all night about the wedding but my favorite part was the dancing. Oh how we danced. They had props and everything, as we danced sombrero's made an appearance, balloons, glow in the dark microphones, maraca's, red berets....lots and lots of props that seemed to be associated with the different songs. Song wise, i loved the classic 80's and 90's songs that i grew up with sung in Spanish.
At one point the whole of the wedding party Bride and Groom included were on the stage in jumpsuits, some kind of homage to a 80's Mexican pop band.
As a diversion from the packed dance floor they had a Churo stand, a corn stand and a shot stand. I had Paloma's, astronauts and go knows what other shots. I had the time of my life. So much fun. I played air guitar with The Grinch, Julio and Fernando until my fingers bled.
The best bit? I drunk myself sober. No hangover today. In fact, i am just off for another mazing breakfast, a massage and a facial.
Listening to: Oh Mickey! in Spanish..it's still ringing in my ears.
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