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A DIY Vintage-Inspired Wedding at Hotel Atotonilco El Viejo in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Hotel Atotonilco El Viejo in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, is an amazing venue—with beautiful open spaces, surrounded by greenery and trees and plent

Hotel Atotonilco El Viejo in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, is an amazing venue—with beautiful open spaces, surrounded by greenery and trees and plenty of amenities—to host an intimate, relaxing wedding weekend. That’s why it was perfect for Giovanna Vazquez (23 and a fashion designer) and Jose Luis Alvarez (38 and a clothing factory owner) to celebrate their marriage. Their day began with a heartfelt ceremony under a tree, followed by ambient music and flavorful fruit cocktails and mojitos. A special touch to their cocktail hour were traditional San Miguel ice cream flavors: tequila, vanilla, chocolate and cherry. Giovanna, an aspiring wedding planner, created a laid-back vibe at the reception with DIY pastel flower arrangements and vintage decor, including lanterns, mason jar mugs and Volkswagen bus escort cards. One detail not to miss: the wedding cake. It was a naked cake scattered with fresh berries and white roses, which was perfect for the warm climate. See the prettiness below, captured by Tremaine Photography.

Giovanna looked positively stunning in her wedding dress. It had an intricate drop-waist bodice with straps, a low back and a full tulle skirt, which she paired with an elegant cathedral-length veil.
Giovanna and Jose Luis went for a lighthearted vintage wedding theme, and their invitations couldn't be cuter: They included a vintage Volkswagen bus and a ticket theme!
Giovanna, an aspiring wedding planner, created her incredible bouquet (and all the flower arrangements). It had pink and white roses with scabiosa pods, ivy, eucalyptus and hanging amaranthus.
The bridesmaids wore floor-length coral dresses in various styles to match the laid-back romantic wedding vibe. Giovanna made their bouquets with baby's breath and pink and white roses.
Hotel Atotonilco El Viejo Wedding Venue
Hotel Atotonilco El Viejo in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, provided a sweet, intimate ceremony space outdoors under a mesquite tree. Star lanterns added a touch of rustic romance.
Vintage-Inspired Reception in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Pastel colors and vintage decor, including lanterns, pennant flags and string lights, added to the laid-back reception atmosphere.
Guests labeled their mason jar cocktail hour glass with their name on a vintage Volkswagen bus card.
This naked cake, with fresh white roses and red berries, is perfect for a rustic wedding. Plus, it held up in the warm Mexican climate.
Low-Back Sleeveless Wedding Dress