Dream Sayulita Wedding: Christina and Dermot, artists residing in Brooklyn, epitomize creativity and serenity. Christina is a clothing designer focusing on minimalist, sustainable fashion, while Dermot focuses on graphic design and illustration. Their harmonious blend of sharp artistry and relaxed vibes is truly captivating.
Our first encounter was during a chilly winter day for their engagement photos. We wandered through Chelsea Market and the High Line, capturing moments amidst the bustling crowds. The connection was instant! Later, as they delved into planning their Sayulita, Mexico wedding, they also arranged a New York City Hall ceremony for friends and family unable to travel.
On the morning of their City Hall wedding, we explored Lower Manhattan’s Civic Center, finding spots where the light and shadows created stunning backdrops. Surrounded by their closest loved ones, they celebrated their love, and for those of us heading to Mexico, it was time to pack our sunscreen.
When October arrived, Sayulita’s heat and humidity were in full swing. Christina and Dermot provided their guests with a thoughtful survival kit featuring homemade bug repellent, hair and skin oil, and other personalized items. Despite a last-minute venue hiccup, their backup plan unfolded flawlessly.
Christina spent the morning in hair and makeup, her self-designed, unique dress ready for its debut. Dermot and his friends relaxed above Sayulita, enjoying the expansive views while sipping Tecate. Meanwhile, I was bustling between locations in a golf cart, balancing family transport and my gear: two digital cameras, a Fuji Instax, and my Minolta 8mm camcorder.
The ceremony at Teitiare Estate was breathtaking—a picturesque private estate and beach perfect for these stylish lovebirds to exchange vows and celebrate into the night. They exchanged their vows among the rocks by the sea as the celebration kicked off with a confetti bomb at magic hour. We captured portraits until sunset, followed by a candlelit dinner under wicker lanterns on the lawn. The evening concluded with dancing on the sand and midnight sparklers.
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Reflecting on this experience, it remains one of my favorite weddings—not just because of my love for Sayulita or the meticulous attention to detail, but because I was integrated into their journey from start to finish. It was an honor to document their love story, and every moment was worth the sweat and sand in my lenses. I’m already longing to return.
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NYC venue// New York City Hall Sayulita venue// Teitiare Estate welcome party// La Rustica Sayulita// Leda Ristorante planner// Yazmin Gizeh