The former Bachelorette and her fiancé, who met on her season of the show in 2017, recently exchanged vows at the Royalton Suites Cancún in Mexico. The non-televised wedding, which is quite unusual for the franchise, was only attended by a handful of Bachelor Nation alums, which included Kristina Schulman, Astrid Loch, and Bibiana Julian.
The couple exchanged vows in a beautiful “island chic” ceremony in Mexico, recruiting celebrity wedding planner Mikie Russo to put together their gorgeous ceremony filled with lush green and white florals.
It’s her daring take on her bridal look, however, that really caught our eye:
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Rachel wore a Randi Rahm gown, which featured a sheer top with short sleeves and a gorgeous sequin leaf print detail. A wide white belt separated her top from her flowing tulle skirt. Bryan also looked super handsome in his tux for the event, which featured a creme jacket with black lapels, a black bow tie and black pants.
Because Rachel initially wanted to wear pants to her wedding, she then changed up her look to a pair of high-waisted shorts later in the day, which still went perfectly with her ‘fancy t-shirt’.
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Keeping her hair sleek and pulled back, Rachel showed off her glowing skin and perfect red pout thanks to make-up artist Gina Modica and hairstylist Cynthia Alvarez.
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Way back when, there were beliefs that a veil protected a bride from evil spirits. Nowadays it’s just tradition to wear a veil as part of the wedding…
Beauty and fashion YouTuber Victoria Magrath and Alex Harrison tied the knot in Provence on August 31. The couple opted for a weekend full of wedding festivities, including a pre-wedding event and a post nuptial brunch. Have a look at Victoria Magrath’s five bridal outfits.
Pre-wedding celebration
The InTheFrow star opted for a powerhouse white pantsuit.
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Pool party
The second day of wedding festivities included a pool party for their guests. They enjoyed delicious cocktails and lunch while soaking up the French sun.
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The ceremony
This is what the whole weekend led up to. The wedding ceremony.
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The reception
After tying the knot, it was time to celebrate!
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Post-wedding brunch
After the matrimony events, the pair decided to wrap up the weekend with a post-wedding brunch for their guests.
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This is basically your chance to make your ‘kid in a candy store’ dreams come true. Similar to a harvest table, the dessert table is usually at your…
Gone are the days of getting a wedding cake big enough to feed an entire army, and then some. Nowadays, wedding cakes are as much a part of your decor as your flowers are, and we couldn’t be more pleased. Feast your eyes on some of the most beautiful creations – a true representation of when cake and art collide.
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Planning a wedding requires a lot of patience, time and attention to detail. For many it can be quite stressful and can take a toll on not only…
Planning a wedding can be time-consuming and very stressful. This is why many soon-to-wed couples opt for a wedding planner. Someone who can take control and sort out all the details regarding their wedding. Before deciding it’s important to know the pros and cons of a wedding planner.
Pros
– Stress-ease
Planning anything can be stressful so one can only imagine how hectic things can get when it’s time to start cracking on your wedding. One of the great things about a wedding planner is a lot of that stress is eliminated. It’s their job to plan and sort everything out, so this is your chance to sit back and relax.
– Connections
Since your wedding planner is in the business, they obviously know quite a few people, which means connections. They’re able to obtain deals and specials from their contacts.
– Experience
They are the professionals here so they know exactly what needs to be done. They’ve planned a few weddings and are aware of basics that need to be covered and extras that you as an amateur might have forgotten.
– Enjoy YOUR day
We all know how things go down on the day of any event. It’s chaotic and everyone is running around like headless chickens trying to put finishing touches on things. Having a wedding planner allows you to enjoy yourself on your day. You won’t have to worry about the caterers knowing where to go and if the band got the playlist. That’s all for your wedding planner.
Cons
– Extra expense
You’ll have to pay for your wedding planner which is an extra expense. It’ll be another cost added to your very long list.
– Lack of personal touch
This will obviously be someone else’s work. It’ll have their personal touch and style incorporated. That means that there’s a chance that your wedding may not feel like yours and your partners. This happens often especially when couples aren’t very involved in the planning.
– Hand over some control
You’ve hired someone to plan your wedding so you’re going to have to let go a little bit. As hard as it may be for some, you have to understand that your planner is going to have a lot of control over your wedding day. You may want something and they may advise against it, since they’re the professional, you may have to give in.
After evaluating the pros and cons of a wedding planner, the choice is ultimately yours. Wedding planners are great for couples that are very busy or maybe don’t know how to go about planning a wedding. For someone who loves to plan and knows a lot about weddings, it may be a bit more troublesome. With that being said, you can always communicate with your wedding planner and discuss your needs and desires. You’ll find that a lot of them are very accommodating.
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