Oaxaca Wedding with Giant Faux Floral Decor

Planning a destination wedding? If you haven’t considered Oaxaca, Olivia + Bryant’s nuptials are sure to impress you and your guests. “We wanted our guests to go on vacation with us,” says Olivia. After landing on the perfection location at Cardenal Social, Xanath Banuelos and Luis Salas Floral Experience made sure their adventurous spirit and elegant style was right at home with Oaxaca’s vibrant art and culture. Hear their story below as you scroll through all the details captured by 100LC guide member, photographer Chucho Potts—including some seriously incredible giant flowers, a parade in the streets, and lush tented reception:

black and white portrait of bride in oaxaca wedding

Olivia wore a stunning Oscar de la Renta gown embroidered with textured florals throughout.

Oaxaca wedding welcome sign with flowers

pink and red giant flowers for mexico wedding

Olivia + Bryant’s Oaxaca Wedding

XB Destination Weddings explains, When we first met Olivia & Bryant, it was clear they were seeking a unique concept for their destination wedding—something that would not only celebrate their love but also create a memorable travel experience for their closest friends and family. Their priorities were clear: exceptional food and cultural richness. After exploring several options in Mexico, Oaxaca emerged as the perfect place, perfectly reflecting the couple’s sophisticated taste and adventurous spirits.

The design process was centered around the bride’s love for earthy tones and understated elegance. After blending Olivia’s ideas with Oaxaca’s traditional art and incorporating a delicate floral design by Luis Salas, the result was the serene aesthetic we were looking for. Olivia’s refined taste and very happy presence inspired us to incorporate Oaxaca’s spirit animals into the stationery, adding a touch of local culture to the overall design.

Real flowers or faux? How about both?! This giant floral installation added a touch of whimsy to the already colorful fresh arrangements below.

giant faux flowers at Cardenal Oaxaca wedding

Groom at wedding ceremony at Cardenal Oaxaca

Bride and groom at wedding ceremony at Cardenal Oaxaca

On Choosing The Venue

Olivia explains, It took us a year to plan our wedding, the majority of that time was deciding on the location. We were exploring venues in New England, Portugal, and Mexico. We were looking for a wedding venue that focused on guest experience: walkable to all events, 30 minutes from the airport, safe, and fun nearby activities for adults and kids during the non-wedding event times. We wanted our guests to go on vacation with us and explore and travel the way that we do. When we visited Oaxaca we immediately knew it was our perfect wedding location.

Mexico wedding ceremony at Cardenal Oaxaca

Olivia’s bridesmaids all wore different dresses in soft sage green hues, mixing solids and prints. So pretty for spring!

Oscar de la renta wedding dress and sage bridesmaids

wedding ceremony in Mexico with giant flowers

wedding ceremony in mexico with giant fake flowers

One more shot of these giant flowers, because, well, look at them!!

The Entertainment

Entertainment was meticulously planned to leave a lasting impression. The welcome party featured a local band that kept guests on their feet all night, while a 50-member performance ensemble paraded with the guest from the ceremony through to the reception. The grand finale was a versatile band flown in from the US, delivering the best of American music and ensuring the dance floor was never empty.