Offbeat Wedding Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun – Shana and Eric

Shana and Eric threw tradition to the wind resulting in a thoroughly charming offbeat wedding.  Typically, you’ll see guests seated and turning their heads to wait for the bride and groom, but Shana and Eric wanted to change it up. They decided to have the entire group walk up together and made the entire entrance more epic with a classic high five as they arrived at the ceremony… and don’t forget the pink wedding dress! Cheers to that!

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 “As far as the decision to not have my dad walk me down the aisle…  I just don’t think I could’ve handled it. I’m an only child, and the thought of him giving me away broke my heart.” – Shana

Shana: “I love my parents so much, they’ve provided me with so many opportunities, I feel like our trio of a family is the core center of my being. Marriage, to us, is about a community of people coming together. Not just to witness your commitment to one another, but to support it.  To promise to be there throughout it.  This was important to demonstrate with us leading the pack down the aisle the day of the ceremony.”

“We want our family and friends to forever be a part of our lives, to love us and encourage us throughout our marriage, not just to watch it happen.”  – Shana

Del Sol: Was there a part of each others vows that really stood out?

Shana: “As Eric is a chef and I am a dancer, we both have artistic mindsets.  He loves fish tanks, I scuba dive.  We both love good drinks, good food, and good entertainment.  We wanted the wedding to be a special celebration, filled with entertainment, laughter, love, and fun.  Thus, the choice of a band, the water drummers, the Caribbean trio at cocktail hour, which lead to dancing with my dancer friends in the garden.

“We live our lives with laughter at the forefront, we want to be a forward-moving couple that provides food/drinks and entertainment for our friends and families.”

“We want to grow things and grow together in new experiences.  Thus a destination wedding also seemed appropriate.  A new setting and new adventures for everyone involved.” – Shana

Of course we can’t miss a special mention for Shana’s incredible red ruffled wedding dress by Wai-Ching. Shana admits she loves a little drama and a bride with bright the red frills set against a blue sky are a spectacular alternative to traditional wedding white.

“I was not interested in spending a ton of money on some dress that felt impersonal for me to wear, shop in a large bridal store that has an overwhelming amount of options. I wanted it to represent me…a little traditional, a little unique.” – Shana

Shana: “I chose my dress from a small boutique in Pittsburgh, PA, called Glitter and Grit. The dress was from a designer named Wai-Ching, from Seattle, Washington. She personally makes all of her dresses for her brides, will switch fabric/color and cater to the bride’s needs. She designer decisions and described what I wanted changed from a prototype at the Pittsburgh store.

“I loved the idea that I was supporting an individual designer, not a dress made by someone I don’t know. I also love a little drama ;)’ – Shana

“I wore three bracelets that were all significant to me. The first was from my grandma, the second blue sapphires from my mom, and the third was a gold knot bracelet. I’d given my Aunt Jan and cousin Emma (I consider them my second mother and sister) the same bracelets to take away from the wedding with them. I guess you could call us bracelet buddies…. haha I also had a vintage handkerchief from my Aunt Wanda, Jan’s mother… a second grandmother to me. I felt well supported from the women in my family and I treasure them so much.”

Del Sol: Why did you choose a destination wedding at Secrets Capri?

Shana: We wanted a relaxed wedding where the guests, as well as the bride and groom, could enjoy themselves.  When Eric proposed back in June 2014, he coordinated a surprise engagement party with our closest friends and families.  Before that, we were considering eloping, because weddings have become such extravagant and expensive events these days, the bride and groom seem to get lost amongst the details of the day.”

“I particularly liked Secrets Capri Riviera because they seemed to promote a truly exceptional experience for their guests and take pride in making them the happiest they can be. It seemed more secluded and intimate than most other all-inclusive resorts. I also gravitated towards the European decor and style of the hotel. They did not disappoint and exceeded our expectations!” – Shana

Del Sol: What did you learn from your Secrets Capri destination wedding experience?