As for florals, the bride envisioned a warm, orange palette with tropical flowers like birds of paradise, tones that naturally merged with the sunset. These were placed in barro pots, highlighting traditional Mexican terracotta, and in particular the artisans of Sacrobarro, represented by Eduardo Garcia Garrido.
When it came time to choose her wedding wardrobe, Aisha took the same considered approach. She knew from the start that she wanted her formal dress to have lace detailing that reflected Mexican culture. “I was drawn to the high neckline and loved the low-waist silhouette of my Katy Corso dress, which gave it a vintage charm,” she explains. “For my heels, I found a pair of satin-trimmed mesh pumps from Neous, which felt timeless while having a modern touch. My earrings were sentimental because they were a gift from Romain, purchased from a jeweler on Place Vendôme in Paris—the city where our relationship blossomed.”
For her second look, she wanted a dress that celebrated Mexican culture through its color, design, and artisanal details. She called designer Nelly Guinand just three weeks before the wedding, with a concept for a bespoke dress. “My fingers were tightly crossed in the hopes she could make it,” Aisha remembers. “Luckily, she accepted my crazy proposal, and as soon as I arrived in Mexico, I went to her atelier, Guinand, in La Condesa. She showed me her sketches, the orange taffeta, and the hand-embroidered silk flowers—I saw the vision coming together! I’ll never forget Nelly snipping away at the original cupped shoulder and, in front of my own eyes, creating the final split shoulder design.” She paired the dress with hand-embroidered floral earrings by Olivia Dar and nude, strappy Giuseppe Zanotti heeled sandals. To round out her looks, Aisha wore one final dress for the party. She wanted something fun and easy to move in, eventually choosing an ivory silk mini from Clio Peppiatt with accentuated hips, tulle trim, and colorful floral embroidered detailing.
Romain selected a Ralph Lauren double-breasted jacket in textured silk and light linen and paired it with Purple Label trousers. For cocktail hour, he wore a Zegna linen suit. “I added an orange buttonhole as a nod to Aisha’s dress,” he recalls.
The ceremony took place in Parroquia del Señor San José, a church near the estate. “Sharing this moment with our two families, bringing our three nationalities together in this place, was truly moving,” Aisha says. “Romain’s cousins filled the church with their angelical voices. And, as the ceremony unfolded, an ethereal light entered through the stained glass window. It enveloped us as we exchanged our vows. Moreover, our godmother and godfather placed a lazo on us: a Mexican tradition that unites two hearts for eternity—in the shape of a rosary, it forms a figure of eight and symbolizes an insoluble union.”
As they exited the church, a surprise awaited them: el vocho—a classic Volkswagen that has been a symbol of the country for decades. They embarked in their classic car back to Las Alamandas, where they changed. As a nod to Romain’s childhood in the equestrian world, they made an entrance on horses, surprising all of their guests at the cocktail reception.