Bouquets in the air, the most perfectly coordinated bridesmaid dresses, and millennial pink all over Korakia Pensione in Palm Springs?nope?you won’t forget Rosie + Joe’s wedding captured by Jess of Cheers Babe Photo. After 6 years, a surprise proposal seemed impossible, but Joe made it happen during a ?work trip? to Palm Springs that he invited her to come along with. Next, the post-proposal weekend was packed full of *more* surprises like champagne, massages, pool time, and all the excitement of being newly engaged. Makes perfect sense they’d choose Palm Springs to say I Do, not to mention a spot with a 28-room boutique hotel they could fill with friends + fam.

Rosie explains, From the moment we first visited Korakia Pensione, we knew it was special. It has this dreamy, oasis-like energy that sweeps you up into it upon entrance; the perfect template for a magical experience. From the bright bougainvillea strung over white walls, to the warm Mediterranean architecture, to the little details that seemed to both hide and wave to you at the same time, it was hard to imagine a better setting to declare our eternal love for one another. The venue allowed for multiple settings?one distinct, intimate space for the ceremony, a more casual vibe around a pool for cocktail hour, and a beautiful space underneath the stars for the reception.
The groom, groomsmen and their dads all rocked tuxes by The Black Tux to create a black tie affair in the des...