Perlita and Samuel’s California wedding at Empire Polo Grounds was a true celebration of Mexican culture that was bursting with color and elegance from beginning to end. Although their guest list was large, the feeling of the day was as intimate as could be. The couple and their planner, Candace Jolee Events, paid special attention to every detail, from the hand-picked clay cups, tiles, and shot glasses from Mexico to the fruit that Rogue & Fox Floral Co. added to the floral design for a quaint dinner party look. And the vibrant, multidimensional color palette gave it an unmistakable party vibe! Alexandria Monette Photography captured every moment with the same care, attention, and creativity that went into crafting this gorgeous California wedding! The Couple:
Perlita and Samuel
The Wedding:
Empire Polo Grounds, Indio, California

We wanted to make sure our wedding day felt like “us” and wanted all 230 of our guests to have a memorable day. We’re super close to our families and friends, we love to host, and we love a good celebration. It was also super important that our Mexican heritage was represented throughout the day. We incorporated a Mariachi for cocktail hour, Mexican tiles and clay cups that we handpicked in Rosarito, MX, and served both Mexican and American dishes throughout the evening.

From the groom: For me, the most memorable part of the day was watching Perlita walk t...