Stunning Cabo wedding at Pueblo Bonito Sunset

This stunning wedding took place at Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach, located on the Pacific side of Cabo San Lucas. Adriana and Mike had a beautiful and fun ceremony at the terrace of the resort officiated by Mark, Mike´s father. Adriana and Mike’s wedding was simple, classy, and included a mariachi band which is just the best thing ever. The weather on the day of the wedding was perfect, 79 degrees, lots of sun and a light breeze at night. After their photo session, dinner and speeches it was time to get the party started. There was no way this was not going to be an awesome party with this amazing group of friends and family.

Thanks Adriana and  Mike for choosing me as your  Cabo wedding photographer. Best wishes on this wonderful journey, as you build your new lives together.

HOW THEY MET

“We have known each other since High School, but started dating when we lived in San Diego. Mike was Marine stationed in camp Pendelton, and I was finishing up school at San Diego State University.  When I returned from studying abroad that winter, I asked Mike to come out with me and friends for a birthday celebration, (January 2005) and we started dating since then. We lived in San Diego for a long time and eventually moved to San Francisco where we still live. We dated for about ten years, were engaged for about three and half and now we are married,” says Adriana.

THE PROPOSAL

“Mike took me to the Top of the Mark in San Francisco, and proposed to me looking over the entire city.  It was beautiful and unexpected,” mentions Adriana.

This wedding is featured in Adriana weddings

Event Coordination: Bliss Events
Sound/Lighting/DJ: DJ Alex Alanis
Photographer: Gonzalo Verdeja
Flowers Flowers and Cakes Los Cabos
Rentals The Cabo Wedding Co
Hair and Makeup: Alma Vallejo

Boda Palacio Magdalena - Santander, España

Hermosa boda en el Palacio de la Magdalena, Santander

El Palacio de la Magadalena es uno de los lugares mas emblematicos y espectaculares de Santander. Que mejor sitios para que tuviera lugar la boda civil de Jose Manuel y Miriam. Boda espectacular de dos familias situadas en puntos opuestos de la peninsula española: Cantabria y Andalucia. El Norte y el Sur.

Gracias a Michael Quijorna que me invitó como segundo camara para esta boda tan bonita. Mientras los novios se preparaban para la boda en el Hotel Sardinero, los amigos y familia iban llegando al Palacio de la Magdalena para la boda civil. Entre risas, aplausoso y alguno lagrima tuvo lugar la ceremonia para luego ir a cenar y festejar al Gran Casino Sardinero. Sin ninguna duda esta bonita familia y grupo de amigos si sabe como celbrar una fiesta. Muchas felicidades Jose Manuel y Miriam, por muchisimos años de felicidad!!!

El Palacio de la Magdalena es el edificio más emblemático de Santander - Cantabria y uno de los más destacados ejemplos de la arquitectura civil del norte de España. Fue la residencia estival de los Reyes Alfonso XIII y Victoria Eugenia. En la actualidad el Palacio es sede de congresos y reuniones; durante el verano el Ayuntamiento lo cede a la Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo como centro de sus actividades. El Palacio presenta entre sus atractivos una interesante zona museística que puede visitarse y que ofrece una parte significativa del patrimonio regio en su relación con la ciudad de Santander.

Gran Casino el Sardinero: El edificio fue construido e inaugurado en el año 1916, basado en el proyecto del arquitecto Eloy Martínez del Valle

Fotografo principal: Michel Quijorna

Segundo fotografo: Gonzalo Verdeja

Sunset Monalisa wedding photos

Stunning Sunset Monalisa wedding photos

Sunset Monalisa as a destination wedding venue could not be better, spectacular ocean vistas at Land’s End, great food, and impeccable service. Lori and Michael´s wedding day was just perfect in every way. We started the day at the Sheraton for getting ready and first look pictures then we went to Sunset Monalisa for their  beauiful ceremony officiated for Minister Marco and then on to the fun filled reception at the Sunset Point. The wedding day was incredible, packed with emotional moments, so much laughter and amazing people. The entire wedding group was very nice, friendly and fun.  They enjoyed the location, the perfect weather, all the little details of attention Lori and Michael prepared for them, and they all danced late into the night!

What a day! Humongous congratulations to Lori and Michael and their families. Thanks for having me as your Los Cabos wedding photographer!!

Sunset Monalisa is an unique restaurant and event (set on multileveled oceanfront terracesspace) is located at the tip of the bay of Cabo San Lucas with absolutely stunning views of Land’s End and the famous El Arco (The Arch). Sunset Monalisa’s policy is one bride per day to ensure undivided attention and service. Ranked the number one restaurant for wonderful weddings in Los Cabos.

I met Lori and Michael a few months ago for a super fun trash the dress session, click here if you want to see their epic photo session on beautiful Los Cabos.

Wedding coordination:  Cabo Beach weddings
Wedding Venue: Sunset Monalisa
Los Cabos wedding photographer: Gonzalo Verdeja
Second photographer: Fabi Rosas
Hair and Makeup: Alma Vallejo
Flower Company: Del mar floristeries

A Magical Wedding Celebration in Cabo San Lucas

Cabo San Lucas wedding at Villa Land´s End

This amazing wedding took place at Villa Land´s End at The Pedregal of Cabo San Lucas

Celina was stunning and a little bit nervous. Derek was pretty relaxed, details were perfection. They had a very beautiful ceremony. Officiated by a close friend at the terrace of this amazing Villa. This property is a hillside location 260 feet above the Pacific Ocean with magnificent panoramic views. This beautiful Cabo San Lucas wedding was a simple and elegant celebration of their love. Everyone dined under the full moon and the stars, after a few tequilas and good music things got a little wild. I’d call that a pretty perfect day.  Everything turned out great thanks to the best wedding planners in Los Cabos, Jennifer and Melissa.

Big congratulations to Celina and Derek. Thanks for having me as you Los Cabos wedding photographer!!  

Villa Lands End on the Pedregal of Cabo San Lucas has been renewed and refined, transformed into the most spectacular contemporary villa on the Pedregal cliffs. Imagine the vacation of a lifetime, nestled in luxury on a soaring cliff 260 feet above the Pacific Ocean! This is the perfect wedding venue for a Los Cabos destination Wedding

Wedding photographer: Gonzalo Verdeja

Second shooter: Ernesto Lopez

Wedding coordination: Creative Destination Events

Linens and decor: Cabo Linens, things and more…

Wedding Venue: Villa Land´s End

DJ: Adan Mijares

Hair & Make Up: Suzanne Morel Face & Body Care

Flowers: Cabo Floral Studio

Villa rental: Sun Cabo
 

TTD in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

Beautiful San Jose del Cabo trash the dress session

Two days after their gorgeous wedding at The Ganzo Hotel in San Jose del Cabo we had this amazing sunset photo session around the beaches of the East Cape. Nick and Chris are a magic couple that decided to tide the knot after five years together. Five years together without any fight or a little discussion, isn't it incredible? Humongous congratulations to Nick and Christine!!

Photography drones produce beautiful, cinematic aerial shots. These remote-controlled quadcopters offer a panoramic view of your wedding that no one gets to see.  Los Cabos Aerial Wedding Photography  provides couples with this unique perspective and incredible photos that document the beauty that surrounds Los Cabos area. More couples are adding drones to their wedding-day wish lists to capture stunning aerial shots of their special day. But don´t forget drones can be noisy and even dangerous in the wrong setting or with an inexperienced pilot, always hire a professional!!

Cabo wedding photography at Villas del Arco

This Cabo destination wedding took place at the Villa del Arco Beach Resort & Spa in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

I met Davie & Kevin two days before their wedding, immediately I knew their wedding would be wild and fantastic. Davie & Kevin met via a mutual friend while living 4 hours away from each other. They started dating a little over 4 years ago and he proposed at the place they first met. Guess who would be their Officiant?? Ryan their mutual friend!! They had a very beautiful and funny ceremony and after dinner and speeches, it was time to get the party started. I love people that know how to have fun

Thanks Davie & Kevin for choosing me as your Los Cabos wedding photographer. I wish you all the best in your new life together!!

Los Cabos wedding at Hotel El Ganzo

Magical Los Cabos wedding at Hotel El Ganzo

This amazing Los Cabos destination wedding took place at El Ganzo Hotel in San Jose del Cabo, the beautiful and fun ceremony was officiated at The Beach Club surrounded by water. Nick and Chris are an incredible couple. I can´t even say how much I enjoyed this event from start to finish (especially the party) hilarious dancing, loud singing, sweaty hugs and a whole lot of love. This was a unique wedding with friends and family, everybody had too much fun in this Cabo wedding. 

Click HERE if you want to see Nick and Chris stunning trash the dress session!!

Thanks Nick and Chris for choosing me as your Cabo wedding photographer. Best wishes on this wonderful journey, as you build your new lives together.

Wedding planner: Bliss Events
Wedding venue: Hotel El Ganzo
Wedding photographer: Gonzalo Verdeja
Second shooter: Ernesto Lopez
Make up artist: Olga Bustos
Ceremony Sound/Music: DJ Alex

A Beautiful Destination Wedding in Cabo

Cabo wedding at Cachet Beach Hotel Los Cabos

This beautiful Cabo wedding took place Cachet Beach Hotel Los Cabos. It was a simple and elegant celebration of Meredith and Brian´s love. The wedding day was incredible, packed with emotional moments, so much laughter and amazing people.  Everyone have a blast in this paradise and everything turn out great for this pretty destination wedding.  

Thanks for choosing me as your Cabo wedding photographer and I wish you all the best in your new live together. Congrats Meredith and Brian!!!

Wedding Minister: Diego Vidal

Wedding venue: Cachet Beach Hotel Los Cabos

Wedding photographer: GVphotographer

Wedding planner: Unique Cabo weddings

Wedding in the East Cape , Los Cabos - Mexico

East Cape Wedding, Los Cabos - Mexico

This gorgeous and intimate wedding took place at The East Cape of Los Cabos, Mexico.

Elisa and Gerardo are cute in a way that is immediately infectious, and the way they are with each other is even better. This couple is a big fan of the beach and they know There’s nothing better than surf, sand, and waves… for that reason, they wanted to get married in a unique location in front of the Ocean.

Big congratulations to Elisa and Gerardo. Thanks for having me as you Los Cabos wedding photographer!!

Heading northeast out of San José del Cabo is an unpaved road leading to the area called The East Cape or Cabo del Este. This is one of the most scenic drives in Los Cabos, but better yet, the road passes dozens of beautiful beaches, most of which are deserted and with very good waves for surfers

Beaches to discover and enjoy along the road to Punta Pescadero on the East Cape. Punta Pescadero Paradise Hotel is the main hotel and resort in this area.

Los Cabos Engagement Photography Sessions

Beautiful young couple enjoy their engagement photo session in Los Cabos, Mexico

Renee and Brian were coming from Vancouver to have their engagement session photos in Los Cabos. They are organizing their destination wedding in Los Cabos, Mexico and they wanted to have some quality time together and meet a few wedding vendor before their big day.

¨Thank you so much!! We absolutely love them, it was so amazing working with you :) ¨

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    - Renee

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Engagement photography sessions are a great way to get to know your engagement and/or wedding photographer. Los Cabos, Mexico has a ton of amazing locations and amazing beaches, but also comes with a few restrictions. Some locations require permits, some locations don't allow any photography at all, and some are simply free and unrestricted. Make sure your wedding photographer understands these limitations and can get the photos that you want.

Things to consider for Engagement Photography in Los Cabos, Mexico.

• Be wary of location limitations

• Beaches are nice, but could be crowded

• There is architecture, but only from the last 30-40 years

• Los Angeles has a distinct look

There is something about Baja that is just, ... La Bajas. Los Cabos is a municipality located at the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula, in the state of Baja California Sur. It encompasses the two towns of Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo (the municipal seat) linked by a twenty-mile Resort Corridor of beach-front properties and championship golf courses. It's the town of celebrities and sunny beaches and surfer culture. It's something that destination engagement shoots want, where it makes their photos distinct and unique. Tourism is by far the main economic activity with over two million visitors per year. Over 1 million visitors from the United States

Gvphotographer is Wedding and Engagement photographer based in Los Cabos, Mexico and available for destination weddings.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email myself at  info@gvphotographer.com and I will be happy to make sure you are making the right decision for your needs.

Thank you,

Gonzalo Verdeja


Los Cabos Wedding Photographer

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San Jose del Cabo Engagement Photos

San Jose del Cabo Epic Engagement Photos

My favorite part about this glamorous beach engagement photoshoot was exactly how happy Sayeh and Amir were together.

Being a San Jose del Cabo photographer is a dream come true for anyone who enjoys gorgeous natural landscapes and beautiful secluded beaches. I couldn’t have asked for a more photogenic and happy couple.

Let me tell you when they first contact me for their Persian destination wedding in Los Cabos I was super excited, after a few emails and a few phone calls (Amir speaks a little bit of Spanish, how awesome) I Knew their Cabo wedding would be epic. So we planned this sunset session in one of their trips to Cabo before their wedding CLICK HERE TO SEE THEIR CABO WEDDING DAY

We started with a few pictures around the resort: Solaz Los Cabos. Then we go to take a few pictures in the middle of the desert, with the mountains behind and finally we had an epic sunset at the beach.

Sayeh and Amirs San Jose del Cabo engagement portraits took place during one of their visits to Cabo to organize their destination wedding at the Lusuxry Solaz Resort.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THEIR CABO WEDDING DAY

5 Tips to Reduce Wedding Planning Stress

Best tips to reduce wedding planning Stress

Your wedding day is supposed to be one of the best days of your life, if not the best day of your life. However, the planning process can be incredibly stressful whether you’re having a small hometown wedding, a high-dollar reception or a destination wedding. To make sure your day isn’t associated with any negative emotions, there are many ways to reduce the stress that comes with wedding planning.

1. If you’re stressed about forgetting…

There are quite a few moving parts that create the entire wedding day, and it's entirely fair if you're stressed about forgetting something important. There are two powerful options to choose from to ease this area of stress.

Poll your married friends to see what wedding planning lists they used for their wedding. Sites like WeddingWire and The Knot have lists ready to go to help you plan your entire wedding. Many of the lists are customizable and give suggested deadlines based on when your wedding takes place.

Alternatively, you can hire a wedding planner. Their job is to make sure you don’t forget anything. A wedding planner will likely ask you questions regarding the big day that you probably haven’t even thought about.

2. If you’re stressed about money…

If you crunched the numbers for your dream wedding and you want to cry in a corner, there is still hope! There are a few ways to save yourself from the stress of an overwhelming sticker price for your big day, at least when it comes to decorations.

First, considering buying secondhand items or borrowing things from friends. You can find secondhand items at consignment stores or places like Ross. You might not find identical items, but if they’re similar enough that can give your wedding a cool decorative effect. Also, if any of your friends have recently gotten married, ask if they still have their decorations. You could repurpose them and buy fewer items to personalize them to match your wedding style without needing to buy everything brand new.

Second, your venue might have items you can use. Similar to buying them secondhand or borrowing, these might not be exactly what you want, but if you’re open to a slight variation of your vision, it can save you some big bucks.

3. If you’re stressed about the honeymoon…

Speaking of forgetting, don’t forget that planning your honeymoon is part of the wedding planning process. You get to design the ultimate vacation for you and your spouse! You don't want stress to be an emotion you associate once you're on the actual honeymoon. It’s ok to adjust your gaze to the honeymoon, so you have even more to look forward to.

If you feel like you're focused too much on the planning your wedding day and worried your honeymoon won't be planned to your expectations, take a day off from the wedding part. Schedule a few days where you focus on different aspects of your honeymoon. For example, the first day you'll decide where you're going and book your accommodation, then determine your transportation, and finally what activities you want to do while you're away.

4. If you’re stressed about time…

Whether you're stressed about how much time until you're wedding day arrives, or the amount of time it'll take to complete specific tasks, you can decrease that stress.

To manage your stress when you feel like time is dwindling down, it’s easy to become overwhelmed, especially if you keep telling yourself, “I’ll do it later. I have time.” Creating a timeline is the best way to combat those feelings. By making your own timeline, you can create an ultimate plan that won’t overwhelm you. There will be some items that need to happen closer to the wedding day, but you can accomplish quite a bit beforehand.

If you're still stressed about having enough time to complete everything, that's where your wedding party comes in handy. Delegating some tasks to your wedding party is ok. Things like addressing envelopes and putting together centerpieces are perfect tasks to ask for help with. You can even ask for help in researching options for other parts of the wedding, like appetizer ideas, playlist additions, and possible floral arrangements.

5. If you’re stressed about making decisions…

This is where your wedding party can absolutely have a huge role in relieving your wedding stress, especially when it comes to food. This goes for the guys and girls you’ve asked to stand up with you and your soon-to-be spouse.

If you’re worried about whether people will like the food you choose, see if some of the wedding party can attend the tasting to give their opinion. Some bakeries have tasting platters you can purchase and take home. Plan a tasting party with your friend at your house so you all can check out what’s available.

In the end, you have the power to make the decision. Regardless of how much advice you’re getting, this is YOUR day. Give yourself the power to make the final decision without feeling like your wants should be sacrificed for everyone else. Having the freedom to make the decision you want will help alleviate stress.

Focus on what is REALLY important. At the end of the day you and the person you love will be married and thats all that matters, everything else is window dressing.

Photos by: GVphotographer

Los Cabos wedding venues

Best wedding venues in Los Cabos

Los Cabos has some of the most stunning wedding venues in Mexico. Whether it’s a luxury Villa with amazingly gorgeous landscaped grounds and ocean views, an incredible farm in the foothills of the Sierra de la Laguna Mountains, or a Mexican Hacienda far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Los Cabos and its surrounding areas have what I think are the best locations in the country.

Here you can see some recent weddings I had the pleasure to document in these different Cabo wedding venues:

Flora Farms wedding venne

Hotel El Ganzo wedding venue

Hacienda Cerritos wedding venue

The Cape wedding venue

One & Only Palmilla wedding venue

Cabo Del Sol Clubhouse wedding venue

Dreams Los Cabos wedding venue

Fiesta Americana Grand wedding venue

Grand Solmar Land´s End & Spa wedding venue

Hacienda Beach Club and Residences wedding venue

Mar Adentro Los Cabos – Hotel – Residences wedding venue

Private Villas wedding venues

Sandos Finisterra Los Cabos wedding venue

Pueblo Bonito Pacifica wedding venue

Sunset Monalisa wedding venue

Sheraton Hacienda Del Mar wedding venue

Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach Golf & Spa Resort wedding venue

Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos wedding venue

For more informacion, pricing details or any other questions you have, contact me through the form below, thanks!