For her wedding dress, the bride knew she wanted to wear “something very delicate, almost sheer” in lace. “Building the dress with my mother-in-law was really fun—she understood the vision immediately,” describes Fernanda. “My mom came to a few fittings and was constantly nervous the dress was too sheer, but my mother-in-law and I knew exactly what we were going for. She very delicately layered lace patterns throughout the dress, creating an almost cloud-like effect at the bottom with a sheer-like quality over the legs.”
To accessorize, Fernanda wore her mother’s diamond earrings and necklace as a “something borrowed.” Once the reception began, her lace topper was replaced with a feather boa to spice up the look. For beauty, artist Edwin Beltrán gave the bride soft Old Hollywood waves and natural yet glowy makeup. “I loved the balance—it felt glamorous, but still very much like me,” she says.
The groom wanted to have his look feel distinctive at the black-tie affair. So he worked with his father to create a bespoke frac with tails for the day. “We both traveled to Barranquilla several times to visit the Francesca Miranda atelier and develop our looks—a process that made what we wore feel even more personal,” says the bride. Her sisters also joined in Colombia to create custom bridesmaid dresses with the brand. “For their looks, we chose a beautiful organza silk fabric in two different colors that complemented their coloring,” explains Fernanda. “They turned out beautifully!”
The couple curated a full weekend of activities so guests could make the most of their visit to Peru. “We wanted to plan a range of different events to show them the magic of the Sacred Valley,” says the bride. “On Thursday morning, for early arrivals, we had a picnic at Laguna Huaypo with kayaks, ATVs and four-wheelers, plus great music and good food. It’s the kind of activity people who visit Cusco often get to experience, but it’s not usually something people prioritize on a quick trip.” That evening as more guests arrived, the pair held a welcome cocktail party at Hotel Tambo del Inka. “It was meant to be just for mingling, but it turned into a full-blown dance party,” says Fernanda. “We ended up extending it another hour to keep things going!”
