Lex had been holding on to the ring for months, waiting for the perfect time. One night, while sitting on the beach, a staff member came over with a book, which completely threw Madison off. I looked up, completely shocked, and there he wasβon one knee proposing! It was the surprise of my life and so incredibly special. They also wanted a destination they had visited before and where their entire guest list could stay together in one place.
In the lead-up to the wedding, both Madison and Lex threw themselves into the planning processβand kicked off their journey by reading The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker, which served as their guide. The theme? More Is More. Guests embraced colorful patterns, maximalist prints, and accessorized with feathers, fringe, crowns, masks, brass, leather, belts, bells, and all things glitter and gold. When beginning to plan her wedding weekend looks, Madison made a pact with herself: Every evening outfit had to be as sustainable as possible.
This meant custom pieces made from deadstock fabrics in New York or vintage-sourced finds. A vintage Alexander McQueen Irene dress from his Shipwrecked collection served as her first look. For the rehearsal dinner on Friday, the couple wanted a light, romantic atmosphere to honor the coming together of their family and friends, with a palette of whites and neutral tones and minimalist and uncomplicated decor.
I loved the entire process, and Patricia was a dream collaborator. She truly understood my vision and brought it to life with such care and precision.
The space features a long stone walkway, creating a dramatic runway for the groom and his mom and the bride and her father to walk down the aisle. It was a surreal, almost magical moment that felt bigger than us.
