Junebug Real Weddings

Last November I worked with a couple to coordinate the wedding of their dreams. I first met Michael and Jeanne on Thanksgiving of 2008. They had spent several days touring wedding venues in Los Cabos and decided to take a last minute day trip to Todos. They met Chef Dany Lamote at the Hotel Calfornia and he called me on the cell and suggested I meet with them. I took Michael and Jeanne on a tour of ceremony sites. They treated to fish tacos and we discussed their wedding over lunch. They decided that Todos Santos was the right balance of rustic and chic, and much more affordable than the venues they visited in Los Cabos. They said some venues were quoting up to $5000 usd just to be married on the beach, and that only included the location fee! Along with designer and stylist (and good friend) Barbara Matthews, I enjoyed working out the details with the bride and producing their wedding. Michael and Jeanne brought their own photographer which turned out to be Ben Chrisman--rated one the top 10 wedding photographers in the USA. After watching him work and viewing his images, I can certainly see why. The rehearsal dinner took place at Michael's Restaurant. We hired mark up artists and hair stylists from Los Cabos for the bride and seven bridesmaides. The ceremony took place at Villa Punta Lobos and the reception was hosted at the Hotel California. Delicia's Restaurant hosted the farewell brunch and everyone enjoyed an amazing weekend. The wedding was featured in Junebug Real Weddings. While you are there, make sure you visit Chrisman's Photography site. Click on the following link for the feature: Junebug Real Weddings

Las Palmas Sale Closed

I am pleased to report my first real estate closing of the year. The property was on the market for 1.5 years and listed with Coldwell Banker Riveras since November 2009. The 2Bed 2 Bath with 1700 M2 lot was reduced to $330K and closed at $320K. The listing agents were myself and Lisa Welsch, and I was the selling agent.  The buyer bought a quality home in one of the best neighborhoods and now the family has a winter getaway from the Northeastern winters.

Fire in the Huerta . . .

We were home getting ready to go out for the evening and our friend Susan Doyle called. Susan lives in Las Briasas and asked if were alright with the fire. I asked, "Fire, what fire?" I looked out the window and the huerta/palm grove was smoking (first image). I called the fire department and they were already on their way. The fire appeared to be in the middle of the huerta and no immediate threat to homes. We watched the fire as the ocean breezes took it up the palm orchard towards Calle Benito Juarez. Some of the locals said it was the biggest one they'd seen in 40 years. Luckily the winds subsided and the local volunteer fire department were able to bring it under control. Click on the panoramic image to see the damages and path of the fire.