I just returned from a three week trip to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. San Miguel is nestled in the mountainous central region of Mexico and is part of the “Bajio” region of the state of Guanajuato. This “low” region in reality averages about 7,000 feet, but is so called for being a relatively flat area ringed by mountains. San Miguel is one of Mexico’s top tourist destinations, and receives well over 100,000 tourists per year. It was ranked fourth place in top tourist destinations by the Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards.
San Miguel is picture perfect with it’s narrow cobblestone streets and stunning Spanish colonial architecture. Facades of ochre, orange and yellow, are accented with windows and doors framed by handcrafted ironwork and other intricate details. The people of San Miguel are equally as incredible…very friendly and welcoming! With all of these features and romantic old world charm, no wonder it’s a popular destination for weddings!
During my stay, I had the honor of meeting Alicia Vilar Segura, owner and wedding coordinator for San Miguel Weddings. Alicia and her staff have been coordinating creative weddings in San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuato for the past ten years. Alicia also introduced me to the cutest couple, Daniela and Juan Pablo, who are getting married this May in San Miguel with their ceremony in the 18th century San Francisco church.
I had the pleasure of photographing Daniela and Juan Pablo’s engagement session while I was there and what fun we had! We walked throughout centro, winding our way up and down romantic and charming cobblestone streets and stopping at a number of incredible locations including the Parroquia de San Miguel in the Jardin principal, the main square in San Miguel. Daniela and Juan Pablo are so cute together and so in love!!! I hope you enjoy a sample of the images I took during their engagement session.
Not only is Daniela a bride, but she is also a wedding coordinator. Her and her sister Andrea, are the wedding coordinators for Magnolia Boutique Catering & Event Planning, who coordinate weddings and events at the Instituto Allende in San Miguel.
If you are planning your wedding in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, please give me a ring! I would be honored to capture the festivities and incredible moments of your wedding!! susanpacekphotography@comcast.net
