It takes two to make a marriage, but sometimes it takes a village to make a wedding. After three years of long-distance dating between Ecuador and California culminated in a helicopter ride proposal over Las Vegas, Ana Christina Moncayo Peñafiel and Jeremy Limpic couldn’t wait any longer and called on their savvy friends to create their dream day in only three months. Surrounded by golden hills and tucked in the trees, the Flying Caballos Ranch guest house was the perfect place to gather their 120 guests from all over the world. One friend made a wood banner that read Love Always Wins in Portuguese, and another surprised them with a cake styled as vintage books. Jeremy’s brother and friend sang at the ceremony (where guests watched from hay bales), and their wives designed the charming décor, complete with strings of photos from the couple’s many adventures. Christina’s colorful bouquet, which included fuschia peonies, ornamental kale, and peach ranunculus, set the tone for the vibrant celebration, complete with homemade Ecuadorian and Brazilian dishes prepared by both moms, a lively photo booth, and ultimately, an exit under the glow of festive sparklers.
