
This Sands Hotel wedding weekend seamlessly blends together retro glamour with luxurious bohemian vibes for two adoring high school sweethearts. Isn’t there a definitive kind of magic to Palm Springs wedding venues? The city’s signature vibrancy comes to life with bright, bold tones at every turn, accented by an overgrowth of tropical greenery and towering palm trees. The Sands Hotel & Spa exemplifies the thrumming vibe of Palm Springs, setting the scene for Mariah and Andrew’s one-of-a-kind wedding day.
It’s true that Mariah and Andrew are high school sweethearts. In fact, they first met all the way back in their 7th-grade history class. Since then, they have been steadfast pillars in each other’s lives. Offering each other stability, love, and support in all that they’ve experienced since their early formative years. Over time, the love they share has grown and evolved, making it an ever-present force on the day of their wedding and throughout their wedding weekend. It was evident through every shared look, embrace, and quiet moment of celebration.


There’s something enchanting about couples who have grown together, isn’t there? They understand each other with a kind of intensity and meaning that is unique to only them. Drawing them together through every moment of life’s journey. Experiencing the ups and downs of life side by side, all while strengthening their bond and exploring the world through their shared lens.


A Sands Hotel Wedding Offers a One-of-a-kind Experience
A love that profound requires a wedding venue that provides an unforgettable experience. Setting the scene for a wedding weekend filled with imagination and creativity. For Mariah and Andrew, it was a Sands Hotel wedding with highly customized details. The decor and personal touches of their wedding at Sands Hotel & Spa were chic and luxurious, but also incorporated a dash of boho with plenty of retro vibes, which were all courtesy of the venue.
If there’s anything you need to know about Palm Springs wedding venues, it’s that the midcentury modern aesthetic is alive and well, offering couples getting married, along with their guests, a chance to step back in time while blending modern details into their wedding day decor. A Sands Hotel wedding is one filled with the venue’s signature color palette of black and pink, with lively greenery in every corner.

Full Weekend Wedding Celebration in Palm Springs
Their wedding weekend festivities in Palm Springs kicked off on Friday night. That evening, as their guests arrived at the Sands Hotel & Spa, they were greeted with delectable libations and delicious eats. Courtesy of a taco truck parked at the venue! Their spirited welcome party set the tone for the glam celebration that unfolded the next night.
During the planning process, Mariah and Andrew worked with their planner to embrace the existing color palette of the venue. All while adding a signature flair of their own. When guests arrived at their wedding, they were greeted with vintage pink hotel keychains on an oversized seating chart to help them find their seat. Meanwhile, delicate, lacy white orchids were arranged on the family-style reception tables and adorned their wedding cake. The seating configuration framed the venue’s pool for a night of dining and celebrating under the stars. With pops of glamorous details added throughout their event to make their wedding day sparkle. Just wait until you see Mariah’s signature wedding shoes!

A Night to Remember
It was through their wedding planner, Michelle Garibay Events, that I was introduced to Mariah and Andrew. Typically, when I begin working with a couple, I always ask them one important question. What do you want me to capture on the day of your wedding? The answer is different for every couple. But for Mariah and Andrew, it was to provide them with a wedding video of their day ‘as it was’, beautifully personalized details included. For their Sands Hotel wedding, I was able to curate a full documentary-style film, details included of course, along with a highlight reel, that encompassed everything they and their planner worked so hard to bring to life. The result was a wedding video alive with the love that Mariah and Andrew share, along with the unforgettable details of their wedding weekend at the Sands Hotel & Spa.

Your Palm Springs Wedding Video
Hit replay on your Palm Springs wedding video over and over again with every beautiful vow and celebrated toast captured for you to relive for a lifetime. As a Los Angeles wedding videographer, Siren & Co. also creates wedding films in Palm Springs and beyond. You can find more details on the experience we offer with wedding videos that embody pure emotion and serious fun, at this link. Or, you can step inside some of the past weddings we’ve had the pleasure of capturing when you view our portfolio of work here.




Creative Team
Mariah & Andrew’s wedding was featured on 100 Layer Cake!
Videography | The Siren & Co
Venue | Sands Hotel & Spa
Planning & Design | Michelle Garibay Events
Photography | Brett Loie
Florals | Vaso Bello Celebrations
Stationery | Something Lettered Designs
DJ & MC | Digital Party Sound
Cake | Exquisite Desserts
Rentals | Signature Party Rentals
Hair | Matrimony Manes
Makeup | Key Beauty
Photobooth | Classic Photo Booths
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