When the Callejoneada Ends....

Submitted by: MAYRA GAITAN (bride)
Wedding date: March 31, 2007
Wedding location: Zacatecas, Mexico

This was us walking into the bullfighting ring after the ceremony. Two seconds later the photographer captured our first "private kiss".

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Ahhh the boys and the married man. I love this photo because it captured everyone's personality.

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First glass of bubbly and first kiss from my new nephew! It was a good day.

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Signatures and well wishes from our friends and family that joined us from all over the world!

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We could not have asked for a more perfect day and night. In the background you can see the 650 candles that adorned the steps of the old plaza de toros. No clouds or rain in sight. The day after our wedding was another story, it rained!

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We had our reception in an old bullfighting ring from the 1500s, it was recently converted into a boutique hotel. Our portrait was taken at a Museum a few blocks away.

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THE END!

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Aug 18, 2008
 
Your reception is breath-taking!!

Aug 17, 2008
 
I LOVE your location! Of course, I am biased being that I was born in Zac, ZAC. :-) Still, it looks like it was a phenomenal event !!!

Aug 11, 2008
 
I love the rich colors!

Aug 10, 2008
 
This looked like a fun wedding!!!!

Aug 8, 2008
 
All the candles on the steps = AMAZING!

by Donna Adcock
Aug 7, 2008
 
Wow!! What a fun looking event. I bet everybody had a great time. I think the photo of the guys jumping up is my favorite.

Apr 26, 2008
 
Hi Mayra, I just viewed your slideshow and was smiling from ear to ear while enjoying your amazing photographs and setting. Congratulations! You had a very unique and imaginative, yet, very elegant wedding. All the best to you. Marie

by Farley Buckton
Apr 21, 2008
 
WOW, These pictures are just beautiful!!!

Apr 15, 2008
 
I've been voting for you everyday... You're a good lookin' couple! Good luck!!!

Apr 15, 2008
 
Good luck to you in these fnal hours! Hittin' ya with the 5 you deserve!!!

Apr 15, 2008
 
I just checked out your slideshow -- amazing. the bullfighting ring is such a unique and beautiful setting. best of luck to you on this final day.

Apr 14, 2008
 
Mayra...I'm glad Jessica told me about your comment under my profile. I didn't even know you could leave a comment under someone's profile =P Here are my 5 for the day! I wish you all the best. Your wedding was beautiful!!!

Apr 14, 2008
 
I love all of the photography!! How did you get everyone to jump at the same time and have the photographer manage to get that perfect shot?? You guys had a perfect day:)

Apr 14, 2008
 
Jessica, we chose soon after our entry not comment during this contest as a result of the negative comments made on our pictures by "Sarah Keller;" but, after reading yours, I thought you deserved a response from me, the real Cenny. I asked all my supporters not to respond to the nasty comments made on my pages or to comment on anyone else's wedding, but just to vote for me, and I see they have done just that. People have left so many rude and negative comments, some signing in as me and my husband and as if they were friends of ours. Because this was definitely unacceptable, to sign as if we were leaving the comments, we asked The Knot to remove them. Other than that, we could care less what someone says about us during this contest because we know they really don't know us, and we are not offended so easily. I read one entry where a bride cried because of such comments, sad but it shows you gotta have a backbone to deal with this kind of backbiting. With that said, I don't know who "D. Washington" is or any of the others that are commenting on my pages, yours, or the others during this contest. "Washington" may be one of my supporters but I'm sorry I do not know who she/he is and regret that it's assumed that I do. This entire contest has been very discouraging to me and my husband and we will never enter another one, at least not one where anybody can leave any kind comments saying just about anything they want. As a matter of fact, we could care less whether we win or not, at this discouraging point of the contest! I really do appreciate the kind comments you and others have given, but chose not to respond to those either. Just remember there are really mean, hateful, and just plain rude people hiding behind the Internet which, in fact, allows them to show their true colors. I strongly believe, "you reap what you sow" (Galatians 6:7) so they'll get it back one way or another. Cenny

Apr 14, 2008
 
I can only believe that this wedding had such high views and votes because it is gorgeous! It had my high votes, and I have looked at it many, many times since the contest started- I'm sure I'm not the only bride who thinks so :) Congrats Mayra!

by Arca academ
Apr 14, 2008
 
it's real interesting that when someone else has high views or high hearts, they are cheating, why is it impossible for the Skelley, Flowers, Gaitan & other couples to be cheating? They had really high views and 4 hearts early in the contest, come on!

by Arca academ
Apr 14, 2008
 
it's real interesting that when someone else has high views or high hearts, they are cheating, why is it impossible for the Skelley, Flowers, Gaitan & other couples to be cheating? They had really high views and 4 hearts early in the contest, come on!

Apr 13, 2008
 
I can't tell if this Marshall Case is complimenting your pics or putting it down?? Cause in one sentence he actually says something nice, and in that same sentence, he insults you. Can he be a little more decisive, please? I guess this is his idea of a compliment or constructive criticism. I think your pics and wedding look great! Whatever with the dutch angle comment...if you find a good thing, then run with it! Maybe that's why it's so popular. Now that's just my 2 cents =) 5 hearts for you!

by Laura Santiago
Apr 13, 2008
 
I love all your fun pics! Congratulation on your Wedding!

Apr 12, 2008
 
Dear Mayra, I took the time today to peruse your wonderful wedding photographs and was very touched by the beauty of your event. All photos; the composition, colors, setting, and the interesting movements of the images truly tell a story; your story! Congratulations for an exquisite wedding. You are a beautiful bride, and a lovely couple. Best wishes for this contest. I gladly offered you my best vote. Sincerely, Marie

by Marshall Case
Apr 11, 2008
 
Great wedding and nice photos. I love the arch photo. A little dodging and burning to bring out the couple a llittle, and it's perfect for showing the couple and venue. I just know the album is full of excellent photos. IMO, the Toyota jump is so cliche as to be bad. I keep wonder when the Toyota jumps will be relegated to trash bin along with the picture of him/her in the shhouette of her/his head photos. I'm also not a particular fan of the dutch angle, especially when it gets so extreme like the car photo. Just my 2¢. Feel free to disagree heartedly. Nice job and wedding.

by Kristen Turick
Apr 8, 2008
 
absolutely beautiful! my brother will be getting married in mexico next year... your wedding makes me look forward to it all the more! best of luck.. here's your 5 hearts for today! : )

Apr 5, 2008
 
Your pictures are GREAT! Hope you win!

by Patience Sanchez
Apr 3, 2008
 
Just beautiful Mayra!

by stephen kovach
Apr 3, 2008
 
Well, since you used our beautiful son (your Nephew) in this contest, you now MUST win this thing, right?! BTW, you owe us $3500 for using his picture...just kidding, GOOD LUCK!

Apr 3, 2008
 
This was one of the more unique weddings in the finals. Just gorgeous and I loooove the kissing photo with your nephew. Nice to see who the "real man in your life" is. :) Good luck!

by LuAnna Delarosa
Apr 3, 2008
 
Your pictures are AMAZING!!! Love you!

Apr 2, 2008
 
Beautiful photos! You guys look like a super fun couple!

Apr 1, 2008
 
Congrats! beautiful and photogenic couple!

Apr 1, 2008
 
Congratulations and good luck to you both! PS great slideshow :)

Apr 1, 2008
 
Your wedding is one of my favorites! Beautiful photos & beautiful couple. Congrats on making it this far!!

by Kristie-Lee Henderson
Apr 1, 2008
 
Wow, what a glorious day, photos are really stunning.

Apr 1, 2008
 
Congratulations! Are you guys from Mexico? Nice pictures!

Apr 1, 2008
 
Congratulations on being a finalist- you absolutely deserve it :) Good luck!

Mar 31, 2008
 
Beautiful photos, congrats on making it to the finals!

by Wendy Bantle
Mar 28, 2008
 
As a guest, I can truly say that this wedding was THE MOST amazing, beautiful, unique, incredible, romantic, awesome.........event I've ever even DREAMED of! It was a life-changing event -- for more than just the bride and groom! Thank you for including us on your guest list!

Mar 25, 2008
 
i love the new pictures you posted! from what i've seen thus far, everything's been STUNNING! i wanna see MORE! =) congrats!!

Mar 23, 2008
 
What a beautiful place to get married!

Mar 20, 2008
 
Mayra, your pictures are just lovely. My mother even called me from Florida to ask if I had seen them, she was so impressed! You were a beautiful bride, and this is one of the best weddings I have seen on here! Know that you have a fan, and I will be voting for you (as am I sure many other people will be!) Congratulations, and best wishes to you both!

by Astrid B
Mar 16, 2008
 
great pics, love the first ones, congratulations

by Emily Ray
Mar 14, 2008
 
These are beautiful- I voted for you! You deserve to be in the top rated. Gorgeous reception!

by Angelica Olivarez
Mar 14, 2008
 
Wow Lucy, what a rude comment! Didn't anyone ever tell you that if you have nothing nice to say to say nothing at all!!

Mar 14, 2008
 
Thank you all for your support! Love, Mayra and Danny

by GENOVEVA MENDOZA
Mar 14, 2008
 
To the comment below: It saddens me to see such a comment posted on my daughter’s page. I witnessed this event first hand and if you had too you would support her as her family and friends do every single day. Mother of the Bride

by Lucy Santillo
Mar 13, 2008
 
How does it feel to know that you're a cheater? TheKnot will catch on soon enough. Your hand must hurt from sitting at home clicking away!

by Candice Kenney
Mar 12, 2008
 
I have never seen anything so beautiful. Everything looks beautiful and the bride is stunning.

Mar 9, 2008
 
what a unique reception site, and clever masks - incredible veil too!

Mar 6, 2008
 
WOW, I LOVE your pictures! You were a beautiful bride! Good luck with the contest!

Mar 3, 2008
 
Cool venue!!

Mar 3, 2008
 
Your derss was gorgeous and I LOVE the colors of the first photo. Great job on picking your photographer and good luck!

Mar 3, 2008
 
Amazing pictures

Feb 29, 2008
 
Beautiful dress! Magazine quality photos!

Feb 28, 2008
 
Love the venue! Fierce!

Feb 22, 2008
 
Love your wedding venue ... the candles add such a great and intimate touch.

by Jeannette Piette
Feb 22, 2008
 
Beautiful wedding, beautiful venue, beautiful people - inside and out. The love and joy is obvious!!!

by Angelica Olivarez
Feb 21, 2008
 
I love the pics and your wedding dress is gorgeous!!

by Cassindra Snyder
Feb 21, 2008
 
Amazing pictures!!!!!!!!!!!

by CONNIE POWERS
Feb 21, 2008
 
I am still so impressed with the whole wedding in itself. Having the event in a former bullfighting arena and viewing the photographs in an especially custom made photo album allows you to capture the wedding as if you were there. There are definitely beautiful places in old Mexico and you certainly chose one of them. Wishing you both the best.

by nina g
Feb 21, 2008
 
wow, your wedding looked awesome.... you should have had it on "Wedding Stories" on TLC :)

Feb 18, 2008
 
What a classy spanish wedding. I'm a big fan of the floating veil =)

Feb 17, 2008
 
OMG! I loved your setting..my parents are from Zacatecas....been to the places and i loved the idea of a callejoneada! check out my pics a romantic spanish wedding Araceli Hager:)