Kira was firmly planted in New York. Josh was living in Sydney, 10,000 miles away. Their timing made little practical sense, but their connection did.
The two initially attempted to choose friendship, even as they bonded over everything from books, music, and philosophy to food, rituals, debates, and a shared sense of humor. Eventually, geography stopped winning. What followed were intercontinental relocations, more moves than either cared to count, and the kind of life-changing decisions Kira and Josh describe as either “fiercely brave or incredibly foolish.”
“We choose brave.”
Years later, their wedding planned with Bliss Events and photographed by Christian Garcia would bring those two sides of their life together at Flora Farms in Cabo, with loved ones traveling from opposite sides of the world to finally celebrate in one place.
Three celebrations brought two hemispheres together
Planning one destination wedding wasn’t quite complicated enough for a couple accustomed to life across continents.
Kira and Josh ultimately planned three celebrations across two hemispheres: an intimate family gathering on Josh’s in-laws’ farm in Australia, a casual celebration in Melbourne for friends who couldn’t make the long journey, and their main event at Flora Farms in Cabo San Lucas.
The Cabo venue already held a special place in their relationship after giving them one of what they describe as their “perfect days” years earlier.
Planning was coordinated from Australia across multiple time zones, with many friends and family members still on Eastern Standard Time. Through the spreadsheets and logistics, however, Kira and Josh remained focused on the reason for bringing everyone together in the first place.
Australian bridal fashion met New York individuality
Kira knew from the beginning that conventional bridal fashion wasn’t for her.
Living in Australia had become an important part of her life with Josh, and she wanted her wedding wardrobe to reflect that dual-hemisphere identity. For the ceremony, she chose a made-to-measure pétale set by Melbourne-based Mia Atelier, consisting of a bustier, ruffle skirt, overskirt, and custom veil.
For her second look, Brooklyn-based Delfina Balda created a custom two-piece design with a sweetheart neckline and chiffon neck tie.
Her accessories continued the international fashion story. Danielle Frankel Juno heels joined options from St. Agni and Loeffler Randall, while jewelry included pieces from Anita Berisha, A.B. Ellie, and Byron Bay-based Baby Blue Jewellery. A vintage Fendi bag sourced from a Tokyo vintage store completed the mix.
Even the night before had its own fashion moment with a custom hand-woven knit created by Spain-based Kettel Atelier.
Josh wore a custom suit by The Bespoke Corner in Paddington, New South Wales, styled by Miles Wharton and paired with chocolate suede Loake loafers.
Earthy florals let Flora Farms remain the backdrop
The vision for Cabo was “elevated but never fussy,” balancing whimsical details with an earthy, grounded aesthetic.
Flora Farms provided much of the natural beauty on its own, so the couple designed with the setting rather than over it. Ivory, beige, and olive tones were layered with distressed woods and intentionally imperfect textures that allowed the celebration to feel lived-in rather than staged.
The floral design by Kamala Floral Design continued that organic approach. Kira carried a loose bouquet of ranunculus, hellebores, tulips, spirea, allium, and wild greenery, while Josh’s boutonniere became a miniature reflection of her arrangement.
A wild, textural chuppah became the floral centerpiece
The handcrafted chuppah was one of the most striking floral moments of the celebration.
Petal-less sunflowers, hydrangea, scabiosa, bell flower, daisies, lisianthus, mini spray roses, wild grasses, and sweeping hanging amaranthus created a design that felt vibrant yet dreamlike. Greenery draped the structure, continuing the wild, organic quality of the surrounding farm.
That floral language carried throughout the rest of the wedding, from aisle markers and a seating-sign arch to installations at the bar, lounge, and cocktail hour.
Reception tables featured Queen Anne’s lace, larkspur, stock, yarrow, allium, bell flower, and tulips mixed with dried elements in brown, beige, and ivory. Crystal bud vases with trailing amaranthus continued the textural look across the cocktail tables.
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A guided meditation opened the ceremony
Before the ceremony began, Kira’s stepsister Sarah led guests in a guided meditation.
A rose quartz heart waited on each chair, creating an unexpected moment of reflection before the rest of the ceremony unfolded. The gesture established the intentional atmosphere Kira and Josh wanted to carry through the evening.
A string quartet accompanied the ceremony, and the couple exchanged vows before making their way back down the aisle, where Josh dipped Kira so low that her veil fell off.
As Kira put it: “Wardrobe malfunction on aisle six.”
Polaroids and Tim Tams made the details personal
Not every personalized element needed to be elaborate.
Polaroid photos became part of the seating arrangements, while custom matchboxes and cocktail napkins added smaller layers of personality throughout the celebration.
Goodie bags offered a particularly playful nod to the couple’s Australian life, complete with custom Tim Tams and Australian licorice.
The details connected different pieces of Kira and Josh’s story without forcing them into a single theme.
Dinner came directly from the farm
At Flora Farms, the setting and menu were naturally intertwined.
The farm-to-table philosophy meant much of what guests ate had been grown and sourced from the land surrounding them. Passed appetizers included charred eggplant crostini, lamb and fennel dumplings with citrus labneh, local fish ceviche with mango, and wild shrimp tostadas on heirloom corn tortillas.
Dinner continued with hand-stretched burrata, roasted beet salad, pan-seared snapper, coal-fired chicken, farm vegetables, roasted broccoli, and crispy potatoes. Later, wood-fired pizzas arrived for a late-night round.
Dessert offered churros, lemon lavender cheesecake, dark chocolate ganache tart, and carrot cake with cream cheese frosting.
Two signature cocktails captured the couple’s personalities in liquid form. Josh’s Oaxacan old fashioned paired mezcal with a mood Kira described as “smooth, complex, a little brooding,” while her spicy skinny margarita was “bright, sharp, and not to be underestimated.”
“Accurate on both counts.”
Live music carried the celebration into the night
Music remained part of the experience from the ceremony through the final hours.
After the string quartet accompanied the aisle, a saxophonist, drummer, DJ, and 1822 The Band kept the celebration moving through the reception.
The speeches came from the people who had traveled so far to be there, including the couple’s officiant, parents, siblings, cousins, and closest friends.
For Kira and Josh, that gathering ultimately meant more than any individual design or entertainment detail.
After years spent navigating New York, Sydney, relocations, time zones, and long-distance relationships, the people they loved from opposite sides of the world were finally standing in the same place.
When the last guest eventually left, Kira and Josh found themselves alone with their feet in the sand and nothing left to organize.
Their wedding had crossed continents before it ever reached Cabo, but Flora Farms gave all of those pieces of their life a place to finally meet.
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