Ana and Nicholas Starkel's Colorful Desert Wedding at Paradero Todos Santos

In June 2026, Ana and Nicholas Starkel, who initially crossed paths as high school football competitors in Texas, exchanged vows at Paradero Todos Santos in Baja California Sur, Mexico. After reconnecting in Hawai'i seven years later, they organized their wedding with planner Michelle Muñoz from Hawai'i. Ana, a wedding photographer, selected a gown designed by Madrid's Claudia Llagostera, having traveled to Spain with her mother for the fitting. The celebration included vibrant formal attire for the bridal party, a ceremony led by Nick's father, and a cocktail hour featuring mezcal old fashioneds and Champagne. With nearly 200 guests present, Ana opted for minimal jewelry, wearing her mother-in-law's diamond earrings and her mother's gold wedding band, while Nick donned Ana's father's original wedding band. The couple danced to Justin Bieber's 'Lifetime' and were captured by photographer Lukas Korynta, with Ana reflecting on the surreal nature of being in front of the camera. They cherished the opportunity to share their vows with family and friends.