A Sunrise Wedding in Oaxaca – Prehispanic Ceremony and Eternal Love

Asking permission to the heart of the sky and the creator before starting the ceremony

Have you ever felt time stop? Like the whole world quietly steps aside to allow two souls to meet in full harmony with the earth, the sky, and their ancestral roots.

That’s exactly what we experienced during this sunrise wedding just outside the city of Oaxaca. A sacred moment, rich in symbolism, and above all, absolutely beautiful.

🌄 A Sunrise Ceremony in Oaxaca’s Natural Landscape

The day began before the sun rose. With the sky still in twilight, we arrived at a secluded natural space, where the only sounds were the wind and the distant rustling of trees.

We were near the Xaagá area, a place charged with ancestral energy, not far from archaeological ruins that still whisper ancient stories.

Here, surrounded by pure nature and under a slowly waking sky, the couple chose to have a deeply meaningful prehispanic ceremony.

Armonizing the energy with cornshell and the smoke of copal

🔥 The Pre-Hispanic Ritual: Copal, Rebozo, and the Seven Directions

The ceremony was led by an elder officiant — a wise guardian of tradition. Beside her stood a pre-Hispanic musician, playing ritual sounds that seemed to connect directly to the earth, while a saumadora filled the air with the sacred smoke of copal.

The scent of copal lingered, like an invisible thread between heaven and those present.

Before the official start, the couple asked for permission from the seven directions, honoring the elements and the forces of nature. It was a moment of reflection, respect, and spiritual connection.

As part of the ritual, food was shared — a symbol of abundance and reciprocity — and the couple was bound together with a rebozo, a powerful gesture representing eternal union and mutual support.

Asking permission to the 7 directions before we start the ceremony

📸 The Photo Session: Golden Light, Love, and Mountains

While all this was unfolding, an incredibly talented wedding photographer was capturing each moment — not just with her camera, but with deep emotional sensitivity.

The sunrise photo session was magical: the golden light caressed their faces, the mountains in the background painted a breathtaking scene, and the energy of the place could be felt in every frame.

It’s hard to fully describe what was experienced there, but the images truly speak for themselves.

The ritual of food sharing during the wedding ceremony

Ritual of the four flavours of life

Bride and groom together in a shawl during flowers blessing

🏛️ From Sacred Ground to the Heart of Oaxaca

After the ritual, still carrying the warmth of the copal and the emotion of the ceremony, we headed into the historic center of Oaxaca for the second half of the photo session.

Cobblestone streets, vibrant walls, and the rich cultural life of the city created the perfect backdrop to end this unforgettable day.

It felt as if the ceremony had opened a portal — every corner seemed more alive, more loving, more full of story.

We welcome you to Oaxaca to experience something truly magical.

Photography: @verito_gomez_photo

Bride and groom in front of a church in the city of Oaxaca