Getting Married at La Divina Pastora

Getting married at La Divina Pastora: Sheyla and Jaykel’s wedding

Sheyla and Jaykel: a spectacular royal blue wedding

Sheyla and Jaikel didn’t just want to get married at La Divina Pastora: they wanted a spectacular wedding. And they got it. Royal blue set the tone for the entire celebration, from the graphic design to the decor. With a striking ceremony, a presidential table that became the focal point, and a staging that completely transformed the venue, this wedding exceeded every expectation.

Getting married at La Divina Pastora: how to transform an iconic venue

Getting married at La Divina Pastora is a dream for many couples. The ocean view, natural surroundings, and open-air architecture make it one of the most sought-after wedding venues in Havana. But beyond what the place offers on its own, some celebrations transform it completely. Sheyla and Jaikel’s wedding was one of them.

From the beginning, the design was conceived with a royal blue aesthetic, serving as the foundation for a modern, elegant, and cohesive proposal. The large-scale setup wasn’t just about decoration—it aimed to create a visual and emotional experience from the very first moment.

A ceremony with a sea view and scenic design

Getting married at La Divina Pastora offers one of the most open sea views in all of Havana. But in this wedding, that setting became part of a scenography that went beyond the usual. The ceremony was designed on an elevated platform with a mirror-like effect, adding not only elegance but also a sense of visual lightness that enhanced every step of the entrance.

Along the path, continuous flower beds with fresh blooms created a clean, natural visual line. The setup was completed with two arches covered in white flowers: the first marked the entrance, and the second —larger— served as the altar. Everything was designed to frame without distracting, to accompany the moment without taking away its intimacy.

A moment just for them

After the ceremony and photos, Sheyla and Jaikel took a few minutes to read their vows in private. No audience, no speeches—just the cameras as witnesses. It was a quiet pause in the rhythm of the event, a calm moment before returning to dinner and the rest of the celebration.

A cohesive visual identity, rich in detail

One of the greatest successes of this wedding was how graphic and decorative elements were integrated. Everything revolved around the couple’s monogram, designed in white and royal blue. This visual signature appeared on the printed dance floor, the bar, the seating plan, the menu, and other strategic points throughout the setup.

Anche la pista da ballo ha avuto il suo momento emozionante: durante il primo ballo, si è attivato l’effetto fumo basso, accompagnato da scintille che hanno accentuato l’intimità dell’istante senza togliere energia. L’equilibrio tra impatto visivo ed emozione è stato presente in ogni scelta, senza eccessi, ma con intenzione.

The color palette was applied with precision: while the guest tables were dressed in shades of blue, the head table added golden accents that emphasized its central role. Every choice of color, material, and layout helped build a coherent visual narrative, felt both in the overall ambiance and in the details.

The head table as the centerpiece of the design

In events of this scale, there's always a focal point. And here, it was undoubtedly the head table. Long, seating fifty guests, it was designed in a serpentine shape and placed under a tunnel of continuous arches that held all the direct lighting for the table.

The combination of structure, flowers, and lighting created an immersive setting. On both sides, cascading floral arrangements flowed from the table like a natural extension of the décor. It was impossible not to look toward that center—everything in the room revolved around it, both physically and visually.

This type of setup not only reflects a specific aesthetic but also a way of understanding the event. The head table was not an isolated element—it was the heart around which the entire layout and atmosphere were designed.

An arch, a walkway, and a backdrop that everyone chose

Although the phone booth was an original touch, the most photographed spot at the wedding was the ceremony setup. After the “I do”, the arch was lit with a hanging lamp, the cake was placed at the center, and the walkway remained intact. That same structure—with its flowers, proportions, and location—became everyone's favorite group photo backdrop.

A closing full of memorable gestures

Beyond the design, there were many gestures that made this wedding a warm and unique experience. One of them was the phone booth turned videobooth: guests stepped in to leave spontaneous, fun, or heartfelt messages. A real keepsake, full of meaning.

Another unique choice was the way the bouquet was given. Instead of the traditional toss, Sheyla chose the ribbon game: each guest held a ribbon tied to the bouquet, circling around it until only one remained. A symbolic and participatory gesture that completely changed the energy of that moment.

Getting married at La Divina Pastora was the dream that brought Sheyla and Jaikel to us. But what happened exceeded every expectation. With the guests already gone, Sheyla didn’t want the night to end. Sitting on the ceremony platform, visibly moved, she began to notice details she hadn’t seen during the celebration. And she asked us not to take anything down. Because in her words, what she lived was more beautiful than she had ever imagined.