Couple marries in 18th-century hacienda amid Jalisco’s agave fields, golden hills
Schuyler Ebersol and Clementina Davila exchanged vows in a historic hacienda, blending Mexican and American traditions throughout their wedding weekend.
Source: Vogue · October 5, 2026 at 9:32 PM · AI-assisted report
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JALISCO, MEXICO (HACIENDA DEFRANCA, TEQUILA, GUADALAJARA, MEXICO CITY), 6 OCTOBER 2026 —
Mexican Hacienda Wedding Blends Tradition, Tech and Family Legacy as American-Mexican Couple Unites Under Golden Hills
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Schuyler Ebersol and Clementina Davila exchanged vows in an 18th-century hacienda nestled among Jalisco’s agave fields and golden hills, transforming a historic Mexican setting into a celebration of dual cultural heritage and shared professional ambitions. The ceremony at Hacienda DeFranca, a UNESCO-listed estate north of Guadalajara, became a microcosm of their lives—where American innovation meets Mexican craftsmanship, and where family legacies from both sides of the border intertwined.
The wedding was the culmination of a decade-long romance that began with an Instagram photo in 2012 and deepened through shared dreams of architecture, space exploration, and even a future in New Zealand. For the couple, the choice of Mexico was never just about aesthetics; it was a deliberate homage to the warmth of Mexican rituals and the depth of their families’ stories.
Their celebration, meticulously planned with Alma Beck Wedding Architect, became a blueprint for how two worlds—one rooted in Silicon Valley’s tech-driven future, the other steeped in centuries-old Mexican traditions—could coexist in harmony.
The journey to this moment was as layered as the couple’s backgrounds. Schuyler, a figure in artificial intelligence and space industries, first noticed Clementina—a former NCAA All-American tennis player and marketing strategist—standing beside his cousin in a family photo. Their connection was immediate, though fate played a long game. After years of life pulling them apart—career moves, distance, and the whims of circumstance—they reunited when she took a job near his parents’ home in Connecticut.
It was there, in a kitchen conversation with his father, that Schuyler realized the seriousness of his feelings. “What the hell are you waiting for?” his father asked, a question that would echo in the couple’s decision to marry in Mexico.
The engagement itself was a surprise trip to Mexico City, where both families were waiting to celebrate. The couple had long agreed on Mexico as their wedding destination, drawn to its rituals, warmth, and the ability to blend their identities. “We were both drawn to the rituals, the warmth, and the depth of it all,” Clementina said. The choice of Hacienda DeFranca, a UNESCO-listed estate with roots in the 18th century, was no accident.
The hacienda’s agave fields and golden hills provided a backdrop that mirrored their own lives—where tradition and innovation grow side by side.
The wedding weekend was a masterclass in cultural fusion. It began in Tequila, where the couple and their guests spent a day at Mundo Cuervo distillery, learning about agave cultivation and the historic production of tequila. “It was joyful, educational, and deeply local—a way of sharing with our guests how to truly savor one of Mexico’s most iconic gifts to the world,” Clementina said.
The experience was a nod to Mexico’s agricultural heritage, a contrast to Schuyler’s work in AI and space, where technology often feels detached from the earth.
The rehearsal dinner at Casa de Los Platos in Guadalajara was a testament to Mexican hospitality, with mariachi music and spontaneous dancing filling the air. Clementina wore a Danielle Frankel gown with a low, draped cowl back, which she described as making her feel like a “sculpture.” The dress’s silk satin caught the light against the rustic backdrop, a visual metaphor for the couple’s own blend of elegance and ruggedness.
Their ceremony, held outside the chapel of San Francisco de Asís, defied a week of rain forecasts, with clear skies and warm temperatures. Clementina chose another Danielle Frankel gown for the occasion, this time the Bex silhouette from the 2025 collection, paired with a chapel veil and earrings by Pdpaola. One of the most meaningful pieces she wore was Schuyler’s grandmother’s engagement ring, lent to her by his mother.
“Beyond its beauty, it represented love across generations, which felt deeply fitting for the day,” she said.
Schuyler’s attire was equally symbolic. He wore a Suitsupply tuxedo with a Ralph Lauren white bow tie, switching to a J.Crew white dinner jacket after the ceremony. His Cartier Love Bracelet, a gift from Clementina after their engagement, became a recurring motif in their photos. The ceremony itself was a blend of Catholic tradition and Mexican heritage, featuring the Arras and the Lazo rituals.
Their siblings played a central role, with Clementina’s three-year-old nephew Ennio breaking the rings with a hammer—a tradition that went off without a hitch. “He performed his duties marvelously,” Schuyler said.
The ceremony’s setting was as intentional as the rituals. Clementina designed the seating to resemble a Greek amphitheater, accentuating the mountain landscape that overlooked the chapel. Decorations were minimal, with low white florals along the stone path and a simple altar adorned with a painting of the Virgen de Guadalupe.
The priest, flown in from Virginia, officiated the vows, which were exchanged under a sky that seemed to mirror the couple’s own journey—clear, warm, and full of promise.
The reception was a celebration of movement and music. Mariachis guided guests along a path to the edge of the mountain for cocktail hour, where mezcal and tequila-based drinks were served. “It’s the part of DeFranca where the mountain falls away and the landscape spreads out in front of you in a way I have never experienced anywhere else in the world,” Schuyler said.
The entrance to the reception was marked by “From Now On” from The Greatest Showman, setting the tone for a night of speeches, laughter, and a few tequila shots. Their first dance was Frankie Valli’s “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” followed by “Procura” by ChiChi Peralta and Jandy Feliz, a Latin-flavored track that reflected the couple’s shared love of music and culture.
The cake, designed by Clementina’s cousin and floral baker Ana María Dávila, was a symbolic centerpiece. Decorated to reflect the union of American and Mexican cultures, it served as a visual reminder of the couple’s journey—where two distinct worlds had come together to create something new. The wedding weekend was not just a celebration of love; it was a celebration of identity, heritage, and the bridges that connect them.
For Schuyler and Clementina, the choice to marry in Mexico was more than a romantic gesture. It was a statement about their lives—how they move between cultures, how they blend tradition with innovation, and how they carry forward the legacies of their families. Their wedding at Hacienda DeFranca was a testament to the idea that love, like the best stories, is often a collaboration between two worlds.
As they stand at the beginning of their married life, their celebration in Jalisco’s golden hills serves as a reminder that the most meaningful journeys are those that bring people together, not just across distances, but across cultures, histories, and dreams.