Knowing that both Lauren Michelle Trostorff and Tyler Lee Robinson were looking to meet someone special, mutual friends conspired to bring them together. The opportunity arose when Tyler hosted Friendsgiving, and their friends invited Lauren along. Sure enough, they hit it off, and soon after they were on a group date at Bouligny Tavern. They returned to Bouligny on New Year’s Eve to toast beginning the new year as a couple.
Eight years later, Lauren’s brother and partner had just had a baby, and Tyler saw the chance for a surprise proposal, enlisting the help of Lauren’s father to pull it off. Under the guise of meeting the newest member of the family, Lauren’s dad invited everyone for dinner. Between courses, Tyler made a speech about chosen family, and then asked Lauren to choose to be family for the rest of their lives.
As they began planning their wedding, they wanted to incorporate their passion for health and wellness. Our Habitas Hotel in San Miguel, Mexico, became the natural choice for the celebration. Our Habitas offers guests an immersive wellness experience, including breathwork, yoga, sound baths, beautiful nature, and healthy, high-quality food.
On the morning of June 17, 2023, the couple and their guests began with a yoga class, meant to be a release and heart opening practice, setting the tone for the day to come. This relaxed, meditative vibe carried over into the wedding and reception, where giant bowls of copal were burning. Copal, traditionally burned to connect to the divine and mystical, is also used to clear negative energy and for protection. Lending some protective, beautiful energy was Danielle Trostorff, Lauren’s recently departed mother, whose presence was felt throughout the day.
After a serene ceremony, guests enjoyed cocktail hour where libations included a mezcal negroni, a hibiscus margarita, and all-natural wine local to San Miguel and Guanajato. These spirits were complemented by canapes created by Our Habitas’ incredible culinary team.
The culinary offerings continued to delight as the three-course dinner was served; a pork dish with handmade purple corn tortillas, black beans, and roasted banana puree was the crowd favorite. Guests located their tables with seating cards from an oracle deck, and at each seat was a quote from one of the newlyweds’ favorite spiritual teachers.
After dinner, Tyler and Lauren wowed their guests with a night full of surprises, beginning with Aztec dancers and drummers escorting everyone to the party. There, guests found a bird that chose a special fortune for each person, a costume box, a kaleidoscope room, face and body painters, and more!
The couple enjoyed their first three weeks as husband and wife exploring the natural beauty of Italy, visiting Sardinia, Rome, and the Dolomites. They then returned home to New Orleans, where Lauren owns Vibrant Market—a clean beauty, wellness, and lifestyle store and spa—and Tyler is owner of Urban Properties, a commercial real estate and development company, and co-owner of The Tell Me Bar, a natural wine bar.
Rehearsal Dinner Location: Casa No Name
Ceremony & Reception Location: La Troje, San Miguel de Allende and Our Habitas
Reception Décor: Couple’s friends and wedding planner Penzi
Coordinator: Jennifer from Penzi and Cat Lena
Celebrant: Ben Paneccasio
Ceremony Music: Gray Pumpelly
Wedding Gown: Bride designed, made by Sophie Tran at Pilot and Powell
Groom’s Attire: Custom suit by Harper + Jones
Engagement Ring: Judi Powers custom, fair mined green gold oval cut in bezel setting
Bride’s Wedding Band: Judi Powers custom fair mined green gold with colored rose-cut diamonds
Groom’s Wedding Band: Judi Powers custom fair mined green gold
Florist: Florklor
Invitation: Coco Schramel Art
Photographer: Ildefonso Gutiérrez
Videographer: Ricordomedia
Hair: Hair by DJ Dani Osso
Music: DJ Dani Osso
