We are eager to welcome each of you, our dear friends and family, to Mexico City, and celebrate your arrival. We recognize the effort many of you have made, traveling from places like New York, Texas, Florida, and California, and we wish to express our deep gratitude by opening the week at the extraordinary Casa Pedregal and Tetetlán, located in the lush Jardines del Pedregal district.

Designed in 1948 by the celebrated Mexican architect Luis Barragán, Casa Pedregal is one of his most iconic residences—an expansive home that fuses modernist vision with Mexico’s volcanic landscape. Every surface and garden reflects Barragán’s gift for blending architecture with nature, where color, stone, and water transform into living poetry. Attached to the house is Tetetlán, a cultural space carved directly into the lava rock, now home to a café, library, and gallery that extend the spirit of the site into a place of gathering and exchange.

It is the perfect backdrop for our welcome reception—grand yet deeply rooted in history and landscape, an embodiment of beauty and cultural richness that mirrors the essence of our celebration.

The evening will commence at 5:00pm, and we’ll be capturing the moment through photography, so we invite you to embrace our theme: White Lotus, Black Excellence, with tailored sophistication, or classic, exotic affluence. Join us for drinks, food, and a chance to connect as we set the tone for the week ahead.

On Thursday morning, we invite our family and friends to join us for Corazón en Carrera, a celebratory 5K run through the leafy trails of Chapultepec Park. The run begins at 9:00am and will be led by our dear friends, Annya Santana and Gladimir Gelin, whose energy and spirit will set the tone for the morning. As a fit and active family, we wanted to create a moment that honors both ourselves and our guests—a chance to move together, to breathe in the beauty of Mexico City, and to feel the joy of being present before the celebrations continue later that evening. Each runner will receive a sponsored perks bag filled with thoughtful items to keep you hydrated, fueled, and feeling connected to the occasion. Whether you run, jog, or walk, this is an invitation to start the day in motion, surrounded by community, laughter, and love.

We are beyond excited to spend this special day with you at the stunning Casa de la Bola. It’s going to be a day full of love, beauty, and celebration. Buses will be available to transport guests from the hotel from 1:00pm to 2:00pm, so please be sure to arrive no later than 2:30pm. If you’re running late, unfortunately, you’ll miss the ceremony, and the doors won’t reopen until cocktail hour, so please make sure you’re on time!

Dress code: strictly all black—no patterns, just solid black, please. We’re going for timeless, chic elegance, so come dressed to impress.

***We will be updating dress code so please check back in periodically :)

Today is all about relaxing, recharging, and reflecting on the unforgettable night before. Join Raymond and Andrea poolside for drinks, a BBQ, and some classic Raymond vibes. This is a laid-back day—no agenda, just food, hydration, and good energy.

Come ready to get wet—bring your bikini, a disposable camera for those candid shots, and definitely don’t hold back. We’re actually getting in the pool, and we’re dumping you in too. No fuss, no nonsense—just pure fun and a chance to soak up the last of Mexico City before we all head our separate ways.

***bathing suits needed