Inside Gabby Thomas and Spencer McManes’s Romantic Rainy-Day Wedding in Cabo

The couple approached wedding planning with an equally easygoing attitude. “I really wanted the process to be a fun, shared experience between the two of us,” Gabby says. “Every decision felt natural and organic. Instead of worrying about what would look good to everyone else, I imagined myself on the day: What would that Gabby really value and appreciate? Since we’re both pretty chill, we hired wedding planner [TK Name] of About Love to help so we could focus on the personal touches that meant something to us.”

“We focused on what made sense for us and what would keep us happy—and relaxed—on the day,” Spencer adds. “We made sure to weave in the things that matter most, from the cities we’ve explored together and our dogs to our family, friends, and, of course, pizza.”

For the festivities, Gabby wore three custom looks by Galia Lahav—one each for the ceremony, reception, and after-party. “I went dress shopping over a year ago in Austin to get a feel for my personal style,” she says. “I was expecting to fall in love with a simple silhouette, but once I put on my Galia Lahav lace basque-waist gown, I knew it was the one. I felt like a princess. It was romantic, elegant, and dramatic. I added sleeves and a veil, which gave it a Victorian-esque vibe.” She accessorized with Maria Elena earrings and Jimmy Choo ballet flats.

Spencer opted for a white tuxedo jacket paired with black trousers. “I wanted to wear white for the occasion because I probably won’t get to wear a snazzy white dinner jacket again,” he says. While his groomsmen wore classic black tuxedos, Spencer introduced an unexpected heirloom element: “I wanted to help my groomsmen stand out from the sea of suits, so I surprised them with bolo ties to wear in place of black bow ties,” he explains. “My great-grandfather passed down his bolo tie to me, and it has become a staple in my wardrobe for weddings and black-tie events. I thought what better way to honor my groomsmen than to give them each a bolo tie for our wedding.”

The bridesmaids wore dresses by Austin-based brand Revelry—a nod to the Texas city the couple calls home. “I spent time with their founder, Michelle, to find a color that felt right,” Gabby says. “We landed on honey beige, which was stunning. The women chose their own silhouettes; it was important to me that while they matched in color, they showed up authentically as themselves. I didn’t want rigid rules around how they wore their hair, their jewelry, or even their shoes.”

The ceremony unfolded directly on the sand with the Pacific Ocean as the backdrop. “It had been raining all day,” Gabby recalls. “But right as our ceremony began, the rain cleared, and a vibrant rainbow appeared behind us just as I reached the altar.”

Guests took their seats along the draped aisle under soft, overcast skies that lent an ethereal quality to the setting. “Walking down the aisle escorted by both my mother and father, there were so many emotions,” Gabby says. “The best way to describe it is grateful, excited, and completely anchored in the moment. Having my grandfather officiate made it that much more personal. I spent most of the service gazing into Spencer’s eyes, but I remember pausing to look out at everyone who had traveled to celebrate with us—and just being overwhelmed with love.”

“Gabby completely stole the show,” Spencer says. “We locked eyes for the entire ceremony. It was unforgettable.”

After the vows, the newlyweds stole a quiet moment to take sunset portraits along the water. “It was misty and wet on the beach, but we embraced it,” Gabby says. “We even filmed a few TikToks with the wedding party before sending everyone off to cocktail hour.”

Before making their grand entrance into the reception, Gabby slipped into her second Galia Lahav look—a design she had initially tried on as a ceremony contender and couldn’t stop thinking about. “It was flashy, sultry, and unexpected, which was exactly the vibe I wanted for dinner and dancing,” she explains. “I had a bustle added so I could execute our choreographed first dance effortlessly and hit the Dougie all night long.”

The dance floor remained packed from the opening track to the final send-off. “Even though weather forced us to move inside at the last minute, our guests brought incredible energy,” the bride says. “It was a diverse crowd, and the playlist reflected that—a mix of hip-hop, throwback classics, and a little country, but mostly heavy on hip-hop. Everywhere I looked, someone was smiling or dancing. There was truly nothing like it.”

Just before the late-night saxophonist took the stage, Gabby changed into her third and final ensemble: Galia Lahav’s playful, short “Hazel” dress, paired with custom New Balance sneakers. “It was flirty, fun, and let me dance completely freely,” she says. “I felt like the life of the party.”

Reflecting on the weekend, Gabby adds: “I feel like the luckiest person in the world. Not just because rain is good luck, but because the people in that room made it the best day of our lives. There wasn’t a single second where we weren’t smiling, dancing, or celebrating. We’re just so grateful.”