A Royal Affair: Model Jasmine Tookes Weds Snapchat Exec in Lavish Ecuador Ceremony
In a story that bridges the worlds of high fashion, technology, and politics, former Victoria's Secret Angel Jasmine Tookes married Snapchat executive Juan David Borrero in a spectacular ceremony in Quito, Ecuador. The Labor Day weekend wedding, held at the historic Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco, culminated a five-year romance between the American model and her Ecuadorian fiancé, whose father, Alfredo Borrero Vega, serves as the country's Vice President.
Tookes, who announced her new status as "Mrs. Borrero" on Instagram, described the experience as "a real life fairytale." The bride embodied this fairytale aesthetic in a stunning long-sleeved Zuhair Murad gown featuring a dramatic 15-foot train. In a brilliant design touch, the gown included a removable top skirt, allowing Tookes to transition from the formal ceremony to the reception in a form-fitting fishtail dress that showcased her model physique. Completing her ensemble were custom Sarah Flint heels with scalloped blue leather lining, serving as her traditional "something blue."
The wedding represents more than just a union of two individuals—it symbolizes a blending of cultures and professional worlds. Borrero serves as Snapchat's director of international markets, positioning him at the intersection of technology and global business. Tookes, meanwhile, has established herself as one of fashion's most recognizable faces through her work with Victoria's Secret and numerous high-profile runway appearances. Their cross-cultural celebration in Borrero's home country underscores the international nature of their relationship.
The carefully planned nuptials followed an equally elaborate engagement story that Tookes previously shared with Vogue. Borrero's proposal in September 2020 involved a helicopter ride to a remote location in Utah, where the couple enjoyed champagne and charcuterie before discovering the words "Will you marry me?" written on the ground at a lookout point. Tookes described the moment as one of "complete shock," calling it "the sweetest, most thoughtful proposal that I could have ever imagined."
The Ecuador wedding, with its historic church setting and designer gown worthy of any fashion magazine, represents the perfect next chapter for the couple. Their celebration not only marks the beginning of their married life but also creates a new power couple bridging American fashion and Ecuadorian influence. As Tookes continues her modeling career and Borrero advances in the tech world, their international romance—now officially sealed—stands as a modern fairytale connecting runways with boardrooms across continents.