Jantzen and Daylon Villa la Joya Riviera Maya Wedding

Everything that day was SO PERFECT. I feel like you always hear stories about this and that going wrong at weddings, but our day was truly magical. All thanks to Villa La Joya, Nancy & her team and our wonderful vendors. I wish we could do it all over again. - Newlywed bride Jantzen

Romance, love and fabulous destination wedding inspiration ahead. Jantzen and Daylon joined us at Villa la Joya with an intimate group of family and friends to celebrate their amor forever and ever. Classic wedding style, pretty details and an abundance of joy, we adored working with Villa Planners on bringing this vision to life with this lovely couple of newlyweds.

Ask the newlyweds! Destination wedding ideas and expertise from Jantzen and Daylon

Why choose the Riviera Maya for your destination wedding?

Daylon and I have been traveling to the Riviera Maya for a few years now and absolutely fell in love with Playa del Carmen on our first visit. We love the ocean, the culture, the food, and the atmosphere. It's heaven on earth! Some of our best memories and stories are from our trips to Playa del Carmen... and Cozumel is actually where Daylon proposed! On an intimate secluded beach we had explored a few times previously.

Why choose a wedding at Villa La Joya, Riviera Maya?

I had actually come across Villa La Joya on social media months before we were even engaged. The photos were to die for and it looked like an absolute fantasy. It was one of those things where I just knew... that would be the place, it was perfect! I saved the post (just in case 😉) Once engaged, I immediately did more research on how to make those dreams come true.

Why did you choose wedding coordinators Villa Planners?

After looking over a few details and reading reviews online, I had no doubt in my mind I wanted to go with Villa Planners. I absolutely loved all of the inspo posted online and felt confident that they also knew the ins and outs of the venue and wedding coordinating (since they do it almost every day at Villa la Joya, incredible!) Nancy and Mike were very responsive and helpful, even before booking and it gave me great peace of mind that I had made the right decision.

Priceless Riviera Maya destination wedding moments full of emotion and magic

Wedding days seem to just fly by, it’s important to stop and feel all the feels of the most magical time of your life. Jantzen and Daylon share with us their favorite and most memorable moments at their Villa la Joya Riviera Maya wedding.

Favorite & Most Emotional Destination Wedding Moments

First look with dad
Our first touch as bride and groom
Walking the aisle and seeing his reaction
First Dance
Father Daughter Dance
Speeches
Bouquet dedication to mom
Final private dance

Destination wedding funniest moment

The best man, close friend of the groom, and I coordinated a surprise entrance later in the evening.

The Best Man (Fernando) and Groom's close friend (Vinny) dressed up as Lloyd and Harry from Dumb and Dumber (in the orange and blue suits) and came out onto the dance floor to the opening Dumb and Dumber song, while having the notorious cane fight. (If you've seen the movie, you know! hehe)

Daylon about fell to his knees with laughter and was so surprised, success!

Villa la Joya Riviera Maya wedding style, decor and lighting ideas

We asked the bride to share her wedding style inspiration for future Villa la Joya brides. Sophisticated, classy, warm and beachy, the decor was perfect for a beachside wedding in the garden of our private villa venue in the Riviera Maya.

Riviera Maya Wedding Theme/Colors/Inspo

We wanted a "smaller" more intimate wedding with our closest family and friends (60 guests). We didn't have a particular theme, but I would say it was "Classic" inspired with tropical touches. We wanted a clean and sophisticated atmosphere but also a warm beachy vibe.

We went with the traditional colors- Black and white (Bridal party in black, black linens, black & white matchboxes as wedding favors, black and white table numbers, white ceremony chairs, black and white dance floor etc).

Our accent color was green (forest green), it tied in nicely with all of the tropical arrangements and greenery on the table center pieces. We had forest green water goblets, invites, as well as the shot wall seating arrangement.

Lighting was more of a focus than florals. We wanted to create an intimate mood with candles. We had floating candles in the pool, 15-20 different size candles(and greenery) as centerpieces on each table rather than big floral arrangements, candles on our sweetheart table, bar, and lounge tables. We even splurged a little more to have the "sky of lights" above the pool/dance floor and dining tables-worth it!

Best advice for future destination wedding brides in the Riviera Maya?

If you're looking for the perfect venue, look no further! Villa La Joya and their team are phenomenal. They make everything so easy and stress-free.

Pay the extra money for the photoshoot inside the Villa

If you're getting ready at the bridal suite- schedule the lunch service! (also available for grooms condo)
Pay for the extra hour! (or two😉) it flies by!
Highly recommend using their suggested vendors (all vendors are very familiar with the venue as well as one another!)
Planning a destination wedding can be overwhelming, but Nancy and the Villa Planner team make it a breeze! Enjoy every moment!
Have a private last dance, just the two of you and soak it all in❤️

Our biggest thanks and most sincere best wishes for a lifetime of joy! Thank you Jantzen and Daylon

We enjoyed getting to know you and are honored that you chose to host your wedding at our private venue in the Riviera Maya, Villa la Joya. We are super grateful for you taking the time to share your destination wedding experience, muchas gracias!

As always, a huge shoutout of thanks to the amazing group of Riviera Maya wedding vendors who brought their creativity and professionalism to make this event a huge success. And hey, remember, there are never any silly vendor fees at Villa la Joya!

Riviera Maya Wedding Vendors