Ask the newlyweds! Should we have a destination wedding? Where should we get married? How do you choose a venue? Real wedding inspiration and hot tips, gracias, and congratulations to Selena and Frank!
After months of researching different venues in New York and Massachusetts, I felt discouraged because nothing stood out to us. We wanted our wedding to be a unique experience in a beautiful location so we started to think about a destination wedding.
One night while scrolling Instagram, I came across this photo of a bride standing on the balcony of this gorgeous villa overlooking the ocean. We knew instantly that we had found our wedding venue at Villa La Joya. It was like nothing we had seen before. - Newlyweds Selena and Frank
Selena and Frank’s Villa la Joya wedding was elegant, emotional, and timeless, get those tissues ready for happy tears! The bride and groom met on Instagram and started out with a long-distance love but now, nothing can keep them apart, united forever in love with a wedding in our seaside villa in Playa del Carmen. Check out the inspirational photos as we ask the newlyweds for destination wedding tips.
Ocean breezes and floral fantasy ceremony: Private villa wedding in Playa del Carmen
Palm trees swaying and a luxe bridal veil floating in a tropical breeze, perfectly pretty florals, and emotional tears, Selena and Frank said their “I do’s” surrounded by the love of family and friends. Selena was breathtaking in a bridal look ideal for an outdoor wedding in paradise. Frank was classically handsome in a traditional tuxedo and bow tie and the two together make a striking couple in all their wedding ceremony photos.
Our favorite part of the wedding was saying our vows to each other and finally becoming husband and wife. It’s a moment you wait for so long and finally getting to express your love surrounded by close friends and family was such a special experience.
The floral fantasy by Pentaflor was lush, white roses, and touches of pink in the romantic altar setting and bouquets. The vows were moving, the veil was magic and the newlyweds radiated love as they joined together in their private villa wedding in Mexico.
Private Villa la Joya wedding reception: Personalized, unique, and joyous celebration of Selena and Frank
Selena and Frank brought their own style and unique touches with a signature dance floor over the pool, a neon newlyweds sign behind the sweetheart’s table, and a personalized bar. The florals moved seamlessly from ceremony to reception and the candles and twinkling lights brought a fairy tale touch.
I’d highly advise on having a sweetheart table. It gives you and your new husband an area to sit and spend time together during the busiest day of your lives. We really enjoyed getting to be present in the moment together and it is truly special looking out at your reception together and seeing all our friends and family eating dinner and mingling together.
This romantic destination wedding reception was personal and emotional with meaningful toasts and speeches joining the families together and adding to the love story. Selena and Frank’s big day created some unforgettable moments with sweet moves on the dance floor from all generations, laughter at the photo booth, and warm embraces all around.
Best advice for planning a destination wedding? How do you choose a wedding planner in Mexico? Why Villa la Joya and Villa Planners in Playa del Carmen?
So many destination wedding questions and Selena and Frank were lovely to share their recent experience getting married at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen.
Believe it or not, I can’t think of anything I would’ve done differently. I really think having a solid wedding day timeline and making sure all of your vendors and the bridal/groom party are all on the same page makes the day go seamlessly. I’d highly recommend brides start working on their timeline 3-4 months out from the big day.
We decided on Villa Planners because I liked that they were experienced in planning weddings at Villa la Joya and they were knowledgeable on what we needed for our big day. They helped us plan over the course of our 14 month engagement from start to finish, always staying attentive and excited. I also liked that we had that seamless communication between the planners and the vendors because they had built relationships from working previous weddings together. Adriana, Enrique and Nancy are truly awesome at what they do.
Big thanks and huge congratulations to Selena and Frank
Best wishes to newlyweds Selena and Frank from all of us at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen and Villa Planners. We are so happy to have been invited to host your wedding in paradise, thank you for allowing us to get to know you and share in your love story.
As always, mil gracias y muchos abrazos to the wonderful vendors who brought this private villa wedding vision to life with creativity, professionalism, and the warm and welcoming hospitality of Mexico shining through.
Planners: Villa Planners | Photographer: Arch Wedding Studio | Makeup: Beauty Experts MX | Dress: Enzoani | Florals: Pentaflor | Rentals: EW Cancun | Dance Floor: Hercon Entertainment |Officiant: Paula Riquelme | Catering: Gourmet Soberanis | Cake: Pasteleria La Migaja | Churros: Los Pockets | Photo Booth: Print The Moment | Violinist: Florencia Garcia | DJ: Discomovil Cancun