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Destination Wedding Playa del Carmen 2022

Destination Wedding Playa del Carmen 2022

Destination Wedding Playa del Carmen 2022: Jade and Warren Finally Tie the Knot

Destination weddings in post-covid times have an extra sense of magic, couples who put their dreams on hold for the pandemic finally get to have their big day! We were so excited to meet Jade and Warren and to finally host their destination wedding in Playa del Carmen in 2022. With a beautiful ceremony and an elegant reception lit by a lunar eclipse, it was the perfect day to celebrate the forever love of these high school sweethearts.

Post-covid destination wedding in Mexico: Where to get married in Playa del Carmen

Mexico was one of the first countries to open to travel post-covid and we are so happy to be hosting so many destination weddings again! We are up and running at full and delighted to meet so many couples in love who are ready to celebrate amor. We asked Jade and Warren why they chose a destination wedding in Mexico (so many reasons, we know!):

We visited Mexico in 2014, and had the most amazing holiday. We always said if we were to get married we would love to do so in Mexico! We then got engaged in 2018 and still had the vision of Mexico being the place, so we did some research and came across Villa La Joya. As soon as we saw the venue we fell in love, we got in touch with Mike and later that year booked the venue for 2021. Then covid struck and we had to delay a year! We were upset about this, however now having our day this year, it was 100% worth the wait! - Jade

Why choose a Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen destination wedding in Mexico? Have a look at the stunning photos of Jade and Warren’s Villa la Joya wedding and be inspired!

The Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen wedding venue is just stunning and none of the others we had seen could compare, so it had to be the one! The whole wedding day at VLJ was amazing, honestly more magical than I could have ever wished for. Everybody involved in our wedding was just incredible, words can’t describe how special every single one of them made the day what it was. 

 My advice to other brides would be if you're in doubt about this Playa del Carmen wedding venue DO NOT doubt it, it’s the most surreal day here! Make sure you think of yourselves, don’t try to please everybody else, it never happens and you tend to overthink things that won’t be a thing to worry about on the day! More importantly, make sure you get the most amazing wedding planner- Kristee couldn’t have done a thing more for me, amazing woman!- Jade

Did you have a favorite moment? Is there anything you would have changed about your Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen wedding?

To pick my favourite moment is difficult as the whole day was unreal! I mean we had a total eclipse that evening, that was insane! The entertainer MC Aldo Spirit was amazing, he created so much fun at our wedding! There is not one thing I would have changed about our special day, from the moment of arriving to leaving it honestly was more than we could have dreamed of. - Jade

Thank you, Gracias mil, and big congratulations to Jade and Warren! Thank you for sharing your destination wedding in Mexico with us.

Finally Mr. and Mrs. we are so thrilled for you. We thank you for sharing your day with us and we send our big gratitude for choosing a Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen wedding. We were happy to welcome you and your loved ones and we wish you all a lifetime of happiness.

As always, a big shout out to the Playa del Carmen wedding vendors who make this all come together so magically! And no vendor fees at Villa la Joya, dream big and make it happen! 

Fresa Weddings - Wedding Planner Kristee 

Kay & Tee Boutique Rentals - Decor Rentals & Styling 

Vanessa Jaimes Floral Design - Flowers

Gourmet Soberanis - Chef Thomas & Beverages 

Natalie  Stevenson Photo - Photographer

The Filmers Weddings - Videographer 

Uno  Audiovisual DJs - DJ 

MC Aldo Spirit - Entertainer

Plugin Audio Visual - Sound

Contact us today to start planning your own destination wedding in Mexico at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen!

Get Married in Playa del Carmen!

Get Married in Playa del Carmen!

Jordana and Jacob Get Married in Playa del Carmen!

Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen was delighted to welcome a beautiful couple, Jordana and Jacob, as they declared their forever love before their closest friends and family. Accompanied by their adorable little baby Callahan looking dapper in a fashionable hat and suspenders, Jordana and Jacob tied the knot in a gorgeous celebration of amor. We are so happy they chose to get married in Playa del Carmen, their wedding day of soft blush colors, simply elegant touches and a great party with mariachi was such a joy!

Why choose Mexico for your wedding? Getting married in Playa del Carmen in times of covid

We asked Jordana to share some of her thoughts on her Playa del Carmen wedding at Villa la Joya, here is what she had to say:

“Our original plan was to have a big wedding at a hotel where we live in Seattle, but at the time we were trying to plan everything, COVID was still a huge concern and the restrictions for big events were pretty strict. We decided doing it in Mexico would take some of the stress away since we knew we would have less guests and COVID restrictions wouldn't be as big of an issue. We also love to travel and we thought it would be so fun to go on vacation with our closest friends and family.”

Why choose to get married in Playa del Carmen at Villa la Joya?

We know that choosing a location for a destination wedding is a big decision, how did you find Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen?

“After we decided on Mexico, we had no idea what part of Mexico we wanted to go to or where we wanted to have the wedding. We spent hours on Instagram typing in "Weddings in Mexico" and every picture I clicked on that caught my eye just so happened to be at Villa la Joya. I instantly fell in love. Getting married at Villa la Joya is one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life!”

Favorite part of getting married in Playa del Carmen at Villa la Joya?

Every bride has a favorite wedding moment, what was yours?

“Ooo this is a tough one. I think my favorite moment is our first look. It was so special, just the two of us (and the photographers of course). But it was filled with so much love and emotion. My other favorite moment from the day was seeing my parents dancing and enjoying themselves. They paid for the entire wedding and have been my biggest fans my whole life, always making my dreams come true. To see them so happy and having so much fun really made my heart so full.”

Did you enjoy any pre-wedding activities in Playa del Carmen?

Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya have so much to offer for pre-wedding activities, did you share any special time with your loved ones?

“Our entire wedding group stayed at Paradisus in Playa del Carmen and they provided us with a complimentary Welcome Party with drinks and appetizers once all of our guests had arrived. The night before the wedding we had our rehearsal dinner there as well.”

Best advice for brides getting married in Playa del Carmen at Villa la Joya?

Congrats, you did it! You made it through planning a destination wedding and you are now officially husband and wife. What’s your best advice for new brides?

“Don't forget to have fun and enjoy yourself! This day is about YOU and your partner. Don't worry too much about everybody else.”

We could not agree more Jordana, thanks so much and muchas felicidades! 

Are you ready to get married in Playa del Carmen? We hope you were inspired by this love story, contact us today to ask us why a Villa la Joya wedding is the best decision you could make. We can’t wait to hear your ideas!

As always, special love to our Playa del Carmen wedding vendors, we could not make this happen without you! Wedding Vendors:

Planning: Paradise Wedding Events

Photography: Amor Amor Weddings

Hair & Makeup: Zöe Elizabeth Hair and Makeup

Spray Tan: Bronzed by SG 

Dress: Essense of Australia

Bridesmaid Dresses: Show Me Your Mumu 

Groom & Groomsmen Suits: Michael Kors

Flowers: Cherry Blossom 

Rentals: Canteiro Weddings

Catering: Gourmet Soberanis

Cake: Pasteleria La Migaja

Fireworks: Pyrotech 

Churros: Los Pockets

DJ: Uno Audio Visuals

Destination Wedding Cesaley and Casey

Destination Wedding Cesaley and Casey

Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen Destination Wedding Cesaley and Casey: Covid19 Can’t Stop This Love

Planning a destination wedding in Mexico during a pandemic was just a wee bit stressful for Cesaley and Casey. The original date in June had to be canceled and the wedding postponed to July, still with the uncertainty surrounding Covid19 travel restrictions. The love of Cesaley and Casey is a powerful force and combined with patience, perseverance, and the cooperation of all the fabulous vendors, they tied the knot at Villa La Joya on July 10th surrounded by their loved ones.

Cesaley had such a beautiful vision for her wedding and we were delighted to turn Villa La Joya into her dream setting. Working together with wedding planner Anna of Paradise Weddings and florist Cherry Blossom, the scene was set with bright red, purple, and pink flowers and a stunning circular arch for the ceremony in the garden.

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Playa del Carmen Wedding Ceremony at Villa La Joya

The bridal party wardrobe was designed to honor the sea, the men in smart blue suits, and the bridesmaids in an ethereal light blue that flowed like water. With the ocean backdrop and the sea breeze, the palm trees swaying, and love in the air, Cesaley and Casey exchanged their vows in a ceremony full of joy. Cesaley was simply gorgeous, her smile, the light in her eye, and a beautiful white dress with spaghetti straps and a train, she was a vision of loveliness. The look in Casey’s eye as he gazed at his bride is moving, the photos by Bohemia truly capture the love and magic.

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Villa La Joya Playa del Carmen Wedding Reception of Cesaley and Casey

After all the anxiety of planning a wedding during covid19, the stress was finally over, the knot was tied and it was time to party! The wedding portrait shoot with Bohemia Photographers was such fun, a lot of laughs and huge smiles from everyone, it is clear in the photos that Cesaley and Casey are surrounded by wonderful friends and family who love them immensely. The wedding portraits on the beach exude feelings of happiness and the love of the newlyweds is shining through.

The wedding reception by the pool was an elegant yet relaxed affair. After all the months of wondering if the wedding would actually happen, it was time to sit back with tequila and whiskey, delicious food from caterers Gourmet Soberanis, and toasts to the bride and groom with personalized coconuts from Ko’coo. The cake from Pasteleria la Migaja was beautiful and Cesaley and Casey had a little fun with a squish of cake in the face.

Kicking off the shoes, the dance floor was on fire with DJ UNO, everyone was getting their boogie on. The bride and groom danced all night and even took a turn spinning with the DJ to make the party their own. With smiles and laughs and tequila toasts, we were delighted to see the wedding of Cesaley and Casey turn from a dream into a reality. We thank them so much for choosing a Villa La Joya Playa del Carmen wedding and we wish them all the best in their new lives together as husband and wife.

Playa del Carmen Wedding Vendors: Cesaley and Casey’s Dream Day at Villa La Joya

A Villa La Joya Playa del Carmen wedding doesn’t happen without a whole lot of work and support from our amazing vendors. We send huge thanks and big love to you all! Please check out the Paradise Weddings & Events interview with Cesaley for details about planning a destination wedding during covid19.

Playa del Carmen Wedding Planning | Paradise Weddings & Events

Playa del Carmen Wedding Catering | Gourmet Soberanis

Playa del Carmen Wedding Cake | Pasteleria la Migaja

Beach Wedding Florist Riviera Maya | Cherry Blossom

Riviera Maya DJ Audiovisuals | UNO

Wedding Rentals Cancun | EW Cancun

Destination Wedding Photographer | Bohemia

Riviera Maya Videographer | Cinematik

Riviera Maya Hair and Makeup | Backstage

Personalized Coconuts | Ko’coo


Contact us today to start the ball rolling on your own Villa La Joya wedding in paradise. We can’t wait to meet you and make your dreams come true!