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Mexico Destination Wedding: Laura & Kevin’s Boho Beautiful Day

Mexico Destination Wedding: Laura & Kevin’s Boho Beautiful Day

Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen was delighted to host the absolutely beautiful wedding of Laura and Kevin. This smart, busy couple knew what they wanted and went for it, a wedding in Mexico with all their loved ones celebrating their union by the sea. The elegant simplicity of this dreamy boho wedding day was blessed with the warmth of the Mexican sunshine and picture-perfect moments. 

Romantic “first look” moments on the Villa la Joya balcony

We LOVE “first look” moments and the photos of Laura and Kevin seeing each other for the first time on their Playa del Carmen wedding day are absolutely priceless. Pure love, devotion to one another and a “forever and ever and ever” feeling that will bring a happy tear to your eye. The Villa la Joya balcony and staircases, blue skies, palm trees and the Mexican Caribbean Sea were the backdrop for the main event, Laura and Kevin gazing into each other’s eyes.

Playa del Carmen wedding ceremony: Laura and Kevin united in amor

Laura and Kevin celebrated their love and life together with a romantic wedding ceremony on the main entry stairs of Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen. We ADORED Laura’s wedding gown, lacy and flowy and oh my gosh it has pockets. Kevin wore a traditional tux with a blush bow tie, looking sharp next to his gorgeous bride. The circular arch of white roses and pampas grass and Laura’s gorgeous bouquet by Pentaflor were the perfect floral accompaniments. The wedding ceremony was moving, funny and inspiring.

Dance, dance, dance the night away: Vibrant wedding reception with all the right moves

Laura and Kevin just couldn’t hold back from letting loose on the dance floor with their funky guests. The choreographed first dance of the bride and groom was out of this world and the rest of the evening was a wild ride on the dance floor. The live saxophone player was a hit and a highlight! With beer and tequila flowing and a late snack of yummy churros from Los Pockets, the wedding reception of Laura and Kevin will be remembered by all as a legendary celebration of love. 

We send our most heartfelt congratulations to Laura and Kevin, thank you so much for choosing us to play host to your Mexico destination wedding. We wish you both all the best for a lifetime of  joy together.

Thank you, gracias to our amazing Playa del Carmen wedding vendors

As always, we send our big huge gracias to the incredible Playa del Carmen wedding vendors who helped make this day so magical. There are never any vendor fees for weddings at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen, let’s make your dreams come true! Contact us today to start planning your own destination wedding in Mexico at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen.

Intimate Wedding in Playa del Carmen - Haley & Andrew

Intimate Wedding in Playa del Carmen - Haley & Andrew

Intimate Wedding in Playa del Carmen: Haley and Andrew Joined in Love

Congratulations to Haley and Andrew for celebrating their love and the union of their families in an intimate wedding in Playa del Carmen at Villa la Joya. Simple, elegant and full of romance, Haley and Andrew tied the knot in a destination wedding in Mexico surrounded by their closest family and friends. This is what wedding dreams are made of, gorgeous details and a couple radiating love. Ready for some real wedding inspiration?

Our in-house team of Villa Planners worked with the best Playa del Carmen wedding vendors to create a magical day for Haley and Andrew. All you need to do is look at the photos of the faces of the bride and groom as they exchange their moving vows and you can see that they are madly in love and in perfect harmony. 

Why plan a destination wedding in Mexico? Why choose a Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen wedding?

We know that a destination wedding in Mexico at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen is an ideal choice for tying the knot, but we always like to ask our newlyweds why they chose us for their special day. We reached out to Haley and Andrew and here is what they shared with us about their reasons for planning an intimate wedding in Playa del Carmen at Villa la Joya. 

Why choose Mexico for your destination wedding?

Mexico will always hold a special place in our hearts. It was one of the only places we could travel to during COVID, so it was where we spent our first two trips together abroad. Mexico was where we spent our first New Years Eve together, and where we celebrated Haley’s 30th birthday.  It was where much of the love we now share grew into what it is today!  There’s something about the beauty and energy of Mexico that we both gravitate to. We wanted to share our love for each other with our friends and family in a place that means so much to us. We couldn’t have imagined getting married anywhere else!

Why choose a Villa La Joya Playa del Carmen wedding?

There are so many reasons why we chose Villa La Joya.  First and foremost, the beauty of the estate!  We also wanted the scenic views of the ocean with the elegance of a proper venue. We loved that we could make the space our own, which our wedding planner Nancy and all of our vendors made happen! Villa La Joya is tucked away in the perfect location. It’s just a short drive from the airport with lots of hotel options. Villa La Joya is a hidden gem, and we feel so lucky to be able to say we got married there!

Delicious details and a warm and welcoming setting made for love

Everything about this Villa la Joya wedding was designed to be warm and inviting to all in attendance. We loved the circular arch of dried flowers and roses by Cherry Blossom, lush and a little bohemian and a perfect backdrop for the ceremony and reception. Bride Haley was simply stunning in a lacy gown and her natural beauty was accentuated by the talented makeup artist Sara Tamargo. The food was divine, with catering by Gourmet Soberanis and the AMAZING cake and desserts by Lali Pasteles, it was rave reviews all around for the delicious fare of this intimate wedding in Playa del Carmen.

Any advice for other couples planning a wedding in Mexico?

Use Villa Planners!  Nancy and her staff were incredibly wonderful, and they know the venue so well, it definitely helped a lot since we don’t live in Mexico.  Also, come for a site visit if you can.


We rented a couple of villas in Playa Paraiso next to Villa La Joya for our families and it was nice to have everyone so close.  It also made our wedding day so much easier because we were already there and didn’t have to worry about transportation, etc.

We did most of our photographs before the ceremony, so we were able to enjoy most of our cocktail hour, which was nice.

All of our vendors were amazing; we highly recommend them!  

Muchas gracias, big thanks and wishes for a lifetime of happiness

We send our gratitude and our warmest wishes to newlyweds Haley and Andrew, we are thrilled you chose a Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen wedding. It was a pleasure to get to know you both and to share in your intimate wedding day. Muchas felicidades, we know you will enjoy a lifetime of joy and happiness together.

Feeling inspired by this intimate destination wedding in Mexico? Contact us today at Villa la Joya!

Let’s get planning! Contact us today at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen and share your dream wedding ideas with us, let’s make magic together! Villa Planners is ready to assemble our power team of Playa del Carmen wedding vendors to make your day uniquely yours. 

As always, we send our gratitude to our partners in planning, the best Playa del Carmen wedding vendors with their creativity, professionalism and skills in bringing romance to life. BIG thanks. And remember, there are never any vendor fees at Villa la Joya, let your imagination run wild!


Vendors

Planners - Villa Planners

Photography - LuxArt Wedding Studio

Flowers - Cherry Blossom

Hair & Makeup - Sara Tamargo

Cake & Desserts - Lali Pasteles

Food - Gourmet Soberanis

Churro Cart - Los Pockets

DJ - Uno Audiovisual

Furniture/Décor - Canteiro Weddings

Drinks/Alcohol - Barras Libres

Décor Items - Magic Love

Gorgeous Playa del Carmen Villa la Joya Wedding

Gorgeous Playa del Carmen Villa la Joya Wedding

Rachael and Dylan’s Gorgeous Playa del Carmen Villa la Joya Wedding

I think everyone is still recovering from Rachael and Dylan’s GORGEOUS Playa del Carmen Villa la Joya wedding! What a fiesta! We were just so excited to host this stunning event and we can’t wait to share this love story in photos. Ready? Let’s celebrate the amor of these beautiful newlyweds.

The “getting ready” part of this wedding adventure starts off with all the pretty bridesmaids and Rachael enjoying some special time together. Rachael had a “first look” moment in the Villa la Joya garden with her father that was super moving and emotional, we love this idea but bring tissues! 

Racheal showed off her natural beauty with flowing hair and a magnificent bridal gown, oh man is that dress breathtaking! The bridesmaids shone in champagne and carried simple but elegant bouquets of roses. Dylan looked muy guapo in his white smoking jacket tux with all his boys in black beside him, fantastic bridal party style inspiration for a Mexican villa wedding.

Why did you choose Mexico for your destination wedding?

We asked Rachael why they chose a destination wedding in Mexico and here is what she shared with us: 

We wanted a special day, international, where our friends and family could spend several days with us celebrating and enjoying a Holiday! We decided on Mexico while we were on vacation in Playa Del Carmen in early 2021. We loved the food, culture, people, and music! It was a perfect choice for us!

When we asked why they chose a wedding at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen, here is what she said:

We wanted something exclusive for our guests, the "resort wedding" wasn't really ever an option for us. We wanted our day to be private and special just for us.

This was a truly special day, we adored all the details and the warmth and love of all those who celebrated this intimate wedding in Playa del Carmen. This was an exclusive and private affair and that is just how we like it and it is why we only host one wedding per day. Rachael and Dylan’s love was all that was needed to make our garden glow.

Let’s party! The grand private villa wedding reception of Rachael and Dylan!

After a portrait session with Cancun wedding photographer Monica Lopez, the party really got started with tequila shots and the open bar. Toasts were made, glasses raised in laughter and some tears, there was a whole lot of love with the emotional speeches.

Bride Rachael changed into a sassy party dress, everyone hit the dance floor and the tequila started flowing freely! Dancing the night away and digging into some delicious churros, watching Rachael and Dylan together was magic. We are so happy they invited us to share in their day and host their private villa wedding at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen!

Feeling inspired by this love story and beautiful Playa del Carmen villa wedding photos?

Contact us today and let’s start planning YOUR private villa wedding at Villa la Joya! We would love to make all your destination wedding dreams come true. 

We want to express our big love and gratitude to all the Playa del Carmen wedding vendors who made this day so perfect in every detail, the flowers, the cake, the decor, the music, it all happens with your hard work and creative vision to make masterpiece events.

Wedding Planner. Inspiration Weddings

Wedding Photography. Monica Lopez Photography

Wedding Video. My Love Films

Glam. Hello Beauty

Floral Design. Liz Alarcon Floral Designer

Wedding Dress. Eddy K Bridal

Rentals. MSM Rentals

Catering. Gourmet Soberanis

DJ. Uno Audiovisual Djs

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!

Destination Wedding of Shane & Nicole

Destination Wedding of Shane & Nicole

Nicole & Shane decided on a destination wedding to create an intimate, once in a lifetime experience for their guests, many of whom were new to Mexico. They had very specific criteria honoring their Jewish culture and enlisted the help of The Eventeur to ensure the vendors were curated accordingly and the big day flows seamlessly. Mexico was the perfect destination for a one week trip of a lifetime with their nearest, and Villa la Joya the perfect home to their vows under the Chuppah.

Vendors:

Photography: Nicole Alex Photography

Venue: Villa la Joya

Wedding Planners: The Eventeur

Hair & Makeup: Zoe Elizabeth

Florals & Design: The Eventeur

Rentals: Canteiro

Catering: Tomas Soberinas

Kosher Catering: Kosherlux

Videographer: Vlad Isakov

Guests Accommodation: Dreams Riviera Cancun

Group block & travel management: The Eventeur