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Dami and Angus’ Multicultural Destination Wedding in Mexico

Dami and Angus’ Multicultural Destination Wedding in Mexico

International Love: Dami and Angus’ Multicultural Destination Wedding in Mexico

This is a tale of two beautiful weddings, the gorgeous union of Nigerian beauty Dami and her handsome Englishman Angus was an unforgettable day of love, family, and meaningful details! The gardens of Villa la Joya were filled with music and laughter and dancing and a vibe of warmth and love that you could feel in your soul. The blend of wedding traditions from Nigeria, England, and Mexico in this multicultural destination wedding in Mexico was a sensational delight for the family and friends who came to share in the excitement. Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen was happy to host the big day and we are thrilled to share this story of love with you all.

Nigerian wedding in Mexico: African amor and emotional family traditions

We were so happy to welcome Dami and Angus to Villa la Joya and eager to learn all about Nigerian wedding traditions. We asked Dami to tell us about celebrating her African roots and share her thoughts with us.

In our case, we had two weddings, the first was the Nigerian traditional wedding and the second was the White wedding ceremony. 

For us Nigerians, the Nigerian wedding is the more important wedding, it symbolizes a culture of respect, honor, family, and in our case the union between our different cultures and the history they both represent. 

As my now husband is an Englishman, it was wonderful to see him and his friends dance into the garden and prostrate before my parents to receive their blessings, and it was also beautiful to receive the prayers from his parents on my part too. 

I think the most amazing part of this wedding are the Nigerian outfits; these make the day colorful, and the music was Afro beats and on point. Everyone had smiles on their faces as it was the first time many of them had experienced this unique blend of cultures. 

We shared Nigerian food during the reception and it was a hit! We also danced and our guests were prepared for spraying money the Nigerian way! The Nigerian cake was delicious too!

We adored every aspect of the Nigerian wedding ceremony, the traditional outfits, the music, and the rituals of the family blessings. The colors and intricate details of the clothing, the feather fans, the tables overflowing with fruit, and at the center of it all the bond between bride and groom. The union of two cultures, two families, and the swaying palms of Playa del Carmen, you’ve got to see all the photos, stunning multicultural wedding in Mexico inspiration!

The White Wedding: Mariachis, roses upon roses and an unforgettable fiesta for all

Part two of Dami and Angus’ Villa la Joya wedding was a traditional white wedding in the garden overlooking the turquoise Mexican Caribbean Sea. Mariachis played a welcome to the ceremony and guests were greeted by an arch of lush white roses and baby’s breath. Dami traded her traditional Nigerian wedding outfit for a white lace bridal gown with a simple and elegant headpiece and veil that framed her gorgeous face perfectly. Groom Angus was handsome in his smart suspenders and rocking the “no socks” look and cool shades. They exchanged vows in a joyous ceremony and were showered in flower petals as they walked down the aisle as husband and wife. 

The reception was a dynamic celebration, Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen came alive with the dancing, music and laughter of the warm and loving friends and family of Dami and Angus. Raise a glass of champagne, take a shot of tequila and let the money fly, we loved everything about this multicultural wedding in Mexico! 

Why choose Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen for your wedding in Mexico?

We were thrilled to play host and help put together the perfectly unique wedding of Dami and Angus. We asked them why they chose a wedding at Villa la Joya and they kindly shared this with us:

I had actually been searching for 2 weeks for the right place before I found Villa la Joya.  I was very particular about not wanting to get married on the sandy beach but I still hoped to have a view of the beach somewhere. 

So when I found Villa la Joya, I knew it was the place. The pictures were stunning, and I could see myself getting married there. I showed my now husband the pictures and he was on board as well and that’s when we decided to go for it. 

When we visited the place it was even better than we had expected. Mike the owner was incredible. He shared a lot of wisdom and we had an amazing experience speaking with him. Enrique and the staff welcomed us and made everything easy. I’m so glad I found this gem.

We extend our huge thanks and much gratitude to Dami and Angus for inviting Villa la Joya to host their multicultural wedding in Mexico. We wish you both a lifetime of happiness together. 

Feeling the love and ready to book your own Villa la Joya wedding? Contact us today

We are so fortunate to witness LOVE in all we do at our Villa la Joya weddings. We couldn’t do it without the incredible Playa del Carmen wedding vendors who bring their creativity, open minds and world-class service to each and every event. We hope you were inspired by this multicultural wedding in Mexico, we can’t wait to help you bring your own wedding dreams to life, contact us today!

VENDORS

Utopik Event Planning, Star Events Mexico (decor), MSM Rentals,

Caro Navarro Photography, Jesica Talento Video, Nube Reposteria,

Musik Entertainment, Taller De Flores, Mood Events Cancun

Playa del Carmen Wedding Photography Ideas at Villa la Joya

Playa del Carmen Wedding Photography Ideas at Villa la Joya

Playa del Carmen Wedding Photography Ideas at Villa la Joya

Playa del Carmen wedding photography is one of the most important aspects of your big day. Your destination wedding goes by in a flash and capturing the beauty and magic of your love amidst the blur of excitement lets you savor each photographic moment for the rest of your lives together. More than just snapshots, your wedding photos should be art, blending light and shadow, nature and architecture to perfectly frame you and the ones you love.

A Villa la Joya wedding is a unique opportunity to have 100% freedom and privacy for you, your guests and your photographers and best of all is NO vendor fees. This also means no strangers in speedos in your wedding photos and no extra cost to bring in the Playa del Carmen wedding photographers that you click with best. With so many beautiful details in each and every corner of our villa and grounds, we can ensure the perfect backdrops for portraits and casual shots alike.

Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen Wedding Photography Suggestions

From first look to the last adios by the newlyweds, Villa la Joya has the location and architectural features for the ideal Playa del Carmen wedding photographs. The villa itself is a stunning construction of marble, arches, columns and windows that let in the natural light. This carefully designed architecture nestles into the natural seaside setting of swaying palms, immaculate gardens and of course, the glory of the Mexican Caribbean Sea.

Let us show you some of our favorite Playa del Carmen wedding photography ideas at Villa la Joya.

Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen Entryway: A Grand Welcome

Upon arriving at Villa la Joya, your guests will be welcomed by an elegant entryway with a sprawling staircase, massive arched passageway and the lush green of exotic plants and soaring palm trees. This main entrance is one of our favorite settings for bridal party portraits, a great space for the bride to shine on her own or to gather everyone together for a magnificent group shot.

The Villa la Joya Fountain: Make a Wish for Joy, Health, and Happiness

The Villa la Joya fountain sits in a cozy little niche outdoors, bubbling quietly in the area where many brides wait before making their big entrance to their garden ceremony. The water signifies cleansing, purification and the fresh start the couple will enjoy together as newlyweds. The fountain is a favored place for intimate couple’s portraits and the afternoon light blesses this spot with warmth and love.

Villa la Joya Marble Staircase, Sweeping Marble, Elegance and Light

One of the architectural delights of Villa la Joya is the sweeping interior marble staircase that is truly majestic and worthy of photos all on its own. You’ll feel like royalty as you float down to meet your love, the warmth of the marble offset by the vintage decor setting a scene like something out of a fairy tale. Your happily ever after starts right here.

Playa del Carmen Wedding Photography in the Gardens of Villa la Joya

The lush gardens of Villa la Joya are absolutely overflowing with natural beauty and cozy little niches. Unlike a resort wedding, you won’t find any strangers popping round corners to ruin your photos, this is YOUR private garden. Soaring old palm trees and exotic flora, working together with your Playa del Carmen wedding photographers you will find endless options for photos that suit you perfectly. 

Bonus! As the Riviera Maya is located on the eastern shore of Mexico, there are few places to enjoy a sunset. Villa la Joya is set on the perfect curve of the coast to do just that, stunning purple and pink and orange skies as the sun sets over the jungle that were just made to be photographed.

Playa del Carmen Wedding Photography Dreams Come True at Villa la Joya

Let us show you around! Contact us today and we will be happy to show you around Villa la Joya, via virtual tour or in person. We can’t wait to make your wedding dreams come true and to help you capture them forever in fantastic photographs.

Destination Wedding in Playa del Carmen :: S & M

Destination Wedding in Playa del Carmen :: S & M

Destination Wedding in Playa del Carmen - Shambra and Matthew’s Cozy Family Gathering of Love

This destination wedding in Playa del Carmen may have been small but the love was mighty and overflowing as Shambra and Matthew tied the knot at Villa la Joya. This was a cozy and intimate family affair with the couple’s four adorable children celebrating mom and dad’s big day while Matthew’s father officiated the ceremony. With emotional moments and a whole lot of fun, we were honored to host this event and welcome this lovely family to Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen.

Destination Wedding Trends in Fashion and Decor at Villa la Joya

Shambra and Matthew’s Villa la Joya wedding was SO PRETTY, soft and pink and elegant with a warm and welcoming feel. Bride Shambra was just glowing, her natural beauty and blonde good looks were enhanced by makeup artist Zoe Elizabeth and echoed in her three daughters. The getting ready time with the girls was such fun in their matching floral robes, special moments shared that they will never forget. With their lacy white dresses next to mom’s gorgeous gown they made the prettiest little bridal party ever. Matthew and his son were looking sharp in blue suits to round out the gorgeous family fashions.

Moni Adri Photography

Moni Adri Photography

One of our favorite Playa del Carmen florists created a magical scene for this destination wedding ceremony. Pink and white flowers flowing throughout the garden, a stunning arch and an aisle lined in flower petals, Vanessa Jaimes floral design definitely knows how to set a romantic scene. The table runner of flowers just floating over the edge really knocked us out and was perfect for the warm vibe of this intimate Villa la Joya wedding reception.

Moni Adri Photography

Moni Adri Photography

Small Guest List, BIG Love and Fun: Destination Wedding Reception at Villa la Joya

You don’t need a crowd to have a great party, the intimate destination wedding of Shambra and Matthew was a fabulous fiesta. Wedding planners Paradise Weddings and Events are so fantastic at putting together unique receptions that perfectly match the vision of the bride and groom. With games for the kids and a churro station from Los Pockets Mexico, the mood was light and fun.

Moni Adri Photography

Moni Adri Photography

The wedding reception dinner of surf and turf was catered by Gourmet Soberanis, a delicious celebration of cuisine under the fairy lights in the garden. Pasteleria Migaja created the two incredible wedding cakes, one traditional tiered cake and one FUN cake in the shape of a bottle of the couple’s favorite tequila, Don Julio. With a lot of dancing, laughs and toasts, this was a wonderful destination wedding at Villa la Joya.

We send our most enthusiastic congratulations and thanks to Shambra and Matthew and their beautiful family, may you have a long life together full of happiness and joy.

Explore Villa la Joya for YOUR Destination Wedding in Playa del Carmen

Are you dreaming of a private villa wedding in Mexico? Contact us today and we will be delighted to show you around our little piece of paradise in Playa del Carmen. Intimate destination weddings like Shambra and Matthew’s are perfect in pandemic times, ask about our Covid Protocols to ensure your wedding plans go ahead with good health for all.

Amazing Vendors

Planning : Anna Schriemer at Paradise Weddings & Events: https://www.instagram.com/paradiseweddingevents/

Photography : Moni & Adri Photography  https://www.instagram.com/moni_adri_photography/

Wedding Gown : Paloma Blanca Bridal https://www.instagram.com/palomablancabridal/   

Catering: Soberanis Gourmet : https://www.instagram.com/gourmetsoberanis/

Floral décor by Vanessa Jaimes : https://www.instagram.com/vanessajaimesfloraldesign/

Rentals & Decor : Events and Weddings  Cancun https://www.instagram.com/ewcancun/ 

Dj & Audio visual : Plugin https://www.instagram.com/pluginaudiovisual/

Make up and hair: Zoe Elizabeth https://www.instagram.com/zoeelizabethmakeup/

Wedding Cake : https://www.instagram.com/pastelerialamigaja/

Churro station: https://www.instagram.com/lospocketsmx/

Video grapher : Frame https://www.instagram.com/frame_weddingfilm/

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!

Stunning Greek Orthodox Wedding in Riviera Maya, Mexico

Stunning Greek Orthodox Wedding in Riviera Maya, Mexico

Stunning Greek Orthodox Wedding in Riviera Maya, Mexico

We would like to share a stunning Greek Orthodox Wedding in Riviera Maya, Mexico that happened back in November. We were so happy to be a part of Eleni & Nick’s memorable day at Villa La Joya. Just wait until we show you all the details and photos by the amazing Greek photographer George Kossieris.

Let’s go back to 1 year ago, in the fall of 2018. The Newly engaged couple; Eleni and Nick visited Mexico with both their moms and decided that Playa del Carmen was the best choice for their Destination Wedding. 

They held their beautiful wedding at the Villa la Joya. Eleni got ready with her mother and bridesmaids at the Condo, where they were being beautified by the professional makeup artists of Sara Tamargo & Team, meanwhile, Nick and his boys got ready at the Presidential Suite in the Grand Hyatt.

The Greek Orthodox Wedding Ceremony

The Greek Orthodox ceremony was held at the elegant entrance of Villa la Joya. We decorated the aisle with a white runner filled with a lot of baby breaths flowers and candles from the sides. During the ceremony, there were a lot of traditional rituals of the Greek wedding ceremony, such as the candles with white ribbons, and the guests were offered the koufeta; sugar-coated almonds.

After the ceremony, all guests were invited to the amazing oceanfront garden for a cocktail hour; they were received with a refreshing signature drink “spicy margarita”  and delighted their ears with the melodies of the saxophone while contemplating the astonishing decoration and flowers around them by Dezibel Event Productions.

The Wedding Reception

The reception was on the terrace at Villa la Joya around the pool with the best ocean view. The priest gave the blessings before the dinner started and Chef Gourmet Soberanis served a delicious 4 course Luxury plated menu.

 The guests and the couple took photos at the statement photo wall. Besides that, they enjoyed the amazingly decorated extravagant sweets table by Lluvia de Azucar. Let’s not forget about the surprise fireworks for the groom that the bride organized secretly. Perfect romantic moment for both of them.

The couple brought their Greek DJ (and with the support of the Team of Plugin audiovisuals) all guests enjoyed the night dancing. Another fun, symbolic way to congratulate the couple on their new marriage was the Greek Wedding Dollar Dance.

We are so grateful to Eleni and Nick to be a part of their beautiful Greek Orthodox Wedding. We wish you both all the best and lots of love and happiness.

WEDDING VENDORS:

Wedding planners: Inspirationweddings.com.mx & Paradise Weddings & Events

Photography & Cinema: George Kossieris

Flowers & Decor: Dezibel Event Productions

Catering: Gourmet Soberanis

Makeup & Hair: Sara Tamargo Makeup & Hair

DJ: John Haralambopoulos

Sound System: PlugIn Audiovisual

Deserts Table & Wedding Cake: Lluvia de Azucar

Saxophonist: Julio Sarracent

Fireworks: Pyrotech