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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.

Why choose a private villa wedding in Mexico?

Why choose a private villa wedding in Mexico?

Why choose a private villa wedding in Mexico? Exclusive, luxurious and 100% YOU

A private villa wedding in Mexico will make all your wedding desires a reality, bring your vision board to life at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen. Forget about the “cookie cutter” weddings at all-inclusive resorts, plan a private villa wedding in Mexico at Villa la Joya to ensure that every detail is perfect and 100% you.       

A private villa wedding in Mexico is exactly that, PRIVATE

Privacy on your wedding day is important and you just won’t find it if you book a resort wedding. A private villa wedding in Mexico means no “looky loos”, wedding crashers or photobombs of some random dude in a Speedo ruining your first kiss photo. A Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen wedding is exclusively for you and your guests and you will be the center of attention. As it should be of course. {Photo Credits: Caro Navarro Photography, Sweet Caribbean Photo, Paradise Photo Studio}

One wedding per day: This is not a wedding factory!

A private villa wedding in Mexico at Villa la Joya ensures that you are the ONLY wedding that day. You will receive the very best service devoted to you and you alone, no other brides demanding attention and no rush to get in, get out and get the next wedding down the aisle. A bride shouldn’t have to share the spotlight on her special day or feel lost in a crowd!

An elegant private villa wedding at Villa la Joya is OH so photogenic

The elegant architecture of Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen means your photographer has a LOT to work with and it is all yours, no strangers in the background. From the grand Villa la Joya staircase to the stunning balcony, columns, chandeliers and gorgeous archways, there is a magic photo waiting to happen around every corner, and that’s not even counting the garden and the views of the sea! Forget the “big cement box” of a sprawling resort, choose the fine details of a private villa wedding for the best wedding photos. {Photo Credits: Sweet Caribbean Photography, Caro Navarro, Andre Gouin, Beeer Photography}

Oodles of options for accommodations for your guests to choose from

our guests will thank you for allowing them the flexibility to choose their destination wedding accommodations. Your guests will have different tastes and budgets, give them the option to choose where to stay for your Playa del Carmen wedding. From cute little Airbnbs to luxury boutique hotels and resorts, giving your guests options is easy with a private Villa la Joya wedding in Playa del Carmen!

Everything onsite: Private villa wedding ceremonies and receptions

Keep it simple, keep it all in one magical place. A Villa la Joya wedding means you will have the romantic ceremony of your dreams in the same place as your big wedding reception party! No need to stress about moving your guests from a ceremony site to a reception site and all the logistics that go into managing multiple locations. {Photo Credits: LuxArt Wedding Studio, Moni & Adri Photography}

A private villa is a blank canvas and you are the wedding artist

Choosing a wedding from a standardized menu at a resort means you have very little control over the details. A little from column A and a little from column B just isn’t a satisfying way to plan a wedding! At Villa la Joya, we present to you the blank canvas on which you will create your wedding masterpiece! You have the freedom to create every single detail exactly as you have imagined. Flowers, design elements, fun surprises for your guests, forget about choosing the same theme as every other bride at the resort. {Photo Credits: LuxArt Wedding Studio, Caro Navarro Photography}

Choose your Playa del Carmen wedding vendors with NO additional fees

A Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen wedding gives you so much freedom, we put ourselves at your service to make your day unique and memorable. We welcome you to bring the Playa del Carmen wedding vendors that you love with no extra fees! There are never any vendor fees at Villa la Joya, we welcome your favorite caterers, photographers and DJs with open arms and we are happy to help guide you in finding the right vendor fit.

A Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen wedding is the BEST choice for your Mexico destination wedding in 2023

Privacy, exclusivity, flexibility and a day that is devoted to you and your loved ones. Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen is the place to make all your destination wedding dreams come true. Contact us today and let’s start planning, we can’t wait to hear your ideas!

Leslie & Eleazar’s Crazy in Love Wedding in Mexico

Leslie & Eleazar’s Crazy in Love Wedding in Mexico

Oh young love! Beautiful couple Leslie & Eleazar brought their nearest and dearest to their wedding in Mexico and we were thrilled to host the intimate “Crazy in Love” event at Villa la Joya, Playa del Carmen. The photos tell the story of love and a great fiesta, this was a super fun wedding! Ready to be inspired? Let’s go.

The “getting ready” with the bride and groom - Cozy family wedding in Mexico

Bride Leslie spent the morning getting ready with her family and best friends, a multi-generational gathering to start the day full of love. Leslie was aglow, her dark beauty set off in a daring and absolutely stunning wedding gown. The bridal bouquet by Cherry Blossom Florist  was a knockout, lush blooms in white and succulent greens, GORGE. 

The whole wedding party was super chic, all the groomsmen in their black tuxedos and groom Eleazar rocking a white tux with black lapels. The bridesmaids were in a range of dress styles that shared the same soft tone of blue and the maid of honor wore a soft pink gown, lovely! All the ladies carried the most beautiful bouquets for a Playa del Carmen wedding, and Cherry Blossom Florists really made Leslie’s floral dreams a reality. 

This was a family celebration, we love seeing kids at destination weddings! They bring a youthful energy and we were delighted to see the pretty little flower girl and handsome ring bearers all decked out in their finest. They looked amazing and were such a fun part of the day.

Leslie and Eleazar’s Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen wedding ceremony and reception

The wedding ceremony on the steps of Villa La Joya was just gorgeous, we love seeing how couples can turn the villa architecture into their own vision of romance and magic. The elegant backdrop, the lush greens and floral arrangements, every detail was beautiful. Leslie and Eleazar exchanged vows in a moving ceremony on the stairs, joining together forever “Crazy in Love”.


The wedding reception was a blast, we loved the details like the neon sign glowing “Crazy in Love” behind the sweethearts’ table and the light up floor. With tequila flowing and good spirits all around the guests rocked out on the dance floor. Leslie and Eleazar kicked it up and had a joyous celebration, so much unforgettable fun.

Why choose a wedding in Mexico? Why book a private villa wedding at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen?

Why choose a wedding in Mexico?: We love going to Mexico for vacation and decided to give our family and friends a reason to go to Mexico as most of them have never been before. It was a great opportunity to make a vacation out of this beautiful event and have everybody get to know and enjoy Mexico. 


Why did you choose Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen for your wedding? It was the most beautiful venue I had seen online. After looking at many venues from all over the US and all over Mexico we found a picture of Villa la Joya on Instagram and it was the most stunning and elegant venue I had ever seen and on a beach?! Simply amazing.

Gracias y muchas felicidades Leslie & Eleazar!

We wish you both a magnificent life together and we thank you for choosing to host your wedding at Villa la Joya. You brought light and love to our villa and we were totally inspired by your ideas and the Playa del Carmen wedding vendors who made this such a perfect day with unique touches. Gracias to everyone involved and of course all the best to the newlyweds Leslie and Eleazar.

Feeling inspired for your own private villa wedding in Mexico? Contact us today and tell us your destination wedding dreams, we can’t wait to hear your ideas and welcome you to Villa la Joya! 

Paradise Wedding and Events

Cherry Blossom

Maricarmen Arcos Photography

EW Rentals

Gourmet Soberanis

Pastelería la Migaja

Uno Audiovisual

Paradise Tours

Intimate Villa Wedding in Playa del Carmen

Intimate Villa Wedding in Playa del Carmen

Intimate Villa Wedding in Playa del Carmen, felicidades Tayla and Shaun!

We are so grateful to have hosted Tayla and Shaun’s wedding at Villa la Joya, Playa del Carmen, so much amor and so many beautiful details. This is a case of a happy ending arising from tough obstacles as they had their original wedding plans canceled for Covid! The pandemic brought this beautiful couple to us and we were delighted to make their intimate destination wedding dreams finally come true. We know the photos will inspire you, such a beautiful love story! Let’s have a look!

Why did you choose Mexico for your destination wedding? What made you decide on Villa La Joya?

10 years ago, Mexico was our first holiday and we both said to each other on that holiday, “We will get married here one day” A friend of a friend from England showed me pictures of Villa la Joya after I had already planned my destination wedding, I was filled with so much regret, then covid hit out the blue and my wedding plans were all cancelled. I knew this was the moment! I switched all my plans and followed my dream of getting married at Villa la Joya. I love the quote “que sera sera” (what will be will be) and everything happens for a reason, so really everything fell into place just how it was meant to be. - Bride Tayla

Small family wedding ceremony in Playa del Carmen: Cozy elegance celebrating love

The morning of the wedding brought sunshine and joy to Playa del Carmen as the girls got ready together and enjoyed a “bridesmaid first look”. A very handsome little boy got a “first look” at his mommy the bride too, we got a little misty with these emotional moments. Tayla was absolutely stunning in a fabulous gown by Zavana Bridal, breathtaking really and the photos of her together with her baby and simply magic.

The theme of the day was white and gold with beautiful white roses from Cherry Blossom Florists bringing their elegance and aroma. This was an intimate affair, only the closest friends and family sharing in the celebration as Tayla and Shaun exchanged vows by the sea under a rose-covered arch. We adore a small wedding, there is such a feeling of warmth and a special vibe when love is celebrated with the inner circle.

Intimate Playa del Carmen wedding reception at Villa la Joya, muchas felicidades Tayla and Shaun

Tayla and Shaun inspired us with their portrait session on the terrace at “magic hour”, this is such a fabulous alternative to a “first look” session. The light from the sun couldn’t be outshone by the glow of love from this great couple and Villa la Joya’s architecture was a lovely backdrop for gorge Playa del Carmen wedding photos. 

The wedding reception that followed was intimate, two beautiful tables for loved ones with abundant roses, touches of gold and super cute mini Don Julio bottles. Moving speeches, emotional first dance and a good time was had by all. This was a very special event and we thank Tayla and Shaun for inviting us to the celebration. We wish all three of you a wonderful life together full of happiness and joy! 

Wedding advice from bride to bride?

“Go with your heart, do everything that makes you happy, enjoy the moment, it goes so quick, don’t stress about the little things, honestly from one bride to another those little things go Unnoticed on the day and aren’t worth the stress.” - Tayla

Feeling inspired for your own intimate private villa wedding in Playa del Carmen?

Contact us today at Villa la Joya weddings Playa del Carmen, we want to hear all your exciting and romantic ideas. 

As always, much love to our Playa del Carmen wedding vendors, we are so grateful for your creativity and professionalism. And remember, there is never a vendor fee at Villa la Joya, save those pesos for the fun stuff.

Wedding Planner. Paradise Weddings and Events

Wedding Photographer. Diptych Studio

Makeup. Hello Beauty

Hair. Merakiwallasey

Wedding Dress Designer. Zavana Bridal

Wedding Dress Store. The White Gallery

Suits. Moss Bros

Floral Design. Cherry Blossom

Rentals. MSM Rentals.

Coconuts. Ko’cooMx

Catering. Gourmet Soberanis

Wedding Cake. Pasteleria La Migaja

DJ. PlugIn Audiovisual

Perfect Private Villa Wedding in Mexico

Perfect Private Villa Wedding in Mexico

Luiza and Martin Get Married (Finally!): Perfect Private Villa Wedding in Mexico

"Luiza and Martin’s unconventional love story began in Los Angeles, back in 2015. Luiza is from Brazil and Martin is from California. They met through mutual friends at a shabby, unromantic dive bar called “The Daily Pint”. After discovering a shared music taste and mutual love for spicy food, red wine, and travel adventures, they knew they had a connection and something special started that night.”

Planning a destination wedding during covid wasn’t easy, but Luiza and Martin were meant to be and we were so happy to welcome them to Villa la Joya. After a couple of postponements, we finally got to meet this lovely couple and host their stunning private villa wedding in Mexico. Everything about this day was perfect, we loved working with the stylish ideas of the bride and groom and the expert wedding vendors in Playa del Carmen.

We started planning our wedding back in 2019. Our initial wedding day was April 4, 2020, but we had to postpone due to covid. Our second attempt was on June 4, 2021, and once again we had to postpone due to the uncertainty of the pandemic. The mental exhaustion of replanning a wedding almost made us give up but we knew how important it was for us to celebrate our union and after finding Villa la Joya, we couldn't imagine getting married anywhere else so we persisted. After two postponements, we finally were able to celebrate our much-awaited wedding with our closest friends and family on February 10th, 2022 and it was the best day of our lives. As they say, third time's a charm! - Luiza

Gorgeous bride Luiza wore a knockout gown, captivating everyone with her natural beauty. The bridesmaids in seafoam green flowing dresses were absolutely dreamy with the Mexican Caribbean ocean backdrop. We got a little tear in our eye watching Martin hold his new bride for the first dance, a priceless moment under the sky tent, the twinkle lights and the breathtaking setting over the pool. You have got to see all the photos, totally inspiring wedding ideas!

Why choose Villa La Joya for your private villa wedding in Mexico?

We wanted to have a private and intimate beach wedding and Villa La Joya offered exactly that! An elegant and charming villa with beautiful outdoor space, pristine ocean views, and privacy. Everything happened the way it was meant to be! Even after 2 postponements, we ended up having our dream day with the right people by our side.

Any advice you’d like to share with other brides planning a private villa wedding in Mexico?

Let go of control and trust the process. No matter how much you plan, things will never go the exact way you envisioned and that's ok! Take your time to find the right vendors because, at the end of the day, it makes all the difference having talented teams creating magic for you. I also encourage other brides to savor every moment of the day because it truly goes by so fast so be present and stick with your spouse throughout the night; you want to enjoy and create these life-long memories together!

Thank you, muchas gracias, obrigado and parabéns Luiza and Martin

We wish you both all the best for a wonderful life together, thank you for allowing us to host your wedding at Villa la Joya Mexico. It was an absolute pleasure to work with you and witness the joining of your families. 

Big thanks as always to our Playa del Carmen wedding vendors who made this stunning wedding picture-perfect. Did you know that Villa la Joya has no vendor fees? Let’s make your private villa wedding dreams come true, send us an email today to get started!

WEDDING VENDORS

Venue: Villa la Joya

Wedding Planner: Fresa Weddings 

Photography: Moni and Adri Photography 

Videography: Frame Wedding Films

Makeup & Hairstyle: Sara Tamargo

Wedding Dress: Ines Di Santo

Floral: Vanessa Jaimes Floral Design

DJ: Plugin Audiovisual

Violin: Sofia Lych

Catering: YD Dream Management

Cake and Sweets: Pastelería La Migaja

Decor Rentals: Kay & Tee Boutique Rentals

Graphics: Elements Graphics