Planning your destination wedding can be loads of fun but sometimes the choices are just too much! You love the look of retro but want the romance of vintage and the modern trends of today. How do you define your wedding aesthetic and focus on creating a theme and a vibe that works for you? Here are some tips from the experts at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen.
1. Consider your venue, it’s the foundation of the day
At Villa la Joya we can create almost any kind of theme from romantic, tropical glam, boho-chic, whimsical, minimalist, you name it and we can make it happen in our private villa gardens or main entrance with the best vendors in the Riviera Maya.
2. Check out real weddings, wedding blogs and social media for ideas and inspiration.
This will give you great direction and a perfect idea of where to start with your own wedding aesthetic. You can begin by making lists of things you like and DON’T like and this will help to define and clarify your wedding look.
3. Consider the season.
It doesn’t have to be pumpkins for fall and tulips for spring but the time of year can lend ideas to the overall theme of the wedding. The season plays a role of course, you will probably choose heavier, warmer fabrics and colors for fall and winter and softer, flowier looks for spring and summer. (Photo Credits: CocoKnot Weddings, Moni & Adri Photography)
4. Think of your past travels.
What did you love most about the destinations and journeys? Colors, textures, aromas, music, your wedding can reflect the things you love most in the world. Make it a real Mexican celebration, an event with an exotic Moroccan flare or a fabulously elegant French affair.
5. Consider important family traditions
Or rituals with friends and include them as part of your celebration. This is the best way to personalize your wedding, a moving and emotional way to connect the past to the future.
6. Ask friends and people you trust and know.
It’s always nice to get feedback and a different perspective. The people who know you best will help define your ideas and gently guide you away from decisions that don’t fit your personality. Take all advice but remember, this is YOUR day and the final decisions are yours to make. If you want a pony with a blanket of flowers, then a pony with a blanket of flowers you shall have no matter what Aunt Karen says.
Make your lists of “yays” and “nays”, create vision boards, and collect inspiring photos and your wedding aesthetic will soon become clear. We can’t wait to hear all about it and make your wedding dreams come true! Contact us today at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen and let’s make it happen!
Photo Credits (in no particular order): Caro Navarro Photography, Amor Amor Weddings, Moni & Adri Photography, Cocoknot Weddings, Connie Suarez Photography, Paradise Photo Studio, Meraki Weddings, Kape Photography, Fun In The Sun Weddings.