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Rachel and Alejandro get married at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen

Rachel and Alejandro get married at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen

Rachel and Alejandro get married at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen, muchas felicidades!

We were honored to host the beautiful wedding of Rachel and Alejandro at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen and we are excited to share their photos and love story with you. Weddings like this one guarantee you’ll be inspired and feeling all the romance of a fairy tale. Gorgeous bride and groom, unique details and a whole lot of love made this a wedding day we’ll never forget! 

We asked the bride and groom to share their story with us, here is what they had to say:

“”One fateful evening Rachel stumbled upon a "Latino Night" in a bar and a tall, dark, and handsome Alejandro happened to catch her eye. He made a bee line to Rachel and they began talking for hours. As the night went on Rachel wondered if he was ever going to ask for her number finally, before leaving the two exchanged digits. The following day Rachel ended up moving for 2 months for a seasonal job followed by a Hawaii vacation. When Rachel returned to the Bay Area she sent Alejandro a, “Hey stranger" text. The two had their first date that week and the rest is history.”

Pretty in pink and boho chic destination wedding at Villa la Joya

There were so many incredible details about this wedding that we just loved, first off, let’s talk about that bridal gown, wow! Rachel was GLOWING in a gown that hugged all the right curves and a stunning veil that flowed and floated on the ocean breeze. Groom Alejandro was the definition of HANDSOME in his traditional tux and the expression on his face during the “First look” was absolutely priceless, pure amor for his bride. 

We loved the decor for this wedding, with soft blush pink flowers and dried arrangements and wooden tables and chairs, even the pink glassware, simply divine and so unique! Pure Love Floral Design knocked this one out of the park, the altar, the table settings, and of course the bouquets, out of this world. Working together with Paradise Wedding Planners, Villa la Joya turned into a magical world of romance. 

What made you decide on Villa La Joya? 

“Scouting Instagram for hours during the height of the pandemic we kept finding ourselves back on the Villa La Joya Instagram page. We were so drawn to the elegance of the venue and the beauty of the ocean as the backdrop. We knew immediately this would be our venue.”

Laughter, tears and a grand celebration of love for Rachel and Alejandro

With a moving and emotional ceremony and lots of laughter during the toasts, the family and friends of Rachel and Alejandro made this a grand celebration of love with champagne toasts and tears of joy. The father/daughter dance on the light-up dance floor was a beautiful moment to cherish. With shots and champagne and a whole lot of dancing, even a little rain couldn't dampen the spirits of this incredible day. 

“Exchanging our personal vows definitely has to be our favorite moment from the day. Rachel was even able to do some of her vows in Spanish. It also rained on our wedding day and we loved how our guests embraced the rain! It came down right as our last song played, it was such a magical moment!”

We send all our love and huge congratulations to the newlyweds and we thank you for inviting us to share in your Playa del Carmen wedding day! We see a bright future for you and wish you all the best for a life full of joy together. 

Are you ready to start planning your own wedding at Villa la Joya? Contact us today!

This was an inspirational wedding and we hope it moves you to reserve your own celebration of love at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen. We can’t wait to hear your love story and turn your wedding dreams into reality! As always, a huge thank you to the Playa del Carmen wedding vendors who put together this gorgeous day and remember, there are never any vendor fees at Villa la Joya, let your imagination run wild! 

Venue: Villa La Joya

Hair & Makeup: Zoe Elizabeth Makeup

Dress: Martina Liana Bridal

Florals: Pure Love Floral Design

Decor: Kay and Tee Boutique Rentals and MSM Rentals 

Planners: Paradise Wedding Events

DJ: Uno Audiovisual

Tan: @bronzedbysg 

Photographer: Daniel Ramirez Photo

Video: Sea Love Wedding Films

Catering: Gourmet Soberanis 

Churros: @lospocketsmx 

Mariya and Dimitri Get Married in Mexico

Mariya and Dimitri Get Married in Mexico

Crazy in Love: Mariya and Dimitri Get Married in Mexico

Gorgeous couple Mariya and Dimitri are crazy in love and it shows! We can’t wait to inspire you with their real wedding in Mexico photos and love story! They were united forever surrounded by their closest family and friends in a white wedding at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen, let’s meet the newlyweds.

Love at First Sight and a Dream Wedding in Mexico

We asked Mariya to share their tale with us, we adore a story of love at first sight:

“Dmitry and I met at our friend’s house. Our first date was incredible, he picked me up on a sport bike and showed me the city of Ottawa and nearby areas. Later in the evening, we watched the sunset from the top of the mountain at an altitude of 355 meters. That natural beauty of Gatineau Park will forever stay in my heart. We fell in love with each other and never separated from that day onwards.”

What made you decide on a Mexico wedding at Villa La Joya Playa del Carmen?

“We browsed the internet for days in search of our perfect destination wedding location. When we saw Villa La Joya's website, gorgeous pictures of the villa, and such a breathtaking view of the ocean, we knew right away that this is the one and only location we want. That was literally our "dreams come true" moment.”

It was a nice day for a white wedding in Mexico at Villa la Joya

We loved all the details of this beautiful wedding, all in white and blush and gold, simply magic with the backdrop of the blue Mexican Caribbean. The flowers were lush and abundant, the geometric altar framed the ceremony perfectly. Bride Mariya was glowing in a stunning veil and a dress that showed off her enviable figure and groom Dimitri looked super sharp in white, loved the suspenders! With guests in white, it was a nice day for a white wedding indeed! 


An intimate destination wedding in Mexico, the day was full of emotion and love and delicious treats. The caterers did a magnificent job, the sweets table was a huge hit. The flowers by Cherry Blossom were tropical and fun, we loved the set up with the neon “Crazy in Love” sign for photo ops and the floating lantern bouquets.

Lighting up the night with a joyous wedding reception in Mexico at Villa la Joya

Newlyweds Mariya and Dimitri sure know how to throw a great party, this was a joyous wedding reception in Mexico at Villa la Joya! Bride Mariya knocked us out with her second look of the day, a two-piece white bridal ensemble that was perfect for a destination wedding reception and dancing all night long. With a light-up dance floor and flowing drinks, a grand time was had by all and the bride and groom showed everyone how to get down and boogie when you are “crazy in love”.

We would like to thank Mariya and Dimitri for inviting us to host their wedding at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen, it was an honor and a pleasure. We wish you both all the best for a lifetime of continued joy and happiness.

Feeling inspired to celebrate your own wedding in Mexico at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen?

All these stunning wedding photos got you feeling dreamy? Contact us today to start planning your own dream wedding in Mexico at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen! As always we would like to extend our big gracias to all the wedding vendors in Playa del Carmen who make these beautiful days happen so flawlessly and remember, we never charge a vendor fee so the sky's the limit, let’s hear your ideas! 

Vendors:

Planning - Paradise Weddings & Events

Photography - Andre Gouin Photography

Video - About Time

Hair & Makeup - Beso Brides

Floral Design - Cherry Blossom

Dress - Pronovias

Catering - Gourmet Soberanis

Rentals - Canteiro Weddings & MSM Rentals

Cake - Lluvia de Azucar

DJ - Kinetic Events

Real Family Wedding in Mexico

Real Family Wedding in Mexico

Melissa and Nick Get Married: Real Family Wedding in Mexico

High school sweethearts Melissa and Nick brought their families together for a celebration of love at their Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen wedding. A traditional Catholic ceremony with the blessings of all who love them followed by an unforgettable party at poolside, we are so grateful to Melissa and Nick for allowing us to host this truly moving real family wedding in Mexico. Let’s have a look and get inspired!

Getting ready and the “First Look”: Intimate wedding moments at Villa la Joya with Melissa and Nick

Some of the most important moments of a wedding day happen when you least realize it, the straightening of a tie or the adjustment of the veil. Getting ready with the bridal party is a wonderful time to celebrate the love of family and friends and this amor shone through with bride and groom Melissa and Nick. 

Bride Melissa was absolutely stunning with her natural dark looks and hair and makeup by Hello Beauty MX. We LOVED her bridal gown, perfect for a beach wedding, the diamondback style was a knockout. The moment with her son under the veil was totally priceless. Groom Nick was looking a little nervous before the “First Look” moment, adjusting his tuxedo before his bride came and took his breath away. We love these moments. 

Traditional religious ceremony destination wedding and real blessings of love

The traditional ceremony of Melissa and Nick was just gorgeous, Padre Jose V Arruda officiated and invited all in attendance to share their blessings upon the couple. Attended by bridesmaids in elegant champagne gowns and groomsmen in formal tuxedos, Melissa and Nick declared their love and united their families forever. 

The portrait session after the ceremony was such a delight, so many genuine smiles and a whole lot of laughter around the grounds of Villa la Joya. The flowers by Cherry Blossom were abundant and beautiful, fresh white blooms and tropical sprays, divine! The family shots of Melissa Nick and their precious son are simply magical. 

It’s not a Mexican wedding without mariachis and tequila! Celebration time at this Villa la Joya reception

Mariachis are a must for a grand Mexican celebration of love, with a table set up with shots of tequila it’s the best way to kick off a Mexico wedding reception. The tables were set with more beautiful flowers from Cherry Blossom and the cake by La Migaja was a stunning masterpiece. Melissa and Nick sure know how to throw a party!

We LOVED the ideas for a family-friendly destination wedding, with a kids’ table just their size with special activities and a tent for “resting”, the kids were VIP guests for sure.

We send mucho amor and much gratitude to Melissa and Nick and their guests, we had a wonderful time hosting your real Mexico wedding at Villa la Joya! We wish you all the best for a magnificent lifetime together as a happy family!

Feeling inspired by this real Mexico wedding at Villa la Joya? Contact us today

Be sure to check out all the photos by photographer Vida Linda for the full inspiration and see the work of all the extraordinary Playa del Carmen wedding vendors and remember, there are no vendor fees at Villa la Joya! Your wedding, your way, no extra fees. Are you ready to make your real Mexico wedding dreams come true? Send us an email now!

Team of Vendors: 

Planner - Paradise Weddings & Events

Flowers - Cherry Blossom 

Hair and Makeup - Hello Beauty MX

Rentals - MSM Rentals 

DJ - DJ Kinetic

Bilingual Spiritual Officiant - Padre Jose V Arruda

Photographer - Vida Linda Photography

Videographer - Carolina Nasjleti

Cake - La Migaja

Catering - Gourmet Soberanis

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