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Legendary Villa la Joya Wedding in Playa del Carmen

Legendary Villa la Joya Wedding in Playa del Carmen

Cynthia and Sam’s Legendary Villa la Joya Wedding in Playa del Carmen

Gorgeous couple Cynthia and Sam tied the knot in an absolutely legendary and epic wedding at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen. This wedding had it all, a symbolic and meaningful religious ceremony blessed by rain, mariachis, tequila (lots of tequila), fireworks and flower girls and churros, oh my! We loved every detail of this special day and we are so grateful to Cynthia and Sam for choosing Villa la Joya!

 First look with Dad, “No look” with groom: The fun starts early at this Playa del Carmen wedding

Bride Cynthia got ready for her wedding day with her bridesmaids, a big Playa del Carmen wedding party of ten beauties in pale green. Cynthia had a lovely “first look” moment with her father and a FUN “no look” moment with the groom, not seeing each other, no peeking but toasting one another with a shot of tequila!

Symbolic religious wedding ceremony in Playa del Carmen: And the Rain Came Down

We are so fortunate to host ALL kinds of weddings at Villa la Joya, big, small, we love them all. We were truly excited to be a part of Cynthia and Sam’s epic wedding reception! The rain cleared after the ceremony and the reception fun began with mariachis and esquites and cocktails all around. The wedding took place on “National Tequila Day” and the emblematic drink of Mexico was honored throughout the reception. 

Dinner was served by Gourmet Soberanis and the traditional wedding toasts were made, bringing laughter and tears to the family & friends of the newlyweds. The rustic table settings were gorgeous, the fall colors in the flowers from Cherry Blossom were rich, warm and welcoming. Cynthia and Sam shared a first dance as husband and wife with fireworks, the look of love between them was magical! The rest of the evening was a high-energy party with lots of dancing and shenanigans! Apparently, the guests' comments and responses were unanimous, this was an EPIC, legendary and unforgettable wedding in Playa del Carmen.

Feeling inspired by this stunning Mexico wedding at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen? Contact us today!

Our in-house team of Villa la Joya wedding planners, Adriana, Nancy and Enrique had as much fun as anyone putting together this beautiful day. We’d like to express our gratitude and offer our congratulations once again to Cynthia and Sam, may you enjoy a lifetime of happiness together!

Contact us today to start planning your own Playa del Carmen wedding at Villa la Joya!

A big shout-out of love to our wonderful Playa del Carmen wedding vendors, we couldn’t do it without your creativity, talent, and vision, GRACIAS! 

Vendors: 

Planner: Villa Planners (our incredible in-house team: Adriana, Nancy & Enrique)

Photo: Car​o Navarro Photography

MUA: Beauty Expert

Flowers: Cherry Blossom

Rentals: EW Cancun & StyleMe Events

Catering: Gourmet Soberanis

Cake: Lluvia de Azúcar

Dance Floor: Hercon Entertainment

DJ: Uno Audiovisuals

Jason and Clair Get Married in Mexico!

Jason and Clair Get Married in Mexico!

Jason and Clair Get Married in Mexico! Destination Wedding Playa del Carmen

We were so happy to welcome Jason and Clair to Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen for their long-awaited wedding in Mexico. Like many other couples, Jason and Clair had their original wedding plans foiled by the pandemic, their celebration postponed by a whole year. When they finally tied the knot at Villa la Joya it was a joyous reunion for family and friends who had been apart for too long. With gorgeous details and a whole lot of love, we are excited to share with you Jason and Clair’s Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen wedding.

Private villa wedding in Mexico: Tropical romance in the afternoon light

Beautiful couple Jason and Clair joined together forever in love on the steps of Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen. Framed by a stunning floral arch with lush greenery by Cherry Blossom Florists, the couple exchanged vows in the afternoon light in a ceremony surrounded by the love of family and friends. Sealing the deal with a romantic kiss, the newlyweds were aglow as they walked down the aisle as a happily married couple. 


We just loved seeing the Playa del Carmen wedding portrait session, Jason and Clair included everyone in the shoot. Photographer Maricarmen Arcos beautifully captured all the smiles amidst the architecture and gardens of Villa la Joya and with the backdrop of the Mexican Caribbean Sea in the afternoon light.

With all the COVID chaos, Jason and Clair's wedding was postponed a full year, and their original resort venue fell through. Some frantic research led them to Villa La Joya where they absolutely fell in love with the beautiful images and the idea of having a private location for their ceremony and reception. The owners were incredibly accommodating and thoughtful and their wedding turned out even better than they could have hoped. 

Exchanging vows in front of so many family and friends who had not seen each other in person for such a long time because of the pandemic was a dream. A long-awaited event finally took place and everything went off without a hitch. It was a perfect day. -  Bride Clair

Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen wedding reception: Jason and Clair light up the dance floor

Jason and Clair surprised us with their incredible first dance, lifts and dips and twirls, perfect partners feeling the flow and grooving on amor. Their Villa la Joya wedding reception was an evening of fun with moving toasts and speeches, a dessert cart with churros that were simply irresistible, and a whole lot of getting down on the light-up dance floor from Disco Movil Cancun. We raise a glass to this lovely couple and wish them a lifetime of happiness together!

Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen wedding: Feeling inspired?

If you are on the fence about booking Villa La Joya do it, you will not be disappointed. All of their recommended vendors were absolutely excellent as well, especially our wedding planner Lili Levet with Paradise Wedding Events. - Bride Clair

Feeling inspired and ready to start making your own destination wedding dreams come true? We can’t wait to hear from you and to start bringing your ideas to light with our amazing Playa del Carmen wedding vendors. And remember, we never charge a vendor fee at Villa la Joya! Get married in Mexico, contact us today!

PLAYA DEL CARMEN WEDDING VENDORS: 

Wedding Planning: Paradise Wedding & Events 

Photos & Video: Maricarmen Arcos 

Make-up and Hair: Sara Tamargo 

Flowers: Cherry Blossom 

Catering: Gourmet Soberanis

DJ & Dance Floor: Disco Movil Cancun

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

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