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Jenny and Danny’s Private Estate Wedding in Mexico

Jenny and Danny’s Private Estate Wedding in Mexico

Jenny and Danny get married at Villa la Joya, a private estate wedding in Mexico full of romance and pretty details. The couple met on a dating app called “Coffee Meets Bagel”, which is a great name for an app and a fun “How We Met” story for the grandkids. The young couple was surrounded by their closest family and friends for an intimate garden wedding and an unplugged reception. 

Getting ready and first looks: Champagne, laughter and fashion

Looking at the “getting ready” photos, you can feel the building excitement and the loving support of the family that surrounds Jenny and Danny. Bride and groom exchanged beautiful gifts with their bridal parties and enjoyed champagne to toast the day ahead. Bride Jenny was radiant with her dark hair falling in waves on the white lace of her stunning Ines di Santo wedding gown and groom Danny was rocking a sharp grey suit from Suit Supply, a gorgeous couple. 

Jenny and Danny shared a classic “first look” moment and gazed into one another’s eyes with looks of love in a portrait session on the balcony and throughout the halls of Villa la Joya. We adore “first looks” before a wedding, it’s a special time for the couple to relax and connect with one another before the excitement. The “first look” wedding photos by Cocoknot capture the pure love and happiness that exudes from Jenny and Danny, priceless. 

Private villa wedding in Mexico: Jenny and Danny tie the knot in an elegant garden wedding at Villa la Joya

The wedding ceremony of Jenny and Danny was romantic, elegant and the right mix of fun and emotion. The “flower men” dance by the brothers was a brilliant way to set the mood for joy.The split arch of flowers by Cherry Blossom framed the couple at the altar with a beautiful backdrop of ocean and sky as they said their “I Do’s” in an unplugged wedding ceremony. The “big dip and kiss” as they came down the aisle as newlyweds goes in our Top Ten Ceremony Kisses, totally suave and smooth and romantic!

Why choose a private estate wedding in Mexico? Why book a Villa la Joya wedding?

Choosing a private estate wedding in Mexico is the ideal way to share your love with your family and friends in an exclusive and unique setting. A Villa la Joya wedding gives you all the flexibility in the world to create and plan the wedding of your dreams. We like to ask our newlyweds why they decided on a Villa la Joya wedding in Mexico, here is what Jenny & Danny shared with us…


Mexico is so beautiful, the people there are always so kind and welcoming. We vacation to Mexico often, as it is only a 2-hour flight from Houston, Texas. We love it so much, we wanted it to be where we celebrated our special day too. 


Villa La Joya was exactly our style. Clean, minimal, and the option for an outdoor lawn ceremony overlooking the beach without being on the beach (we hate sand!) The venue is absolutely breathtaking. The photos we saw on Instagram are exactly how it is in person.

We would like to send Jenny and Danny our big congratulations and wishes for a long and happy lifetime together. We are so pleased to have met you and we thank you for allowing us to host your private estate wedding in Mexico at Villa la Joya. We loved the details of the personalized coconuts and the churro cart, fun little dashes of Mexico!

Feeling inspired by this private estate wedding in Mexico at Villa la Joya? Contact us today

Let’s bring your wedding dreams to life, we can’t wait to hear your ideas. Villa la Joya Mexico and Villa Planners welcome you to the world of totally personalized weddings with the best vendors in the Riviera Maya and never any vendor fees! Our beautiful private villa awaits and our team of experienced wedding professionals is ready to make wedding magic with you. Contact us today!

As always, a big thank you to the Playa del Carmen wedding vendors who made Jenny and Danny’s day so special. 

Wedding Vendors

- Venue: Villa La Joya

- Wedding Planner: N/A (I planned the wedding myself) 

- Wedding Day of Coordination: Villa Planners (Nancy & Adriana)

- MakeUp: N/A (I did my own hair and makeup)

- Wedding Dress: Ines Di Santo

- Suit: Suit Supply

- Floral: Cherry Blossom

- Photography: CocoKnot Weddings

- Videography: My Love Films

- Desserts: Los Pockets

- Coconuts: Ko’Coo Coconuts

- Audio: Disco Movil Cancun

Heather and Kevin Get Married in Playa del Carmen

Heather and Kevin Get Married in Playa del Carmen

Heather and Kevin Get Married in Playa del Carmen: A Love Story

The Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen wedding of Heather and Kevin took place on a perfect Mexican Caribbean day with blue skies and fluffy white clouds and an ocean breeze. The beautiful couple joined together in love before their nearest and dearest in a romantic destination wedding in Mexico. Heather and Kevin made this wedding all their own with personal touches and unique details, we were delighted to host this marvelous group of family and friends.

Family love: Mother of the bride moments and a luxe floral welcome

My favorite moment from the wedding day was wearing matching pajamas with my mom. I was very non-traditional and didn’t have any bridesmaids. I wanted everyone to be on vacation, and not have a job to do on wedding day or leading up to it. Matching with my mom made the day feel complete.

Every private villa wedding we host is unique and we adore seeing all the ways that our couples turn Villa la Joya into their own personal paradise. Heather and her mother shared special moments in matching pajamas as they got ready for the big day, we love this idea! Heather chose not to have bridesmaids at her destination wedding in order to allow all her loved ones to enjoy a relaxed good time on the big day. 

As the time of the ceremony approached, guests were welcomed to Villa la Joya’s front gates with an absolutely stunning floral display with an antique car. The luscious flowers and greenery were cascading out of the car and we LOVED this personal touch. The bouquet, the table design, and all the flowers were amazing, a beautiful collaboration of the couple’s ideas brought to life by our favorite florists and beloved Playa del Carmen wedding vendor, Cherry Blossom Florals.

Why choose a destination wedding in Mexico? Why Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen?

We know there are a million good reasons to have a destination wedding in Mexico and we always ask our newlyweds why they chose Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen:

I (Heather) always wanted to go and Kevin had only been once for a cruise. We wanted the wedding to feel like a vacation for everyone. I decided on Villa La Joya after seeing my friend’s younger sister, Kaylen, have her wedding there. Villa La Joya was on my shortlist, but her wedding bumped it up to the top.

We are so glad Heather and Kevin chose a Playa del Carmen wedding at Villa la Joya, it was a pleasure to host this romantic day full of love. After the moving ceremony on the front steps, the celebration got started at the reception with joyous energy. Champagne, dancing, laughter and tears, a beautiful cake, and mucho amor, a day their guests will remember forever.

Best advice for destination wedding brides? Relax, breathe and make it yours!

We asked Heather for her best advice in planning a destination wedding: 

I would tell all brides to relax. I was extremely stressed the whole process, and looking back I should have taken a step back and some deep breaths. I would also tell brides that weddings are expensive, so make sure it feels like yours. I chose Villa La Joya so I could customize our wedding. It feels like everyone is doing the same things. Small personal touches really make a wedding memorable.

Wise words from a lovely bride, muchas gracias to Heather and Kevin for bringing their dream wedding ideas to life at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen. We wish you both a lifetime of happiness together!

Feeling inspired by this destination wedding in Mexico at Villa la Joya? Contact us today!

We are romantics at heart and can’t wait to hear your love story. Contact us today and let’s make your destination wedding dreams a reality. Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen is an exclusive private villa and the perfect venue for your destination wedding in Mexico. 

As always, a big, huge gracias to our Playa del Carmen wedding vendors:

Planner: Weddings on the Beach

Photography/Video: Amor Amor Weddings

Florist: Cherry Blossom

Rentals: EW Cancun

Makeup: Beauty Expert MX

Dress: Ines di Santo

Gloves: Kerry Parker

Groom: Hugo Boss Tux

Catering: Gourmet Soberanis

Wedding Cake: Lali Pasteles

Sandra and Junior Get Married in Playa del Carmen!

Sandra and Junior Get Married in Playa del Carmen!

A real Mexican wedding in Playa del Carmen, we are excited to share this beautiful “boda” with you all. Sandra and Junior are a gorgeous couple in love and we were delighted to welcome them to Villa la Joya to join together forever before their nearest and dearest family and friends. An elegant white wedding full of pretty details, great Mexican music and a whole lot of love. These stunning destination wedding photos and the story of this special day are sure to inspire you to get married in Playa del Carmen at Villa la Joya!

Playa del Carmen wedding of Sandra and Junior: From quiceñera to eternity

This lovely couple met at Sandra’s quiceñera practice and have been together ever since 2006. A love that was meant to be! We asked Sandra why they chose a destination wedding at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen and here is what she shared with us:

We chose Mexico because we always wanted a destination wedding and it’s such a beautiful place. We always vacationed together in Cancun while dating. We also wanted to bring relatives who have never been to Cancun to visit and get to know this beautiful place.

Villa la Joya is such a beautiful place…we loved that it was private and we could stay partying until midnight. 

The festivities began with a fun “getting ready" session with golden balloons, champagne popping, and pizza with the ladies of the bridal party. The groomsmen helped each other with final bow tie adjustments and boutonniere placements and shared a few laughs. Bride Sandra was STUNNING in her shoulder-baring lace gown and a divine bouquet of white roses. The bridesmaids were all aglow in dusty rose gowns and the groomsmen were looking handsome in their traditional black tuxedos. 

Destination wedding ceremony by the sea in Playa del Carmen

Sandra and Junior exchanged vows and became joined for eternity in this lovely Playa del Carmen wedding ceremony by the ocean. The circular arch with a backdrop of the Mexican Caribbean sea set a perfect scene for the symbolically Catholic ceremony at Villa la Joya. We loved the inclusion of loved ones who had passed with their photos displayed and special seats reserved for them to “celebrate in heaven”. After their first kiss as newlyweds and a special sand ceremony, the couple was serenaded by mariachis as they walked down the aisle as husband and wife.

Sandra and Junior: A Mexican fiesta wedding reception at Villa la Joya

Guests were welcomed to the Villa la Joya wedding reception of Sandra and Junior with a shot of tequila attached to the seating cards, a great kickoff to a grand fiesta. With a duet of guitar and harp, a Mexican duo provided music for the cocktail hour that got everyone warmed up for the night. The bridal party danced in, toasts were made and the Mexican feast was served. 

The rest of the evening was a family celebration of love, with everyone on the dance floor accompanied by a Mexican band that kept the energy up all night. The newlyweds cut the cake with fireworks and the evening was a fun celebration with lots of tequila toasts, the traditional bouquet and garter toss, and a whole lot of love.

All the best to the newlyweds,que viven los novios! Big thanks for choosing Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen

We wish Sandra and Junior all the best for an incredible lifetime together. We send our big gracias for choosing to get married in Playa del Carmen and inviting us to host your destination wedding in Mexico. 

Feeling inspired? Ready to start planning to get married in Playa del Carmen? Contact us today and we’ll be thrilled to get the ball rolling on creating the destination wedding of your dreams at Villa la Joya! 


As always, a big shout out of love to all our wonderful Playa del Carmen wedding vendors, we couldn’t do it without you! And remember, there are never any outside vendor fees at Villa la Joya! 

Vendors: 

Photographer - Sweet Fire Photography 

Make-up - Dani Delgado MUA

Wedding Planner - Pride Maya Weddings

Decorations - MSM Rentals 

Catering - Gourmet Soberanis

Cake - Lali Pasteles

DJ- Evolution Mix Audiovisual 

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