California couple Lesly and Nathan celebrated their love story with a romantic Riviera Maya wedding at Villa la Joya Mexico. Joined by friends and family for an intimate ceremony, the couple exchanged vows by the Mexican Caribbean sea and united forever as husband and wife.
Villa la Joya was transformed by the creativity of Lesly and Nathan's planning, with Villa Planners and the best wedding vendors in Mexico. Circular floral arch for the ceremony and oh those table settings for the reception, the flowers were lush and perfect, the decor was classic, and every detail was in place for pure romance. A little rain didn’t dampen the spirits, the reception was lively, tequila was flowing and everyone hit the dance floor with umbrellas in hand.
We asked Lesly and Nathan to share their thoughts with us about their big day. It is such a pleasure to read the responses we get from our couples, we just know you’ll be inspired:
Why choose a destination wedding in Mexico?
We picked Mexico for a destination wedding because it has always been a fun place to visit, the culture is beautiful, and the service is always amazing. One of the first vacations we took together as a couple was to Mexico!
Why choose a Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen wedding?
Villa La Joya was beautiful so it was very easy to pick as our venue. We wanted a venue that wasn’t the traditional venue, we wanted something unique. We dreamt of our wedding overlooking a beautiful view, relaxed, & non traditional. A lot of the venues we inquired also limited the ideas that I had for my inspired wedding, like with vendors, and had a lot of rules that took away from my ideas.
Villa la Joya was the opposite of all that and allowed us to plan the wedding of our dreams. Being that we live in California, we wanted wedding planners to help us with the process. Who better than Villa Planners themselves! They know the venue and a lot of vendors who work at the venue which made it so easy to plan the wedding.
What was your wedding style?
Our wedding theme was inspired by a timeless romantic theme. We wanted our decor to be very classy, elegant, & timeless. Our color scheme was ivory, gold, and red and it was so beautifully brought to life by Florería la Fiore & Planner 1 Events. The red rose represented romance and the gold represented timeless elegance. Very much our style!
Do you have a favorite memory from your wedding day?
My favorite part of the wedding was our first look. It was such a private & emotional moment between my husband and I, and the view that we had was beyond beautiful. It is something that was so personal to us both, that he and I will always remember this time together.
Any advice for brides planning a destination wedding in Mexico?
I would tell other brides to trust the process. Villa la Joya was easy to work with, it makes the wedding planning so easy. Enjoy the day because it feels like it flies by! Don’t forget to take a step back and look at your beautiful wedding and take in the view.
We want to give a shout-out to all of our vendors. To Maria Carmen Arcos Photography for capturing it all. To Gourmet Soberanis for creating our delicious dinner menu and drinks. To Disco Móvil and Kiev Morales Violin for working together and creating the best energy for our guests. And to all of our servers from Villa La Joya, thank you for all your work at serving us, keeping the area so clean, and being so kind to us all. Thank you to all of our vendors!
With much gratitude, a huge thank you to Lesly and Nathan. Gracias!
All our best wishes to Lesly and Nathan for a lifetime of happiness together, we thank you for inviting us to be a part of your love story. It was a pleasure to host your destination wedding in Mexico at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen!
Of course this beautiful wedding was the result of the professionalism and creativity of the best wedding vendors in the Riviera Maya, muchas gracias a todos! You are always welcome at Villa la Joya, with none of those silly vendor fees. Let’s make magic!!!
Send us an email now and tell us all about your destination wedding dreams. It’s time to bring your ideas to life at Villa la Joya!
