Destination Wedding Inspiration Shoot Featured on B. Loved

Today our destination wedding inspiration shoot from May of last year was featured on B. Loved!

“Blending with the fresh glamour and tropical charm of Villa La Joya, this destination wedding inspiration in Mexico highlighted the perfect balance between the unconventional concept and luxury. Likewise, it mixes the crisp setting and stunning sea-view with the extraordinary tablescape, gorgeous floral arrangements, and locally authentic elements.”

See the B.LOVED post for more images and destination wedding tips!

Thanks to all those that made this shoot happen and the talent it took to make it so special!!

Planning & creative design: @nataliestevensonphoto & @fresa_weddings

Photography: @nataliestevensonphoto

Lounge area & cocktail bar: @kayandteeboutiquerentals

Tabletop styling: @kayandteeboutiquerentals

Ceremony & teepee lounge: @canteiroweddings

Floral design: @vanessajaimesfloraldesign

Dresses: @edmondsonbridalcouture

Accessories: @rachelsokhalbridal

Stationery: @oliveandmillicent

Hair & Makeup: @besobrides

Cake: @pastelerialamigaja

Stunning Greek Orthodox Wedding in Riviera Maya, Mexico

Stunning Greek Orthodox Wedding in Riviera Maya, Mexico

We would like to share a stunning Greek Orthodox Wedding in Riviera Maya, Mexico that happened back in November. We were so happy to be a part of Eleni & Nick’s memorable day at Villa La Joya. Just wait until we show you all the details and photos by the amazing Greek photographer George Kossieris.

Let’s go back to 1 year ago, in the fall of 2018. The Newly engaged couple; Eleni and Nick visited Mexico with both their moms and decided that Playa del Carmen was the best choice for their Destination Wedding. 

They held their beautiful wedding at the Villa la Joya. Eleni got ready with her mother and bridesmaids at the Condo, where they were being beautified by the professional makeup artists of Sara Tamargo & Team, meanwhile, Nick and his boys got ready at the Presidential Suite in the Grand Hyatt.

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The Greek Orthodox Wedding Ceremony

The Greek Orthodox ceremony was held at the elegant entrance of Villa la Joya. We decorated the aisle with a white runner filled with a lot of baby breaths flowers and candles from the sides. During the ceremony, there were a lot of traditional rituals of the Greek wedding ceremony, such as the candles with white ribbons, and the guests were offered the koufeta; sugar-coated almonds.

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After the ceremony, all guests were invited to the amazing oceanfront garden for a cocktail hour; they were received with a refreshing signature drink “spicy margarita”  and delighted their ears with the melodies of the saxophone while contemplating the astonishing decoration and flowers around them by Dezibel Event Productions.

The Wedding Reception

The reception was on the terrace at Villa la Joya around the pool with the best ocean view. The priest gave the blessings before the dinner started and Chef Gourmet Soberanis served a delicious 4 course Luxury plated menu.

 The guests and the couple took photos at the statement photo wall. Besides that, they enjoyed the amazingly decorated extravagant sweets table by Lluvia de Azucar. Let’s not forget about the surprise fireworks for the groom that the bride organized secretly. Perfect romantic moment for both of them.

The couple brought their Greek DJ (and with the support of the Team of Plugin audiovisuals) all guests enjoyed the night dancing. Another fun, symbolic way to congratulate the couple on their new marriage was the Greek Wedding Dollar Dance.

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We are so grateful to Eleni and Nick to be a part of their beautiful Greek Orthodox Wedding. We wish you both all the best and lots of love and happiness.

WEDDING VENDORS:

Wedding planners: Inspirationweddings.com.mx & Paradise Weddings & Events

Photography & Cinema: George Kossieris

Flowers & Decor: Dezibel Event Productions

Catering: Gourmet Soberanis

Makeup & Hair: Sara Tamargo Makeup & Hair

DJ: John Haralambopoulos

Sound System: PlugIn Audiovisual

Deserts Table & Wedding Cake: Lluvia de Azucar

Saxophonist: Julio Sarracent

Fireworks: Pyrotech

Jaclynn and Bryan"s Destination Wedding

In Jaclynn’s words:

“Our favorite part of having a destination wedding was the intimacy of the group. Having less people there and having them there days before the wedding made the time spent at our actual reception way more enjoyable than your average wedding that u spend all of your time greeting guests and not enjoying the time with your new spouse. Also, the beautiful atmosphere and relaxed feel that u really cannot get back at home.”

Amazing Vendors

Planning: Paradise weddings and events. https://www.instagram.com/paradiseweddingevents/

Photographer: https://www.instagram.com/caronavarrophotography/

Catering: Soberanis Gourmet: IG @ https://www.instagram.com/gourmetsoberanis/

Floral décor by Cherry Blossom: https://www.instagram.com/cherry_blossom_mex/

Rentals 1. https://www.instagram.com/dezibelevents/ ( mirror tables)

Rentals 2. https://www.instagram.com/gamagroup/ ( Luis XV lounges, chairs, table ceremony )

Rentals 3. https://www.instagram.com/weddingsrivieramaya/ ( charger plates and Golden silverware )

Dj & Audio Visuals : Kinetic : https://www.instagram.com/kineticeventsmexico/

Dress: https://www.instagram.com/bertabridal/

Shoes: https://www.instagram.com/badgleymischka/

Makeup and hair: https://www.instagram.com/phillyhair/

Villa La Joya Condo

Villa La Joya is a private residence situated just north of Playa del Carmen, Mexico that offers a more personalized destination wedding experience. Our luxurious condo is just 600 feet from our Villa, with 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. A pool, patio and huge kitchen make the condo an excellent compliment to events at the Villa. See more beautiful images of the condo here.

Destination Wedding of Shane & Nicole

Nicole & Shane decided on a destination wedding to create an intimate, once in a lifetime experience for their guests, many of whom were new to Mexico. They had very specific criteria honoring their Jewish culture and enlisted the help of The Eventeur to ensure the vendors were curated accordingly and the big day flows seamlessly. Mexico was the perfect destination for a one week trip of a lifetime with their nearest, and Villa la Joya the perfect home to their vows under the Chuppah.

Vendors:

Photography: Nicole Alex Photography

Venue: Villa la Joya

Wedding Planners: The Eventeur

Hair & Makeup: Zoe Elizabeth

Florals & Design: The Eventeur

Rentals: Canteiro

Catering: Tomas Soberinas

Kosher Catering: Kosherlux

Videographer: Vlad Isakov

Guests Accommodation: Dreams Riviera Cancun

Group block & travel management: The Eventeur