10 Beach Bridal Hairstyles You are Going to Love

Beach Wedding Hairstyles 2021: 10 Beach Bridal Hairstyles You are Going to Love

What do I do with my hair for a beach wedding? Obviously, this is a major question and one of the most important aspects of your look for the big day. Wedding photos are forever and having the right hairstyle for a beach wedding is easy when you have a great Playa del Carmen hairstylist and photographer. There are a few things to consider when choosing a beach wedding hairstyle, heat, humidity, and wind being the major factors. You want a look that lasts all day and looks fab forever in the photos, here are 10 beach bridal hairstyles from past Villa la Joya brides to inspire you!

Elegant beach wedding chignon with headpiece

Beautiful blond bride Tanya worked with Angie Abarca Makeup Playa del Carmen to create this masterpiece of elegance. A formal chignon will last all day without much fuss and in the heat of Playa del Carmen, it is a wonderful way to stay feeling fresh and fabulous. Photo by Amor Amor Weddings Playa del Carmen. Full wedding gallery HERE.

Choose a loose beach waves bridal hairstyle for a soft and breezy tropical feeling

Oh so pretty bride Shambra let her lovely blonde locks flow in loose beach waves styled by the amazing Zoe Elizabeth. The humidity in Playa del Carmen means you MUST have a stylist who understands how to make your bridal hairstyle last, looking shiny and full as it blows in the ocean breeze and Zoe Elizabeth is an expert! Natural beauty for the blushing bride. Photo by Moni Adri Photography. Check out Shambra’s dreamy & intimate destination wedding.

Wedding hairstyles for the beach, a romantic loose bun with veil

Traditional and elegant, soft and romantic, bride Megan’s picture-perfect look was created by ST Makeup of Playa del Carmen. We LOVE a veil for beach weddings, soft and sensuous and so gorgeous in photos. The pretty curls frame Megan’s face perfectly and Dani Toscano Photos captured all her beauty.

Classic bun with volume and cathedral veil for beach wedding elegance

This look from bride Jessica was a masterpiece by Isaac Marquez Makeup Artist. A classic bun and a cathedral veil were the perfect match for this natural beauty and low maintenance for a day in the wind thanks to the local expertise of Isaac. The glow of love and her infectious smile was captured by Gareth Davis Photography.

Braided half updo with pearls, beach wedding hairstyle with a touch of the sea

Pearls are such a perfect addition to your beach bridal hairstyle, a gift of delicate beauty from the sea. Beso Brides Makeup Playa del Carmen created Dinorah’s braided half updo with pearls, with soft waves flowing down her back, simply gorgeous. Photo by Paradise Photo Studio.

Center parted waves with a floral crown, super romantic beach bride hairstyle

Bride Buket brought us divine tropical elegance and romance with this soft wavy hair and a stunning crown of flowers. This beach bride look from VO Evolution Makeup and Hair and the incredible photos by White Crown Photography captured the essence of LOVE and sensuality of Buket at her Villa la Joya wedding.

Old Hollywood waves with headpiece for a touch of sparkle and shine

Simplicity at its finest, bride Andrea chose a jeweled headpiece on natural dark waves and stylist Zoe Elizabeth made this dreamy look evoking old Hollywood glam. Sparkle and shine are the perfect fit for a beach wedding hairstyle, captured by Mexico photographers Baeri Weddings.

Loose fishtail braid for Playa del Carmen beach bride softness and romance

The dark natural beauty of bride Andrea with a loose fishtail braid by ST Makeup made us oooh and ahhh, seriously pretty and romantic. This look brings softness and romance and the little wisps blowing in the ocean breeze are perfect for beach wedding photos. Paradise Photo Studio captured a tender moment (and a great look at that beach bride hair!)

Textured bun and braids with veil, traditional beach bride hairstyle

Bride Alli brought us a traditional and formal beach bride hairstyle with this textured bun, braids, and veil styled by ST Makeup. This is a “set it and forget it” look that will have you looking like a princess until the last dance. This look of amor between bride and groom at their Villa la Joya wedding was captured by Luxart Wedding Studio.

Soft braided updo with jeweled headpiece, timeless beach bride hairstyle

This beach bridal hairstyle is traditional and elegant and so romantic and pretty. Bride Aline chose a sparkly jeweled headpiece for her soft braided updo created by ST Makeup Playa del Carmen that framed her natural beauty magically. Photo by the lovely Moni Adri Photography.

Beach bride hairstyles for your Villa la Joya wedding. Huge thanks to Playa del Carmen stylists and photographers and to all our beautiful brides.

We can’t wait to see all your ideas for your beach wedding hairstyle at Villa la Joya, what do you have in mind? We are inspired every day by all our beautiful brides, the Playa del Carmen makeup artists and Riviera Maya photographers that come together to create magic, big thanks to you ALL!

Are you ready to book your own beach wedding in Playa del Carmen? Which Playa del Carmen hairstylist should you use? Which Riviera Maya wedding photographer? Contact us today and we will be delighted to guide you in planning your perfect day and remember, NO vendor fees at Villa la Joya. Let’s make those bridal dreams come true. 

Playa del Carmen Wedding at Villa la Joya | Madison and Ryan

Playa del Carmen Wedding at Villa la Joya

The Playa del Carmen wedding at Villa la Joya of Madison and Ryan was so incredibly beautiful, we’ve been dying to share these special moments with you and share the love. 

“My husband and I chose Mexico because we wanted our wedding to be a vacation for all of our friends and family. We chose Villa La Joya because we fell in love with it the minute we saw it. We knew we didn’t want a wedding package wedding at a hotel, so our planner sent over some venues and Villa La Joya was one of them. The moment we saw it, we knew it was the one. We had the beach and the ocean, without the sand.” - Madison

The best words to describe the wedding of Madison and Ryan? Vibrant, fresh, fun and joyous. The happy couple brought their friends and family to Mexico to celebrate their union with a great vacation for all and an extended fiesta of amor. We were delighted to host this dynamic group of guests for the big day and we thank you for choosing Villa la Joya!

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Playa del Carmen Private Villa Wedding: Picture Perfect Bride and Groom

Madison and Ryan are a young and gorgeous couple and they both looked stunning on their wedding day. Madison’s dark beauty was framed in a soft updo and makeup by Sandy Mendez and that dress, wow, that dress. The design by Eddy K Bridal was sensuous and luscious, with an out of this world train. Madison was magnificent. Ryan was looking handsome in his light blue suit, the first look photos of the couple are truly priceless with their faces all aglow. In all the photos the love just shines through, can’t hide that kind of electricity.

Moni Adri Photography

Madison and Ryan’s Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen Wedding: OH the Pretty Colors

With lots of lush floral arrangements in soft pink petals by Pure Love Floral Design, the jewel-toned greens of the bridesmaid’s gowns, the blues of the groomsmen’s suits set against the Mexican Caribbean Sea and the tropical gardens of Villa la Joya, this was a colorful Villa la Joya wedding we will never forget. The neon pink sign was a super cool touch for the reception, a great backdrop for fun pics and to light up the night with love.

Playa del Carmen Private Villa Wedding: Villa la Joya Vendor Shout Outs

As always, we would like to send out a big thanks to Madison and Ryan for choosing a Villa la Joya wedding and send you big congratulations on your nuptials! To the Playa del Carmen wedding vendors we love so much, we couldn’t do it without you, thanks for making this such a perfect event. Please see the links below for all the vendor love and remember, there are NO vendor fees at Villa la Joya so you can enjoy the wedding of your dreams with no extra costs. 

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

Photographer: Moni Adri Photography

Wedding Planner: Mango Weddings

Floral Design: Pure Love Floral Design

Hair & Make up: by Sandy Mendez

Wedding Dress: Eddy K Bridal

Video: Frame Wedding Film

DJ: Uno Audiovisual

What to Wear to a Destination Wedding

What to Wear to a Destination Wedding at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen

Destination beach weddings are the perfect opportunity to show off your fashion sense, your curves and have fun with your wardrobe for the big day. Leave the boring formal frocks at home, a Villa la Joya wedding is your chance to GLOW and play with colors and silhouettes that show off all your best assets. 

First off, think fabrics, LIGHT fabrics. The heat and humidity in Playa del Carmen are not satin friendly, really. Think chiffon and silk and cotton voile, fabrics that flow in the breeze and let your skin breathe. Not only is it more comfortable in the heat, but flowy fabrics in the ocean breezes look incredible in photos! Give us a twirl!

What to wear to a beach wedding in Playa del Carmen

Bring on the colors and patterns! Make it bright and fun and use the tropical vibes as inspiration. Some couples like to set a dress code and ask for “all-white” for example, FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS, you don’t want to be in lemon yellow in a crowd of white. Speaking of white, unless it is requested, obviously you’ll want to avoid white dresses, don’t be that girl. While black is totally chic and slimming, it may prove to be too hot in tropical climates, but you do you! You’ll want to buy a dress you will wear again and again, careful shopping will add a beautiful new piece to your wardrobe for other occasions.

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This is a chance to show off that beach body you’ve worked so hard for, show some skin with a sexy halter or backless dress, ideal for a destination wedding at Villa la Joya. Long flowy maxi dresses are light and fantastic for dancing the night away. Avoid styles that restrict your movements like tight skirts or anything too tight on the shoulders, you’re going to get your groove on and get down and get your hands up, make that fashion comfortable!

Beach wedding fashion ideas: Shoes! We all loooove shoes!

There are a few things to consider when shopping for shoes for a beach wedding. It’s going to be hot, there will be times where you may have to stand for a long while. You may be walking on sand or uneven surfaces, you are going to DANCE and you want your legs to look amazing. A pair of sexy, strappy, spiked-heeled sandals are definitely in order, but you may want to bring a sweet pair of flats for dancing or difficult terrain. If you are going to show your toes, be sure to enjoy a good pedi before the wedding and be sexy from head to toe.

Accessorize with sparkle and bling! Catch the sunlight on jewels that shine and the sparkle of silver and gold are always appropriate for a beach wedding. You’ll want to invest in a fabulous purse of course, make sure you have room for everything you need like tissues for crying and lipstick for touch ups. 

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Destination wedding at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen, set your inner fashionista free!

We look forward to seeing all your fashion ideas at Villa la Joya, give us a spin and shake that booty on the dance floor. There will be lots of photos taken, be sure your fashion legacy lives on with a timeless look. 

Are you ready to book your own destination wedding in Playa del Carmen? Contact us today and share your wedding ideas with us, let’s make your Villa la Joya wedding a dream come true.

Photo Credits (random order): White Crown Photography, Andre Gouin, Moni & Adri Photography, Take It Photo, Sea Love Wedding Films, Lux Art Photography, Donna Irene Weddings, Mariner Agency, Erica Carillo Photography, Quetzal Wedding Photo

Private Villa Wedding in Mexico | Kylie & Matt

Private Villa Wedding in Mexico | Kylie and Matt at Villa la Joya

The private villa wedding in Mexico of Kylie and Matt was a beautiful day at Villa la Joya, full of family fun and a whole lot of love. With wedding guests spread out on both coasts of the USA, the couple decided on a destination wedding at Villa la Joya to bring everyone together. The couple’s first vacation together was to Playa del Carmen and they were excited to return to declare their forever love under the palm trees with an ocean breeze and surrounded by their closest family and friends.

Post-covid Destination Wedding at Villa la Joya: You Can’t Keep a Good Love Down

The covid-19 pandemic added an unexpected complication to many destination weddings in the last year but Kylie and Matt didn’t let the challenges get them down. The guest list may have been smaller than expected because of travel limitations, but this allowed the couple to have meaningful moments with all those who were able to attend. The hugs were extra special and the families were able to unite and bond on a joyous occasion of love.

Paradise Weddings & Events helped the couple ensure all the details were just right, it is especially useful in crazy covid times to have one of the best wedding planners in Playa del Carmen on your team! 

Simply Elegant: A Private Villa Wedding in Mexico Showcased The Love of Kylie and Matt

Raven-haired beauty Kylie was a vision of loveliness in a stunning gown from Ines di Santo and hair and makeup by Zoe Elizabeth. Groom Matt was looking handsome in his dark blue suit, they are truly a gorgeous couple. Cherry Blossom Floral Design created a soft and pretty look at Villa la Joya. The simple and elegant decor in blush shades and the turquoise sea were the perfect showcase for the vibrant love of Kylie and Matt. 

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The ceremony was moving, the reception full of laughter and good times, dancing and speeches and a fun party on the dance floor. We loved the personalized coconuts by Ko’Coo and everybody loved the churro cart by Los Pockets! We are so grateful to have been a part of this magical wedding day, thanks so much to Kylie and Matt for allowing us to host your private villa wedding in Mexico at Villa la Joya.

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Private Villa Wedding in Mexico: Villa la Joya Vendor Shout Outs

As always, we would like to extend our gratitude to the Playa del Carmen wedding vendors we love so much, we make a great team! Please see the links below for all the vendor love and remember, there are NO vendor fees at Villa la Joya so you can enjoy the day of  your dreams with no extra costs. 

Send us an email today to start planning your own private villa wedding in Mexico at Villa la Joya! 

Paradise Wedding & Events - Planner⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Donna Irene Weddings - Photographer⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Zoe Elizabeth Makeup - Hair & Makeup Artist⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Ines di Santo - Wedding Dress

Jeffrey Campbell - Bridal Shoes

Cherry Blossom - Floral Design⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Archive Rentals - Decor⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Gourmet Soberanis - Catering

Ko’Coo - Personalized Coconuts

Los Pockets - Churros Cart

Plug In Audiovisual - DJ

Destination Wedding Cake Trends 2021

Destination Wedding Cake Trends 2021: More Than Just a Sweet Dessert

Wedding cakes are part of the tradition but they don’t need to be “traditional”!  The typical white confection of multiple tiers with icing flowers will always have its place but 2021 is showing us some exciting wedding cake trends that just make sense in the “new world” of post-covid destination weddings. 

Destination weddings in 2021 have all been affected by the pandemic, leading to smaller guest lists, more intimate events, and extra special attention paid to “keeping it covid-free and sanitary”. It is an exciting time to “think outside the box” and come up with creative ways to modernize the traditional wedding cake.

Post-covid Destination Wedding Cakes at Villa la Joya: Size Matters

The number one trend in wedding cakes in 2021 is keeping it small. The days of a ten-tier cake being cut and served to 200 guests are pretty much over and it is time for mini-cakes, individually packaged desserts and personalized details. Couples are able to enjoy the tradition of cutting the cake but with a whole new way of sharing the sweetness with their guests.

We LOVE the small wedding cakes we’ve seen at Villa la Joya, decorated to look like marble or “blinged out” with sparkles and shine. The wedding cake designers in Playa del Carmen are truly phenomenal!

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Edible Art: The Wedding Cakes of 2021

With guest lists becoming smaller but budgets staying the same, destination wedding couples can splurge on the details like never before. Creating a custom work of art for the cake cutting is the perfect way to personalize a tradition and truly make it magically yours. Custom art painted on, edible flowers and initials in sugar, the options are endless, this is not your mother’s wedding cake! Wow your guests with a unique and memorable confection.

Wedding Cake by La Migaja. Photo credits: Daniel Ramirez Photo

Destination Wedding Cake Trends of 2021: Wrap it Up and Take it Home

We are loving the trend of pre-packaging personalized dessert treats for wedding guests, combining the cake and the wedding favor into one pretty gift. Decorated sugar cookies, macaroons, or even a selection of authentic Mexican-style candies in a carved wooden box, the possibilities are only limited by your imagination!  

Now it’s your turn, tell us your predictions for destination wedding cake trends in 2021! At Villa la Joya we have the “in” with all the Playa del Carmen wedding cake designers, let us know your sweetest dreams and we can help you make them come true. And of course, all with no vendor fees at Villa la Joya! Contact us today and let’s plan a wedding together, you can be the trendsetter!

Vendor Credits by order of appearance:

La Migaja & Paradise Photo Studio

Zaida Marcos & Moni Adri Photography

La Migaja Pasteleria & Sweet Caribbean Photo

La Migaja & Bohemia Photography

Our Sweet Chic & Caro Navarro Photography

Lluvia de Azucar & Dream Light Aesthetics

La Migaja & Andre Gouin Photography