7 Hot Ways to Stay Cool at your Beach Wedding

7 Hot Ways to Stay Cool at your Beach Wedding in Playa del Carmen

When we peruse photos of a beach wedding in Playa del Carmen with the white sands, turquoise sea, and sun shining through swaying palm trees, the one thing we can’t see is the tropical heat of the destination. Keeping your guests cool, especially in summer months, is an important part of planning your big day. Formal wear isn’t really designed for the tropics, so we bring you 7 hot ways to stay cool at your beach wedding in Playa del Carmen at Villa la Joya!

Personalized fans are an easy-breezy way to keep guests cool

A simple straw fan or an elaborately embroidered masterpiece, providing hand fans for your beach wedding guests is always appreciated. This is a great way to integrate your wedding theme into a useful and beautiful souvenir too! We can help you find the best local vendors for custom fans or incredible pieces of authentic Mexican handicrafts.

Photo Credits: Jhankarlo Photography

Put the lime in the coconut, drink them both up!

Coconut water is known to be THE best remedy for dehydration. At a beach wedding in Playa del Carmen, hydrating your guests is essential and a coconut water station with adorable personalized cocos is a great way to stay cool. Rinse the cocos and take them home, perfect wedding favors too!

Photo Credits: Sweet Caribbean Photography

No metal chairs, ever! Beach wedding no no!

When selecting your beach wedding decor and rentals, you may be tempted by sleek-looking modern metal or intricate filigree looks but let us tell you. NO. Just say no to metal chairs at your Villa La Joya wedding, keep your guests comfy and cozy in softer fabrics with no burny bits.

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Elegant Panama hats for beach weddings, keep those noggins cool!

An elegant Panama hat is the ideal fashion statement when keeping cool at a beach wedding. Keeping the sun off your head is important to help avoid overheating and your guests will appreciate the cool look. Hat bands in your wedding colors keep everything in the theme of course!

Photo Credits: Jhankarlo Photography

Shaded lounge areas

Your Villa La Joya beach wedding decor should include shaded lounge areas where your guests can relax out of the heat of the sun. Pretty umbrellas, palm fronds, palapa roofs, fabric canopies, you can create any look you like for your oasis in the cool shade.

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Water stations, “aguas frescas” for a refreshing Mexican touch

“Aguas frescas” or “fresh waters” are naturally flavored with various fruits and flowers, typically found on every family’s table in Mexico. Lemonade, jamaica (hibiscus flower), and “horchata” (rice drink) are the most popular and your guests will LOVE this refreshing and non-alcoholic option to hydrate.

Photo Credits: Sweet Caribbean Photography

Bar close to reception area, a chilly cocktail can’t be beat

We know it’s not all hydration to stay cool, there is something about an icy cold beer or a perfect margarita that just can’t be beat. We recommend setting up your bar close to the reception area to make it convenient for your guests to enjoy a chilly beverage  and keep on dancing. 

Photo Credits: Moni Adri Photography

Have you got other ideas to stay cool at a hot beach wedding? We can’t wait to hear them! Let us help you make your beach wedding in Playa del Carmen dreams come true at Villa la Joya. We’ll work with you and introduce you to the best wedding vendors in the Riviera Maya and of course, zero vendor fees at Villa la Joya!

Contact us today to get started planning your dream beach wedding in Playa del Carmen at Villa la Joya!

Mexico Destination Wedding at Villa la Joya | Gaby & Nando

Mexico Destination Wedding at Villa la Joya - Gaby and Nando

The Mexico destination wedding at Villa la Joya of Gaby and Nando was a dynamic celebration full of color and fun and of course, mucho amor! This super couple met through mutual friends in Houston and are now happily united forever as husband and wife! We were delighted to host their Mexico destination wedding and we are happy to share this real wedding experience to inspire future brides and to share the love of Gaby and Nando. 

We asked Gaby why the couple chose a Mexico destination wedding and she said:

“We love Mexico and their food. And since we are from Nicaragua and Bolivia, it was the perfect way to bring together our family and friends and still have a taste of our Latin culture.” 

The Riviera Maya and Playa del Carmen are perfect for Mexico destination weddings when bringing family from different corners of the world, the international airport, frequent flights and world-class accommodations make it an ideal destination to unite in love. 

Mexico Private Villa Wedding: Gaby and Nando Tie the Knot at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen

Gaby and Nando were such fun, young and bright and oh so in love with a beautiful future ahead of them. We LOVED Gaby’s “bridal kicks”, super cute choice instead of heels for a long day of being on your feet and dancing and her off the shoulder dress was divine! Nando looked sharp in his blue suit and the ceremony at the grand entrance of Villa la Joya was simply perfect, beautiful and moving.

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Gaby and Nando’s Villa la Joya Mexico Destination Wedding: Why Villa la Joya?

Why choose a wedding at Villa la Joya? Bride Gaby tells us “The beach views and terrace were the perfect backdrop for the wedding we envisioned. Since it’s a private home, we were able to bring the vendors we wanted and keep everything private and custom.”

After the wedding ceremony in the front, the party moved to the beachside of Villa la Joya for a fiesta and celebration of love that had everyone on the dance floor. Fireworks lit up the night sky, photographic memories captured by the custom neon sign and a wonderful time was had by all. We extend our gratitude with a big MUCHAS GRACIAS to Gaby and Nando for sharing this beautiful day with us at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen.

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

The Mexico destination wedding of Gaby and Nando was a huge success and a beautiful event thanks to the wonderful Playa del Carmen wedding vendors we have the pleasure of working with. The flowers by Cherry Blossom were so bright and pretty and the cake by Pasteliera La Migaja was a masterpiece. Special thanks to Los Pockets for the yummy churros and Special Events Mexico for the magical fireworks display over the sea. As always, a big super thanks to Paradise Weddings and Events, our beloved wedding planners in Playa del Carmen!

Send us an email today to start planning your own Riviera Maya wedding at Villa la Joya! 

Planning: Paradise Weddings & Events

Makeup: Beso Brides

Photo: Moises Castellon

Flowers: Cherry Blossom

Rentals: EW Cancun

Churros: Los Pockets

Cake: Pasteleria La Migaja

Catering: Gourmet Soberanis

Fireworks: Special Events Mexico

DJ: Uno Audiovisual

Riviera Maya Wedding at Villa la Joya | Jillian & Marko

Riviera Maya Wedding at Villa la Joya of Jillian & Marko

The Riviera Maya wedding at Villa la Joya of Jillian and Marko was a family celebration of LOVE and we are delighted to share this real wedding with you. This is one of those perfect wedding days we always remember, full of love, light and authentic joy with unique details creating a magical setting. 

Jillian and Marko chose a destination wedding in Mexico in order to have an extended celebration with their family and friends. With pre-wedding events like a catamaran cruise at sunset, it was the ideal way to bring everyone together and create memories for a lifetime. Everybody had time to really get to know one another and the wedding day itself was an intimate and cozy event full of warmth and amor.

Riviera Maya Private Villa Wedding: First Look and the World Disappears

Bride Jillian is truly stunning and ST Makeup Artistry of Playa del Carmen created a makeup and hair design that enhanced all her natural beauty. Her incredible dress from Pronovias was a unique geometric masterpiece, elegant and sexy! The “first look” photos with Marko looking handsome in his grey suit and pink tie are priceless. Bride and groom saw each other in their wedding finery and the world simply disappeared as they gazed into each other’s eyes. Swoon.

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Jillian and Marko’s Villa la Joya Riviera Maya Wedding: Geometry and Color Pops

We love working with Paradise Wedding and Events, they are tops in Riviera Maya wedding coordinators. They worked together with Cherry Blossom Florists in setting the scene for love at Jillian and Marko’s wedding at Villa la Joya. We absolutely ADORED the geometric arch at the altar with the pops of color from the variety of pink flowers. The geometric patterns from the dress repeated in the decor was marvelous. 

The ceremony was a family affair with Jillian’s brother officiating, making it very personal and touching (yes, we always have tissues of course). Pretty little flower girls and handsome ring bearers for “security”, bridesmaids in gorgeous teal gowns and moving vows, thank you to Jillian and Marko for sharing this moment with us.

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Riviera Maya Private Villa Wedding: Villa la Joya Vendor Shout Outs

The Riviera Maya wedding continued with a visit from Frida the donkey, a delicious dinner catered by Gourmet Soberanis, dessert by Los Pockets and a party on the dance floor with Plug In Audiovisual keeping it grooving. The photos by Paradise Photo Studio are inspiring, they captured all the love and special moments. We send big thanks to all our Riviera Maya wedding vendors who are always SO incredible to work with and of course, please remember there are never any vendor fees at Villa la Joya!

We wish Jillian and Marko all the best for a lifetime of happiness together. Thank you for inviting Villa la Joya to host your Riviera Maya wedding, it was an honor and a pleasure. 

Send us an email today to start planning your own Riviera Maya wedding at Villa la Joya! 

Photography - Paradise Photo Studio

Wedding Planner – Paradise Weddings & Events

Florist – Cherry Blossom

Caterer – Gourmet Soberanis

Rentals – Events & Weddings Cancun

Hair & Makeup – ST Makeup Artistry

Dessert – Los Pockets

Entertainment – Plug In Audiovisual | Musi-K Entertainment (Frida the donkey)

Dress – Pronovias

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