Mexico Destination Wedding: Mariell and Louis

Mexico Destination Wedding: Mariell and Louis

Mexico Destination Wedding: Mariell and Louis Get Married at Villa la Joya!

“Villa la Joya was everything we had ever dreamed of. A venue where you could bask in the elegance of an extravagant mansion while listening to the waves of the Caribbean Sea and dancing under the Mexican moonlight. It had everything a bride and groom could want and was guaranteed to be the perfect backdrop for the most fun party of your life.” - Mariell and Louis

The Mexico destination wedding of Mariell and Louis was a magnificent event joining these love birds in matrimony forever and ever. This adorable couple chose to get married at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen and we are so glad to have hosted their big day. Both Mariell and Louis are life-long lovers of the ocean so a beach wedding in the Riviera Maya was the obvious choice to unite their families for a joyous celebration of love.

Catholic Wedding Ceremony in Playa del Carmen

“As a Catholic couple, the last piece of the puzzle was finding a place for our religious ceremony. Even though we had a great symbolic ceremony planned for our time at the Villa, we knew that we first wanted to be married in the church before the party got started. In consultation with our wedding planners, we were able to get in touch with the local archdiocese, and set up an intimate celebration at the chapel on 5th Ave in downtown Playa del Carmen.”

Getting married at Villa la Joya means you get stunning ocean views and swaying palms plus the convenience of the lovely city of Playa del Carmen. Many of our Catholic brides and grooms choose a religious ceremony in the iconic church on 5th Avenue, the “Chapel of Nuestra Señora del Carmen”. Mariell and Louis shared an intimate and meaningful Catholic wedding ceremony in Playa del Carmen in this sacred space and then had a second ceremony at the grand entrance of Villa La Joya, laying the foundation for a blessed life together.

Mexico Destination Wedding Reception at Villa la Joya: Magical Moments of Love

Planning a wedding is notoriously complicated, not to mention when it takes place during a historic global pandemic. Nevertheless, with the help of our great wedding planners, we were able to seamlessly navigate the entire process, and specify every last detail to make sure our guests had the most incredible experience. From the crystal-clear dance floor over the gorgeous pool to the mariachi performance on the steps on the venue's side yard, our wedding experience was perfectly customized to fit our vision of the event. The team at Villa la Joya made it easy on us, and they walked us through everything we needed on our special day.

We had such a great time hosting the Mexico destination wedding of Mariell and Louis! Every detail was carefully thought out to be a perfect representation of the couple in love and it could not have been a more ideal day. Beautiful from start to finish, the flowers, the dress, the cake and the love and support of family and friends made this an unforgettable event for all. We send our biggest thanks to Mariell and Louis for choosing to get married at Villa la Joya and we wish you both the most extraordinary life together full of happiness and peace and love!

As always, we couldn’t have done it without these fantastic Playa del Carmen wedding vendors, mega gracias to all! (And remember folks, no vendor fees at Villa la Joya!)

SOS Weddings Planners

Luke Fotoliv Photography

Roxan Films

Tania Tagle & Sandra Carolina (hair and makeup)

Pure Love Floral Design

Mavel Events Catering

Royal Rentals

Hercon Entertainment (pool top dance floor)

Musi-k Entertainment

Barras Libres Riviera Maya

Lluvia de Azúcar

AV Riviera Events

Ready for your own Mexico destination wedding at Villa la Joya? Contact us today to get started planning your dream wedding in Playa del Carmen, we can’t wait to hear from you!

Jasmin & Steven’s Dreamy Riviera Maya Wedding

Jasmin & Steven’s Dreamy Riviera Maya Wedding

Jasmin & Steven’s Dreamy Riviera Maya Wedding

“I have wanted my wedding to be in Mexico since I was 15 years old...and fortunately for me, my dream came true.” - Jasmin

A Riviera Maya wedding at Villa la Joya was a dream come true for gorgeous bride Jasmin and her handsome groom Steven. We were so pleased to welcome the families and friends of this lovely couple for a simply elegant and intimate wedding at Villa la Joya. This was a family-friendly wedding with kids, we LOVE watching all the generations celebrate love together! 

Looking at the wedding gallery, you may think you are seeing photos right out of a bridal magazine, Jasmin and Steven are a picture-perfect couple! Jasmin wore a stunning bridal gown by Pronovias, simple, elegant, and traditional, breathtaking. Groom Steven wore a sharp formal suit and his dark good looks next to Jasmin’s blonde beauty, wow, knockout. The kids in formal suits and an elegant princess dress were adorable, this was a fashionable bunch!

Elegance, Tradition and Delightful Details: A Private Villa Riviera Maya Wedding

The theme of this wedding was definitely “simple elegance”. Traditional style with a simple color palette of soft pinks, blush, and white, all with a backdrop of the blues of the Mexican Caribbean Sea and sky and the greens of the swaying palm trees. The flowers from Cherry Blossom created a magical look for the gardens of Villa la Joya and the striking bouquets and table settings. 

We asked bride Jasmin what made the couple decide on a Riviera Maya wedding at Villa la Joya:

“I am a bit shy and always wanted a private venue for my wedding. I only wanted our loved ones to be present. Villa La Joya is not only just a beautiful and elegant setting, it's also PRIVATE, and having our loved ones together on a private beach was exactly what we were looking for. We also loved the idea of being creative and customizing everything about the wedding from decor to layout, music, lights, etc.”

Riviera Maya Wedding Reception: Dancing the Night Away

With toasts and laughs and a delicious dinner catered by Gourmet Soberanis, the Riviera Maya wedding reception of Jasmin and Steven was a great party! The cake with beautiful cascading sugar roses was out of this world, an incredible creation by Pasteleria La Migaja. DJ Uno Audio had everyone on the dance floor, grooving to the tunes and we even saw a little breakdancing!

When we asked Jasmin if she had any advice for future Riviera Maya wedding brides, here is what she shared with us:

“Enjoy every single moment during the planning process. Don't stress about the small things. Guests will be blown away simply by being in a beautiful setting. Also, don't stress about making it perfect. As long as your partner and loved ones are there, everything else will fall into place.”

We extend our biggest congratulations and warmest wishes for Jasmin and Steven and their happy future together. Thank you for choosing Villa la Joya for your Riviera Maya wedding, we were honored and delighted to welcome you to our home.

Riviera Maya Wedding Vendors: Big Thanks to All, Muchas Gracias!

We love working with the best Riviera Maya wedding vendors around and we are thrilled to offer a NO VENDOR FEES policy for all our couples. Personalize your wedding with the BEST and enjoy the day of your dreams! 

Planners: Paradise Weddings & Events

Photographers: Luxart Wedding Studio

Flowers: Cherry Blossom

Catering:  Gourmet Soberanis

DJ: Uno Audiovisual

Decorations: Canteiro Weddings & Hercon Entertainment

Cake:Pasteleria la Migaja

Invitations: Minted

Bride's Dress & Veil: Pronovias

Bride's Shoes: Badgley Mischka

Groom's Suit: Suit Supply

Groom's Shoes: Allen Edmonds

Bridesmaids Dresses: Vera Wang

Groomsmen Suits: Generation Tux

What’s the best venue for a wedding in the Riviera Maya? Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen weddings welcome you and your family to join us in paradise to celebrate YOUR love story! Contact us TODAY to start planning your own dream wedding!

Haley & Colten’s Playa del Carmen Wedding

Haley & Colten’s Playa del Carmen Wedding

Getting Married in Mexico: Haley and Colten’s Playa del Carmen Wedding

Getting married in Mexico? The Playa del Carmen wedding of Haley and Colten will inspire you with love, magic and romance! This incredible couple from Canada tied the knot at Villa la Joya with a small group of loved ones and an intimate wedding full of emotion and beautiful details. Be sure to check out all the photos of this Playa del Carmen wedding, they are simply gorgeous work from Fine Art Photography Studio!

We asked Haley to share her love story with us and tell us about her experience in getting married in Mexico. Here’s what she kindly shared with us: 

How We Met: A Love Story with a Delightful Happily Ever After

Haley and Colten met in 2008 at a bar in Edmonton. The two were not introduced by anyone, they actually just locked eyes and walked right up to each other which was unusual for both of them to do. The two only had a brief conversation but both admit feeling an undeniable connection and imprint left on their hearts after that night. Haley vividly remembers saying to her friend “I’m going to marry that guy one day”, not knowing this would be a future reality. It wasn’t good timing for the two to date so neither of them pursued anything, but over the next few years they would lock eyes all over again, walk right up to each other, have a brief conversation, and go their separate ways again, and again. With each run in the two had, those imprints on their hearts would deepen further. 

Eventually, in late March of 2012, Colten hinted to Haley that he was single, so Haley responded "well, are you taking me for a drink then?". 

So they lined up a date to go for drinks where they had hours of endless conversation and laughs. The two took their relationship slow and really took the time to learn what makes the other person smile, what makes them laugh, and how to best support them when life is less than simple. After 9.5 amazing years of dating, the two have tied the knot!

Why Did You Choose to Get Married in Mexico?

Mexico was actually our first ever trip together and it was the trip that really solidified both of our feelings. We were in love before but that trip completely magnified everything. 

We have traveled to Mexico 1-2 times a year ever since and always have a blast together. So it really felt like a no-brainer for us to choose it as our wedding destination and we're so happy we did.

Why Did you Choose a Villa La Joya Playa del Carmen Wedding?

Colten has always wanted a warm destination wedding so we obviously chose Mexico, but I have always wanted a place with beautiful architecture so I didn't really want to get married on the beach. We researched different venues but nothing was really what I was looking for initially. Our wedding planner Monica then told us she knows of a beautiful location that she thought I would love called Villa La Joya. We looked it up and I said yes in a matter of seconds! Monica had never planned a wedding there at the time but was hoping to one day, so we were all so happy she knew about this place!

Favorite moment of your wedding day at Villa la Joya?

Both of us agree that our ceremony was our most favourite (although terrifying) moment of our wedding day. Neither of us like attention so we both had some fears standing up there in front of everyone. But we both agree that the moment the ceremony began, the nerves were replaced with the most intense emotions.

It was the most amazing moment of both of our lives and definitely the highlight. Our vows to each other were also major highlights to each of us. 

But once the speeches were done it was right into having fun and celebrating on the dance floor with our family and friends, it was such a fun and memorable night!

Things we would have done differently: Getting married in Mexico tips

We wish we would have had our wedding ceremony 1-2 hours earlier- It was November, so the sun goes down pretty early. We wanted our photos done at 'golden hour' so we opted to have our ceremony start around 4:15 but it didn't actually start until around 4:45 because we were running a bit late.

After our family photos were done, we kind of had to rush the photos of just us two before we lost sunlight. It wasn't a big deal, but if we could go back we would have started our wedding at 2:30-3pm because we didn't get everything we would have liked to have photographed, but we do love what we were able to achieve! The photos are gorgeous!

Any advice for brides getting married in Mexico?

I would have booked hair and makeup earlier so that I had more time to unwind after getting ready prior to the ceremony. I was really rushed and felt a bit frantic so I didn't bother with putting my necklace or veil on lol!  I recommend having some time to relax before walking down the aisle. It's better to have too much time than not enough when it comes to your wedding.  Aside from those things, we wouldn't have changed anything else! It was such a beautiful day.

Mega huge thanks and muchas gracias to Haley and Colten for inviting us to host your Playa del Carmen wedding at Villa la Joya! It was a great pleasure to meet you both and witness the waves of love that surround you. Getting married in Mexico was obviously the best choice for you and yours and we are so happy to have been a part of your big day.

Playa del Carmen Wedding Vendors:

Big thanks as always to the incredible Playa del Carmen wedding vendors that helped make this a magical day. Remember, there are never any vendor fees at Villa la Joya!

Wedding Planner: Monica - Aisle Plan Your Day

Wedding Coordinator - Paradise Wedding & Events

Photo/video: Fine Art Studio Weddings & Enzo Vera Studio

Florals: Blossom Cancun

Decor: Archive Rentals

Makeup/hair: ST Makeup Artistry

Dress: Martina Liana Bridal

Catering: Gourmet Soberanis

Cake: Lluvia de Azucar

DJ: Plugin Audiovisual

Churro dessert: Los Pockets

Thinking about getting married in Mexico? Feeling inspired? Contact us today and let’s get planning your dream destination wedding at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen! We can’t wait to hear from you and be a part of your happily ever after love story.

NYE Mexico Destination Wedding :: K & T

NYE Mexico Destination Wedding :: K & T

NYE Mexico Destination Wedding of Kyree and Terrell at Villa la Joya

The New Years’ Eve Mexico destination wedding of Kyree and Terrell was so much fun, Villa la Joya was rocking with love. When the groom shows up in an animal print jacket, you know it’s going to be a good time! Kyree was absolutely stunning in her lacy white gown and hair in loose flowing locks, perfect in the ocean breeze. There were tears of joy and a whole lot of laughs, this wedding party lit up the dance floor! 

We asked Kyree a few questions about her experience in planning a Mexico destination wedding at Villa la Joya, here is what she kindly shared with us.

How did you meet?

Terrell and I actually met back in 2006. I was good friends with his older brother, who casually introduced us after school one day. We became (and stayed) friends until 2017, when we FINALLY decided to try dating.

Why did you choose a Mexico destination wedding in Playa del Carmen?

We wanted a destination that was affordable and accessible for our family on the East Coast.

Why choose a Villa La Joya Playa del Carmen wedding?

I knew right away that I did not want to get married at a resort. Villa La Joya offered much more privacy and the opportunity to customize the event exactly to our liking. All of the photos and videos that we saw were unbelievably beautiful and when we reached out for a quote, the team was warm and helpful.

What was your favorite/most emotional moment?

I was very hesitant about doing a “First Look”, but it turned out to be one of my favorite moments of the day. We were both emotional but happy that we got to spend some quiet time alone and get some of our jitters out.

Did you plan any pre-wedding events in the Riviera Maya?

We hosted a welcome dinner at Mar Bella in Puerto Morelos the night before the wedding. 

Is there anything you would have done differently?

I would have loved to come visit the property before our wedding, but was unable to do so because of COVID. I highly recommend brides make the trip and see it in person before their wedding day.

Any advice for other brides planning a Mexico destination wedding?

After our first look but before the ceremony, we took the majority of our portraits — including family photos. This allowed us to actually enjoy our cocktail hour with our guests, and we were even able to cut it down to half an hour, leaving more time to party! I highly recommend discussing this with your photographer if party time is a priority for you. Otherwise, I would say stay hydrated, make sure you eat, and give yourself a moment to take it all in. It's your day, so make sure you enjoy it!

Congratulations and all the best for a bright future, gracias to Kyree and Terrell!

We had a great time hosting your Mexico destination wedding at Villa la Joya, we thank you so much for allowing us to be a part of your big day. 

Are you ready to start planning your Playa del Carmen wedding? Contact us today, let us help you create the Mexico destination wedding of your dreams at Villa la Joya!

Huge thanks to all of the amazing vendors that made this day possible:

• Planners: Canteiro Weddings

• Photographers: YNOT iMages

• Bride's Dress: Berta

• Tuxes: The Black Tux

• Hair: Dee Styles and Jasmine Dudley

• Makeup: Crispin Beauty MX

• Catering: Easy Gourmet

• Lighting, Dancefloor and DJ: Hercon Entertainment

• Photobooths: La Cabina Mexico

• Cake: Lluvia de Azucar



Wedding Flower Trends We Want to See More of in 2022

Wedding Flower Trends We Want to See More of in 2022

Wedding Flower Trends We Want to See More of in 2022 at Villa La Joya

Destination wedding trends are changing as the world adapts to realities of life, travel and events with the presence of covid. Smaller, more intimate gatherings that are focused on attention to detail, light, love and energy are on trend and we are excited to see what 2022 brings to the world of destination weddings in the Riviera Maya. 

The floral industry has had to make some shifts in this covid world, growers are having to adjust to lower demand by planting less, leading to some shortages and rising prices on high demand florals. Working with an expert local florist in the Riviera Maya and the wedding experts at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen ensures you get the best blooms at the best price. And oh have we got some ideas to make floral magic! 

Dramatic Designs: Colors, Textures and Flair with Florals

These are not your usual wedding flowers! Couples in 2022 are choosing to create unique combinations of colors and textures that go beyond pink roses and ribbons. Lush greenery, succulents, combining small blooms with lots of green or vice versa, playing with the designs of bouquets and wedding flowers is FUN when you think outside the typical box. Adding a tropical touch is one of our specialties, let us show you the best ideas in Playa del Carmen flowers! (First design by Cherry Blossom, Second Photo by Vanessa Jaimes)

Bright and Bold. Ditch the Traditional Softer Palettes and Add Some Pop

Celebrate life and love and the beauty of nature with bold color palettes for your Playa del Carmen wedding flowers. Pastels are always going to be around, but we think a theme of bright and bold colors works GREAT against the turquoise sea and the lush green gardens of Villa la Joya. (Inspiration below by Cherry Blossom)

Tons of Texture and Shapes: Wedding Floral Design is ART

Designing your wedding flowers is more than just choosing colors that fit your theme. It is building bold pieces that blend soft and hard, flowing and geometric, big and small, and all the combinations you can think of to create dimension and depth. Lots of greenery at Villa la Joya, create a jungle paradise that is lush and lovely and will wow your guests. (Inspiration below by Cherry Blossom)

Unique and Modern Ceremony Arches: Destination Wedding Floral WOWS

2022 is bringing us, modern brides, with modern ideas and we are LOVING the trends in floral ceremony arches. Creative shapes, geometric and bold designs, or flowing cascades of bright blooms and greens for the perfect backdrop for your “I Do’s”. ( All inspiration below by Cherry Blossom)

Organic Arrangements: Go With the Flow of Nature in the Gardens of Villa la Joya

Green green, green and let the flowers flow! Go for a more natural look and feel, less structure, or perfect shapes. Create a cozy jungle vibe that welcomes your guests to the tropics. Organic style and local flowers and plants will be a huge trend in 2022 wedding flowers. Thanks, Cherry Blossom for the wonderful inspiration.

Unique Centerpieces Beyond a Vase and a Flower

Your wedding centerpieces are a chance to be creative and delight your guests with unique ideas. Make them a hot topic of conversation with your own personal touches and elements like candles, macrame, or ceramics that take your centerpiece to a whole new level. (First soft design by Pure Love Floral, Second Boho Style by Cherry Blossom)

We want to hear your ideas for wedding florals in 2022! Contact us today to start planning your own Playa del Carmen wedding at Villa la Joya and let’s talk flowers!