The Perfect Gay Wedding in Playa del Carmen

The Perfect Gay Wedding in Playa del Carmen

The Perfect Gay Wedding in Playa del Carmen: Presenting Mr. and Mr. Newlyweds Chad and Christopher

Chad and Christopher are such a fabulous couple, we were super excited to host their gay wedding in Playa del Carmen at Villa la Joya! From getting ready together to the final dance battle with the kids on the dance floor, this day was elegant and fun and full of love. We send all our gratitude and “felicitaciones”, it is Pride Month as we publish and we are so grateful to have a chance to share this beautiful story. 

The wedding ceremony in the Villa la Joya garden was LUSH with the incredible creations of Cherry Blossom Flowers, a magnificent green arch with white flowers set a perfectly stunning scene to exchange vows and say “I Do”. With laughter and tears, Chad and Christopher tied the knot and became Mr. and Mr. forever and ever. “Better together”.

Kids at Weddings in Playa del Carmen? Totally welcome, bienvenido!

This was a family affair with kids and loved ones joined together to share the amor of Chad and Chistopher. Kids at weddings are always fun, they bring a joyful energy though they may try to steal the show. They enjoyed their bubbly drinks in the champagne glasses like the grown ups and looked super “guapo” in their wedding attire. They absolutely ruled the dance floor too, boundless energy that was contagious.

Elegant Playa del Carmen wedding details: Incredible florals, unique lighting, a cake too pretty to eat and churros!

The wedding reception by the Villa la Joya pool featured more knockout florals from Cherry Blossom, the sweethearts table was magnificent and the table settings were full of gorgeous roses and lilies in white.  We loved the lighting choices, so important and they really set a beautiful scene. The cake by Pasteleria La Migaja was a masterpiece. 

Fun speeches with more laughter and tears, a lot of Don Julio, Playa del Carmen wedding fireworks over the sea and a party on the dance floor and munching on churros, the perfect way to celebrate love and Pride.

Muchas gracias to Chad and Christopher and to all the Playa del Carmen gay wedding vendors who made this such a special day. Amor es amor and love is love and we are delighted to have played a part. We raise our glasses to you, “Salud” and all the best for a fabulous future together forever.

Ready to start planning your own LGBTQIA friendly gay wedding in Playa del Carmen? We welcome ALL couples in love, contact us today!

Looking for the best place to host a gay wedding in Playa del Carmen? Look no further, join us at Villa la Joya! Let us make your wedding dreams come true with a destination celebration in the Mexican Caribbean. Send us an email now and tell us about your love story and wedding plans! 

Planner. Paradise Weddings & Events

Photo: Caro Navarro Photography

Video: About Time Wedding Films

Flowers: Cherry Blossom

Catering: Gourmet Soberanis

Cake: Pasteleria La Migaja

Rentals: Canteiro Weddings 

Churros: Los Pockets

DJ: Uno Audiovisuals

Perfect Private Villa Wedding in Mexico

Perfect Private Villa Wedding in Mexico

Luiza and Martin Get Married (Finally!): Perfect Private Villa Wedding in Mexico

"Luiza and Martin’s unconventional love story began in Los Angeles, back in 2015. Luiza is from Brazil and Martin is from California. They met through mutual friends at a shabby, unromantic dive bar called “The Daily Pint”. After discovering a shared music taste and mutual love for spicy food, red wine, and travel adventures, they knew they had a connection and something special started that night.”

Planning a destination wedding during covid wasn’t easy, but Luiza and Martin were meant to be and we were so happy to welcome them to Villa la Joya. After a couple of postponements, we finally got to meet this lovely couple and host their stunning private villa wedding in Mexico. Everything about this day was perfect, we loved working with the stylish ideas of the bride and groom and the expert wedding vendors in Playa del Carmen.

We started planning our wedding back in 2019. Our initial wedding day was April 4, 2020, but we had to postpone due to covid. Our second attempt was on June 4, 2021, and once again we had to postpone due to the uncertainty of the pandemic. The mental exhaustion of replanning a wedding almost made us give up but we knew how important it was for us to celebrate our union and after finding Villa la Joya, we couldn't imagine getting married anywhere else so we persisted. After two postponements, we finally were able to celebrate our much-awaited wedding with our closest friends and family on February 10th, 2022 and it was the best day of our lives. As they say, third time's a charm! - Luiza

Gorgeous bride Luiza wore a knockout gown, captivating everyone with her natural beauty. The bridesmaids in seafoam green flowing dresses were absolutely dreamy with the Mexican Caribbean ocean backdrop. We got a little tear in our eye watching Martin hold his new bride for the first dance, a priceless moment under the sky tent, the twinkle lights and the breathtaking setting over the pool. You have got to see all the photos, totally inspiring wedding ideas!

Why choose Villa La Joya for your private villa wedding in Mexico?

We wanted to have a private and intimate beach wedding and Villa La Joya offered exactly that! An elegant and charming villa with beautiful outdoor space, pristine ocean views, and privacy. Everything happened the way it was meant to be! Even after 2 postponements, we ended up having our dream day with the right people by our side.

Any advice you’d like to share with other brides planning a private villa wedding in Mexico?

Let go of control and trust the process. No matter how much you plan, things will never go the exact way you envisioned and that's ok! Take your time to find the right vendors because, at the end of the day, it makes all the difference having talented teams creating magic for you. I also encourage other brides to savor every moment of the day because it truly goes by so fast so be present and stick with your spouse throughout the night; you want to enjoy and create these life-long memories together!

Thank you, muchas gracias, obrigado and parabéns Luiza and Martin

We wish you both all the best for a wonderful life together, thank you for allowing us to host your wedding at Villa la Joya Mexico. It was an absolute pleasure to work with you and witness the joining of your families. 

Big thanks as always to our Playa del Carmen wedding vendors who made this stunning wedding picture-perfect. Did you know that Villa la Joya has no vendor fees? Let’s make your private villa wedding dreams come true, send us an email today to get started!

WEDDING VENDORS

Venue: Villa la Joya

Wedding Planner: Fresa Weddings 

Photography: Moni and Adri Photography 

Videography: Frame Wedding Films

Makeup & Hairstyle: Sara Tamargo

Wedding Dress: Ines Di Santo

Floral: Vanessa Jaimes Floral Design

DJ: Plugin Audiovisual

Violin: Sofia Lych

Catering: YD Dream Management

Cake and Sweets: Pastelería La Migaja

Decor Rentals: Kay & Tee Boutique Rentals

Graphics: Elements Graphics

Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen Wedding Arch Ideas

Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen Wedding Arch Ideas

Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen Wedding Arch Ideas: Upgrade Your Ceremony With These Unique Designs

Wedding arch ideas for your outdoor ceremony, level up with these inspiring looks.

Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen weddings are always unique, each couple in love brings their own taste and style to turn our gardens and terraces into a magical new scene. Working with the fantastic wedding vendors in Playa del Carmen, these wedding arches will inspire you for your own Villa la Joya wedding ceremony! Are you ready to say “I do” to some great designs? Vamos.

Round Metal Arches

Perfect for the on trend 2022 bride and groom, the metal arch idea has taken over Instagram feeds everywhere with its simple elegance and minimalist sensibility. The never-ending circle of love can be linked with other shapes and decked out with delicate blossoms or lush foliage, be paired with a twin or an asymmetrical twist. (Credits: Photo by LuxArt Wedding Photography; Moni & Adri Photography; Caro Navarro Photography. All flowers by Cherry Blossom)

Hexagon Wooden Arches

Boho brides in Playa del Carmen are loving these wooden hexagon arches for a modern look that is totally cool. Dried flowers or lush blooms can change the look to fulfill your own wedding arch dreams. (Credits: Photo by Paradise Photo Studio; Caro Navarro Photography. All flowers by Cherry Blossom)

Garden Inspired Wedding Arches

Flowers, flowers and more flowers, the florists in Playa del Carmen are soooooo creative and can turn your floral wedding arch vision into a reality that will perfectly frame your ceremony. We always recommend asking about the seasonal flora and the local flowers, you’ll get the freshest blooms at the best prices! (Pure Love Floral Desing & Monica Lopez Photography; Cherry Blossom & Sweet Caribbean Photo)

Go Glam Eleganza with All in White Wedding Arch

An all white wedding arch is ALWAYS elegant and with the backdrop of the turquoise Mexican Caribbean Sea it is an ideal choice for some spectacular photos. Roses and ribbons and flowing white fabric, oh my!

Floreria Jardin / Bohemia Photography

Broken Arch Style and Pillars for Your Garden Wedding Ceremony

Broken arches and pillars are a fabulous way to set the scene for your destination wedding ceremony. Contemporary looks with metal or rustic beach chic with pampas grass and palm fronds, what’s your style? (Cherry Blossom & Bohemia Photography; Canteiro Weddings & YNOT iMages; Cherry Blossom & Caro Navarro Photography)

Jungle Wedding Arch: Riviera Maya Wedding Ceremony Tropical Style

The lush Yucatan jungle brings you all the tropical looks you could desire. A Riviera Maya wedding ceremony with all the greens and tropical blooms of the region will create an atmosphere for amor. (Cherry Blossom & Caro Navarro Photography; Cherry Blossom & Amor Amor Weddings)

Feeling inspired? Tell us about your dream wedding arch for your Playa del Carmen ceremony.

Contact us today at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen weddings, we can’t wait to see your ideas bloom. We have the pleasure of working with the very best Playa del Carmen wedding vendors and there is never an outside vendor fee so you can use your budget for more important things! We are waiting to hear your love story, email us today!

Beautiful LGBT+ Wedding in Playa del Carmen

Beautiful LGBT+ Wedding in Playa del Carmen

Beautiful LGBT+ Wedding in Playa del Carmen

We just know you are going to loooove all the photos from this Playa del Carmen LGBT wedding. Moments of pure love, passion and magic captured by wedding photographer Martin Wilk at Villa la Joya. 


Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen was so pleased to welcome Erica and Kirsten and all their dear ones for a day of love, laughter and beautiful details. This couple is so clearly in love, it just shines through in every moment. Two gorgeous brides walked down the aisle lined with white roses to exchange vows beneath the stunning floral altar by Cherry Blossom Florists Playa del Carmen. We confess, we cried, it was so romantic and full of amor.

Playa del Carmen Wedding: A Magical Tale of Two Brides

After the emotional ceremony, the reception party really got started! The wooden tables and chairs of “antique elegance” settings were simply divine. The set-up was so cozy and welcoming. Candlelight and flowers set the scene for the inspiring speeches, a few tears were shed and a whole lot of laughter was shared.

Erika and Kirsten’s first dance was like something out of a movie, the light-up floor couldn’t compare to the glow of the brides as they twirled and embraced and kissed. The rest of the evening saw everyone on the dance floor having a great time and celebrating love with champagne toasts and tequila shots all around.

Muchas gracias, huge thanks to Erica and Kirsten for choosing to host your LGBT wedding at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen

We thank you for the confidence in choosing Villa la Joya and we were so glad to get to know you and be a part of your wedding day. We loved everything about the day and we’ll always remember the beauty and passion you brought to our villa by the sea. 

Big thanks as always to our incredible Playa del Carmen wedding vendors and remember, there are never any vendor fees at Villa la Joya!

Planner: MSM Weddings & Events

Photographer: Martin Wilk

Hair & MUA: Sarah Garnier & Prep Tulum

Flowers. Cherry Blossom

Rentals: MSM Rentals

Catering: YD Events

DJ: Uno Audiovisual

We are often asked if we host LGBT weddings in Playa del Carmen and the answer is a huge YES, of course, we do! We welcome couples in love, that’s all that matters. Gay weddings in the Riviera Maya are legal, you can easily do the paperwork here, we are glad to help. You may also choose to have a symbolic LGBT wedding in Playa del Carmen and leave the legalities for your home country.

Contact us today to start planning your own wedding, if you’ve got the love, we’ve got the venue for your LGBT destination wedding!

Pro Tips for Planning a Stress-Free Destination Wedding in Mexico

Pro Tips for Planning a Stress-Free Destination Wedding in Mexico

Pro Tips for Planning a Stress-Free Destination Wedding in Mexico

Congrats, you’ve decided on a destination wedding in Mexico for your nuptials, GREAT move. Now what? Apart from building your Pinterest boards with images of white veils blowing in the breeze, turquoise ocean, and swaying palm trees, you’re going to need a great team to get this celebration of love done right without a lot of stress. (Photo credits below: Monica Lopez Photography, Moni & Adri Photography, Gareth Davies Photography)

The pros at Villa Planners Playa del Carmen are here for you with years of expertise and a passion for creating magical destination weddings in Mexico just the way you envision them. The team has put together some basic tips to get you started making your wedding dreams come true without losing your sanity!

Hire a Local Playa del Carmen Wedding Planner and Come On Down!

Do a scouting trip, you’ll want to FEEL the place where you will wed and find the perfect fit for your ceremony and reception. Villa la Joya offers a Playa del Carmen condo close to our venue and we’ll be happy to help you set up a planning trip. It’s a must, going into your wedding blind is the definition of stress! 

Villa La Joya Condo. Photo by Caro Navarro Photography

Hire a local Playa del Carmen wedding planner! This is key, working with a local wedding coordinator who has relationships with all the vendors is a huge advantage. Meet your vendors and do a menu tasting. You’ll want to sit down with caterers to sample their wares.

Villa Planners Playa del Carmen can help you connect with those that match your style and budget. Tasting parties are such fun, especially with wine and tequila!

Villa Planners Team. Photo by Jorge Scherer

Create a Destination Wedding Budget with a Pro

Minimize expenses. You want to get the biggest bang for your buck and you CAN have the luxury wedding of your dreams at affordable prices. Working with Villa Planners Playa del Carmen who have the inside scoop on pricing and things like seasonal flowers and foods is a great way to save in unexpected ways. At Villa la Joya, we have NO vendor fees and this will allow you to spend on more important things. Like dessert. 

Consider unexpected expenses, there are often things like weather that we can’t control. Having a little extra in your budget for a Clear Sky Tent or umbrellas for all is a good idea,  just in case.

Moni & Adri Photography

Wedding websites and pre-wedding events: Inform, entertain and wow your guests

Create a wedding website to give guests all the important info about the journey and offer a variety of accommodation options for different budgets. A Villa la Joya wedding means your guests can stay at the Playa del Carmen hotel, condo or villa of their choice. Your wedding website can include guest books, live streaming of the special day, wedding registries and instructions for pre-wedding events and galleries of photos. 

Speaking of which, plan additional events for you and your guests, the wedding is only part of the fun. Have a rehearsal dinner on a yacht, sup yoga class, a zipline bachelor party or a fun excursion for all to one of the nearby Mayan ruins or eco-parks. Take full advantage of all the activities the destination has to offer.

George Kossieris Photo

Feeling inspired? Come on down, let’s get started planning your destination wedding in Mexico with Villa Planners Playa del Carmen!