Lindsay and Jack’s Romantic Wedding in the Riviera Maya

Lindsay and Jack’s Romantic Wedding in the Riviera Maya

Lindsay and Jack get married! This Riviera Maya wedding at Villa la Joya was such a romantic affair. We were honored to host the wedding and coordinate as Villa Planners to celebrate the union of Lindsay and Jack. What started out as friendship blossomed into a sweet romance and a surprise engagement with a walk by a lake in Aspen. They joined together before family and friends in a Villa la Joya wedding full of joy. 

Extra, extra, read all about it! The best day ever, Jack and Lindsay are getting married!

The big day started off in the Villa la Joya condo, the excitement building as bride and groom got ready with their loved ones. Silver and white balloons, champagne and a fabulous personalized newspaper announcing the headline of the day. This was such a fun idea! Bride Lindsay donned a soft and flowing bridal gown with a pretty lacy veil on her natural blonde waves while groom Jack wore an elegant formal white jacket and black bow tie, a gorgeous couple.

A moving Riviera Maya wedding ceremony and a funtastic wedding reception at Villa la Joya

Jack and Lindsay had such a special wedding ceremony, officiated by their beloved friends Britt and Bailey and filled with the love of family and friends. The aisle was lined with stunning white roses, a striking contrast to the wedding party in black. Jack and Lindsay shared a private communion to begin their new lives together as partners forever, a truly special moment they’ll always remember. 

With a cocktail hour in the Villa la Joya garden, the celebration really kicked off. We loved the comfy cozy seating areas and the abundant white roses by Pentaflor. Gourmet Soberanis outdid themselves with a delicious buffet and the cake by Lali Pasteles was just perfect. Lindsay changed into a cute little white dress with a boa that was made for dancing. The reception was full of moving and funny toasts and a whole lot of boogie was left on the dance floor.

Why get married in Mexico? Why choose a Villa la Joya wedding?

We always ask our newlyweds why they chose to get married in Mexico at Villa la Joya Riviera Maya and for their advice for future couples. Here is what Lindsay and Jack shared with us:

“We weren't originally planning on Mexico, and instead, we were going to get married at Jack's parent's home in the mountains. After thinking it over, we thought that would be too much work. Jack and I chose Mexico after seeing Villa la Joya on Instagram one day. We fell in love with the house and knew we had to get married there. When we sent in an inquiry, the Villa Planners reached out. We were comforted by Adriana and Nancy as we found out how knowledgeable and organized they were. We decided to go with them as our planners because they were easy to talk to and so fun to work with.

For advice, I would say definitely get to Mexico at least 5 days prior to the wedding. I would also say to spend lots of time planning out the DJ songs/ announcements and maybe print out instructions. I would also recommend renting out the condo before and after the wedding as a "home base". 

MUCHAS gracias to Lindsay and Jack and big congratulations! 

We were really delighted to work with Lindsay and Jack in making their Riviera Maya wedding dreams come true with Villa Planners and Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen. We send you much love and gratitude and wishes for a long and happy lifetime together!

Are you next? Let us host and plan your Riviera Maya wedding at Villa la Joya!

Send us an email today and we’ll get started making those Riviera Maya wedding dreams come true. Villa Planners and Villa la Joya are waiting for you in paradise! 

As always, a HUGE thanks to all the Riviera Maya wedding vendors that helped make this special day so beautiful. We are so lucky and grateful to work with the very best.

Riviera Maya Wedding Vendors:

Planners: Villa Planners IG: @villaplanners

Photos: Demi Wallace IG: @demievephoto 

Makeup: Beso Brides  IG: @besobrides

Flowers: Pentaflor IG: @eve_claisse

Rentals: Canteiro Weddings IG: @canteiroweddings

Food: Gourmet Soberanis IG: @gourmetsoberanis

Cake: Lali Pasteles IG: @lalipasteles

Alcohol: Barras Libres IG: @barraslibresrm

DJ: Disco Movil IG: @disco_movil_cancun 

Transportation: Mistica

Heather and Kevin Get Married in Playa del Carmen

Heather and Kevin Get Married in Playa del Carmen

Heather and Kevin Get Married in Playa del Carmen: A Love Story

The Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen wedding of Heather and Kevin took place on a perfect Mexican Caribbean day with blue skies and fluffy white clouds and an ocean breeze. The beautiful couple joined together in love before their nearest and dearest in a romantic destination wedding in Mexico. Heather and Kevin made this wedding all their own with personal touches and unique details, we were delighted to host this marvelous group of family and friends.

Family love: Mother of the bride moments and a luxe floral welcome

My favorite moment from the wedding day was wearing matching pajamas with my mom. I was very non-traditional and didn’t have any bridesmaids. I wanted everyone to be on vacation, and not have a job to do on wedding day or leading up to it. Matching with my mom made the day feel complete.

Every private villa wedding we host is unique and we adore seeing all the ways that our couples turn Villa la Joya into their own personal paradise. Heather and her mother shared special moments in matching pajamas as they got ready for the big day, we love this idea! Heather chose not to have bridesmaids at her destination wedding in order to allow all her loved ones to enjoy a relaxed good time on the big day. 

As the time of the ceremony approached, guests were welcomed to Villa la Joya’s front gates with an absolutely stunning floral display with an antique car. The luscious flowers and greenery were cascading out of the car and we LOVED this personal touch. The bouquet, the table design, and all the flowers were amazing, a beautiful collaboration of the couple’s ideas brought to life by our favorite florists and beloved Playa del Carmen wedding vendor, Cherry Blossom Florals.

Why choose a destination wedding in Mexico? Why Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen?

We know there are a million good reasons to have a destination wedding in Mexico and we always ask our newlyweds why they chose Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen:

I (Heather) always wanted to go and Kevin had only been once for a cruise. We wanted the wedding to feel like a vacation for everyone. I decided on Villa La Joya after seeing my friend’s younger sister, Kaylen, have her wedding there. Villa La Joya was on my shortlist, but her wedding bumped it up to the top.

We are so glad Heather and Kevin chose a Playa del Carmen wedding at Villa la Joya, it was a pleasure to host this romantic day full of love. After the moving ceremony on the front steps, the celebration got started at the reception with joyous energy. Champagne, dancing, laughter and tears, a beautiful cake, and mucho amor, a day their guests will remember forever.

Best advice for destination wedding brides? Relax, breathe and make it yours!

We asked Heather for her best advice in planning a destination wedding: 

I would tell all brides to relax. I was extremely stressed the whole process, and looking back I should have taken a step back and some deep breaths. I would also tell brides that weddings are expensive, so make sure it feels like yours. I chose Villa La Joya so I could customize our wedding. It feels like everyone is doing the same things. Small personal touches really make a wedding memorable.

Wise words from a lovely bride, muchas gracias to Heather and Kevin for bringing their dream wedding ideas to life at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen. We wish you both a lifetime of happiness together!

Feeling inspired by this destination wedding in Mexico at Villa la Joya? Contact us today!

We are romantics at heart and can’t wait to hear your love story. Contact us today and let’s make your destination wedding dreams a reality. Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen is an exclusive private villa and the perfect venue for your destination wedding in Mexico. 

As always, a big, huge gracias to our Playa del Carmen wedding vendors:

Planner: Weddings on the Beach

Photography/Video: Amor Amor Weddings

Florist: Cherry Blossom

Rentals: EW Cancun

Makeup: Beauty Expert MX

Dress: Ines di Santo

Gloves: Kerry Parker

Groom: Hugo Boss Tux

Catering: Gourmet Soberanis

Wedding Cake: Lali Pasteles

Spring Wedding Ideas 2023 from Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen

Spring Wedding Ideas 2023 from Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen

What’s the best cure for the winter blahs? Planning a spring wedding in 2023 at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen! Shake the snow from your boots and put on your sandals, spring has almost sprung and we are ready to welcome you to paradise. We are ALL ready for fresh air and fun, let’s get inspired for those spring 2023 weddings with these great ideas from our expert team of wedding planners at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen.

Get Outside! Outdoor weddings for spring 2023 are a breath of fresh air

Those long dark winter months have you yearning for the sun? Get outside for your spring 2023 wedding! The Villa la Joya gardens are perfect for a delightful spring wedding, with a backdrop of the Mexican Caribbean Sea and a fresh ocean breeze. Bring all your wedding ideas to light in our versatile garden areas that are just waiting for your personal touch and style. From ceremony to sunset cocktail hour to dinner and reception under the stars, the lush Villa la Joya gardens welcome you to a beautiful natural venue for your spring 2023 wedding.

Outdoor wedding ceremony spring 2023 - Flowers, Flowers Everywhere!

The fresh flowers of the season are an essential part of your spring 2023 wedding decor. Lush floral arches, wedding aisle lined with the blooms and a rose petal toss for the newlyweds exit of course. From all white to pale pastels or pops of bright color, let your imagination run wild with floral fantasies.

Floral frolic, light and fresh: Spring 2023 wedding fashion and accessories

A spring wedding is your chance to shed the layers of winter and let the sun shine in and the air caress your skin. Bridal gowns with floral accents, flowing skirts and bared shoulders or daring plunging necklines let you welcome the season in an easy breezy look. Floral hair pieces like natural crowns or loose flowers for the bride and bridal party create a fresh and romantic feel. Floral bridesmaids dresses or pastel color palettes bring the vibes of spring to your wedding fashion. The groom and his guys can get in on the spring feeling with all white suits or pastel guayaberas.

Spring 2023 wedding reception fun at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen

The knot is tied and the deed is done, now it’s time to celebrate! After your garden wedding ceremony, invite you guests to indulge in a signature cocktail as they kick back and relax during cocktail hour. Setting up cute seating areas with garden furniture and umbrellas and a floral swing for photos is sure to be a hit. Invite a unique and adorable friend like Frida the donkey who is always happy to pose with guests. Dinner and reception decor should be light, airy and fun and of course you can continue your floral theme throughout the day. Wedding cakes with fresh flowers are divine and perfect for spring. While spring weather in Playa del Carmen is generally pretty darned perfect, you can prepare for spring showers with a beautiful sky tent at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen! 

Feeling inspired for your own spring 2023 wedding? Join us at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen!

We seriously LOVE spring weddings and can’t wait to hear all your ideas. Contact us today to start planning your own spring wedding and remember, there are never any vendor fees at Villa la Joya which means you have total freedom to make this the ultimate spring destination wedding of your dreams!

Photo Credits: LuxArt Weddings, Paradise Photostudio, Sweet Caribbean Photography, Richelle Hunter, Kape Photography, Moni & Adri Photography, Caro Navarro Photography, Bohemia Photography, Maricarmen Arcos, Dani Toscano, Isabella Rodriguez, CocoKnot Weddings, Adrian Bonet Photography


Sandra and Junior Get Married in Playa del Carmen!

Sandra and Junior Get Married in Playa del Carmen!

A real Mexican wedding in Playa del Carmen, we are excited to share this beautiful “boda” with you all. Sandra and Junior are a gorgeous couple in love and we were delighted to welcome them to Villa la Joya to join together forever before their nearest and dearest family and friends. An elegant white wedding full of pretty details, great Mexican music and a whole lot of love. These stunning destination wedding photos and the story of this special day are sure to inspire you to get married in Playa del Carmen at Villa la Joya!

Playa del Carmen wedding of Sandra and Junior: From quiceñera to eternity

This lovely couple met at Sandra’s quiceñera practice and have been together ever since 2006. A love that was meant to be! We asked Sandra why they chose a destination wedding at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen and here is what she shared with us:

We chose Mexico because we always wanted a destination wedding and it’s such a beautiful place. We always vacationed together in Cancun while dating. We also wanted to bring relatives who have never been to Cancun to visit and get to know this beautiful place.

Villa la Joya is such a beautiful place…we loved that it was private and we could stay partying until midnight. 

The festivities began with a fun “getting ready" session with golden balloons, champagne popping, and pizza with the ladies of the bridal party. The groomsmen helped each other with final bow tie adjustments and boutonniere placements and shared a few laughs. Bride Sandra was STUNNING in her shoulder-baring lace gown and a divine bouquet of white roses. The bridesmaids were all aglow in dusty rose gowns and the groomsmen were looking handsome in their traditional black tuxedos. 

Destination wedding ceremony by the sea in Playa del Carmen

Sandra and Junior exchanged vows and became joined for eternity in this lovely Playa del Carmen wedding ceremony by the ocean. The circular arch with a backdrop of the Mexican Caribbean sea set a perfect scene for the symbolically Catholic ceremony at Villa la Joya. We loved the inclusion of loved ones who had passed with their photos displayed and special seats reserved for them to “celebrate in heaven”. After their first kiss as newlyweds and a special sand ceremony, the couple was serenaded by mariachis as they walked down the aisle as husband and wife.

Sandra and Junior: A Mexican fiesta wedding reception at Villa la Joya

Guests were welcomed to the Villa la Joya wedding reception of Sandra and Junior with a shot of tequila attached to the seating cards, a great kickoff to a grand fiesta. With a duet of guitar and harp, a Mexican duo provided music for the cocktail hour that got everyone warmed up for the night. The bridal party danced in, toasts were made and the Mexican feast was served. 

The rest of the evening was a family celebration of love, with everyone on the dance floor accompanied by a Mexican band that kept the energy up all night. The newlyweds cut the cake with fireworks and the evening was a fun celebration with lots of tequila toasts, the traditional bouquet and garter toss, and a whole lot of love.

All the best to the newlyweds,que viven los novios! Big thanks for choosing Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen

We wish Sandra and Junior all the best for an incredible lifetime together. We send our big gracias for choosing to get married in Playa del Carmen and inviting us to host your destination wedding in Mexico. 

Feeling inspired? Ready to start planning to get married in Playa del Carmen? Contact us today and we’ll be thrilled to get the ball rolling on creating the destination wedding of your dreams at Villa la Joya! 


As always, a big shout out of love to all our wonderful Playa del Carmen wedding vendors, we couldn’t do it without you! And remember, there are never any outside vendor fees at Villa la Joya! 

Vendors: 

Photographer - Sweet Fire Photography 

Make-up - Dani Delgado MUA

Wedding Planner - Pride Maya Weddings

Decorations - MSM Rentals 

Catering - Gourmet Soberanis

Cake - Lali Pasteles

DJ- Evolution Mix Audiovisual 

Legendary Villa la Joya Wedding in Playa del Carmen

Legendary Villa la Joya Wedding in Playa del Carmen

Cynthia and Sam’s Legendary Villa la Joya Wedding in Playa del Carmen

Gorgeous couple Cynthia and Sam tied the knot in an absolutely legendary and epic wedding at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen. This wedding had it all, a symbolic and meaningful religious ceremony blessed by rain, mariachis, tequila (lots of tequila), fireworks and flower girls and churros, oh my! We loved every detail of this special day and we are so grateful to Cynthia and Sam for choosing Villa la Joya!

 First look with Dad, “No look” with groom: The fun starts early at this Playa del Carmen wedding

Bride Cynthia got ready for her wedding day with her bridesmaids, a big Playa del Carmen wedding party of ten beauties in pale green. Cynthia had a lovely “first look” moment with her father and a FUN “no look” moment with the groom, not seeing each other, no peeking but toasting one another with a shot of tequila!

Symbolic religious wedding ceremony in Playa del Carmen: And the Rain Came Down

We are so fortunate to host ALL kinds of weddings at Villa la Joya, big, small, we love them all. We were truly excited to be a part of Cynthia and Sam’s epic wedding reception! The rain cleared after the ceremony and the reception fun began with mariachis and esquites and cocktails all around. The wedding took place on “National Tequila Day” and the emblematic drink of Mexico was honored throughout the reception. 

Dinner was served by Gourmet Soberanis and the traditional wedding toasts were made, bringing laughter and tears to the family & friends of the newlyweds. The rustic table settings were gorgeous, the fall colors in the flowers from Cherry Blossom were rich, warm and welcoming. Cynthia and Sam shared a first dance as husband and wife with fireworks, the look of love between them was magical! The rest of the evening was a high-energy party with lots of dancing and shenanigans! Apparently, the guests' comments and responses were unanimous, this was an EPIC, legendary and unforgettable wedding in Playa del Carmen.

Feeling inspired by this stunning Mexico wedding at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen? Contact us today!

Our in-house team of Villa la Joya wedding planners, Adriana, Nancy and Enrique had as much fun as anyone putting together this beautiful day. We’d like to express our gratitude and offer our congratulations once again to Cynthia and Sam, may you enjoy a lifetime of happiness together!

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

A big shout-out of love to our wonderful Playa del Carmen wedding vendors, we couldn’t do it without your creativity, talent, and vision, GRACIAS! 

Vendors: 

Planner: Villa Planners (our incredible in-house team: Adriana, Nancy & Enrique)

Photo: Car​o Navarro Photography

MUA: Beauty Expert

Flowers: Cherry Blossom

Rentals: EW Cancun & StyleMe Events

Catering: Gourmet Soberanis

Cake: Lluvia de Azúcar

Dance Floor: Hercon Entertainment

DJ: Uno Audiovisuals