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How to plan the perfect bohemian wedding in Mexico

How to plan the perfect bohemian wedding in Mexico

What is a “boho chic wedding”? We’ve all seen photos of dreamy weddings by the sea with flowing frocks and flowers in everyone’s hair. Soft, comfortable decor and a chill vibe are perfect for a cozy, intimate wedding with relaxed and inviting energy. Is a bohemian wedding in Mexico what you’ve always dreamed of?

How would you describe the “boho style”? Think organic and natural, laid-back, go with the flow, artistic, creative, and a little unconventional. A bohemian wedding is warm and welcoming, a celebration of love and the elements. A little bit hippie, a little bit of elegance, and a whole lot of romance!!

The wedding planners at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen LOVE a delicious bohemian wedding, here are some tips from our experts.

Consider the wedding destination and venue, best by the beach of course!

You’ll want that warm ocean breeze and the swaying palm trees as the canvas to create your own bohemian wedding masterpiece. A lush garden on the sea is the perfect setting for a bohemian wedding. Boho weddings at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen are simply magic.

Guests attire, yes, you can define a dress code for your wedding aesthetic.

Think natural material and neutral colors or floral prints. Asking guests to wear one color like an “all-white” wedding is a gorgeous way to tie the bohemian aesthetic all together. 

Bohemian bridal style.

The bohemian bride is the epitome of romance, lacy and flowing and free, with gowns or dresses that blow in the breeze, softness in hair and makeup, and a natural look that never goes out of style. Floral crowns, vintage bridal dresses with antique lace, braids for hair, soft updos, or long natural locks and curls, the bohemian bride glows.

Soft Lighting and Decor.

Pampas grass and palm leaves, wood, antique metals, dried flowers or neutral colored blooms, candles and lanterns, make it soft, make it cozy, make it elemental. 

Lounge areas for guests to chill with a drink.

Comfy couches, deep pillows, natural textiles and rugs, create a “chill out” area for relaxing between dances and engaging in delightful conversation. A bohemian lounge area is the perfect place to set up an “aguas frescas” table or present your signature cocktails to refresh your guests’ thirst. 

Ready to start planning your own bohemian wedding at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen? We can’t wait to hear your ideas and see your vision boards! Contact us today and let the good vibes flow.

Photo Credits (in no particular order): Sweet Caribbean Photo, Caro Navarro Photography, Amor Amor Weddings, Maricarmen Arcos, Daniel Ramirez Photographer, Jonathan Yacoub Photography,LuxArt Wedding Studio, Julie Roman Photography, Dani Toscano

Tips on Defining Your Wedding Aesthetic

Tips on Defining Your Wedding Aesthetic

Planning your destination wedding can be loads of fun but sometimes the choices are just too much! You love the look of retro but want the romance of vintage and the modern trends of today. How do you define your wedding aesthetic and focus on creating a theme and a vibe that works for you?  Here are some tips from the experts at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen.

1. Consider your venue, it’s the foundation of the day

 At Villa la Joya we can create almost any kind of theme from romantic, tropical glam, boho-chic, whimsical, minimalist, you name it and we can make it happen in our private villa gardens or main entrance with the best vendors in the Riviera Maya. 

2. Check out real weddings, wedding blogs and social media for ideas and inspiration.

This will give you great direction and a perfect idea of where to start with your own wedding aesthetic. You can begin by making lists of things you like and DON’T like and this will help to define and clarify your wedding look. 

3. Consider the season.

It doesn’t have to be pumpkins for fall and tulips for spring but the time of year can lend ideas to the overall theme of the wedding. The season plays a role of course, you will probably choose heavier, warmer fabrics and colors for fall and winter and softer, flowier looks for spring and summer. (Photo Credits: CocoKnot Weddings, Moni & Adri Photography)

4. Think of your past travels.

What did you love most about the destinations and journeys? Colors, textures, aromas, music, your wedding can reflect the things you love most in the world. Make it a real Mexican celebration, an event with an exotic Moroccan flare or a fabulously elegant French affair. 

5. Consider important family traditions

Or rituals with friends and include them as part of your celebration. This is the best way to personalize your wedding, a moving and emotional way to connect the past to the future. 

6. Ask friends and people you trust and know.

It’s always nice to get feedback and a different perspective. The people who know you best will help define your ideas and gently guide you away from decisions that don’t fit your personality. Take all advice but remember, this is YOUR day and the final decisions are yours to make. If you want a pony with a blanket of flowers, then a pony with a blanket of flowers you shall have no matter what Aunt Karen says. 

Make your lists of “yays” and “nays”, create vision boards, and collect inspiring photos and your wedding aesthetic will soon become clear. We can’t wait to hear all about it and make your wedding dreams come true! Contact us today at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen and let’s make it happen!

Photo Credits (in no particular order): Caro Navarro Photography, Amor Amor Weddings, Moni & Adri Photography, Cocoknot Weddings, Connie Suarez Photography, Paradise Photo Studio, Meraki Weddings, Kape Photography, Fun In The Sun Weddings.

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


Why choose a private villa wedding in Mexico?

Why choose a private villa wedding in Mexico?

Why choose a private villa wedding in Mexico? Exclusive, luxurious and 100% YOU

A private villa wedding in Mexico will make all your wedding desires a reality, bring your vision board to life at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen. Forget about the “cookie cutter” weddings at all-inclusive resorts, plan a private villa wedding in Mexico at Villa la Joya to ensure that every detail is perfect and 100% you.       

A private villa wedding in Mexico is exactly that, PRIVATE

Privacy on your wedding day is important and you just won’t find it if you book a resort wedding. A private villa wedding in Mexico means no “looky loos”, wedding crashers or photobombs of some random dude in a Speedo ruining your first kiss photo. A Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen wedding is exclusively for you and your guests and you will be the center of attention. As it should be of course. {Photo Credits: Caro Navarro Photography, Sweet Caribbean Photo, Paradise Photo Studio}

One wedding per day: This is not a wedding factory!

A private villa wedding in Mexico at Villa la Joya ensures that you are the ONLY wedding that day. You will receive the very best service devoted to you and you alone, no other brides demanding attention and no rush to get in, get out and get the next wedding down the aisle. A bride shouldn’t have to share the spotlight on her special day or feel lost in a crowd!

An elegant private villa wedding at Villa la Joya is OH so photogenic

The elegant architecture of Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen means your photographer has a LOT to work with and it is all yours, no strangers in the background. From the grand Villa la Joya staircase to the stunning balcony, columns, chandeliers and gorgeous archways, there is a magic photo waiting to happen around every corner, and that’s not even counting the garden and the views of the sea! Forget the “big cement box” of a sprawling resort, choose the fine details of a private villa wedding for the best wedding photos. {Photo Credits: Sweet Caribbean Photography, Caro Navarro, Andre Gouin, Beeer Photography}

Oodles of options for accommodations for your guests to choose from

our guests will thank you for allowing them the flexibility to choose their destination wedding accommodations. Your guests will have different tastes and budgets, give them the option to choose where to stay for your Playa del Carmen wedding. From cute little Airbnbs to luxury boutique hotels and resorts, giving your guests options is easy with a private Villa la Joya wedding in Playa del Carmen!

Everything onsite: Private villa wedding ceremonies and receptions

Keep it simple, keep it all in one magical place. A Villa la Joya wedding means you will have the romantic ceremony of your dreams in the same place as your big wedding reception party! No need to stress about moving your guests from a ceremony site to a reception site and all the logistics that go into managing multiple locations. {Photo Credits: LuxArt Wedding Studio, Moni & Adri Photography}

A private villa is a blank canvas and you are the wedding artist

Choosing a wedding from a standardized menu at a resort means you have very little control over the details. A little from column A and a little from column B just isn’t a satisfying way to plan a wedding! At Villa la Joya, we present to you the blank canvas on which you will create your wedding masterpiece! You have the freedom to create every single detail exactly as you have imagined. Flowers, design elements, fun surprises for your guests, forget about choosing the same theme as every other bride at the resort. {Photo Credits: LuxArt Wedding Studio, Caro Navarro Photography}

Choose your Playa del Carmen wedding vendors with NO additional fees

A Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen wedding gives you so much freedom, we put ourselves at your service to make your day unique and memorable. We welcome you to bring the Playa del Carmen wedding vendors that you love with no extra fees! There are never any vendor fees at Villa la Joya, we welcome your favorite caterers, photographers and DJs with open arms and we are happy to help guide you in finding the right vendor fit.

A Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen wedding is the BEST choice for your Mexico destination wedding in 2023

Privacy, exclusivity, flexibility and a day that is devoted to you and your loved ones. Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen is the place to make all your destination wedding dreams come true. Contact us today and let’s start planning, we can’t wait to hear your ideas!

Adorable Getting Ready Moments from Villa la Joya Brides

Adorable Getting Ready Moments from Villa la Joya Brides

Adorable Getting Ready Moments from Villa la Joya Brides

The day of your wedding you’re probably full of nervous excitement. Butterflies in your stomach, full of energy and anticipation for the big day you have been waiting for. The time comes to start getting ready and you find yourself surrounded by family and friends and all the love they have to give. It’s a great time to try to relax, have some fun and create magical memories even before you walk down the aisle. Raise a glass with the girls and savor a hug from your mom, here are some of our favorite fun getting-ready moments from the brides at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen.

Start the day with a champagne toast, raise a glass (or a bottle) to love!

Bride Cynthia knows how to have fun with the girls, forget the glass, just pass the bottle! A little liquid courage and a toast to happiness, the spontaneous moment was beautifully captured by Luxart Photographers. We love the looks on the faces of every bridesmaid, so many stories in one great image!

LuxArt Wedding Studio

Innocence and magic of a family-friendly wedding in Playa del Carmen

There is no doubt about it, the magical innocence of children at weddings is something that creates interactions that will touch your heart. Bride Diana and this sweet flower girl share a precious moment, captured by the photographers at Amor Amor Weddings.

Amor Amor Weddings

Circle of love: Pre-wedding embrace for Erika and Kirsten’s Villa la Joya bridal party

Group hug! This sweet moment at the Villa la Joya wedding of Erika and Kirsten just gives us all the feels. Warmth, joy and happiness ooze out of this photo set amidst the columns of Villa la Joya, captured by photographer Martin Wilk.

Martin Wilk

Shine on you crazy diamond! Bride Melissa is aglow with the girls

This was such a sweet moment, bride Melissa cozied up with her bridesmaids admiring the engagement ring. Last moments before the wedding band is added, enjoy it ladies! This getting ready moment loveliness was captured by Vida Linda Photography for Melissa’s Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen wedding.

Vida Linda Photography

Up, up and away with these beautiful bridal balloons at Natalia’s Playa del Carmen wedding

Gimme a “B”, gimme an “R”, gimme an “IDE”, these delightful silver balloons perfectly frame an intimate moment of coziness with bride Natalia and her bridesmaids. The relaxed moment in their “getting ready” robes with the formal bridal gown standing ready is just perfect. Captured by the photographers of Amor Amor Weddings Playa del Carmen.

Amor Amor Weddings

Give us a twirl and play in the light! Joyful moment with bride Nataliya

Putting on your bridal gown the day of your wedding is a truly transformative moment and one full of joy! Grab your bouquet and give a twirl, bride Nataliya shows off her pretty gown and veil in a ray of light captured by Connie Weddings.

Connie Weddings

Sweet and tender motherly love at bride Rachael’s Playa del Carmen wedding at Villa la Joya

“Just” a peck on the cheek but oh so much more, this moment with the bride and mom has us reaching for the tissues. So much warmth, love and that extra special something that will be cherished for always in this photo by Monica Lopez.

Monica Lopez Photography

No peeking! The first look at bride Secily was a beautiful surprise for her bridesmaids

Eyes closed and cover your face, the bride is coming to take your breath away! This is a super sweet moment with the bridesmaids in pink awaiting the big reveal of bride Secily as she descends the stairs. Photo by Amor Amor Weddings Playa del Carmen.

Amor Amor Weddings

Anyone got a craving for pizza? Getting ready snacks with fun bride Sandra and the girls

Your wedding day is a marathon, not a sprint, remember to eat and fuel up long before the wedding reception dinner! We love this casual shot of bride Sandra digging into a little pepperoni and jalapeño pizza with the girls, it’s sure to put a smile on your face. Photo by Sweet Fire Wedding Photographers.

Inspired by these Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen brides? Let’s start planning!

We can’t wait to hear your ideas for your dream wedding in Playa del Carmen, contact us today to get the ball rolling and start “getting ready” for the big day!