Luxurious Private Villa Wedding in Mexico

July 25, 2024

Stephanie and Christopher Get Married in the Riviera Maya

Newlyweds Stephanie and Christopher joined together in marriage in a luxurious Villa la Joya wedding in the Riviera Maya. A black, white and champagne fantasy with lush florals and elegant choices in decor and fashion. It was a pleasure to host Stephanie and Christopher and their loved ones as they tied the knot forever in amor, amor, amor.

Ask the expert: Interview with a destination wedding bride

When planning a destination wedding, you want the most recent, most current, most expert and most inspiring information. There is no better person to ask than a newlywed bride. We ask all our newlyweds to let us know about their experience getting married at Villa la Joya and we adore our collection of love stories. Stephanie replied with great answers to common wedding planning questions, here’s a quickfire Q & A with a destination wedding bride:

Why did you choose Riviera Maya, Mexico for your destination wedding?

We initially planned to go to Indonesia where my family is from but when COVID happened Americans had a hard time being allowed in. We were engaged in Playa del Carmen and loved it…so we decided to come back and get married there.

What made you decide on Villa La Joya and the Villa Planners team?

Villa la Joya is GORGEOUS! And I loved my initial conversation with Mike. I also appreciated his open faith. Villa Planners were recommended by Mike.

What was your Riviera Maya destination wedding theme or inspiration?

I love white flowers so that was a thing and black and champagne were the colors we chose. We wanted it to be classy but fun.

What was your favorite/most emotional or funniest moment of your wedding day?

I loved dancing the night away. I think I left the dance floor once for a very brief moment. But the whole day was amazing.

Anything you would have done differently on your wedding day?

Remembered my bouquet when walking down the aisle.

Any advice you’d like to share with other brides planning a destination wedding?

Do your best to enjoy every moment and go with the flow. Take moments here and there to look around and take it all in.

To newlyweds Stephanie and Christopher: Mucho gratitude and best wishes

All of us at Villa la Joya send a million best wishes for the newlyweds for a lifetime of joy and happiness together. We thank you for inviting us to your Riviera Maya wedding day. It was our pleasure to meet you and yours and celebrate your love as the venue for your luxurious Villa la Joya Riviera Maya wedding.

We were thrilled to witness wedding dreams become a reality with Stephanie and Christopher, the team at Villa Planners and all the incredible Riviera Maya wedding vendors we adore. We send a huge muchas gracias to everyone who brought their creative professionalism to the Villa la Joya Riviera Maya gardens.

Selena and Frank’s Villa la Joya Love Story: Destination Wedding Inspiration

July 23, 2024

Ask the newlyweds! Should we have a destination wedding? Where should we get married? How do you choose a venue? Real wedding inspiration and hot tips, gracias, and congratulations to Selena and Frank!

After months of researching different venues in New York and Massachusetts, I felt discouraged because nothing stood out to us. We wanted our wedding to be a unique experience in a beautiful location so we started to think about a destination wedding.

One night while scrolling Instagram, I came across this photo of a bride standing on the balcony of this gorgeous villa overlooking the ocean. We knew instantly that we had found our wedding venue at Villa La Joya. It was like nothing we had seen before. - Newlyweds Selena and Frank

Selena and Frank’s Villa la Joya wedding was elegant, emotional, and timeless, get those tissues ready for happy tears! The bride and groom met on Instagram and started out with a long-distance love but now, nothing can keep them apart, united forever in love with a wedding in our seaside villa in Playa del Carmen. Check out the inspirational photos as we ask the newlyweds for destination wedding tips.

Ocean breezes and floral fantasy ceremony: Private villa wedding in Playa del Carmen

Palm trees swaying and a luxe bridal veil floating in a tropical breeze, perfectly pretty florals, and emotional tears, Selena and Frank said their “I do’s” surrounded by the love of family and friends. Selena was breathtaking in a bridal look ideal for an outdoor wedding in paradise. Frank was classically handsome in a traditional tuxedo and bow tie and the two together make a striking couple in all their wedding ceremony photos.

Our favorite part of the wedding was saying our vows to each other and finally becoming husband and wife. It’s a moment you wait for so long and finally getting to express your love surrounded by close friends and family was such a special experience.

The floral fantasy by Pentaflor was lush, white roses, and touches of pink in the romantic altar setting and bouquets. The vows were moving, the veil was magic and the newlyweds radiated love as they joined together in their private villa wedding in Mexico.

Private Villa la Joya wedding reception: Personalized, unique, and joyous celebration of Selena and Frank

Selena and Frank brought their own style and unique touches with a signature dance floor over the pool, a neon newlyweds sign behind the sweetheart’s table, and a personalized bar. The florals moved seamlessly from ceremony to reception and the candles and twinkling lights brought a fairy tale touch.

I’d highly advise on having a sweetheart table. It gives you and your new husband an area to sit and spend time together during the busiest day of your lives. We really enjoyed getting to be present in the moment together and it is truly special looking out at your reception together and seeing all our friends and family eating dinner and mingling together.

This romantic destination wedding reception was personal and emotional with meaningful toasts and speeches joining the families together and adding to the love story. Selena and Frank’s big day created some unforgettable moments with sweet moves on the dance floor from all generations, laughter at the photo booth, and warm embraces all around.

Best advice for planning a destination wedding? How do you choose a wedding planner in Mexico? Why Villa la Joya and Villa Planners in Playa del Carmen?

So many destination wedding questions and Selena and Frank were lovely to share their recent experience getting married at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen.

Believe it or not, I can’t think of anything I would’ve done differently. I really think having a solid wedding day timeline and making sure all of your vendors and the bridal/groom party are all on the same page makes the day go seamlessly. I’d highly recommend brides start working on their timeline 3-4 months out from the big day.

We decided on Villa Planners because I liked that they were experienced in planning weddings at Villa la Joya and they were knowledgeable on what we needed for our big day. They helped us plan over the course of our 14 month engagement from start to finish, always staying attentive and excited. I also liked that we had that seamless communication between the planners and the vendors because they had built relationships from working previous weddings together. Adriana, Enrique and Nancy are truly awesome at what they do.

Big thanks and huge congratulations to Selena and Frank

Best wishes to newlyweds Selena and Frank from all of us at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen and Villa Planners. We are so happy to have been invited to host your wedding in paradise, thank you for allowing us to get to know you and share in your love story.

As always, mil gracias y muchos abrazos to the wonderful vendors who brought this private villa wedding vision to life with creativity, professionalism, and the warm and welcoming hospitality of Mexico shining through.

Elise & Joseph’s Bright, Bold and Beautiful Playa del Carmen Wedding

July 10, 2024

“Joseph and I met on a 1935 wooden classic motor yacht in Rhode Island in the summer of 2018. Joseph was interviewing me for the position of stewardess on the yacht, and I was swooned by him. We fell fast in love within the tight quarters and romantic setting of a classic motor yacht.”

Elise and Joseph launched their love story after a chance meeting by the sea in Rhode Island in 2018. We were delighted to welcome them to the seaside of Mexico in 2024 to continue their story of amor and celebrate their nuptials in a bright, bold, and beautiful Playa del Carmen wedding at Villa la Joya.

Oh so pretty in pink! Wedding ceremony WOW at Villa la Joya

The gardens of Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen were overflowing with romance and an abundance of flowers in pink colors that popped. Blonde beauty Elise wore a chic two-piece bridal ensemble and her handsome groom Joseph wore a classic black tuxedo as the two joined together forever, witnessed by their closest family and friends.

What was your wedding theme or inspiration?

I wanted the theme to be bright and fun. I was very passionate about the flowers being as colorful as possible. Cherry Blossom nailed my floral vision so well. I would certainly recommend them to any brides who are looking for a dreamy floral design!

The wedding ceremony set up in the Villa la Joya garden was breathtaking, the floral arches, decor, and bouquets by Cherry Blossom were simply out of this world. The guests showered the newlyweds with love, support, and pretty little flower petals as they walked down the aisle hand in hand together.

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

There are so many reasons to choose a destination wedding in Mexico, we like to think there is at least one good reason for every couple that has joined together in love at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen. We asked Elise and Joseph to share their thoughts with us on their choice of Mexico and Villa la Joya:

Why choose Mexico for your destination wedding?

The first trip we ever took together was to Tulum, Mexico in 2018, and we have the best memories from the trip. We drove from Tulum to Holbox in a rental car, swam in the cenotes, rode electric bikes on the beach in Tulum, and went sky diving in Playa del Carmen. We often reminisce about what a great trip that was and how much fun we had together.

What made you decide on the wedding venue Villa La Joya Playa del Carmen?

It was very important to my husband and I that we be close to the ocean for the ceremony, and even more important that we were able to accommodate all of our friends and family in an intimate setting. The marble interior is such a beautiful work of art, and really made a statement in our wedding photos.

Moving speeches, mariachis and a grand fiesta: Villa la Joya wedding reception

A mariachi serenade welcomed one and all to the cocktail hour to kick off the festivities with a Mexican touch. Everyone in attendance laughed and cried with the moving speeches and the bride and groom exuded joy as they danced the night away and gazed into one another’s eyes.

Elise’s reception look was disco divine, slipping into a sparkling pair of sequin pants that were perfect for getting down to the funky beats. The entire wedding reception was dynamic, full of emotions, twinkly lights, love and fireworks, an epic, absolutely unforgettable party.

Muchas gracias and best wishes for a long and happy lifetime of adventure to Elise and Joseph!

All of us at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen would like to send our gratitude to Elise and Joseph for sharing your wedding day with us. We say “muchas gracias” and send you our best wishes for a lifetime of joyous adventures together!

Feeling inspired by this real destination wedding in Mexico? Contact us today at Villa la Joya and let’s make your wedding dreams come true!

Playa del Carmen wedding vendor love

As always, we would like to share an extra special thank you to the creative Playa del Carmen wedding vendors who always go the extra mile to make Villa la Joya weddings perfect in every way. And remember, there are never any vendor fees at Villa la Joya so you can have your wedding, your way without throwing away your pesos.

Maria and Kyle Get Married in Mexico: Love At First Sight and Forever and Ever

June 28, 2024

“We met 12 years ago while working at a summer day camp. We kicked it off very quickly and spent every day getting to know each other, it was love at first sight! We knew each other for about a month before we officially started dating and have been together ever since!”

All of us at Villa la Joya ADORE a good love story! We were delighted to welcome Maria and Kyle to the Riviera Maya to tie the knot and make their love-at-first-sight story into a happily ever after. This one is dreamy, ready for some real destination wedding inspiration?

Pretty in Pink and Oh So Dreamy: Romantic Wedding Ceremony in Playa del Carmen

The destination wedding ceremony of Maria and Kyle at Villa la Joya was lush with flowers and abundant in romance and true love. Maria’s smile was a million watts and she was simply glowing from within in her chic and elegant mermaid style gown. Groom Kyle was decked out in a light summer suit and made a handsome picture beside his bride.

What was your destination wedding theme or inspiration?

Our wedding theme was romantic, dreamy, bright florals! We wanted our florals to stand out against the ocean backdrop and the sky of lights. We also wanted to combine a tropical beach setting with a European villa vibe. Our inspiration for signature cocktails were our favorite travels!

The wedding ceremony in the Villa la Joya garden was unique, special and moving in every way. Laughter and tears and a magical setting with the Mexican Caribbean sea and our villa as a beautiful backdrop. The pink floral arch with greens was exquisite and the stunning arrangements along the aisle welcomed the newlyweds for their first walk hand in hand into the future.

Intimate Riviera Maya wedding reception at Villa la Joya

Maria and Kyle were joined by their most cherished friends and family to raise a glass to LOVE in this fun-filled Playa del Carmen wedding reception. The blonde wood furnishings, the dreamy pastel palette of flowers and decor, it was a perfect setting for an intimate and meaningful celebration.

Why did you choose Mexico for your destination wedding?

We chose Mexico for our destination wedding because we wanted our wedding to be more than just a wedding day, we wanted a weekend full of festivities where we can join our friends and family and create lasting memories! We have traveled to Mexico a few times and wanted to incorporate local Mexican flavors and dishes into our canapes and dinner choices to make it unique!

Maria changed into an adorable bridal reception dress and twirled with Kyle and friends all night long. Sparkly lights, great music, incredible catering by Chef Thomas Medina and churros from Los Pockets made this a Villa la Joya wedding to remember.

What was your favorite moment of your Villa la Joya wedding day?

We had so many memorable moments but a few that stood out were: having a ceremony that was unique and special, the sunset during cocktail hour, the heartfelt toasts from our family, as well as the amazing food and drinks. There is nothing better than to be able to enjoy our wedding day with our closest friends and family!

Final words and advice from a newlywed destination wedding bride: Thanks Maria and Kyle!

The best advice for destination wedding planning always comes from a newlywed bride. We are so grateful to Maria and Kyle for celebrating their wedding day at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen, thank you for sharing these wise words.

What made you decide on a Villa La Joya Riviera Maya wedding?

The venue is just stunning! We found the venue while researching private venues in Riviera Maya and we booked Villa La Joya before seeing the venue in person! Once we did an onsite visit, we knew we made the right choice. The breeze, the ocean, and the beautiful villa make it the perfect venue!

Anything you would have done differently?

Everything was just perfect! We wish we could live and relive the day forever!

Any advice you’d like to share with other brides?

Choosing the perfect wedding planner and vendors is everything! Find someone that you can work with and trust to turn your vision into reality! Also, taking time during the wedding day to really take it all in and try to slow down time to enjoy the moment with your husband.

One of the joys of hosting private events at Villa la Joya boutique wedding venue in Mexico is we get to meet incredible couples and their families in private wedding celebrations. One wedding per day, we really get to know the bride and groom and have the chance to be a part of a very special love story for the ages! We wish Maria and Kyle a long and happy lifetime together, full of joy and magic!

And as always, a very special thank you, muchas gracias to all the world-class, professional and creative wedding vendors in the Riviera Maya who turned a wedding dream into a reality.

Big Congratulations! Nathalie and Camil Get Married in Mexico

June 26, 2024

Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen was delighted to host the destination wedding of Nathalie and Camil. This beautiful young couple traveled to Mexico to get married and brought their nearest and dearest along for a joyous celebration of their love. Romance, family and a perfect day to tie the knot in paradise.

Romantic and Elegant Garden Wedding in Playa del Carmen

Nathalie and Camil met in university and their love story quickly blossomed and just keeps on glowing and growing. The couple dreamed of a “romantic and elegant garden wedding theme” and our Playa del Carmen wedding vendors set a magical scene by the sea. The gardens of Villa la Joya were aglow with candlelight, sparklers, and the smiles of family and friends.

Why did you choose Mexico for your destination wedding?

Because it’s the perfect warm destination where everyone will have a good time.

What made you decide on Villa La Joya for your wedding venue in Mexico?

Villa La Joya stood out as the only venue that perfectly combined intimacy with elegance, all set against the stunning backdrop of a beachfront location.

Personal and Moving Family Wedding Ceremony at Villa la Joya

Bride Nathalie glowed sexy and sophisticated in her white strapless bridal gown with a gorgeous neckline and “nude illusion” inserts, a pretty veil and her hair loose and flowing in the ocean breeze. Groom Camil wore a classic white tuxedo jacket with black pants, chic and handsome beside his beautiful bride.

The wedding altar arch of colorful garden flowers created a frame for the ceremony with the waves of the sea as a natural backdrop. The officiant was a loved one of Nathalie and Camil which always makes the ceremony personal, moving and a true ode to the love of the bride and groom and the union of their families. Pretty flower girls and adorable ring bearers, this was a family-friendly wedding that welcomed guests of all ages to celebrate love.

What was your favorite moment of your wedding day?

We didn’t do a first look, so we hadn’t seen the venue before walking down the aisle. When we each walked in for the ceremony, seeing how beautiful everything was and seeing each other for the first time that day was incredibly special and emotional.

Warm and Welcoming Villa la Joya Destination Wedding Reception

The gardens and pool area of Villa la Joya were decorated with warm wood furniture, glorious displays of garden flowers and candles. The champagne corks were popping, conversation flowing and music had people dancing and twirling even during the cocktail hour.

As the sun went down, the twinkling lights and candles lit up the happy faces of the newlyweds and the guests. The toasts brought tears and laughter and set the tone for a wonderful wedding reception celebration of both family and romantic love. Bride Nathalie changed into her gorgeous reception dress and was the brightest star on the dance floor beside her newlywed husband.

The best advice for destination wedding brides from bride Nathalie

“Pretend you’re a guest at your own wedding, don’t try to control anything that day. Just relax and enjoy the moment.”

We ask all our Villa la Joya newlyweds to share tips for couples planning a destination wedding. The advice we received from Nathalie was spot on, we loved her answer to pretend you are a guest at your own wedding!!

After all the wedding planning, the ins and outs of decor and cuisine and flowers and cake and travel, when it is all said and done and you are preparing to walk down the aisle, just relax and enjoy the moment. Feel the love. Raise a glass. Embrace the most important people in your life. Dance with abandon. Kiss and laugh and cry happy tears. Priceless moments.

Thank you to Nathalie and Camil, we wish you a lifetime of joy and happiness together

From all of us at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen, we extend our gratitude to Nathalie and Camil for allowing us to be a part of your Mexico destination wedding day. We send our most heartfelt wishes for a long and joyous life together, may all your days be filled with laughter and love.

Feeling inspired by this real destination wedding in Mexico? Let us know and let’s start planning!

We just know these real destination wedding photos will inspire you, it was such a gorgeous day! Share your love story with us at Villa la Joya, reach out now and let’s make your Mexico wedding dreams come true. We work with world-class professional wedding vendors to bring your destination wedding vision to life. And oh, we never charge a vendor fee. Those pesos are best spent on magical moments!

Big gracias to all the destination wedding vendors who made Nathalie and Camil’s day simply marvelous.

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