Dharmesh and Shivani get engaged at Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen Some love stories are written in the stars, and others are written in Instagram DMs. For Dharmesh and his fiancée Shivani, their story is a blend of chance, charm, and pure romance. From a simple Instagram message to an unforgettable proposal in Mexico, their journey led them to Villa la Joya for a moment that will forever be etched in their hearts.  How It All Began: From Instagram to India to Mexico This romantic love story began in 2021 when Dharmesh sent the first fateful Insta message. At the time, his future fiancée ..read more

Everything that day was SO PERFECT. I feel like you always hear stories about this and that going wrong at weddings, but our day was truly magical. All thanks to Villa La Joya, Nancy & her team and our wonderful vendors. I wish we could do it all over again. - Newlywed bride Jantzen Romance, love and fabulous destination wedding inspiration ahead. Jantzen and Daylon joined us at Villa la Joya with an intimate group of family and friends to celebrate their amor forever and ever. Classic wedding style, pretty details and an abundance of joy, we adored working with Villa Planners on bringing ..read more

Expect the unexpected at this unique and personal private villa wedding in the Riviera Maya. Villa la Joya was honored to welcome Madith and Robert to our beachside wedding venue and we can’t wait to share this love story from our little piece of paradise. What’s ahead in this gorgeous Riviera Maya wedding? Inspiration! Sexy, corseted lace bridal gown with a stunning train by Janene’s Bridal Traditional filipino “barong’ formal wear for the groom Dreamy bohemian wedding decor in the Villa la Joya garden Breathtaking overhead floral table settings made for conversation Reception perfection with ..read more

Arcelia and David’s Love Story at Villa la Joya: Riviera Maya Wedding Venue Experience After every wedding at Villa la Joya, we love to reconnect with the couples who celebrated their special day at our private venue in the Riviera Maya. Once the festivities have concluded and the newlyweds embark on their happily ever after, we send out a brief questionnaire to capture their unique love story. We’re excited to feature these beautiful tales on our Real Destination Weddings blog. The love stories we receive are truly unique, and each response to our questionnaire is a delight to read. Arcelia a ..read more

Summer and Steve joined us at Villa la Joya, Riviera Maya to get married in Mexico with their beloved family and friends in attendance. On a magical, sunny, blue-sky day, the bride and groom walked down the aisle and joined together forever. With a moving ceremony and a dynamic wedding reception in our seaside gardens, this was a totally unforgettable destination wedding in Mexico for a fun-loving group!  View fullsize View fullsize Why did you choose Mexico for your destination wedding? My husband's family is from Mexico City, whereas all of my family lives in the southeast of the USA ..read more

Love in Bloom, Fireworks, and Fabulous Fun There’s something magical about saying "I do" at Villa la Joya, a breathtaking destination wedding venue in Mexico. Recently, lovebirds Jessica and Chris celebrated their big day in an event that was elegant and full of surprises. From dreamy floral designs to exciting entertainment, this wedding was truly unforgettable. Fabulous Florals and Warm Hues The wedding ceremony began with a visual feast: a stunning arch of florals in a gradient of warm-colored roses that set the tone for a romantic and luxurious affair. Cherry Blossom Floral brought the cou ..read more

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 ..read more

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 magic ..read more

Are you ready to swoon? We think you will swoon. We swooned. A lot. This is an absolutely inspirational destination wedding in the Riviera Maya, Kiana and Craig know how to throw a fiesta. Villa la Joya was delighted to host this classy, elegant, and fun Playa del Carmen wedding.  Two sleek and sexy bridal looks, cherry wood and white roses. And giant robots serving shots by the cigar bar. Let’s go!! Magazine-worthy wedding in Mexico: Let’s talk about the bride and groom This is a wedding where it all came together to perfection, like a feature article in a bridal magazine, s-t-u-n-n-i-n ..read more

You are going to swoon over this real Playa del Carmen wedding! Sianna and Keegan brought their dynamic energy and gorgeous aesthetic to Villa la Joya’s marble hallways and tropical gardens. The colors, the textures, the details and oh MY that bridal gown and florals! Villa la Joya Playa del Carmen pre-wedding portraits that took our breath away The magic of this wedding day started before the guests even arrived. Sianna shared “getting ready” time with her bridal party, donning a bridal gown that hugged her curves and featured a magnificent train and veil that WOWED! The bridal portraits in t ..read more