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A Mexican jungle oasis awaits at this intimate cenote wedding in Riviera Maya

A Mexican jungle oasis awaits at this intimate cenote wedding in Riviera Maya

Silvia and Luca met when they were young age but knew they wanted to walk through life together. After seven years together, they made it official with an intimate cenote wedding in Riviera Maya, Mexico. They brought their favorite people to Mexico (all the way from Italy!) and packed the essentials for a simple and meaningful wedding day in the middle of the Mayan jungle. Don’t miss Silvia’s gorgeous beachy dress, the saxaphone-accompanied ceremony, and of course, the lush jungle backdrop.

This NY to Mexico globetrotting photographer is ready to capture all of the moments you never saw coming

This NY to Mexico globetrotting photographer is ready to capture all of the moments you never saw coming

When I think of a killer set of wedding photos, I sometimes don’t even want to see “WEDDING” all over it. I want to see amazing candids of old friends, tiny moments of ring bearers going rogue, tears in the groom’s eyes as he waits at the ceremony, and above all, an AMAZING story told in images. When I think of getting that amazing story? I think of Celia at The Lovely Lens. Here’s why Celia is ALL about the moments and not the stuffiness…

Beach balls and paper craft at this artsy & colorful Mexico wedding

Beach balls and paper craft at this artsy & colorful wedding in Mexico

Veronica & Ron’s wedding at Bayan Tree Mayakoba in Playa del Carmen, Mexico was an artsy festival of fun. They filled the day with unexpected surprises all over the place. The wedding party entered the ceremony dancing to Gloria Estefan’s “Conga,” and after a first kiss jump, guests threw beach balls in the air as they walked down the aisle(!).

The reception space was filled with colorful shapes, DIYed paper craft, and flower combinations. The reception was wild with games, tons of dancing, confetti storms, and fireworks on the beach. When two creative people put their heads together in a gorgeous place like this, magic happens…

This cave vow renewal in Mexico is pure family love

This cave vow renewal in Mexico is pure family love

Entrepreneurs and adventure lovers, Sandi and Jimi, decided at the last minute to renew their vows with their three kiddos in a cenote (a natural pit) while traveling in Playa del Carmen. Pulling from their own cultures and experiences, they crafted a beautiful and intimate ceremony to re-bind their family together.

After that it was getting down to some serious play time with the kids in the wild foliage of Playa del Carmen, which is in no short supply of beauty. Let’s put on our sun-soaked goggles for this cave vow renewal in Mexico.

Mariachi and an epic venue at this Mexican wedding

Mariachi and an epic venue at this Mexican wedding

Cynthia & Adam opted for a three-day Mexican wedding which was full of celebrations, tequila, and loveliness. They started with a street carnival full of family and friends dancing in the street and a Mariachi band came to serenade the whole group. The ceremony took place in an open-air venue. You’ll want to see this one…

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Eva & Jesus’ Mexico wedding with bonus arcade fun

This pair had families keen on inviting everyone they knew, two ceremonies, a fantastic arcade photo shoot (with human-sized crane!), and a super cool getaway car decal. Don’t miss the traditional elements like the arros and the lazo, about which the bride has some good techniques for saving money.