A Poetic Destination Wedding at Villa La Joya

There are weddings that dazzle — and then there are weddings that breathe. Maricela and Asher’s celebration at Villa La Joya was the latter: a romantic destination affair on Mexico’s Riviera Maya, where every detail was infused with soul and sincerity. Designed by the bride herself, a Los Angeles-based wedding planner, this day embraced minimalist beauty with heartfelt intention. From the soft palette and lush florals to a moving first look shared between Maricela and her young son, the wedding honored not just romance, but family and the journey that brought them here.

Set against the timeless stone of Villa La Joya, their seaside ceremony unfolded beneath swaying palms and golden light, followed by a joyful celebration featuring mariachi music, tacos under the stars, and late-night dancing. Captured in luminous, editorial style by Moose Studio, this wedding is a beautiful reflection of what matters most — connection, meaning, and the kind of love that feels like home.