Deby & Beto Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya, Mexico Destination Wedding

We first met at Starbucks months before their wedding.  I was so nervous because they had booked me with out ever meeting me in person and were referred to me by another client and friend.  Deby and Beto is a couple that takes after my own adventurous carefree heart.  We couldn't stop talking and talking about places we had been, how much we like so and so place, and talked about everything under the sun. 

I didn't want to leave without them knowing that I was gonna do everything I could to make their day seamless and wonderful.  And that is just what it was.  Their wedding was full of emotion and excitement as these two beautiful souls joined their hearts in marriage.  I never tire of watching beautiful people tie the knot.

The Hard Rock Hotel in the Riviera Maya, Mexico was our playground for the day.  Deby & Beto decided they wanted their photos indoors, which made for a completely different set of photographs that I personally love!  We had shot their engagement session outdoors and beach side so this wasa nice treat.  *Those photos coming soon!*

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I'm trying out this new layout instead of the stacked images like usual.  What do you think? Should I change back or keep it? I feel like this way you can see the whole wedding upfront and then click on any image you want to see closer.  Please comment with suggestions! 

Please contact me if you would like more information regarding Mexico Beach Destination weddings.  And share with your friends who might just want some wedding inspiration!

Guest Post Series with Wendy Ruelas at Doca Eventos
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Guest Post Series

WENDY RUELAS at DOCA EVENTOS

Hi Everyone!  I am so excited to announce a whole new series here on the blog.  I had thought of doing something like this before but just didn't know how to go about it and now, I've asked some of my favorite wedding planners/coordinators to participate in this Guest Post Series! They'll talk about what they do, what their favorite moments of weddings are, and what advice and tips they can offer you so that your wedding day runs smoothly!

It's a Q&A and I would love nothing more than for the conversation to keep going! If you have any additional questions for our Guest, please comment below the post!

Our first Guest Post is from Wendy Ruelas with Doca Eventos.  Wendy and I met through weddings however, we've become friends.  I love to work with her as she creates great events with an eye for detail and of course, is just super sweet.  


Tell us a little about yourself:

I'm a destination wedding planner based in Puerto Vallarta.  I am a very creative person and love my job!  I love to play and work with textures, colors, fabrics, and love.

How did you get started in destination weddings?

I started at a local hotel coordinating weddings for their guests.  I worked for them for 3 years and have now moved onto coordinating events through Doca Eventos.

Where are you located?

We are located in Puerto Vallarta

What advice can you give to a bride planning their destination wedding?

Don't choose a day during rainy season (which is June - August).

What are your top 3 destinations for weddings?

Puerto Vallarta
Sayulita
Punta mita

Tell us one of your best memories from a wedding (could be funny or a tearjerker moment)

It was a couple from Vegas and the speeches were the most memorable because all of the guests said incredible words for the couple.  It was an intimate wedding, everyone was crying and enjoyed the time together.  A very emotional wedding.

In your opinion, why should brides have a destination wedding?

I believe  having a destination wedding is a special time spent with all of your guests and you can have an intimate wedding as well as enjoy what Puerto Vallarta has to offer.

What do you love most about destination weddings?

Creating the wedding day mood - which makes it so interesting and fun!

Where can we find you?

www.docaeventos.com
wen.ruelas@docaeventos.com
+52 (322) 134 31 67
FB- Doca Eventos
Instagram- Doca Eventos
Twitter- Doca Eventos


There you have it guys!

Do you want to know more about what Wendy does? Comment your questions below!

Would or have you had a destination wedding, what advice would you like to have or can offer? We want to know! Comment down below :) 

Real Fall Outdoor Wedding Inspiration

I love creating inspiration boards from real weddings that I have photographed.  Each detail is carefully selected by the bride and I feel like rather than put together found images from the internet, we'd use their visions to help you!  Nothing is more inspiring than seeing how someone put together their wedding.  Using perhaps the same ideas you have for you big day.  

This one is close to my heart because the bride is my cousin! It was a beautiful fall wedding with deep wines, gold, and dark wood details.  Completely DIY creating the wood pieces themselves as well as all the styling and bouquets.  And nothing says beautiful fall wedding like dancing under warm cafe lights in a beautiful garden.

What is your favorite detail of this wedding? Would you use any of these ideas in your wedding?

Make sure you pin these images and share with your newly engaged friends, they won't want to miss seeing all of these beautiful details!

Leon 9 Months Puerto Vallarta

I had written a beautiful card to Leon and it got erased! But this happens when I know I was meant to write a different post.  Lately it feels like motherhood has become more routine and less crazy, when will I ever shower, sleepless days.  Which has been wonderful! Leon keeps getting bigger and I keep thinking of when he was smaller and couldn't even hold his head up.  

Did I kiss him enough then? Because I feel like I can't stop from hugging him and kissing his cute chunky cheeks.  Especially when he laughs when I do it.  I love watching him sweat as he walks the entire L of our sofa and crawls all over the place screaming in pure joy that he is mobile.  I love when he kicks the water while at the beach because he gets excited.  And the laugh and excitement he gets every time his dad walks through the door is priceless.  It's like everyday he is more himself.  Not sure if that makes any sense.  

Little by little we're finding out who he is.  He's shown us that he's sensitive, inquisitive, a social butterfly, and loves to smile at everyone he comes across.  He's been extending his arm out and I can't get enough at how it squishes his cheek.  He does it with such an energy!

Soon he'll be pointing to things he wants.  Soon he'll be walking.  But for now, I'm going to try an enjoy this phase because so far, it's been my favorite.   

We had in mind to do these photos with his big huge lion stuffed animal that my husband's parents got him when he was only 2 months.  We had a fun time and glad we were able to get a few shots :).  

Table Scape Styled Shoot in Puerto Vallarta

Hey everyone! Happy Saturday!  Whoot whoot it's the weekend!  We have some friends coming over and we're super excited to show them around and barbecue! 

A couple weeks ago, I met up with Wendy Ruelas, who is a great wedding coordinator here in Puerto Vallarta to photograph some styled tablescapes she was trying out.  We met at an old villa a little outside of the main PV area and the view was to die for! Nothing but blue ocean as far as the eye could see and green hills opposite.  Perfect place for a beautiful intimate wedding ;).

I loved being able to walk around and just photograph the whole process and Wendy in action.  She's super sweet! And just as our luck would have it it started to rain just as we were finishing up!  June and July in PV are considered the rainy months.  But it was nice and refreshing since it's been getting humid here too!

Each tablescape is simple yet very distinctive of style with different types of floral arrangements.  What I have noticed at beach weddings is how simple yet elegant each set up is so as to not distract from the amazing view - the ocean! Here in PV the ocean changes color depending on how bright the sun is and time of day, then mix that with the breathtaking sunsets, you really do get a cacophony of colors during your event!

We have another styled shoot in mind and it's gonna be amazing!!! I'm so excited to start getting everything ready for that shoot!

You can find Wendy at contacto@docaeventos.com and here is her FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM

Guest Post Series with Beautiful Vallarta Weddings
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Guest Post Series

with BEAUTIFUL VALLARTA WEDDINGS

Hi Everyone!  I am so excited to announce a whole new series here on the blog.  I had thought of doing something like this before but just didn't know how to go about it and now, I've asked some of my favorite wedding planners/coordinators to participate in this Guest Post Series! They'll talk about what they do, what their favorite moments of weddings are, and what advice and tips they can offer you so that your wedding day runs smoothly!

It's a Q&A and I would love nothing more than for the conversation to keep going! If you have any additional questions for our Guest, please comment below the post!

Our first Guest Post is from Jennifer at Beautiful Vallarta Weddings and is a dream to work with! Every detail perfect!


Tell us a little about yourself:

My name is Jennifer Lawrence and I am the owner of Beautiful Vallarta Weddings (wedding planning service) and our sister company Casa Bay Villas which represents luxury villa vacation rentals in Puerto Vallarta Mexico. Throughout the years Beautiful Vallarta Weddings has hosted so many destination weddings in the villas we represent. Casa Bay Villas is one of the top luxury villa vacation rental agents in Puerto Vallarta. Each wedding venue is a unique, elegant creation designed just for you. I will successfully oversee your destination wedding with our impeccable Five-Star Platinum Service and our exceptional wedding planning team in Puerto Vallarta. Beautiful Vallarta Weddings works with only the BEST VENDORS - those that are reliable and deliver what they promise. While the costs are not always the lowest, they have been tested by us and they deliver quality products and services. Our team at Beautiful Vallarta Weddings is outstanding and we take pride in the services we perform.

How did you get started in destination weddings?

We had some many brides reserving our villas to host their destination wedding that we felt this would be the perfect marriage made in heaven for both companies.

Where are you located?

Stratford, CT and Puerto Vallarta

What do you love most about destination weddings?

Everything! From the beginning planning stages to your Special Day.

Tell us one of your best memories from a wedding (could be funny or a tearjerker moment)

This is a hard questions because every wedding is SPECIAL and each wedding has memories that will last a lifetime.

What advice can you give to a bride planning their destination wedding?

Trust your wedding planning.

What are your top 3 destinations for weddings?

Puerto Vallarta in one of our luxury villa rentals overlooking Banderas Bay

In your opinion, why should brides have a destination wedding?

Hosting a destination wedding in a luxury villa rentals is probably one of the most spectacular settings you could ever imagine. It's like living the life of the rich and famous for you and your guests!

Where can we find you?

Our website http://beautifulvallartaweddings.com/ Our phone # 203.386.8022 or email at info@beautifulvallartawedidngs.com You can also find us on Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter.


There you have it guys! Do you have any questions for Jennifer? Write to us below in the comments! 

Brooke + Mihai Villa Paraiso, Puerto Vallarta Destination Wedding

Oh my heart, it grew about two sizes on this wedding day!  Brooke and Mihai booked me through the amazing Jennifer Lawrence at Beautiful Vallarta Weddings and planned their intimate and beautiful day at Villa Paraiso in Puerto Vallarta.  Only 35 guests witnessed Brooke & Mihai's personalized vows while overlooking the ocean.  Filled with tears and lots of happiness they said "I do" to one another knowing that they had found their perfect match. 

These two wear their heart on their sleeves and are big time huggers, which is a total plus because so am I.  We hit it off the second I arrived and felt as if I had known them all my life.  Just absolutely beautiful, giving, appreciative, and honest people.  Brooke's dad oficiated the wedding, Mihai's family sent a special wine for the wine ceremony all the way from Romania, and during toasts, there were no dry eyes.  We are friends forever now.   

Thank you so much to the both of you, your family, as well as all of your 35 guests who made me feel like a part of the party! It was an honor to witness two souls vow happily ever after to each other in the most romantic and intimate way.  Love you guys!

Bride wore BHLDN pretty much from head to toe and it was gorgeous!!! And the sunset photos... my goodness, it doesn't get prettier than Puerto Vallarta Sunsets! 

Rebeca + Nestor Mexico Destination Wedding

Rebeca and Nestor are such beautiful souls.  Humble and together they make a beautiful, loving couple.  Their wedding was romantic and sultry all at the same time and you could see why these two had such a powerful connection!

We traveled to Chihuahua, Mexico to photograph the beautiful wedding that took place at Quinta Touché which was a dream as it was very victorian.  Their first look was one to remember since I had never photographed a bride coming down the stairs to meet the man of her dreams, ah it was sooo romantic!  

I want to thank the family that made me feel welcome! And to this wonderful couple who are sweethearts! I won't keep you any longer, here are the photos!

6 Months with Leon

Motherhood.

Never thought I'd say that and I am glad to know what it feels like to be a mother.  I would go so far as to say that it is one of the most complicated words to define.  However different each mother would describe it, I know for a fact, that there is nothing more amazing than watching a little human grow.  Live and experience everything for the first time.  Even watching them sleep is marvelous.  

Pure love.  That is the only way to describe what being a parent is.  I am blessed to marvel at such a beautiful being.  

And we took these as a celebration of his 6 months! Which flew by so quickly and yet we are eager to get to know Leon's personality more.  

Thank you Leon, for teaching us what being a parent is about! 

 
Monica + Paul Puerto Vallarta Destination Couple's Session

Monica had contacted me a couple weeks into December asking for a portrait session of her and her husband.  Monica revealed to me that on her wedding day back in August, everything that could go wrong, did.  It rained, her bouquet was wrong, her hair style didn't last, and as a result, they got very little photos of the two of them.   So while she and her husband, Paul, were on vacation in Puerto Vallarta, they took advantage of having a session done to make up for all that happened on their day.   After hearing everything that had happened, I wanted to make sure we got some killer photos of the two of them.  Never did I think she would bring a gorgeous wedding dress to the shoot!!!

It was absolutely fantastic and even though it was a bit cloudy, we did get a little sliver of sunset.  And a whole lot of beautiful photos!  Enjoy!