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After many months of trying to figure out a wedding color palette and theme, Hannah (an interior designer), fell in love with iconic blue and white Mexican tiles and decided to pull the color palette and inspiration from them for her wedding near Playa del Carmen. The gorgeous design theme carried through to bespoke details, such as the groom's custom blue tuxedo, mismatched bridesmaid dresses, and fabulously patterned invitations.
Keep reading to see their chic and modern ceremony backdrop and decor by Lucy Gallagher Boutique Weddings! All photography captured by Moni & Adri.
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Modern wedding style to match the beauty of Mexico
Bride, Hannah, was a vision of modern beauty in a billowing, layered Hayley Paige wedding gown that gave her a light and flouncy aura. Her and groom, Grant, both chose attire that both popped against their tropical wedding venue while complementing the natural backdrop.
We love the bride's clamshell shaped purse to match the beachy vibes of the day!
Grant wore a truly unique and stylish custom Birdseye tuxedo in blue and black, with a colorful skull print lining.
Bold mismatched, patterned bridesmaid dresses
To match the tile inspiration - the bridesmaids wore trendy dresses in all different styles, shapes, and lengths with bold blue and white patterns. The groomsmen complemented the girls' looks in mismatched blue and black suits.
Magical ceremony at a tropical cove
Just south of Playa del Carmen, Hotel Xcaret Mexico lies amidst sprawling jungle and river scenery. The breathtaking ceremony site sits at the edge of a crystal clear and vibrantly blue cove. The bride on their special ceremony location:
“Our favorite memory of the day was the ceremony. The location was intimate and grand at the same time. We had selected very specific songs to walk up to, and walk back from. We had our best friend and next door neighbor marrying us. Hannah's mother read a very sentimental poem that didn't leave a dry eye in the group. And the personalized vows were light and fun but raw and vulnerable all at the same time. It really set the tone for the rest of the evening.”
Acoustic guitar played as the bridal party walked the aisle! Groomsmen and Grant and his mom walked in to "Deal" by Grateful Dead. Bridesmaids walked up to "Fat Bottom Girls" by Queen and Hannah and her mom walked up to "Yellow" by Coldplay.
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Chic & clean reception with something blue
Sticking to all white with accents of bold blue, Lucy Gallagher Boutique Weddings created the modern chic simplistic vibe that the couple was looking for. The clean and elegant design popped against the luscious greenery of Playa del Carmen.
Mexican tiles made their way into the reception literally, accented by delicate seashell name place settings.
"Hannah and Grant wanted the day to feel like an extension of their vacation! With the ceremony being extremely personalized with their best friend as our officiant, Hannah's mother reading a sentimental poem, and Grant and Hannah writing their own vows, they felt like they could eliminate some of the other traditions during the reception. By eliminating the cake cutting, multiple speeches, and any type of photo booths or gimmicks, they were able to spend the entire evening hanging out and dancing and drinking with their guests." - Lucy Gallagher
A ruffled mini dress for an epic dance floor
Hannah ended the magical wedding day with a fab outfit change! Her reception look was a ruffled mini dress with polka dot embroidery. The perfect style to dance the night away on the light up dance floor to tunes by Evolution Mix.
Advice from the bride
"Start planning early so that you have time to take breaks and enjoy being engaged! It can be overwhelming but so worth every minute to hire a wedding planner. They are great guides throughout the entire process so you don't feel like you are doing everything on your own and there is someone with expertise guiding you through. Pick a few things that are most important to you and do them all the way! People will remember those the most even if some things that are not as important to you are not exactly what you wanted. Having everything laid out on a wedding website is super helpful for your guests and then they are not bugging you with questions the week or day of your wedding (the more information the better!) So if you are thinking of a destination wedding, that aspect is something we didn't anticipate but so glad it went that way!"
Congrats Hannah and Grant! Be sure to see even more gorgeous moments from their destination wedding day in the full gallery below by Moni & Adri.
View All Images- Wedding Photographers: Moni & Adri
- Event Planning & Design: Lucy Gallagher Boutique Weddings
- Flowers: Corazon Weddings
- Wedding DJ: Evolution Mix
- Venues: Hotel Xcaret Mexico
- Wedding Dresses: Hayley Paige
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As an expert in event planning and design, I have extensive experience in creating and executing unique and personalized events. I have a deep understanding of various wedding styles, themes, and color palettes, and I am well-versed in the latest trends and concepts in the industry. My expertise extends to destination weddings, modern wedding styles, and the integration of cultural and artistic inspirations into wedding designs.
Real Weddings and Destination Weddings
The concept of real weddings encompasses the celebration of actual weddings, showcasing the unique and personalized elements that make each event special. It often involves the documentation of the wedding day, including the ceremony, reception, and other significant moments. Destination weddings, on the other hand, refer to weddings that take place in locations outside of the couple's hometown or country. These weddings often incorporate the cultural and natural elements of the chosen destination, creating a memorable and immersive experience for the couple and their guests.
Wedding Color Palette and Theme
Hannah, an interior designer, drew inspiration from iconic blue and white Mexican tiles for her wedding near Playa del Carmen. This choice influenced the color palette and overall design theme of the wedding, resulting in a chic and modern celebration that reflected the beauty of the location and the couple's personal style. The incorporation of bespoke details, such as the groom's custom blue tuxedo, mismatched bridesmaid dresses, and fabulously patterned invitations, showcased a thoughtful and cohesive design approach.
Wedding Attire and Bridal Style
The bride, Hannah, embraced a modern and elegant bridal style, exemplified by her billowing, layered Hayley Paige wedding gown. The groom, Grant, complemented the tropical wedding venue with a truly unique and stylish custom Birdseye tuxedo in blue and black, featuring a colorful skull print lining. The bridesmaids wore trendy dresses in bold blue and white patterns, reflecting the inspiration drawn from Mexican tiles. The groomsmen complemented the bridesmaids' looks with mismatched blue and black suits, creating a cohesive yet individualized aesthetic for the wedding party.
Ceremony and Reception Design
The wedding ceremony took place at a tropical cove just south of Playa del Carmen, providing an intimate and grand setting for the couple's special day. The location, surrounded by sprawling jungle and river scenery, offered a breathtaking backdrop for the exchange of vows and heartfelt moments. The reception, designed by Lucy Gallagher Boutique Weddings, embraced a chic and clean aesthetic with accents of bold blue against an all-white backdrop. The design incorporated Mexican tiles and delicate seashell name place settings, reflecting the couple's desire for a modern and simplistic vibe that extended the vacation-like atmosphere of the day.
Wedding Advice and Reflections
Hannah and Grant shared valuable advice based on their destination wedding experience, emphasizing the importance of early planning, the guidance of a wedding planner, and the prioritization of personalized elements. They highlighted the significance of creating a wedding website to provide comprehensive information for guests, allowing for a smoother and more enjoyable celebration. Additionally, Hannah's reflections on the ceremony, reception, and overall planning process offered insights into the couple's thoughtful approach to their destination wedding.
This comprehensive overview of real and destination weddings, wedding color palettes, attire, ceremony and reception design, and valuable advice from the bride and groom provides a holistic understanding of the concepts and elements involved in creating a memorable and personalized wedding experience.
If you have any specific questions or would like to delve deeper into any of these concepts, feel free to ask!
