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Secret Jewel Celebrations Wedding – Sarah & Juan

By Gareth Davies | 15 March, 2019

Sarah & Juan hosted their energetic Mexican Destination Wedding at Secret Jewel Playa del Carmen. A beautiful wedding where 2 cultures merged together. A Persian ceremony next to the sea in Playa del Carmen, read on to find out more

Beach Palace Cancun Wedding – Jihan & Brandon

By Gareth Davies | 14 March, 2019

Jihan & Brandon hosted their Mexican Destination Wedding on a hotel rooftop terrace in Cancun. With unparalleled panoramic views of the stunning beaches on one side and the lagoon on the other, read on to find out more about their destination wedding in Mexico.

Akiin Beach Wedding Tulum – Stephanie & Lachlan

By Gareth Davies | 8 March, 2019

Stephanie & Lachlan´s Mexican Destination Wedding in Akiin Beach Tulum brought together a widely dispersed family from Australia, New Zealand and Europe to a convenient yet beautiful wedding venue on the beach in Tulum. I was honored to be chosed as the Tulum Wedding Photographer for their Wedding on the white sandy beach. Here I share a little with you about the newlyweds.

Moon Palace Cancun Destination Wedding – Emily & Jesse

By Gareth Davies | 7 March, 2019

Emily and Jesse had their stunning beachside destination wedding on the sunny shores of the Moon Palace Cancun. I was honoured to be chosen as their Mexico Destination Wedding Photographer. An open air beachside wedding in Cancun with a spectacular fireworks display and grand exit of the newlyweds.

Hacienda Acamilpa Wedding – Mariana & Rodrigo

By Gareth Davies | 1 March, 2019

Mariana & Rodrigo hosted their fantastic destination wedding in Hacienda Acamilpa in Morelos in Mexico. Here´s a summary of their big TWO days in this historic hacienda on the outskirts of Mexico City.

Wedding in Cuernavaca Morelos – Adri & Jorge

By Gareth Davies | 22 February, 2019

Adri & Jorge chose Jardin Ixaya in Cuernavaca Morelos as their wedding venue, here I share with you a tiny summary about this lovely couple and their spectacular wedding day!

Wedding of April & Andrew

By Gareth Davies | 28 August, 2018

Wedding of April & Andrew April and Andrew had their Mayan Ceremony as a Destination Wedding at Casa Sueños in Isla Mujeres in Quintana Roo. Here´s a little about this awesome couple! How did you meet? Our journey began at a Passion Pit concert. Hipster dude in a ‘Dare’ t-shirt, high-cuffed jeans and spiky hair (Red never uses hair product) approached a cool-as-a-cucumber gal in […]

ENGAGEMENT PHOTO SESSION IN MEXICO CITY – ADRI & JORGE

By Gareth Davies | 28 August, 2018

ENGAGEMENT PHOTO SESSION IN MEXICO CITY – ADRI & JORGE Save the Date / Engagement photo shoot of Adriana & Jorge in Mexico City. Are you having your destination wedding in Mexico? Fancy complement your wedding photo package with one of this fantastic collection of photos of you and your couple before your wedding day! A casual photo shoot […]

ENGAGEMENT SESSION – DANI & ULI, MEXICO CITY

By Gareth Davies | 28 August, 2018

ENGAGEMENT SESSION – DANI & ULI, MEXICO CITY Save the Date / Engagement photo shoot of Dani & Uli in Mexico City. Are you having your destination wedding in Mexico? Fancy complementing your wedding photography package with an engagement session! An opportunity to capture some special moments in a casual environment before your wedding day. Contact me for a casual chat about […]

ENGAGEMENT SESSION – MAR & JULIO, PUNTA MITA. NAYARIT

By Gareth Davies | 28 August, 2018

ENGAGEMENT SESSION – MAR & JULIO, PUNTA MITA. NAYARIT Save the Date / Engagement photo session of Mar & Julio. We did the Save The Date shoot of Mar & Julio in Punta Mita, in la Riviera Nayarit in Mexico, about 40 minutes south of Puerto Vallarta. A secluded beach paradise on the Pacific Coast, with a vibrant surf culture. […]

Wedding Tips and Advice

GETTING MARRIED TO A MEXICAN AS A FOREIGNER IN MEXICO IN 2020

By Gareth Davies | 3 May, 2020

Having a Mexico Destination Wedding as a foreigner in 2020 A comprehensive guide on what you need to know to get married in Mexico Why have your destination wedding in Mexico? Hosting a destination wedding in Mexico is very common with foreign couples. Given that it is one of the most popular places in the […]

Why You Should Have an Unplugged Destination Wedding in Mexico

By Gareth Davies | 28 February, 2019

Weddings nowadays differ massively from when your parents got married…every guest is carrying a mobile device of some sort to take photos and/or video? We can´t deny it, mobile devices are a key part of our lives. But what is an unplugged wedding and why should I have one?

When is the best time to book a wedding photographer?

By Gareth Davies | 8 September, 2018

When is the best time to book a Mexico destination wedding photographer? Where do you start? You have just got engaged. And you are still living the euphoria with your fiancée, friends and family about how he proposed to you. You´re debating the when and where you are going to get married. You have decided on […]

WHAT IS A DESTINATION WEDDING?

By Gareth Davies | 5 September, 2018

WHAT IS A DESTINATION WEDDING? Mexico Destination Weddings A destination wedding is a wedding held in a stunning location distant from the couple´s home, whereby the bride and groom typically invite their closest friends and family, although large lavish weddings and weddings elopements that consist of just 2 people that decide to tie the knot spontaneously are […]

5 REASONS WHY YOU NEED A DESTINATION WEDDING PLANNER

By Gareth Davies | 5 September, 2018

5 REASONS WHY YOU NEED A DESTINATION WEDDING PLANNER IN MEXICO You’re recently engaged and decided on having your destination wedding in the Riviera Maya in Mexico at one of the stunning beach locations. What’s next? Any wedding implies a considerable cost for the bride and groom, and maybe their family too, which is the reason why many newly […]

GETTING READY PHOTOS – WHAT ARE THEY AND HOW MUCH TIME SHOULD I ALLOW?

By Gareth Davies | 2 September, 2018

GETTING READY PHOTOS – WHAT ARE THEY AND HOW MUCH TIME SHOULD I ALLOW? Getting ready photos are something some brides may quite literally think of as… photos of the bride, and her bridesmaids in pre-wedding bathrobes in the midst of having their faces and hair done by a professional make-up and hairstyling team, followed […]

WHY YOU NEED A PRINTED PHOTO ALBUM OF YOUR WEDDING

By Gareth Davies | 28 August, 2018

WHY YOU NEED A PRINTED PHOTO ALBUM OF YOUR WEDDING There is a major difference between wedding photos nowadays and the wedding photos of when your parents or grandparents got married…the medium they were delivered on. In those days, a printed wedding album and wedding photo prints were the norm. That wedding album has probably […]

DO I NEED A WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHER?

By Gareth Davies | 28 August, 2018

DO I NEED A WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHER? An Interview with Wedding Videographer Graham Mattock, from Mattock.com Once a bride has booked me as her wedding photographer, I am often asked: “Do I need a wedding videographer?”. In short, it is absolutely necessary to have a wedding video to look back upon in the years to come. Because you […]

WHAT IS A FIRST LOOK AND SHOULD I HAVE ONE ON MY WEDDING DAY?

By Gareth Davies | 28 August, 2018

WHAT IS A FIRST LOOK AND SHOULD I HAVE ONE ON MY WEDDING DAY? As far as wedding traditions go, the bride would not see the groom on her wedding day prior to the ceremony. A tradition that is still maintained to this day, the moment the bride walks down the aisle is when the groom has […]

BEST PLACES IN MEXICO FOR YOUR DESTINATION WEDDING – TOP SPOTS IN PUNTA MITA

By Gareth Davies | 2 July, 2018

BEST PLACES IN MEXICO FOR YOUR DESTINATION WEDDING – TOP SPOTS IN PUNTA MITA Located just 45 minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta Airport, Punta Mita is an exclusive peninsula located on the north end of Banderas Bay in the Mexican state of Nayarit. Punta Mita is at the same latitude as the islands of Hawaii, and the weather is kept comfortable […]

Mexico Wedding Venue Reviews

Nizuc Resort Cancun – Wedding Venue Review | Weddings in Cancun

By Gareth Davies | 10 April, 2019

Nizuc Resort and Spa Hotel, Cancun – Wedding Venue Review Nizuc Weddings in Cancun Weddings in Cancun come in all shapes in sizes. However, if you are seeking an exclusive destination wedding venue in Cancun that offers seclusion and high-end luxury. Look no further! Situated on an exclusive part of the Yucatan peninsula, overlooking stunning […]

Akiin Beach, Tulum – Wedding Venue Review

By Gareth Davies | 4 April, 2019

Situated on a beach that seems like an endless stretch of beautiful white sand with a turquoise sea, Akiin Beach is an idyllic and highly sought-after wedding venue for Destination Weddings in Tulum. This stunning wedding venue in the heart of Tulum is akin (no pun intended) to something straight out of a romantic movie.

WEDDING VENUE REVIEW – HACIENDA TEKIK DE REGIL

By Gareth Davies | 28 August, 2018

There are abundant destination wedding venues in Mexico. But Hacienda Tekik de Regil in Yucatan offers elegance, exclusivity and colonial architecture all in one. It´s unique style and picturesque setting make it one of the most sought after destination wedding venues in Yucatan.

W PUNTA MITA – WEDDING VENUE REVIEW

By Gareth Davies | 28 August, 2018

W PUNTA MITA WEDDING VENUE REVIEW About 40 minutes south of Puerto Vallarta, the W Punta Mita in Nayarit is a luxury hotel with a funky, colourful interior décor that overlooks a beautiful beach with unforgettable sunsets which makes it the ideal location for your beach wedding. With the beach and the sound of waves breaking at your doorstep, the hotel is […]