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Intimate Tropical Destination Wedding in Mexico

Couple enjoys tropical beach wedding with palm trees

Joseph and Carin traveled all the way from Portland to Sayulita, Mexico to celebrate their love, and it's a wedding adventure to remember! With only their closest family in attendance, they rented a private seaside villa to host their celebrations and boy did it turn out pretty!

Their beautiful wedding was a unique mix of modern meets boho with tropical flowers all set against an amazing ocean view. Swoon! Jess Leigh Photographer beautifully captured all the love and decor styled by Sea of Dreams Weddings. See it all below + in the full gallery.

Bride in floral crown, lace wedding gown on stairs

Elegant beach wedding bouquet with protea and roses

Smiling groom in a beach wedding outfit looks away Light blue linen shirt with white rose boutonniere

private seaside villa

From Jess Leigh Photographer: Joseph and Carin came from Portland to Sayulita to have a small, casual wedding with their closest family members. They rented a sea side villa in Sayulita, Mexico and planned a small, midday ceremony to celebrate their love. The bride went barefoot on the grass, the guests did a beer toast during the ceremony and the officiant had everyone in laughter and in tears from start to finish.

Newlyweds stroll hand in hand on a sandy tropical beach

Bride walking on a tropical beach with palm tree leaves

Wedding decor with floral arrangement and quote sign

Outdoor oceanfront wedding ceremony setup with floral arch Outdoor wedding aisle with cross-back chairs and tropical florals Wedding floral arrangement near wooden chairs outdoor

Floral circular wedding arch with ocean view backdrop

modern + boho touches

Joe and Carin chose the lawn of the beautiful Villa del Oso for their tropical inspired reception. The tables were decorated with eucalyptus and protea with raw linen runners that added a rustic touch. The ceremony took place on a hill perched above the lawn with sweeping ocean views. The circular altarpiece was an ode to the couple's modern take on the day with touches of palm leaves and flowers to add romance.

Outdoor ocean view wedding ceremony with seated guests

Bride and groom at tropical destination wedding ceremony Bride and groom exchanging rings at outdoor wedding

Bride and groom kissing at tropical destination wedding

Bride and groom pose in a tropical palm tree setting Happy couple hugging in a tropical forest wedding scene

Bride and groom embrace on a tropical beach wedding day

celebrating their love

As guests arrived they were offered Coronitas (mini Corona's) to drink and have for a toast to the couple during the ceremony. Joe and Carin entered and walked down the aisle together hand in hand. The officiant started the ceremony by polling the crowd to help him "fill in the blanks" for parts of his speech which by the end came back as a hilarious mix match of random adjectives to describe the couple and their love. The couple read their own, heartfelt, tear-jerking vows and left down the aisle hand in hand again, celebrating their love! It was a beautiful, sweet, small and intimate day focused on Joe and Carin. Just as it should be!

Oceanfront wedding reception with palm trees and dance floor

Beachside wedding table setting with floral centerpiece Beach wedding table setting with floral centerpiece

Beach wedding table with tropical floral decorations

tropical ceremony in Mexico giant protea wedding centerpiece

wedding lounge area

tropical wedding in Mexico

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