Destination: All-Inclusive Inspiration
CATEGORIES Décor Inspiration
November 9, 2018
Words by
Photos courtesy of
As we near the end of Destination: All-Inclusives week, we wanted to share some inspiration and fashion to assist you in planning for your destination wedding, honeymoon or romantic nuptial vacation. Below we’ve shared our Destination: All-Inclusives Pinterest board as well as some past articles featuring all-inclusive destinations and real weddings. For those needing some visual inspiration, we’ve included a Mexico photo shoot from a previous issue.
Destination: All-Inclusives Pinterest Board
Everyone loves a little “Pinspiration” especially when it comes to planning for your big day. If you’re considering an all-inclusive destination wedding, we’ve put together a Pinterest board, Destination: All-Inclusives, to help you gather ideas and inspiration. You’ll find ideas for hair, makeup, venues, design ideas, party favors and more. Don’t forget to check out our entire Pinterest page, which includes Real Weddings, For the Honeymoon, Fashion Forward and other Destination X boards such as Destination: Bahamas and Destination: Mexico.
Photo Shoot: Love & Luxury in Mexico
For our “Love & Luxury in Mexico” photo shoot, a group of talented wedding vendors got together to redefine a beach wedding south of the border. The planning and event design company, Crosby + Jon, were especially excited to mix juxtaposed elements such as “a delicate crystal chandelier set against the rough-hewn wood of the pier.” The Mexico destination of Nizuc Resort & Spa was a perfect fit. (Follow along in our photo gallery above.)
1: Our bride gets ready for her close-up with hair and makeup by Bridal Beauty Chicago, a dress courtesy of Maggie Louise Bridal and Jimmy Choo heels
2: This stationery suite by Shannon Kirsten Studio is the perfect blend of organic elements and trendy calligraphy. There’s no doubt these lovelies would garner plenty of RSVP’s
3: .Our couple is happy to make a lifelong promise beneath a driftwood arch draped with soft fabric from Crosby + Jon Design and adorned with floral arrangements by Krista Jon for Archive Rentals. The decorative lanterns and driftwood arch are both courtesy of Archive Rentals Mexico. Our groom is beach chic in a shirt and slacks from Banana Republic and our bride is seaside glam in a dress courtesy of Maggie Louise Bridal.
4: Nizuc Resort & Spa’s edgy Mayan style was the perfect backdrop for this sultry take on a Mexican beach wedding. Our glamorous bride is ready for the runway with hair and makeup by Bridal Beauty Chicago, chandelier earrings and a gown courtesy of Maggie Louise Bridal, and a dramatic bouquet by Krista Jon for Archive Rentals.
5 & 6: What’s a wedding without excellent food and drink? An elegant bar cart, courtesy of Nizuc Resort & Spa, is an impactful alternative to a full bar. The sexy color palette of the day makes its way onto a simple, but beautiful cake by El Dia Que me Quieras.
7: This dramatic, but delicate sweetheart table makes the most of a gorgeous view. The vintage table, candlesticks and chairs are all courtesy of Archive Rentals Mexico. The gorgeous floral centerpiece by Krista Jon for Archive Rentals is set atop traditional lace linens from Silk and Willow.
8 & 9: Our bride surveys the scene in a dress courtesy of Maggie Louise Bridal. She’s surrounded by gorgeous blooms by Krista Jon for Archive Rentals and a cake by El Dia Que me Quieras. The theme of contrasting luxury details with rugged surroundings continues with these ceremony and seating set-ups. Nizuc Resort & Spa’s dock is dressed up with a crystal chandelier, tufted benches and a greenery garland by Krista Jon for Archive Rentals.
10 & 11: The comfort and conversation flow with the sofa, pillows, chairs and coffee table, all furniture courtesy of Archive Rentals Mexico, and florals courtesy of Krista Jon for Archive Rentals. The elegance continues outdoors with a lovely tablescape made up of a centerpiece by Krista Jon for Archive Rentals, candlesticks, goblets and servingware courtesy of Archive Rentals Mexico, and a lovely lace table runner from Silk and Willow.
12: Our bride is truly ready for her close-up in chandelier earrings and a beaded bodice gown courtesy of Maggie Louise Bridal. Her ethereal, natural makeup and hair are by Bridal Beauty.
13: Nizuc Resort & Spa’s surrounding mangroves and foliage played an integral part in the inspiration for this photo shoot. Here, our bride makes the most of Mother Nature in a dress courtesy of Maggie Louise Bridal, hair and makeup by Bridal Beauty Chicago and a bouquet by Krista Jon for Archive Rentals.
14, 15 & 16: Our bride struts her stuff around the modern Nizuc Resort & Spa’s beachfront. She’s seaside glam in a dress and chandelier earrings courtesy of Maggie Louise Bridal and her makeup by Bridal Beauty Chicago gives her that lovely W-day glow. The vintage wooden ceremony pews are courtesy of Archive Rentals Mexico and her dramatic bouquet is by Krista Jon for Archive Rentals. Her gold wedding set with an emerald center stone is by Claire Pettibone for Trumpet & Horn and is the perfect complement to her jewel-toned bouquet.
17: A simple and chic cake by Pasteleria El Dia Que me Quieras is a complement, not competition, to the gorgeous florals by Krista Jon for Archive Rentals.
18: Nizuc Resort & Spa’s dock plays humble host to this elegant ceremony set-up complete with an antique chandelier courtesy of Archive Rentals Mexico. The bouquet by Krista Jon for Archive Rentals and our bride’s dress and chandelier earrings courtesy of Maggie Louise Bridal pop against the ocean beyond.
19: The sun is setting on this gorgeous scene. The ceremony arch, lanterns and wooden pews are courtesy of Archive Rentals Mexico. The dramatic floral additions are designed by Krista Jon for Archive Rentals and the fabric draping is courtesy of Crosby + Jon Design.
Vendors: Photographer: Dana Grant Photography, Planning and Event Designer: Crosby + Jon Design, Venue: Nizuc Resort & Spa, Rentals: Archive Rentals Mexico, Florals: Krista Jon for Archive Rentals Mexico, Stationery: Shannon Kirsten Studio, Linens: Silk and Willow, Hair & Makeup: Bridal Beauty Chicago, Bride’s Dress & Jewelry: Courtesy of Maggie Louise Bridal, Groom’s Apparel: Banana Republic, Cake: Pasteleria El Dia Que me Quieras, Video Production: Perryfield Films, Gold and Emerald Wedding Set: Claire Pettibone for Trumpet & Horn, Planning: Amanda Evaul Writesman, Wardrobe Styling: The Bridal Theory.
This article first appeared in Destination I Do’s Spring/Summer 2017 issue. You can order a copy here.
Other All-Inclusive Articles
For All-Inclusives week, we thought it’d be helpful to include some of our past articles that have featured all-inclusive destinations and even some expert advice to ensure your all-inclusive wedding or honeymoon is everything you’ve dreamed of and more!
