Cancun, Mexico Destination Wedding at Villa del Palmar – Justin & Lani

Justin and Lani’s Cancun destination wedding day in November was a MUCH anticipated event. After their January engagement session in Chicago, I was so excited to travel to Mexico with them! In addition to completely adoring each other, their chemistry is undeniable. I knew their wedding was going to be good!!

Family and friends traveled from all over to celebrate with these two. Their emotional sunset ceremony overlooking the ocean was memorable for many reasons. For instance, Justin’s face as his bride walked down the aisle had us all in tears. And then, if you can believe it, a rainbow appeared as they exchanged vows! If that’s not a good luck sign on your wedding day, I don’t know what is!

After the ceremony, EVERYBODY was ready to party. Guests celebrated with delicious food, dancing, and tequila throughout the night! We even had the opportunity for a creative night photo on the property. Shout out to the wedding party for helping make this happen… y’all are the best 🙂

Highlights

Some favorite details include Justin’s handmade wedding ring (yep – he MADE it himself) and Lani’s “something borrowed,” bracelets from his grandmother. Justin’s custom suit had lyrics from their favorite song sewn inside. Later, they’d dance to it for the first time as husband and wife!

Lani and Justin: Thanks again for taking me to Mexico with you! This day was such an honor to capture. All my best in your future adventures together.

Vendor Team

Venue: Villa del Palmar CancĂşn/Planner + Coordinator: Karina Peña, Doris Rosas/Dress: Vera Wang White Collection/Bride’s shoes: Badgley Mischka/Suit: custom by Indochino/Groom’s cuff links: Indochino/BRIDE and SQUAD gear: David’s Bridal, Amazon.com/Bride’s rings: Jared/Groom’s ring: handmade by groom/Hair and Makeup: Village Spa/Caterer: Caprichos/Cake: GY PastelerĂ­a Boutique/Florist: Eventos Van Gogh/Rose petals: street vendor

Want to see more Justin & Lani in Mexico? Check out their romantic Day After Session at Isla Mujeres!

Just married bride and groom walk through rose petal toss at their Cancun destination wedding ceremony in Mexico

8 Replies to “Cancun, Mexico Destination Wedding at Villa del Palmar – Justin & Lani”

  1. Ella says:

    Oh Emma, these are so gorgeous!

    1. Emma says:

      Thank you!! It was such a fun wedding weekend!

  2. Andrea says:

    You captured this wedding so perfectly! It looks like it was so much fun! -also, the bride somewhat resembles Gwen Stefani 🙂

    1. Emma says:

      Thank you!! And YES – keep thinking there is some celebrity she looks like. Good call!

  3. Sandra Pollard says:

    Awesome photos! Love them!

    1. Emma says:

      Thanks so much!!

  4. Nicole says:

    I love the beach silhouette! What a beautiful celebration!

    1. Emma says:

      Thanks Nicole!

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I’m Emma (She/Her): Beer nerd, cat-whisperer, Schitt’s Creek-obsessed Chicago wedding photographer. I’ve been helping couples relive their wedding memories since 2014, and wouldn’t have it any other way!

Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, I currently reside in Chicago with my designer-turned-handyman partner and our two spunky felines. When I’m not photographing couples in love, I’m either hanging with these three, managing our West Town studio space, or traveling someplace new!

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