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Beach Wedding Bliss: A Magical Mayan Ceremony and Gin Bar Fun!

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Newlyweds walk barefoot on a sandy beach after their wedding

We love beach weddings, of all sizes and traditions! And this next loved filled day warmed our hearts with all the joy that seemed to have been poured into it. Pamela and Brian were married by a Mayan Shaman with their toes in the white sand surrounded by friends and family. You could not ask for a more perfect day!

But the ceremony was only half of this fabulous day! Keeps scrolling to see how this sweet wedding couple did to celebrate their new life together, hint… it includes a very fun looking gin beach bar! There are plenty more details to see in the full gallery as well so don’t miss out on any of the photos captured by Where Ally Goes Photography

Wooden wedding sign Pamela Brian with floral decor

Elegant bouquet of pink white and red roses with proteaWedding rings with a floral wreath and lace detail

Lace wedding dress with floral crown by ocean view

From The Bride

It was rainy and cloudy a few days prior to our wedding but on the big day, I woke up to clear skies and the sunlight shining through the curtains. It was finally happening and butterflies and excitement started to grow. We had friends and family flying from different cities, different countries, to be there for us. Loved ones that we haven’t even seen for months and we couldn’t be happier to have them there with us

Tulum beach wedding sign with GPS coordinates and boat

Beach wedding ceremony with ocean backdrop and palm treesBeach wedding ceremony chairs decorated with maracas and eucalyptus

Two children hold hands at a tropical beach wedding ceremonyBride and her father walk down aisle during beach weddingCouple in a beach wedding ceremony with smoke ritual

Beach wedding couple joyfully celebrating their marriageBeach wedding with traditional Mayan dancers visible

Bride and groom gaze lovingly at their beach wedding

Beach wedding ceremony with Mayan shaman blessing coupleBride and groom mixing sand at beach wedding ceremonyBeach wedding ceremony: Bride and groom with guests in circle

Bride and groom kiss under shower of red rose petals

Newlyweds smile on the beach, embracing on their wedding day

The Ceremony

As I was finishing getting ready, a few minutes away, our guests gathered around and our Mayan shaman blessed them upon arrival. My sister was flying her drone to see where I was while everyone shook their maracas at the sound of the Mayan musicians playing their drum and flute

The Mayan ceremony was the most special time for me and Brian. We walked down the aisle, exchanged our vows and ate our favorite fruit from each other hands. Our loved ones made a circle around us, made a wish and came closer to throw petals on us while we kissed. It was a very intimate and magical moment and you could feel the love everywhere

Happy couple on swings at a beach wedding ceremony

Tropical beach swings decorated with flowers foliageBeach bar with drinks in buckets and thatched roof

Tropical beach gin bar setup with rustic wood and decorBottles of Bombay Sapphire gin on a bar with other liquor and snacksBeachside Gin Bar illuminated at dusk surrounded by palm trees

Wedding guests checking table assignments displayed on frames

Beach wedding couple gazing at each other with a beautiful bouquetCouple signing wedding guestbook at outdoor reception

Wedding album with photos and handwritten well wishes and notes

Best Day Ever

I wore my dream wedding dress with a flower crown and was barefoot for the entire day. I married my best friend, the joy of my life on a sunny day on our favorite beach, surrounded by our dearest ones. That day was more than I could have dreamed of and I will always be grateful for having all the love and support to make this day the loveliest and happiest day of our lives.

Elegant wedding table setting with floral centerpiece and wine glasses

Elegant gold framed menu on decorated table for weddingWedding rings on a flower arrangement with roses and protea

Elegant wedding table setting with floral decor and wine glasses

Guests enjoying a wedding reception at a beautifully decorated table

Newlyweds dancing under string lights at a beautiful weddingBride and groom sharing a romantic dance under the lights

Happy couple at their wedding, smiling near a cake

Budget Breakdown

Wedding Dress. $2,200 
Venue Rental: Akiin Beach Tulum $3,000 
Akiin Planner $1,500
Gin Spot $300
Flowers $650
Groom’s Suit: Suit Supply $700
Linen Shirt: Cubavera $65
Jewel: wedding band and engagement band from Bulow Jewelers & Engagement Diamond Ring from Brilliant Earth: $7,000
Mayan Shaman: $600
Hair&makeup: $500 
Cake: $300 
Photographer: $3,000 including travel (Where Ally Goes)

Total Wedding Budget

$19,817

Cakes & Catering: Akiin Beach Tulum
Cakes & Catering: Shoe Box Bakery
Event Planning & Design: Sandra Cervantes
Flowers: Pentaflor Event & Flower Design
Groom & His Men: Suit Supply
Hair, Makeup & Beauty: Dahena Buhaya
Lighting, Entertainment & Photo Booth: Julian Molina
Officiants: Samia Dabbah
Photographers: Where Ally Goes
Wedding Dresses: Hayley Paige
Wedding Rings: Bulow Jewelers
Budget: $19,775

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