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Glamour in the Tropics at this Riviera Maya Elopement

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Bride and groom in front of tropical foliage holding white waterfall bouquet of white flowers

The Details

Nicole & David first met after her coworker arranged a date with David and fell in love immediately! They knew they were destined to be together. They decided to elope in a hidden spot in Riviera Maya and had an intimate yet captivating celebration that will live on in their memories forever. Check out the full gallery here, and make sure to keep scrolling to see the photography by Luxart Wedding Studio, featuring their incredible venue, Rosewood Mayakoba, and flowers by Vanessa Jaimes Floral Design.

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Wedding shoes, perfume, and rings

Mother of the bride buttoning bride's ceremony dress

Groom's loafers, belt, and tie

Groom standing on porch next to swing

Groom in grey suit sitting on steps holding a glass of champagne

Bride seated buckling champagne colored wedding shoe

Bridal portrait in front of white flower and tropical foliage installationBride holding bouquet exiting golf cart

Bride holding bouquet tapping groom on shoulder for first look

Groom smiling at bride during first look

Ceremony circular altar with floral installation in front of water

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Bride walking down white steps to ceremony

Groom reading vows to bride during ceremony

Bride and groom kissing at end of ceremony in front of altar installation

Creating Their Looks

The bride began the day for the ceremony in a gorgeous Millanova dress and shoes by Stuart Weitzman. The Styling Trio created a timeless hair and makeup look for her that could go from day to night, and ceremony to reception. Before their reception, she changed into a gown created by Pronovias, and continued her Stuart Weitzman trend with a second pair of shoes.

The groom was outfitted in Hugo Boss with Gucci loafers and a Gucci belt. Both the bride and groom’s look fused perfectly with their venue and complemented the delicately detailed design of their elopement!

Groom looking at bride seated buckling reception shoes

Close up of bride buckling reception shoes

Bride and groom on deck with bride's train fully extendedGroom kissing the top of bride's head on deck

Bride and groom holding hands walking on beach

Bride jumping up on groom on beach

Boat with wedding guests

Reception space with tables, palm trees, awnings, and centerpieces next to beach

Close up of centerpieces, place settings, and candles

Bride and groom smiling seated on swing

Venues: Rosewood Mayakoba
Wedding Photographers: Luxart Wedding Studio
Flowers: Vanessa Jaimes Floral Design
Hair, Makeup & Beauty: Styling Trio
Couple: Nicole Briola Douglass
Couple: David Michael McDuffee
Wedding Dresses: Millanova
Wedding Shoes: Stuart Weitzman
Wedding Dresses: Pronovias
Groom's Suit: Hugo Boss
Grooms Accessories: Gucci

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