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“Peter and I recognized two things when we were putting our wedding registry together: 1. We don’t need any material things so a traditional registry didn’t make sense for us. 2. We are guests in another country, and it’s an awesome opportunity to give back to a place that’s giving us so much!” “We thought […]
Hotel Esencia is one of the most beautiful properties in all of the Riviera Maya. Formerly Esencia was a house made for an Italian Duchess, today the property has been renovated as one of the finest boutique hotels in Xpu Beach. We were delighted to meet Mary and Donald at Esencia for their beach trash the […]
“Sometimes the rain can be good to bring people together and reflect on what is most important in your life, which is your friends and family!” – Bryce Rain and indeed even the threat of it has the reputation of putting a damper on a wedding day – but it shouldn’t be so! Time and again […]
This Playa del Carmen Catholic wedding was pure elegance and simplicity. A traditional mass in the famous Capilla de Nuestra Señora del Carmen witnessed by their family and friends. The Capilla sits on 5th Avenue in Playa del Carmen, with its white arches and dark wood accents, close to the Caribbean Sea, it is a beautiful venue […]
This wedding was super unique for us. The ceremony took place at dusk and exceptionally on a side of the Hotel Esencia boutique wedding that we have only seen one other time. Michael Henry, event designer planned this dusk event with RED lights for drama with hundreds of candles! The ceremony on the steps of this seaside […]
A destination wedding means bringing family and friends from all over to join you in celebrating your love in paradise. They offer the opportunity to spend some very special quality time with your loved ones, an extended trip to bond rather than just a few hours over a day. Before Christina and Anthony’s wedding at […]
Caroline and Tyler’s wedding day was full of good vibes and love. Their Mayan ceremony was held on the pristine beach at Hotel Esencia, one of our absolute favs in the Riviera. Maria and Charlie’s unique ‘Cosmic’ ceremonies are always incredibly moving and beautiful. Family and friends all played a part in Caroline and Tyler’s […]
Rachel and Fredi’s destination wedding at the boutique hotel Esencia was an intimate and charming affair, full of laughs and dancing (but of course, they both teach dance professionally!) With poolside mariachi music and a delicious dinner under the palapa in the Esencia restaurant, the close group of family and friends celebrated the love of […]
Hotel Esencia is a place where we often go for a vacation spot when time permits. As luck would have it, Jocelyn and her family have been vacationing in the Riviera Maya, temporary residents of Akumal and frequent visitors to the Former Seaside Duchess Mansion, Hotel Esencia Estate. Esencia is a boutique property, member of the “Small Luxury […]
Esencia Wedding: Self-described “outdoorsy” couple Heather and Michael could not have picked a better venue for their destination wedding. The Esencia Hotel is an intimate space with lush gardens and a beautiful beach on the Mexican Caribbean Sea, ideal for a Riviera Maya wedding with close family and friends. Bride Heather was simply elegant in […]
Hotel Esencia Weddings: The best in boutique luxury found on the perfect Xpu-Ha beach Hotel Esencia near Playa del Carmen is a beach-front boutique hotel that’s ideal for an exclusive destination wedding. This 50-acre private estate was originally built as a holiday retreat of an Italian Duchess. Located about 15 minutes south of Playa del […]
Hotel Esencia gives back to the community by bringing together families and friends to participate in a community party and blessing ceremony performed by a Mayan Shaman at Ek Balam Mayan Ruins, Yucatan Mexico.
Luego de una sesión fotográfica, Berthil y Carlo regresaron a casa con un pasajero más en camino: un bebé. Hace 7 años, Berthil y Carlo viajaron a la Riviera Maya después de tres años de matrimonio y quisieron que este viaje tuviera algo muy especial: una sesión fotográfica bajo las cristalinas aguas de un cenote […]
Rain on your wedding day – every wedding day plan begins without it but we believe the weddings that do find the rain get blessed. Rain is the giver of rainbows, epic sunsets with skies and clouds turning ridiculous colors of oranges and reds. Rain has been the backdrop to many of our favorite pictures […]
You can see all our wedding video s on our YouTube Channel Wedding Playlist We are happy to offer a wedding video packages to compliment the photo coverage of your day. Our documentary video coverage is closely modeled on our photojournalistic style of storytelling as seen in our wedding photography. As a team, we find more harmony working […]