Natalie and Armen - Dreams Villamagna

We literally bounced from one Dreams to the other this February, starting with Ali and Robin's pretty-in-pink wedding at Dreams PV and then over to Dreams Villamagna for our first wedding with them for Natalie and Armen's tropical chic beach wedding. We loved this couple! Natalie and Armen planned this wedding long distance - not just from us, but from each other as well! We loved the fact that their Armenian (and just-a-little-Polish) roots played a role in their wedding and that the brother of the groom was the half-coordinator, playing so much of a planning role he could practically become a PV wedding planner! There were all kinds of fun factors that played into this wedding's development and execution . . . and we loved the result!

Natalie and Armen wanted beachy, sexy and chic but also wanted tropical touches to really reflect what Puerto Vallarta is all about! So this is what we came up with:

Everyone at the hotel thought I was a little nuts when I said I was placing the ceremony beneath the palapas on the beach area. In fact, all day long while setting up, random employees kept telling me I was in the wrong place for the ceremony. I think they were trying to help us out, but as it was our first wedding at the hotel, they just didn't quite understand that we hadn't misunderstood the space, we actually wanted the ceremony beneath the palapas and trees! I love that it provided a little shade for the guests, felt very organic and also added a private and intimate vibe as it was far-removed from the main areas of the hotel. We scattered limes along the side of the aisle for a taste of the tropics and then added petals right before the bridal party entered. Flowers were strung to hang above the couple inside the ceremony canopy, and maracas added that lively Mexican flare as the couple kissed!





A nearby cocktail lounge awaited guests following the ceremony beneath a rooftop-style iron structure with flowing fabric galore! We surprised the couple by customizing pillows with the Armenian wedding blessing - which was so beautiful and appropriate!





The bride and groom took photos on the beach and then entered as their guests practiced a traditional Armenian welcome!


As cocktail hour came to a close, guests found their table assignments - not with numbers - but with words in Armenian (and their English translation) - much thanks to the groom's father and brother for providing help with this! Thank you!


Tables were set with clean round vases filled with circus roses, limes and cymbidium orchids - all drawn from the design of the bride's bouquet and cake!



My favorite part of the evening is when the sun goes down and the candles are lit! The transformation from day to evening to night is so much fun to watch!







If you happen to be our fan on Facebook, you've already seen images and heard all about this - but I'll repeat for those of you who aren't! This group was the first I've ever seen in which every single guest hopped up following dinner and stayed on the dance floor all. night. long. Amazing. I love this photo (it is just one of many) that show completely abandoned dinner tables and just a whole-lotta-shakin' on the dance floor! A celebration indeed!


Congratulations Natalie and Armen! You were truly one-of-a-kind and we were so blessed to work with you!

To see the design board that inspired this wedding, go here!