Rushika and Neil’s Beautiful Indian Destination Wedding at JW Marriott Cancun

Destination Wedding JW Marriott Cancun Mexico

Destination Wedding JW Marriott Cancun MexicoRushika and Neil’s quiet stroll in Gramercy Park one cool day in January led to a proposal that would take them on a beautiful destination wedding adventure in Cancun, Mexico.

From their lively baraat buzzing with the sounds of laughter, excited cheers and singing, to their sweet reception where all eyes were on them as they floated through their first dance, it was truly a romantic wedding week. But like all weddings, the beauty of this one is in the details.

So read on to see what goes into making a memorable beach destination wedding like this one and get key takeaways you can use as well.

Rushika and Neil’s destination wedding in Cancun, Mexico started by working with choosing their wedding planner, Eventrics. They specialize in South Asian destination weddings so they were ready to not only listen to Rushia and Neil’s vision but also bring in their own ideas to take everything to a new level.

Their trademark attention to detail and eye for beauty adds sophistication and elegance to weddings, making each one unique and appealing. As you look for a wedding planner, ensure you find one that is responsive before you even book them. Ask about their policies in place in case the team member you’ll be working with can’t make it to the wedding due to unforeseen events.

Destination Wedding JW Marriott Cancun MexicoUpon choosing their wedding planners, they turned to our team here at Indian Destination Wedding to find the right location and resort for their wedding. We took them through our exclusive Resort Match Finder process that takes into account multiple details to bring each couple the perfectly tailored list of places and resorts that will be right for them.

We factor in more than just the budget. We take time to know each couple, their vision, personal tastes, dos and don’ts so that the resort is everything they want (and much more). After careful analysis, we recommended JW Marriott Cancun, an intimate resort that allowed the guests to have a personal experience without feeling overwhelmed by a larger resort.

Then, we began working with the couple and their guests to book all of the travel arrangements for everyone. We set up a private site for guests and were on standby to answer any questions. As you begin your wedding journey, you’ll want a wedding planner and travel agency that not only have ample South Asian wedding experience individually but who will also work together seamlessly.

Destination Wedding JW Marriott Cancun MexicoYou can take a look at our client wedding videos to see what weddings look like when we are the travel concierge.

Finding the right location and resort helped set the right scene but it was just as important to capture the memories with a talented team. Rushika and Neil chose Bruno Rezza and My Love Films. Bruno Rezza is a gifted photographer that knows how to make the essence of each bride and groom shine in their wedding portraits.

South Asian weddings are full of excitement and Bruno knows how to make the most of it by capturing candid moments that tell the love story beautifully.

Destination Wedding JW Marriott Cancun MexicoMy Love Films specializes in creating wedding films that are full of emotion and impact. They are the company you pick when you want your wedding highlight reel to truly impress your friends and family. They get all of the vibrance and happy tears as well as the dancing and tender moments and turn it into a cinematic story that makes you feel as if it you were right there next to the bride and groom.

If you want to set the right vibe, having the right décor will make the difference between a nice wedding and an unforgettable one. That’s why our clients chose to work with Canteiro Weddings who made every event feel special with their design vision.

From flowers to table settings to everything in between, they turned each space into a magical one. Guests loved the golden floral arch the Canteiro team created for the Grah Shanti set off by hot pink tassels dangling in the middle that created an air of movement as the winds from the ocean nearby blew. The gorgeous floral mandap, flanked with pale pink and ivory flowers and baby’s breath that they created looked ethereal as it framed Rushika and Neil during the ceremony.

Destination Wedding JW Marriott Cancun MexicoAs you look for décor specialists for your wedding, it’s important to find one that can work with whatever space you have available whether its large or small. Ensure that they have worked at your resort before. Also, ask for images of weddings they have done in the same spaces you are considering for your wedding to get a feel for how they use that space for different weddings.

Rushika and Neil focused on making the wedding feel like a fun, intimate experience for their guests. That’s why they incorporate two elements: a photobooth and fire dancers. Both of these options help make weddings even more exciting and give guests something to remember.

The photo booth, by Quiroo Photobooths, was a big hit among guests young and young at heart. The welcome party entertainment, by Drums in Paradise, kicked off the wedding week with impressive fire dancers who wowed the crowd, earning cheers as they put on a show no one would forget.

We also loved the cute gift station where guests could pick up a jewelry set, ornate pouches and other goods to enjoy. It was draped in colorful fabrics and as designed to make it easy for each guest to get exactly what they liked.

Destination Wedding JW Marriott Cancun MexicoFor the sangeet, Rushika shined in her silver lehnga as they celebrated outdoors with a white stage, drink station wrapped in a colorful modern design, and tables with cheerful flowers and golden Tiffany chairs. We especially loved the adorable swing with comfortable bright orange and magenta pillows for the couple to relax together as they took in the sights and sounds.

Patravali Cancun was on hand serving delicious authentic South Asian foods that impressed guests and made the entire event especially enjoyable.

When it was time for the baraat, the procession took over the resort, with guests dancing joyfully on the grounds as music from DJ Insomnia of Premier DJs filled the air. We love recommending Dj Insomnia and Premier DJs as the put so much effort into ensuring that clients and guests are happy.

Matizze Productions provided the baraat transportation allowing Neil to arrive in style. Among the swaying palm trees and sounds from the ocean close by, the guests had a blast dancing with Neil and following along as they made their way to the ballroom for the ceremony.

Destination Wedding JW Marriott Cancun MexicoFor all of the wedding events, and especially the ceremony, Rushika had that inner bridal glow complimented by beautiful hair and makeup thanks to the team at Styling Trio. They also provided the intricate henna designs for her mehndi as well.

We love recommending this incredible team because they have a great deal of experience with South Asian weddings. Also, they know how to tailor each look and mehndi design to each bride so that no two brides look quite the same. They make the process of getting ready feel relaxing, not rushed, so that brides feel pampered throughout the experience.

When it came to the wedding reception, all eyes were on Neil and Rushika as they took the floor as husband wife. Rushika shined in her blank lehnga that had bright sparkling beads throughout.

Destination Wedding JW Marriott Cancun MexicoElegant candles and flowers at the center of the tables created a warm atmosphere among the twinkling lights above as everyone snapped pictures, witnessing the love between them as they glided on the dance floor together. The bar had two beautiful trees with twinkling strings of lights interwoven through the leaves which matched the image of the green leaves that framed the white dance floor.

Altogether, it created a feeling of a magical romantic garden for the bride, groom and guests. When it was time for the guests to join the dance floor, DJ Insomnia made sure everyone had a great time by smoothly blending in the perfect beats to make the night especially exhilarating for everyone.

A wedding as wonderful as Rushia and Neil’s happens when you work with amazing vendor partners that make the process fall into place so perfectly. We’d like the thank the following teams for their hard work:

Wedding planner: Eventrics

Travel concierge: Indian Destination Wedding

Resort: JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa

Photo: Bruno Rezza

Video: My Love Films

Design/Decor: Canteiro Weddings

Photo Booth: Quiroo Photobooths

Welcome Party Entertainment: Drums in Paradise

Baraat Transportation: Matizze Productions

Hair, makeup, and mehndi: Styling Trio

Sangeet Caterer: Patravali Cancun

DJ: Premier DJs DJ Insomnia

Rushika and Neil set out to create a wedding experience that felt personal, elegant and fun. And through all of the fun elements they included such as the beautiful décor, the perfect resort, the photo booth, excellent DJ, delicious food and entertainers, they made that vision happen.

They started off life as husband and wife with a destination wedding in Cancun, Mexico that felt like a true adventure just like an amazing marriage.

We wish them a life full of beautiful memories together full of laughter, happiness, and tenderness as they enjoy it all as husband and wife.


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