Get ready for the most magical, tropical elopement inspiration inspiration you may have ever seen! A part of the Thrive Wildly workshop, the incredible team behind this cozy day at 16 Tulum is made up of some of the best wedding professionals in the world, but you don’t have to take our word for it. Here’s what lead photographer and workshop leader, Melissa Marshall, had to say:

Tulum really is other-worldly. The aesthetic, style, and culture all mesh together in this extraordinary way to make you feel at home in the jungle. So we tangled up in sheets, played in the outdoor shower, and then put on a dreamy elopement-styled shoot that felt so intimate + perfect, Poncho + Cenit claimed it was great practice for their wedding one day. We wanted to dress up the location we had – not having to go anywhere else, but make it simple, like a real elopement would be. Florist and stylist Maria Limon came to help set up a dreamy tablescape for two. We foraged some things for a cool ceremony backdrop. as well, all using the same location, 16Tulum, a beautiful boutique hotel in the heart of Quintana Roo, Mexico.

photo by Barbarah Perttula

photo by Hilary Elise

photo by Melissa Marshall

photo by Melissa Marshall

photo by Melissa Marshall

photo by Melissa Marshall

photo by Melissa Marshall

photo by Sav Brown

photo by Sav Brown

SHOP SIMILAR HAT STYLES: Gigi Pip Sloan Straw Gambler ($72.00); Gigi Pip Isla Straw Fedora ($96.00); Lack of Color Women’s Palmer Boater ($99.00); Helen Kaminski Packable Raffia Hat ($250.00); Madewell WYETH Straw Ipanema Hat ($79.00); RVCA Penny Straw Hat ($38.00); Urban Outfitters Large Straw Boater Hat ($29.00)

photo by Sav Brown

photo by Heidi Elyse

photo by Sheila Nolt Photography

photo by Maddie Stringfellow

photo by Emily Wehner

photo by Melissa Marshall

SHOP SIMILAR RING STYLES: Don925 Silver Wrap Ring ($32.00); Happy Go Licky Knit Crochet Wide Boho Ring ($82.00+); Boho Magic Silver Chevron V Ring ($32.62); Ethnic Jewelry Art Silver Mandela Ring ($21.23); Sofia Kov Jewelry Brushed Silver Ring ($64.87)

photo by Melissa Marshall

photo by Melissa Marshall

photo by Melissa Marshall

photo by Melissa Marshall

photo by Melissa Marshall

photo by Heidi Elyse

photo by Melissa Marshall

photo by Melissa Marshall

photo by Melissa Marshall

photo by Melissa Marshall

photo by Melissa Marshall

photo by Melissa Marshall

photo by Melissa Marshall

photo by Sheila Nolt Photography

photo by Melissa Marshall

photo by Melissa Marshall

photo by Melissa Marshall

photo by Melissa Marshall

photo by Melissa Marshall

photo by Melissa Marshall

photo by Melissa Marshall

photo by Melissa Marshall

photo by Melissa Marshall

photo by Melissa Marshall

photo by Melissa Marshall

photo by Melissa Marshall

Many thanks to Melissa Marshall for sharing this incredible tropical elopement inspiration with Junebug! Searching for more Tulum goodness? This mystical Tulum elopement included dramatic florals and a Shamanic ceremony.