{"id":847176,"date":"2025-10-25T01:00:35","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T06:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=847176"},"modified":"2025-10-17T10:31:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T15:31:07","slug":"relaxed-yet-refined-private-beach-wedding-tulum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/relaxed-yet-refined-private-beach-wedding-tulum\/","title":{"rendered":"Relaxed Yet Refined: A Private Beach Wedding in Tulum"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847276\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/36\/bd\/36bd9e4c4ec3e030.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stephanie and Rudy always dreamed of tying the knot where the sand meets the sea, so a private <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/ultimate-beach-wedding-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">beach wedding<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Tulum felt like the most natural choice. It&rsquo;s where they took their first holiday together and where they truly fell in love. The couple&rsquo;s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/5-steps-making-wedding-mood-board\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vision<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was simple but intentional: a day that felt relaxed, chic, and full of good energy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their story began through mutual friends, and from the moment they met, their connection was instant. &ldquo;What started as an introduction quickly turned into something deeper,&rdquo; they shared. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re total opposites. One calm and steady, the other loud and full of energy. But those differences balance us perfectly.&rdquo; That balance carried into their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-planning-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding planning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> too, shaping a day that was equal parts effortless and elevated.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What We Love About This Private Beach Wedding<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A minimal yet sophisticated beach aesthetic<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft, romantic florals that complemented the natural setting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The couple&rsquo;s and Memorybox Photography&rsquo;s cool, editorial-style portraits&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personalized vows and heartfelt tributes to family<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847180\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/74\/6b\/746bdd29beaf9e8d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1049\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847185\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/9f\/62\/9f621050f2dfdcc3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1049\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847184\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/52\/fc\/52fc153ffc624824.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1049\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847190\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/56\/e3\/56e34eb022773ccc.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1049\"><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Featured Vendor:<\/em><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">MemoryBox Photography<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847193\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/c2\/d4\/c2d4af060107c057.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847198\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/66\/83\/6683f46fee2988a5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1049\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847199\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/45\/ad\/45ad921eca6da9da.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1049\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847201\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/20\/97\/20974963e328b1d5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1049\"><\/p>\n<p>Shop Beach Flower Girl Dresses:<br>\n<\/p><div class=\"shopthepost-widget\" data-widget-id=\"5372410\">\r\n                <script type=\"text\/javascript\" language=\"javascript\">\r\n                    !function(d,s,id){\r\n                        var e, p = \/^http:\/.test(d.location) ? 'http' : 'https';\r\n                        if(!d.getElementById(id)) {\r\n                            e     = d.createElement(s);\r\n                            e.id  = id;\r\n                            e.src = p + ':\/\/widgets.rewardstyle.com\/js\/shopthepost.js';\r\n                            d.body.appendChild(e);\r\n                        }\r\n                        if(typeof window.__stp === 'object') if(d.readyState === 'complete') {\r\n                            window.__stp.init();\r\n                        }\r\n                    }(document, 'script', 'shopthepost-script');\r\n                <\/script>\r\n                <div class=\"rs-adblock\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wedding-bloghttps:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/\/assets.rewardstyle.com\/images\/search\/350.gif\" style=\"width:15px;height:15px;\" onerror=\"this.parentNode.innerHTML='Turn off your ad blocker to view content'\">\r\n                    <noscript>Turn on your JavaScript to view content<\/noscript>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bringing Their Vision to Life with the Right Team<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-planners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">right planner<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> made all the difference. &ldquo;I found Kristee of <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fresaweddings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fresa Weddings<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on Instagram and instantly fell in love with her work,&rdquo; Stephanie shared. &ldquo;She really understood everything we envisioned. So kind, so professional, and she made the entire experience fun and stress-free.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The couple also praised their photographers, Junebug vendor<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-photographers\/mexico\/riviera-maya\/MemoryBox-Photography\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MemoryBox Photography<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, for capturing the spirit of the day perfectly. &ldquo;Their laid-back, elevated style reflected our vision exactly. Every picture feels alive, joyful, and true to the vibe we wanted.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vendor team<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mirrored their personalities&mdash;creative, calm under pressure, and dedicated to making the day feel personal and effortless.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847223\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/0f\/a0\/0fa02a88bfaa3d28.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847226\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/e2\/3b\/e23b88209187f747.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847229\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/41\/1e\/411e307d5f64a11a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1049\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847225\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/db\/fb\/dbfbc981e3361686.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1049\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding the Perfect Setting for Their Private Beach Wedding<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing Tulum was an easy decision for Stephanie and Rudy. &ldquo;It just felt right and totally us,&rdquo; they said. &ldquo;We wanted it to be small and private with just our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-step-by-step-guide-to-creating-your-wedding-guest-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">closest family and friends<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Minimalistic but still with that wow factor.&rdquo; The beach itself set the tone for the entire event, allowing them to keep <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/use-this-wedding-decor-checklist-to-help-you-nail-every-detail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">decor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> simple while letting the surroundings shine. Soft neutral <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/6-tips-for-choosing-your-wedding-colors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tones<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, flickering candles, and twinkling <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/ultimate-guide-wedding-lighting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chandeliers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> transformed the seaside into a dreamy escape.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847203\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/80\/61\/80613fbe079b4bdb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1049\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847202\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/52\/91\/5291e742efb349b9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1049\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847233\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/4e\/91\/4e91380245b8ae8d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1049\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847231\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/46\/72\/4672867d1c9775ba.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1049\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847204\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/f9\/b3\/f9b3bd79e8b64bb4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1049\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From personal vows to heartfelt tributes to their parents, every part of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-planning-your-wedding-ceremony\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ceremony<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was intentional. &ldquo;We wanted to make sure the people who shaped us felt seen and appreciated,&rdquo; the couple shared.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-wedding-reception-timeline\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reception<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> continued that feeling of closeness. Chandeliers and candlelight turned the private beach wedding into a magical night under the stars, filled with laughter, dancing, and spontaneous joy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847254\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/10\/8b\/108b3a9572a18ac0.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1049\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847258\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/2c\/b8\/2cb8fc53ca49b386.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847260\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/3e\/4d\/3e4d8aa33729af8f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847262\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/41\/4f\/414f536f27d7d6d4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1049\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847269\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/df\/3e\/df3eff4454093077.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1049\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847270\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/73\/3a\/733a579fb69da636.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1049\"><\/p>\n<p>Shop Classic White Pumps:<br>\n<\/p><div class=\"shopthepost-widget\" data-widget-id=\"5372412\">\r\n                <script type=\"text\/javascript\" language=\"javascript\">\r\n                    !function(d,s,id){\r\n                        var e, p = \/^http:\/.test(d.location) ? 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After trying countless traditional gowns, she discovered <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Pearl Mini<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kimkassascouture.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kim Kassas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> online. &ldquo;As soon as I saw it, I knew it was the one,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;It felt like me&mdash;fun, modern, and detailed in all the right ways.&rdquo; The intricate lace, pearls, and beaded fringe gave her look a hint of vintage flair while keeping it light and beach-ready.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847348\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/e9\/6a\/e96a0a2dfa5930e2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1049\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847316\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/23\/93\/2393074b4b368894.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1049\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847318\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/e8\/1f\/e81f28342aaa445a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847319\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/5c\/db\/5cdb88d97fb90087.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1049\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her daughter and niece, dressed in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/flower-girl-dresses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pearl-dotted dresses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, mirrored her look beautifully. Rudy opted for an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/unique-groom-style-ideas-for-well-dressed-guys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">off-white suit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-shoes-for-groom-theyll-want-rewear\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">loafers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, striking the perfect balance between relaxed and elegant. Their two-year-old son completed the picture in linen pants and a waistcoat&mdash;a family moment that set the tone for their heartwarming ceremony.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847313\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/e0\/14\/e01487c2eb596591.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1049\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847324\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/a3\/7f\/a37f8fc60b5b728c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847327\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/a4\/ac\/a4ac17b3b17a9599.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1049\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847326\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/1d\/7e\/1d7eff474f7775e3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1049\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847346\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/28\/e5\/28e555bd8608c53f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847308\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/fe\/95\/fe9505dd8d933330.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1049\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prioritizing What Mattered Most<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stephanie and Rudy kept their focus on creating an experience that felt authentic. &ldquo;Our top priorities were the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-finding-your-wedding-venue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">venue<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-catering-options-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">food<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-your-wedding-reception-bar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drinks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/use-this-wedding-floral-checklist-to-incorporate-flowers-throughout-your-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">florals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-guide-wedding-playlist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">music<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/ultimate-guide-wedding-lighting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lighting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Everything else we kept simple.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847214\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/9d\/26\/9d2606bb0f23db5e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1049\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847213\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/4b\/da\/4bdac857a8e838f8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1049\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847234\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/4f\/72\/4f7290d63d748482.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847244\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/a8\/af\/a8af02d6aece1123.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-847218\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/fe\/41\/fe4169918e1fdc46.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"591\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-847217\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/c1\/93\/c193d1ffeb4ec83b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"591\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The floral design added a sense of understated luxury. Soft, elegant, and perfectly in tune with the beach surroundings. Music was another major focus, with acoustic melodies during the ceremony, house beats at cocktail hour, and hip-hop and R&amp;B classics as the night unfolded. &ldquo;The playlist evolved throughout the day. It really set the tone,&rdquo; Stephanie recalled.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847205\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/0f\/47\/0f47feb38549ca43.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1049\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847211\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/15\/85\/1585919ff777cc84.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1049\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847208\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/b9\/59\/b95932f81acbc65c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1049\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847248\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/b0\/4e\/b04e50346ad78844.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847288\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/ee\/9b\/ee9b85a704c4cc99.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847287\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/8c\/12\/8c1222978b2a8087.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overcoming Challenges and Staying Grounded<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just one month before the wedding, their original venue fell through. &ldquo;At first, it felt like a huge curveball,&rdquo; Stephanie admitted. &ldquo;But it turned out to be fate. The new venue was even more perfect than we imagined.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847294\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/7a\/b4\/7ab4124160ca85ad.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847296\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/7f\/28\/7f28e25ec24fe228.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1049\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847297\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/a9\/ba\/a9bafd90b4359804.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1049\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847301\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/d4\/3f\/d43f190d8e8e4d20.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to Kristee&rsquo;s calm guidance, the transition felt seamless. &ldquo;She handled everything with grace. What started as a challenge became a blessing,&rdquo; Stephanie reflected. &ldquo;Our wedding turned out even more beautiful because of it.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847306\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/15\/b3\/15b3521c6afc0ab1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847329\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/f8\/77\/f877fee57b3be45f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1049\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-847334\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/3c\/55\/3c553445b5a1a338.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"591\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-847331\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/89\/84\/89842a1a74e37b69.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"591\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What They Learned While Planning Their Beach Wedding<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stephanie&rsquo;s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/best-wedding-advice-from-real-couples\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">advice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for couples planning their own private beach wedding is simple: &ldquo;Get a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/why-you-need-wedding-videographer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">videographer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you can. Photos are incredible, but video lets you relive the laughter, the music, and all the little moments you might miss.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And above all, stay true to yourselves. &ldquo;Do things your way,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;Make choices that feel right for you, not just what tradition says. That&rsquo;s what makes it special.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847359\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/a7\/af\/a7af51017018abf7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847367\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/9f\/36\/9f3665f265fd6637.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1049\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847368\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/73\/07\/73070e983e3a4f01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847372\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/14\/bc\/14bc112ba3b1e61e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1049\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847373\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/8d\/50\/8d50e20a4d2c0d8b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-847374\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/f3\/d2\/f3d2823e0e91f43b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"goldbox\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>The Wedding Team:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Photography &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/memoryboxphotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MemoryBox Photography<\/a><br>\nEvent Planning &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fresaweddings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Fresa Weddings<\/a><br>\nCeremony Venue &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saasilkantenah.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Saasil Kantenah<\/a><br>\nFloral Design &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/luisalasfloralexperience\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Luis Salas Floral Experience<\/a><br>\nCatering &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/mumocatering.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mumo Catering<\/a><br>\nLive Music &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lorena_bellavia_\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Lorena Bellavia<\/a><br>\nMakeup Artist &ndash; Olivia Naylor Stones<br>\nHair Styling &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/callumheslophair\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Callum Heslop Hair<\/a><br>\nWedding Dress &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/kimkassascouture.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Kim Kassas Couture<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stephanie and Rudy always dreamed of tying the knot where the sand meets the sea, so a private beach wedding in Tulum felt like the most natural choice. It&rsquo;s where they took their first holiday together and where they truly fell in love. The couple&rsquo;s vision was simple but intentional: a day that felt relaxed, chic, and full of good energy. 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