villa la joya
A’ngelique & Michael
CREATIVE PARTNERS
Photography – Luxart
Event Planning – Lucy Gallagher Boutique Weddings
Wedding Venue – Villla La Joya
Floral Design – Cherry Blossom
Furniture & Decor – EW Cancun
Music – Plug In Audiovisual
Makeup Artist & Hair Styling – Styling Trio
Videography – One Cameraman
A’ngelique and Michael celebrated their multi-day destination wedding in the Riviera Maya, Mexico, blending Eritrean and American traditions. They first met at an East African networking event in New York City in 2016, where Michael’s energy and charm sparked their connection. After four years of a travel-filled relationship, Michael proposed during a romantic private dinner in Aruba, surprising A’ngelique with a ring he had secretly purchased earlier.
The wedding was held at Villa La Joya in Playa Paraiso, featuring a mix of cultural traditions. They included a vibrant Eritrean entrance with traditional attire, music, and dance, along with American wedding elements. A’ngelique wore a champagne A-line gown for the main ceremony, while Michael opted for a white tuxedo with black lapels. Guests enjoyed thoughtful touches like a champagne wall, floral swing, photo booth, and live entertainment, making the celebration unforgettable.
Kind words
“There is no way our wedding would have been as successful without Lucy’s help! “
From our constant changing of venues to vendor recommendations to bringing our wedding design inspiration come to life, we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day! Our families and friends cannot stop raving about how amazing and beautiful everything turned out and how attentive Lucy’s team was!
– A’ngelique & Michael
create a fun, authentic wedding experience & memories that will last a lifetime.

