From sunshine to soulmates! Julia and Justin met in South Florida when she was 18 and he was 21. Since then, they’ve grown up side by side, pushing each other through school, life, and everything in between. Their engagement started out as a simple trip for two to Cancun, until Justin got down on one knee! But the real surprise? Right after she said yes, all of Julia’s closest friends and family appeared at the resort to celebrate! A few unforgettable days in paradise later, the couple knew they had to get married in Mexico.

They landed on Secrets Tulum, a jungle-meets-beach dream. They kept their guest list tight at 60 and loved that everyone was already on-site a few days before the wedding. “It gave us time to really connect with everyone before the big day and focus on us when the day finally came.”

Their ceremony was held outdoors on the Sky Deck, with sweeping views of the jungle and cenotes as the sun began to set. Once the “I do’s” were sealed, the celebration moved to the rooftop, where dinner, heartfelt speeches, and nonstop dancing under the stars unfolded.