A Jewish wedding on the Mexican Pacific can hold every tradition you care about: the chuppah, the ketubah signing, the breaking of the glass and a hora that fills the dance floor. It just needs a design team that understands what each moment means, and where each one happens.
In this article:
- Our training in Jewish destination wedding design
- The chuppah, designed around your story
- Every moment has its space
- A reception made for the hora
- Planning tips for a Jewish wedding in Mexico
- Frequently asked questions
Our training in Jewish destination wedding design
In October 2026, our founder and creative director, Yesika Nuñez, completed From Chuppah to Check-In: Designing Destination Jewish Weddings, a specialized training led by destination wedding expert Michele Schwartz and organized by the International Association of Destination Wedding Professionals (IADWP) in Mérida, Yucatán.
The program focused on the traditions, timing and design of Jewish weddings away from home. Here is what that means for yours.
The chuppah, designed around your story
The chuppah is the heart of the ceremony: a canopy that represents the home you will build together. That is why it can’t be just any arch. We design each one for its setting and for you:
- On the beach in Punta Mita or Sayulita: natural wood and light fabrics that move with the ocean breeze.
- In a garden or jungle venue: greenery and local tropical flowers.
- With your family’s story: a family tallit or a meaningful fabric as the canopy. Tell us early, and we will build the structure around it.
Every moment has its space
A Jewish wedding has several moments before and after the ceremony, and each one deserves its own setting:
- Ketubah signing: a table styled for the signing, the witnesses and the photos.
- Tisch and bedeken: seating and décor for the groom’s table and the veiling.
- Yichud: a quiet, private corner for the two of you right after the ceremony.
We plan these spaces with your venue and your planner, so the day flows without anyone looking for a table at the last minute.
A reception made for the hora
The hora is one of the most joyful moments of the night, and it needs the right setup: sturdy chairs for the lift and a dance floor with room for the circle.
From there, we style the tablescapes, lounges and lighting with pieces from our rental collections. If your weekend includes a Shabbat dinner, we design that table too.
Planning tips for a Jewish wedding in Mexico
- Book your rabbi or cantor early. Not every destination has one nearby, especially from a specific denomination.
- Decide on kosher or kosher-style catering before choosing your venue. Availability varies, and it can shape your options.
- Choose your date with the Jewish calendar in mind. On the Mexican Pacific, our peak season runs from November to April.
- Carry your ketubah on the plane. If it is framed, plexiglass travels better than glass.
- Put every Jewish element in writing, with its timing, so your whole vendor team works from the same plan.
Why Emotions Deco
Most vendors in the area either design or rent. We do both: one team designs your wedding and brings the furniture and décor to life, so you have one point of contact from the first idea to the last piece picked up. Jewish weddings are a growing part of our work on the Riviera Nayarit.
And since October 2026, our founder holds the IADWP certificate of completion in Designing Destination Jewish Weddings. View the certificate
We take care of everything. You and your family just enjoy it.
Planning a Jewish destination wedding in Punta Mita, Sayulita or Puerto Vallarta? Tell us about your date, venue and guest count, and let’s design it together.
Frequently asked questions
Can we have a traditional chuppah on the beach?
Yes. We design chuppahs for beaches, gardens and villas, and we adapt the structure and fabrics to the wind and the setting.
Can you use our family tallit as the canopy?
Yes. Let us know early so we can design the structure around it and take care of it on the day.
Do you provide kosher catering?
We don’t cater, but we coordinate the décor with your caterer and venue, including Shabbat dinners and kosher-style menus.
Which areas do you cover?
Punta Mita, Sayulita, Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit.
What does your Jewish wedding training cover?
Yesika completed the IADWP program From Chuppah to Check-In: Designing Destination Jewish Weddings (Mérida, October 2026), focused on the traditions, timing and design of Jewish destination weddings.