Stephanie & Nathan’s Grand Palladium Colonial Wedding


Private Vows, Caribbean Light & a Dance Floor Full of Life

Two pink flamingos wade in a tranquil lagoon surrounded by lush tropical palms and rocky formations under a clear blue sky.
White lace wedding dress train draped over rocks surrounded by green foliage in natural outdoor setting.
White bridal sandals displayed among lush tropical palm leaves in a creative flat lay photo.
Bride in strapless lace wedding gown holds white bouquet, smiling over shoulder with elegant half-up hairstyle.
Smiling blonde bride in white lace gown holding white rose bouquet with greenery, seated on beige sofa.
A smiling bride in a white strapless gown embraces a groom in a light suit, sharing a romantic moment indoors.
Elegant white lace wedding dress with intricate floral patterns, flowing train, and bridal heels peeking beneath the gown.
Bridesmaids in pink floral dresses holding bouquets of white and pink flowers, laughing and celebrating outdoors.
Dense mangrove trees with glossy green leaves and slender brown stems growing in a dark tropical forest environment.
Person in white outfit standing on a dirt path surrounded by lush tropical greenery and palm trees in a forest.
Bride in lace wedding dress holding vow booklet outdoors, elegant beaded bodice detail visible.
A bride and groom stand together on a garden path surrounded by lush tropical palm trees and greenery.
Groom in beige suit with pink bow tie and boutonniere reads wedding vows outdoors among tropical greenery.
Bride in white dress and groom in tan suit stand back-to-back among lush tropical palm trees during first look.
Smiling bride and groom hold hands among tropical palms, groom holding vows card during outdoor wedding ceremony.

Stephanie and Nathan’s wedding at Grand Palladium Colonial Resort & Spa in Riviera Maya, Mexico, moved from quiet connection to pure celebration. A first look and private vows tucked into tropical greenery gave them a moment together before an oceanfront ceremony surrounded by their favorite people.


There were warm hugs, soft pink dresses, portraits along the rocky Caribbean shoreline, and a dance floor that came alive after dark. At Quetzal Wedding Photo, we followed it all with an eye for the light, the natural colors of the Caribbean, and the little gestures that made this day theirs. These images bring us right back to September 26, 2026—and to the joy of being there with them.

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