Jenna and Dan’s Intimate Babymoon Elopement on Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Some love stories feel like fate, and Jenna and Dan’s is one of those stories that makes your heart smile. When they reached out about planning and photographing their destination elopement on Isla Mujeres, I knew right away it would be something special. But once I heard the full story—including that Jenna was five months pregnant and this trip was not only their wedding but also their babymoon—I was completely hooked.
Let’s start with the setting: Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets. Tucked away on this dreamy Mexican island just off the coast of Cancun, this luxury hotel is the kind of place that feels like a secret sanctuary. With panoramic Caribbean views, elegant modern suites, and impeccable service, it was the perfect backdrop for Jenna and Dan’s once-in-a-lifetime celebration. The couple wanted tropical beauty, privacy, and high-end comfort—and they found all of it and more on Isla Mujeres.
Jenna and Dan had never been to the island before, but when asked why they chose it for their elopement, their answer was simple: They wanted something unforgettable. A place that would mark not just the beginning of their marriage, but also the beginning of parenthood. “We wanted something tropical and luxurious,” they said, “to celebrate the baby on the way and the vows we were making to each other.”
Now, if you’re unfamiliar with the term, a babymoon is a little getaway that expecting parents take before their baby arrives. It’s a time to relax, connect, and savor the calm before the beautiful chaos of parenthood begins. For Jenna and Dan, their babymoon was woven into their elopement in the most seamless and heartfelt way.
Everything about their day was intentionally personal. It was just the two of them—no guests, no distractions, no big production. And while many couples might pop champagne after saying “I do,” Jenna and Dan toasted their vows with sparkling grape juice, a sweet and thoughtful nod to the new life growing inside Jenna. There was something deeply moving about their simplicity and sincerity—two people, completely in love, promising forever with only the sea and sky as witnesses.
Their love story has its own kind of magic. Both of their families had known each other for years, but somehow Jenna and Dan had never met—until fate (and two very determined sisters) intervened. Their sisters became co-conspirators, creating little scenarios where Jenna and Dan would “accidentally” run into each other. Eventually, it worked. They talked, connected, and the rest is history. To this day, both families joke about who gets the most credit for the matchmaking success. It’s a family-wide legacy now—one that adds even more warmth and laughter to their story.
Photographing their elopement was a dream. The way they looked at each other, the tenderness with which Dan held Jenna’s hand as they walked barefoot along the sand, the quiet joy that radiated from both of them—it all felt like the beginning of something truly beautiful.
Jenna and Dan’s Isla Mujeres elopement wasn’t just about getting married. It was about pausing time to celebrate love, life, and new beginnings in one of the most stunning places on Earth. And as the sun dipped below the horizon and the waves gently lapped the shore, it was clear: this was exactly the once-in-a-lifetime moment they had hoped for.
Thinking of planning your own intimate elopement or babymoon celebration? Let Jenna and Dan’s story inspire you—sometimes, the simplest celebrations are the most unforgettable.
Are you dreaming of your own tropical “I do”?
