Grand Miramar — A personal connection

“Conchas Chinas” has always been a special place for me — I have lived here almost all my life. Long known as the “Beverly Hills” of Puerto Vallarta, this neighborhood holds my most cherished memories: from watching spectacular sunsets to spending countless days at the beautiful beaches with my family.

Because I call this area home, documenting a wedding at the Grand Miramar feels natural to me, I don’t just see the venue through the lens, but through the eyes of someone who has spent a lifetime inspired by the beauty of this specific area of my hometown.

Grand Miramar Weddings

Amazing fireworks during reception of gay wedding, with both grooms in the foreground hugging while they watch them in the sky.
Gay wedding ceremony taking place on a terrace of the Grand Miramar resort. Welcome sign in the foreground displays the names Joshua and Michael with the date May 14, 2022, and location Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Portrait of lgbtq couple with their wedding attire after their destination wedding, and a blue sky background.
Clear shot of three cocktail glasses with lime wedges and small flags labeled with names, serving as seat assignments at a wedding reception.
Wedding vows of a gay couple during their destination wedding in Mexico.
Grooms on dance floor during their first dance at their wedding reception, with bright lights shining behind them.
Wedding table setup featuring tall floral arrangements with green leaves and white flowers on a table, with glasses, plates, and decorative elements, set outdoors under a clear sky with string lights and palm trees in the background.
Gay couple posing after their outdoor wedding ceremony with greenery and flowers around, overlooking the ocean from a hillside in the background from the Grand Miramar Luxury resort.
Fun speeches during a lgbtq wedding reception during sunset with grooms smiling.
Two men dressed in white suits exchanging rings during a wedding ceremony outdoors under a black arch, with a white railing and potted plants with orange flowers in the background.
Gay couple in white lace shirts standing close together, one holding a rainbow-colored fan, having fun at their wedding reception.
LGBTQ Wedding ceremony on a rooftop with guests seated in chairs, just as the grooms exited their wedding ceremony at the Grand Miramar resort.
Group of men and women at a gay wedding, taking a selfie with a smartphone. Most are wearing sunglasses, and some are smiling and engaged in conversation.
Grooms hugging during the surprise wedding fireworks they gave to each other.
A wedding cake with two groom figurines on top, decorated with white frosting, orchids, and palm leaves.
Grooms posing for a portrait photo at their wedding celebration.
A group of people at a LGBTQ wedding, holding a rainbow fan and smiling with each other.
Wedding ceremony with grooms exchanging vows with emotional officiant in the background.
Grooms hugging each other while dancing during the reception of their wedding day.
Wedding reception area and setting with white color prevailing and greenery accents in each table.
Grooms cutting their wedding cake with two figurines of them on top, under string lights at night.
Grooms exchanging rings during their wedding ceremony outdoors, with a wooden arch and potted flowers in the background.
Nighttime cityscape overlooking Puerto Vallarta Mexico with buildings and shoreline lights, under a dark sky.
Grooms kiss behind a rainbow hand fan symbol of the LGBTQ community.
Groom kissing the hand of the bride at their wedding ceremony outdoors, surrounded by seated guests and colorful flowers, with guests taking photos and watching.
Group bridesmaids and bride in satin robes celebrating with glasses of champagne before getting ready for the wedding ceremony.
A couple on their wedding day, dressed in formal wedding attire, standing indoors with a decorative backdrop and potted plants.
A makeup artist applying eye makeup to a bride with curly hair, wearing a white lace top.
A wedding reception at night with string lights, showing the bride and groom dancing and smiling at each other, surrounded by guests.
A bride and groom walking down the aisle during the exit at an outdoor wedding ceremony, with guests seated on either side and colorful flower petals being thrown in the air.
Bride and bridesmaids in satin robes celebrating with drinks on an outdoor terrace, wearing heart-shaped sunglasses, and holding a champagne bottle.
Bride and groom at their wedding celebration with fireworks in the background.
A bride and groom during their first look. The groom is kissing the bride's hand as she smiles.
Avgroom in a tuxedo and bow tie dancing on his wedding celebration, surrounded by other people, some watching and smiling.
A bride and groom standing together smiling in front of a large floral arch with pink, orange, and white flowers.
A bride in a strapless lace wedding gown is assisted by two women as she prepares for her wedding. The women are helping her adjust her dress, with one wearing a lavender dress and the other an floral dress.
Person with curly black hair and glasses dancing the night away at a wedding party.
A diamond engagement ring with a round cut diamond set in a silver prong setting, placed on a gold band, resting on a white and gold polka-dotted surface.
Groom getting ready, fixing his bow tie before leaving to the wedding ceremony.
A Persian wedding celebration scene outdoors with a bride in white dress holding a bouquet, walking down the aisle with her parents surrounded by guests clapping and taking photos, and a typical Persian wedding table.
A wedding ceremony taking place on a rooftop terrace overlooking the water in Puerto Vallarta, with guests seated and the bride and groom standing at the altar surrounded by floral arrangements.
A man with dreadlocks, wearing sunglasses and a suit, playing a gold saxophone at night during a wedding reception.
A white wedding dress hanging on a white hanger, displayed against a wooden slat background with blue sky and a tree visible in the distance.
People dancing at an outdoor wedding party decorated with string lights and floral arrangements.
A destination wedding ceremony taking place outdoors on a terrace overlooking the ocean, with guests seated facing a couple of groomsmen at the Grand Miramar resort.
Grooms just married standing on a balcony overlooking the ocean with mountains in the background, after their wedding ceremony.
Elegant wedding dining table with a white tablecloth, wine glasses, and a floral centerpiece with white and green flowers on a sunny day, with palm trees in the background.
Grooms sharing a kiss at an outdoor wedding ceremony with floral arrangements and green foliage decorations.
Grooms dancing and socializing at their wedding reception, some are holding drinks, and everyone appears to be enjoying themselves.
Gay couple exchanging wedding rings during their wedding ceremony.
A LGBTQ couple getting married outdoors, exchanging vows, with an officiant reading from a book, greenery, and ocean in the background.
Outdoor wedding banquet setup with round tables covered in white tablecloths, black chairs, and floral centerpieces, overlooking a scenic ocean view with clear blue sky and string lights overhead.
Grooms sharing an emotional moment at their wedding reception, with a background of lush green tropical leaves and white flowers.
A gay wedding ceremony outdoors with two men dressed in black tuxedos holding hands, walking down the aisle surrounded by seated guests applauding and smiling.
Mother of the groom and groom during first dances of the wedding reception.
Groom during his wedding ceremony standing while the other groom reads his wedding vows.
An outdoor wedding reception table decorated with a floral centerpiece of white flowers and greenery, candle, wine glasses, and place settings. A card with the text 'Table Puerto Vallarta' is visible.
Grooms dancing closely during their first dance, with a black background and string lights overhead, and a DJ booth in the background.
Grooms walking down an aisle at their wedding ceremony, with guests seated on either side, outdoors with a pool and trees in the background.
A card with the words 'Table Puerto Vallarta' printed on it, attached to a stand inside a setting with a floral arrangement in the background.
Gay couple in tuxedos,, facing each other during their wedding ceremony with a officiant in the background, surrounded by green tropical leaves and white flowers, on a terrace with ocean view.
Three people at a party posing on a small platform and posing for photos during a wedding reception, the one with the big glasses is the groom.
Group of groom and friends taking a selfie together during the wedding reception.
Elegant outdoor wedding reception setup on a rooftop with round tables covered in white tablecloths, decorated with floral centerpieces, glassware, plates, and silverware, overlooking a city skyline.
Group of well-dressed people celebrating and dancing during a wedding party with string lights overhead.
An outdoor ceremony space with rows of chairs arranged on a tiled terrace overlooking the ocean from the Grand Miramar resort.
A wooden block with the words 'Brilliant Earth' engraved, holding wedding rings with intricate patterns.
Group of people celebrating and toasting at a wedding reception, with smiling faces, a woman in a green dress standing, dinner table with flowers and glasses, night outdoor setting.
Grand Miramar multiple terraces, some with thatched roofs, green plants, and outdoor furniture, surrounded by lush green trees and hills in the background.
Groom saying his vows during a LGBTQ wedding ceremony.
Groom and his mother dancing during the wedding reception under string lights at night.
Photographs of two young boys who are the grooms when they were little, one dressed in formal attire and the other in casual sportswear, displayed on a table at their wedding.
Wedding fireworks with grooms and guests on the dance floor during their wedding reception.