Karen was phenomenal - I cannot say enough positive things. We planned the wedding almost entirely remotely, from California. Karen truly took care of everything - down to the last thoughtful detail. She was amazing at checking in along the way, and she even rearranged her schedule to meet with us over Zoom and in person several times before the big day. All of our guests had such an amazing time and complimented us on how well-organized everything went. But we did very little; it is all thanks to Karen! I'd love to have Karen plan another event for us in the future - she is the best :) Also, Villa Amor is just stunning. All of our friends and family were very impressed.

Karen was fantastic to work with and did such a beautiful job with our wedding! We really couldn't be happier. She led us step by step through the planning process and then handled all of the day-of coordination beautifully. Being in such capable hands meant that we got to focus fully on just enjoying our wedding day.
We pretty much stuck with the basic wedding package at Amor Boutique Hotel (which works with Karen) and were really happy with how everything looked. You have the option to upgrade most things (decor, table and furniture, food and drink, additional vendors) for an extra cost, but there was never any pressure to do so and we felt like our wedding was perfect. Karen was always very responsive and available when we had questions or concerns. Also, as a same-sex couple, we were very comfortable working with Karen and she was very thoughtful about those dynamics. We highly recommend Karen and Playa Secreta for your wedding!

My now husband and I knew we wanted to get married in Mexico. I had visited Sayulita years ago, and had never forgotten the incredible people, the charming town, beautiful beaches, delicious food, and overall authentic place it was. So after doing a lot of research I came across Playa Secreta and knew it was the spot for us! I reached out to Karen, and from the moment I reached out she was a dream to work with! We set our date for 12/19/20, and then COVID hit. I was absolutely devastated, but knew postponing was the right decision. Karen was beyond supportive. When we were discussing new dates, the weekend we wanted was already booked for a yoga retreat. Karen could have easily told us it was not available. But instead, she reached out to the yoga group and actually offered them a deal to move their whole retreat to a different weekend so we could have our wedding on 12/18/21. This is just one of many examples of how she bent over backwards to help make our day a dream come true. We hired planners prior to connecting with Karen, but she was so flexible and was amazing enough to work with our planners to coordinate our big day and make sure we had everything we needed. In the midst of COVID, so many people are primarily concerned with money, and their own needs. Not Karen, and not Amor Boutique. When my mother in law was unable to attend at the last minute the hotel gave us a credit for the room that we can use within 2 years, with no hassle whatsoever. And as I said before, Karen worked beautifully with our planners and 100% supported us through every step of our planning process, all the way through our big day. Our wedding was an absolute fairytale- it was everything I could have imagined and more, and this was in large part due to Karen and her team. She is organized, responsive, and genuinely puts her customers and their needs above everything else. We opted for the international bar option and the buffet. The food was delicious! And even though it is a buffet, the setup is very classy, with people serving your food, and they even walk your plate to your seat for you. The bartenders were extremely friendly, and the service was superb. If you are unsure of where to get married in Sayulita, look no further than Playa Secreta, you will have the wedding of your dreams!

Our wedding in Sayulita was everything we had imagined and more thanks to Karen and her team. Karen was extremely professional, organized, and knowledgable. She directed us to the most wonderful and experienced vendors which made our wedding day relaxed and exactly what we had envisioned. Karen and her team were genuinely kind and attentive to all of our guests, helping everyone have a great time. The day went so smoothly. We are forever grateful for the experience and memories!

When my husband, Tony, and I looked at wedding venues in Sayulita we stayed at the beautiful Villa Amor hotel. We had a few venues in mind but when we met with Karen, we were blown away by her professionalism and the amazing staff. We booked with her right away and opted for the beach venue, Playa Secreta. We didn't get to tour the beach location because they were currently booked for a yoga retreat but we trusted how lovely the photos were and Karen. She made the process easy to navigate as we began planning and was so very kind and accommodating as we needed to postpone due to the pandemic shut down a month before our proposed 2020 date.

We rebooked for May 2021 and are in awe of how Karen and her team made our wedding day so magical! We had loved ones travel near and far telling us how it was the most fun they've EVER had at a wedding. The venue was even more beautiful than we had imagined and Karen's decorating was absolutely stunning! She went above and beyond to make our dream wedding come to life. In addition, her team took extra precautions to ensure our guests stayed healthy and safe.

We highly recommend Karen and Playa Secreta! We couldn't be more grateful for her and this gorgeous beach location. Thank you so very much!

We did a destination wedding in Sayulita in March 2021 with 52 guests at Villa Amor and had an absolutely amazing time! Karen Ruezga was our wedding planner and I can not recommend her enough!

We were originally supposed to get married in March 2020 but were devastated when we were forced to postpone our wedding one more year due to COVID. Karen was extremely accommodating, understanding, and helped all of our guests rebook their stays for our new date in 2021.

Karen was extremely knowledgeable about the wedding planning process and guided us every step of the way! I can’t recommend her enough! I feel like I showed her a pinterest board with 18 photos on it and she made my dreams come to life! The flowers were stunning, the table settings were beautiful. Everything was beyond my expectations. The food was amazing, the servers and bar tenders were attentive, professional and polite. All of our guests said it was the most fun they have had at a wedding.

I’m so happy we went through with our wedding instead of potentially postponing again or cancelling all together like I know so many couples have been doing.

Karen made our wedding absolutely unforgettable. Everything was so thoughtfully done and exceeded our expectations in every way. Thank you Karen!

You have to stay at Villa Amor! Beautiful rooms to gorgeous views. We found this place through a friend and we decided to have our wedding here in Sayulita. We had most of our family and friends stay at Villa Amor so we got to check out most of the rooms. I stayed at Bonita - which has a huge balcony, Personal kitchen, and great ocean views. My brother and his wife stayed at Pacifico - 2 bedroom, personal pool, Huge living room for hosting, and ocean views. Highly recommend this spot. 

So first off, if you’re planning your wedding here please get in contact with Karen Ruezga, she is the best at what she does. You can email/call Villa Amor and they will get you in contact with her. She is super responsive and very professional. Down to budget sheets to last minute requests. She is on top of it all!! 

My wife and I got to Sayulita a few days before the wedding. We wanted to get a few days in before the wedding hosting had to start. Sure enough the morning (7am) before the wedding rehearsal my wife is sick and has the stomach bug. I make it to the local pharmacy and get her drugs with hopes of it working and then head to the wedding rehearsal to meet Karen. Once there and I explain to Karen what is going on she immediately tells me she’s going to take care of it and calls a doctor to head to our room. It felt like a weight taken off my shoulders cause I knew Karen would come through , and she did. Doctor showed up / Bed Nurse for 10hrs- 3 bags- and few injections later my wife was good to go by 6pm. It was incredible! 

The wedding the following day was amazing. We did it on the beach at Junto al Rio (5-10min golf cart ride from Villa Amor). This is the place to do it at if you want a beach wedding. Dancing on the sand and drinking it all in. The whole place had lights dangling from the trees and the Sayulita flags as well. Wish I could do it all over again. 

Wish you the best! Cheers!

Armando

I almost can't put into words how amazing our Villa Amor wedding was!! I was seriously blown away with how gorgeous it looked when everything came together, seriously a dream! Karen was a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process and a true rockstar on the day of. Her organization, attention to detail, delightful personality - it was all perfect. I wish we could do it all over again. :)

There are truly no words to describe how wonderful Karen, her entire team, and Villa Amor are. We are speechless!