Mexico Wedding in Sayulita, Mexico

I cannot thank Karen and the staff of Villa Amor enough. The staff of Villa Amor are so friendly and incredibly genuine. They really wanted to make sure each one of our 30+ guests that were staying on the property had EVERYTHING (and then some) they could possibly need or want. And even for our guests that were not staying on property, Karen and the Villa Amor staff arranged taxis for them too! Not to mention the Villas are beautiful, breathtaking and just so fun!The day of the wedding (and all the days leading up to it) were a BREEZE thanks to Karen. She is an exceptional wedding planner. We communicated via email since I was not local and Karen and her staff were on it! She had incredible recommendations for local vendors including (but not limited to) photography, hair/makeup, DJ and cake. It is clear that Karen has built incredible relationships with these vendors, as they all spoke so highly of her and they too rocked the evening!My wedding was so magical. Every detail of it is was incredible! From the lit incense path walking through the jungle, to the beautiful table arrangements, the torch placements, tea lights in the trees. It completely blew my expectations out of the water. When I first started working with her, she asked me what things I wanted to walk away feeling / remembering about that night and what I wanted my guests to. My answer for both, was a magical night with good food and dancing. I have to tell you - everyone is STILL talking about how this is the best wedding they ever attended. The food was INCREDIBLE, the cake was delicious (I wish I got to eat more of it), the churros were a complete hit (as Karen said they would be) and everyone had so much fun dancing we did not care that we are all drenched in sweat!I had read reviews of Karen's wonderfulness, but I have to say these reviews do NOT do justice to the incredible evening she created for me, my husband and my family. 10 stars and my whole-hearted recommendation.

I can't not express how thankful we are for Karen and all the staff at Villa Amor. They were amazing to everyone at the party and our guest that stayed at the Villa Amor hotel. All our guest could not stop taking about how beautiful the wedding was and how great the service they got at our wedding from the waiters, bartenders and all the staff. Villa Amor is such an amazing venue, so romantic and beautiful. Karen and her assistant went the extra mile to make sure the wedding had unique details customized to Raul and I. She had chalk boards and signs that just made the reception special to us. The drinks, food and DJ all exceed my expectations. I cant thank Karen enough for putting together such an amazing and beautiful wedding. I will forever have these beautiful memories of our wedding day.

Also I highly recommend the churro bar vendor Karen recommends. The churros were delicious and the talk of town after the wedding. The churro vendor even sent the Groom and I a bag of churros after the receptions. Perfect way to end the night.

We had SUCH an amazing experience working with Karen Ruezga. She's extremely organized, professional, and did a fantastic job turning our vision into reality!

Planning a destination wedding can be challenging, because there's so much that's simply out of your control. That said, Karen is excellent at communication, which really helped put us at ease. We felt very confident working with her team, and they absolutely delivered!

I can't say enough about how beautiful our wedding was, and the attention to detail that was given. The entire day exceeded our expectations, and Villa Amor was truly the perfect setting for our wedding. At Karen's recommendation, we held our ceremony on the restaurant terrace, and our reception on the patio of Villa Terraza - it was gorgeous! The views were amazing, and it was perfect for the size of our group.

We had an amazing experience, as did our guests. We highly recommend Karen to anyone considering a wedding in Sayulita! Thanks again, Karen! :)

We knew within minutes of meeting Karen Ruezga at Villa Amor that she was the wedding planner for us. She is professional and organized, yet has the laidback vibe that drew us Sayulita in the first place.

Karen and her team surpassed all expectations on the day of our wedding, which was held at Playa Amor. They setup really early, accepted deliveries, coordinated with our DJ, and flawlessly executed our vision.

We learned after the fact that there was some construction on the beach during the time we were scheduled to have our ceremony. Of course Karen handled it perfectly and gave the workers a case of beer and encouraged them to take a break. Our guests use this as just one example of how amazing Karen is.

The service was honestly some of the best we’ve ever had, anywhere. One group of friends said they were discussing whether they should take tequila shots, and within seconds, a waiter arrived with their shots! We originally wanted a plated dinner service, but wound up getting the Mexican buffet. We are so glad we did! The service staff pulled out our chairs and carried our plates to and from the buffet. This wasn’t just for us, they did it for all of our guests!

The planning process was stress-free. Karen will have you make planning decisions in batches, so you can focus on a few details at a time, rather than feeling overwhelmed. She also provides a few suggested day-of schedules depending on your desired start time. This was really helpful when coordinating with our photographer. We wanted wooden tables and chairs, which are not included in the package, so we rented them with the help of Karen. We also brought some of our own decor, which Karen setup perfectly.

We cannot thank and recommend Karen enough - our wedding day was absolutely magical.

Oh my gosh, where do I even begin with Karen! My husband and I decided we wanted a destination wedding and picked Sayulita. After looking at a few different wedding planners, we picked Karen since we were staying at Villa Amor. Karen was amazing! She always responded to my emails in a timely manner and always made me feel comfortable and nothing to worry about. I went back and forth a lot of what I wanted the wedding to look like and sent her a lot of Pinterest photos. I was a little worried leading up to the wedding just because we had never been to Sayulita or had been to the venue. Karen was so amazing when we got to Sayulita. She answered all of my last minute questions and had everything under control. My wedding was a dream!! It was exactly what I wanted and was a replica of all my photos on Pinterest. Karen was so easy to work with and put all of my worries away!!!

The wedding planner at Villa Amor exceeded our expectations. She was always available during the planning process, and the wedding itself was so well organized. She paid attention to detail, and made sure to listen to our requests.
I highly recommend Karen @ Villa Amor to plan your wedding!

Our wedding at Villa Amor was absolutely flawless thanks to Karen. We had a perfect evening and everything up until the event was made easy by Karen. She knows the venue, Sayulita, and all the details to make an absolutely stunning event. My groom and I had did not have a single complaint and neither did any of our guests. Karen was always easily available and extremely accommodating. She answered every question throughly and gave great advice when needed. I would recommend her to any future bride and groom!

Jaime & Jay Thompson

We can't believe it has been a week since our incredible wedding! We wanted to take a moment to say thank you to Karen for all that she did to ensure our wedding was the success that it was. Her professionalism, eye for detail, and calm demeanor were very much appreciated! It can be difficult to plan a destination wedding, but she helped us through the process and we knew we were in good hands.

We wanted to especially thank her for being patient with us during the meeting before the wedding when discussing the possible need for a tent. I lost my cool a bit out of anxiety, and she really helped us to keep our eye on the bigger picture. Plus, her telling us the next day that we don't need the tent was one of the highlights of our week!!!!

Karen also for helped us coordinate a band and a horse for our Friday night event. It was such a success and it meant a lot to all of us to incorporate some of my culture into our wedding events. We were unsure as to how to accomplish this, but Karen helped walk us through and made sure everything was in place.

All of the extra touches Karen brought to the decor at Frente Al Punto were just beautiful, beyond anything I even imagined. Everyone raved about the look of the venue, the service, the food, and let's not forget, the booze :) Karen truly helped us create the wedding of our dreams, and we will forever be grateful.

As we planned our wedding we knew we wanted it to be in Sayulita. We looked at a few different options but realized quickly Villa Amor and Karen was our best option. We had no idea we were in for such an amazing experience. As the planning began, right away Karen was so organized and willing to help with every question big or small. We felt like no bother at all to her-- we could tell how much she truly cared about our day. The planning experience was stress free and so organized thanks to Karen's expertise. Everything leading up to the wedding was great, but it was the day of the wedding when we were truly blown away by Karen. O M G!!! I had a vision for my wedding, but Karen way surpassed it and made the look, design and feel of the wedding even better. I was not stressed about anything. Karen took my ideas and vision and made it come to life-- the colors were beautiful, the set up, and the day ran so smoothly. Every single person has told us our wedding was the best they've been to. We had the best time ever. It was, simply, perfect. I know that is all thanks to Karen. If I had to plan a wedding again, I would never do it without Karen. She is so helpful and creative, but more than that, friendly, kind, warm, and so focused on you and your day. I cannot thank Karen and the Villa Amor team enough. We will always look back on our wedding and all Karen did for us with such gratitude and happiness. Karen, you are the best!!!!!!!!

While the venue and staff were outstanding, the real star was Karen.

After receiving quotes from other (hard to contact) planners, I didn’t think this was a service I could afford. Then I found Karen.

For a year and a half, Karen kept constant communication with me for the planning of a perfectly executed wedding. I can honestly say I wasn’t nervous at all the big day because Karen was on top of EVERYTHING. I didn’t have to worry about the flowers or tables or setup and was allowed to be fully present for the day. This alone is invaluable. She really went above and beyond to make this the most special day.

If you are looking for someone to head your wedding, find her :)