Anniversary Wishes to Our Las Caletas Couples

Happy Anniversary to our Las Caletas couples! It was our pleasure sharing one of the most amazing days of your lives with you and we wish you a lifetime of joy and happiness.

October 24th
Holly & Charles celebrated their 3 year anniversary on October 24th. They had their closest family and friends join them on the Caletas Day Tour to celebrate their love. A tropical setting, closest group of loved ones and an exotic atmosphere – perfect equation for a beautiful wedding! Their photo session was by Roberto Aceves. Congratulation and best wishes to you both!

Jeane & Damon celebrated their 1st anniversary on October 24th. They had a group of 40 guests for their Premier wedding on the beach; complete with an exotic photo session that included a live snake in Las Caletas. Congratulations and we hope you have a lifetime of joy!
October 25th
Veronica & Charles had their 1st anniversary on October 25th andcame back to Puerto Vallarta to celebrate their wedding memories with a return trip to Las Caletas.  Congratulations and Happy Anniversary in Vallarta!

October 26th
Amanda & Kevin had their family and friends come to celebrate their big day all the way from Oklahoma! Some of their guests had never even seen the ocean before! Their party began when the Trio serenaded the guests on the beach and continued throughout the night. Beth Lloyd was their fabulous photographer. Felicidades Amanda and Kevin!

Heather & Dan celebrated their 2nd wedding anniversary on October 26th. They both wanted to do the beach wedding for quite some time and Heather was a very organized bride. Between a few phone calls and lots of emails, she relayed exactly what she had in mind to her coordinator. From there, they created the wedding of her dreams. Live music, maracas, margaritas and mucho amor! Their photographer was Chris Griffiths from Imagery Immaculate and he did a great job capturing the ambiance of the day. Congratulations and joy to you both!  See their wedding slide show.

October 28th
Jaclyn & EJ celebrate their 3rd wedding anniversary on October 28th. They had one of the most unique wedding setups Caletas has seen in some time. It was entirely based upon the Latin holiday Dia de Los Muertos/ Day of the Dead. They had the décor complete with Mexican candies at each table, colorful table clothes, brightly colored banderines hanging from the ceiling and even skeletal painted fire dancers in the evening. Congratulations and we wish you a long life of happiness together!

Meaghan & Jocelyn celebrate their 1st anniversary on October 28th. Their family and friends, a group of 50 guests, joined them on the beach – including their little one year old son! The décor was bright and vibrant – pink as far as the eyes could see! Their photographer was Beth Lloyd and she captured the event perfectly. Congratulations and felicidades!

October 30th
Jake & Colleen celebrate their 1st anniversary on October 30th. They had a great group of friends and family join them on the beach for their Premier wedding. A beautiful collection of luminary bags led the way to their beautiful beach ceremony. Following the ceremony was acoustic music played by the tropical trio, beverages and the DJ played all night. Congratulations and best wishes!

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Romantic Puerto Vallarta

When you peruse guidebooks about Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit, some of the adjectives used to describe the area and the people are beautiful, scenic, friendly, authentic and amazing …just to name a few. But one of the most used and most accurate descriptions is “romantic”.

Puerto Vallarta itself seems to have been built on romance. From the white washed Mediterranean architecture seemingly flowing down the mountains to meet the ocean to the sculpture lined boardwalk that parallels the ocean, the cerulean ocean and soft sandy beaches that beckon you to soak up the sun to the jasmine scented nights and clear star filed sky that beg you to dance beneath.

Yes, Vallarta is romantic. The music played by strolling trios, mariachi bands, even lone guitar players tugs at your heart, the sumptuous candlelit dinners implore you to share the decadent flavors from fork to tongue with someone you favor while the balmy nights with a slight chill in the whispering breezes entice you to move closer to your partner.
There are many amazing restaurants in the area that are perfect for couples and romantic dinners, from mountainside with amazing views of the city below to a linen draped table on the beach with a five star “toes-in-the-sand” menu. Inland or Oceanside, downtown or out of town, you have hundreds of choices but one of the best options for one of your nights is the Rhythms of the Night experience which features a wonderful catamaran ride down the magical southern coast of Vallarta to the exclusive cove and former home of John Huston. Las Caletas is one of those magical places that envelops all of your senses and opens the doors to imagination.

The sights of the performers lining the torch lit paths to the secluded dining areas, the tastes of the divine dinner selections, the sounds of nature and ancient rhythms, the feel of the tropical air caressing you and the smell of the night flowering blooms and ancient offerings being burned create a juxtapose of elements that set your emotions on fire.

Rhythms of the Night is a professionally choreographed show that combines acrobatics, modern dance with the ancient musical rhythms of the Pre-Hispanics in a natural amphitheater in the jungle.

There is nothing else like this in Puerto Vallarta, let alone anywhere else in Mexico, so if you are planning to visit Puerto Vallarta or Riviera Nayarit, this is one of those “must do” activities to add to your agenda, and if you are planning on proposing to the love of your life, there is no better place to get engaged. In fact, it is so perfect; you can even come back and get married here at Las Caletas.

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Top 5 Reasons to Have A Destination Wedding in Mexico

We could probably give you a 101 reason why to have your wedding in Mexico but we will start out with the first five main reasons and work our way up from there.

Destination wedding are the perfect venue for second marriages and commitment ceremonies: When the giant traditional wedding does not tickle your fancy, or you have “been there, done that” and just want a simply gorgeous intimate wedding, destination weddings are the way to go. They can be hand tailored to fit exactly what you want and since this setting is “away from home” you get to call the shots. Commitment ceremonies and vow renewal ceremonies are also becoming much more popular and while not a legal ceremony per se; these profoundly spiritual and personal ceremonies bond the couple in unity, attest their commitment and celebrate their union in a gorgeous and natural setting.

Virtually Stress Free Planning: Instead of spending countless hours, not to mention days or even months on end checking out wedding venues, comparing styles, colors and pricing on everything from flowers to photographers and everything in between on your home turf, put your dream wedding into the hands of a professional wedding coordinator who can turn your wishes into reality. She will show you the very best options that not only fit what you want but in the budget you have to work with. Give her your wish list and kick back and relax while all the leg work is done for you.

Cost Effective: Destination weddings are becoming increasingly popular due to the world economy and couples wanting the best bang for their buck. Choosing to get married in Mexico not only offers you an amazingly exotic and beautiful wedding location but it also gives you discount right off the top due to the current exchange rate which is about 20% to 30% more favorable than in recent years past. Not only will your purchases cost you less, so will your hotel accommodations, restaurants, taxis and nightlife. Before the exchange rate was typically 10 Pesos to one U.S. Dollar, today it is around 12.75 Pesos per Dollar. What used to cost you one Dollar in Mexico last year, now only costs you about 75 cents. What a bargain!

Not only will you save money right off the top, destination weddings allow couples to cull down their guest list and keep better track of their budget which is usually impossible to do on the couple’s home turf. Now you do not have to invite Evil Aunt Eleanor or your hyper cousins from Cincinnati who you know will tip over your wedding cake before you get to cut it.

Two birds, One Stone: Destination weddings are also fabulous for combining the wedding with the honeymoon. Not only does this save a ton of money but decreases stress and extra travel time, plus what better opportunity to combine a family reunion at your union? Imagine, an amazing beautiful and exotic beach wedding, surrounded by your closest friends and family and afterwards you automatically are on your honeymoon and they are enjoying a magical and memorable vacation.

Perfect Weather: You do not have to wait for June to be a bride. In fact, when the climate turns to sleet and snow or brisk breezes and cold rain, Puerto Vallarta and Cabo san Lucas have virtually perfect weather. With sunny skies and average temps in the low 80’s to mid-80’s  (26 to31C) all winter long, a destination wedding offers you unbelievable weather in an amazing location designed to not only suit your tastes but your dreams.

If you are interested in having a destination wedding, vow renewal or commitment ceremony,  please give us a call at 1.866.731.8152 or contact us.

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Anniversary Wishes to…

Oct 13th
2007 – Jana & Marcus – They celebrated their 2nd anniversary together on the 13th. Jana owns a dance studio and her busy schedule didn’t leave her much time to plan a big wedding, so with the help of her wedding coordinator and some creativity they pulled it off beautifully! Their closest family, friends and coworkers joined them on the beach in Las Caletas for the big even and then they danced the night away. Photos by Elizabeth Lloyd

Oct 16th
2006 – Keesha & Phil – Together they will celebrate their 3rd anniversary on the 16th.  Keesha was one of those  super organized bride-to-be’s, probably because Keesha was an event coordinator and Public Relations Manager in British Columbia, which led to an easy planning process. Their closest family and friends joined them in Caletas for a spectacular beach wedding. Bright colors and tropical touches helped to create the perfect setting to their tropical wedding!

Oct 16th
2008 – Michelle & Troy – Are celebrating their 1st anniversary – Their wedding consisted of a small group and an intimate wedding. They had such a great time they are coming back to Caletas to celebrate their 1st anniversary!…More on this beautiful family coming soon. . . See their wedding slideshow

Oct 17th
2008  – Jamie & Sam –Congrats to Jamie and Sam as they celebrate their 1st anniversary – they had all of their family join them as they wed beachside in Las Caletas.  Most of their family members joined them from Oklahoma, so this beach location was idyllic! Photos by Adventure Weddings See their wedding slideshow

Oct 18th
2007 – Rachel & Mark –Came all the way from England to celebrate their special day with us and their closest friends and family! Unfortunately Mark had last minute surgery six weeks before their wedding and the poor groom had to wear a cast down the aisle. Despite that challenge,  it was a definitely a night to remember!

Oct 18th
2008 – Christina & Chris – Christina and Chris took their time and worked with their Wedding Coordinator for over a year to create their dream wedding. A fleur-du-lis themed event was very unique to Las Caletas. A long family style table held all of their closest friends and family and themed decorations but the final touch that tied together “traditional” with Mexico was a fun and festive piñata for all of their guests.  Photos by Roberto Aceves.

Oct 19th
2007 – Cathryn & Carlos –Are celebrating their 2nd anniversary together. Cathryn and Carlos invited 50 of their friends and family to Las Caletas to celebrate their wedding.  Their personal style was completely incorporated into the event, from their snappy suits to elegant décor; their guests enjoyed a fun filled and lux beach wedding.

Oct 19th
2008 – Kandi & Owen – Celebrating their 1st anniversary of marriage.  150 of their friends and family came from all over the world including; Europe, Jamaica and across the United States, to share their special day with them. All of their guests dressed in white which made for amazing photos. Owen’s two young sons stood up for them in the wedding and even started off the toasts for the evening. Music and drinks flowed through the evening and the fire dancers closed the show.

Oct 20th
2007 – Crystal & Jacob –Are celebrating their 2nd anniversary in Japan where they now reside – Avid travelers, they wanted a unique wedding location that allowed them to experience Mexico the way that they wanted to. They had 20 of their closest friends join them in Las Caletas. The invited guests dressed in blues and greens which made for stunning photos.  One of their friends serenaded them with a tropical guitar number as they shared their vows in the sand. Since Crystal is a photographer, you can imagine they had lots of great guest shots.

Oct 20th
2008 – Elizabeth & Brian – They will soon be celebrating their 1st anniversary – Elizabeth and Brian were a very intimate couple – they came down to Caletas alone and had their ceremony on the beach during the day. While it was just the two of them, Kelley their Wedding Coordinator and Brad their minister, they had the wedding they both dreamed of… a beautiful ceremony, photos on the beach followed by champagne, lunch and joy.

All of us at Adventure Weddings wish our beautiful couples a very happy anniversary and many more years of happiness to come!

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Tropical Destination Wedding Decor

While destination weddings are growing in popularity it is still difficult to find creative and beautiful decoration ideas for a tropical beach destination wedding. Many magazines offer up ideas that are great for country estates or formal weddings in colder climate settings, not the barefoot beach wedding along a lush tropical jungle that we propose.

Luckily we have an amazingly creative staff that not only knows what is available in Mexico but how to incorporate your unique tastes and vision to tie it all together in one perfect wedding knot.  If you want it vibrant and bold or understated with natural elements or anywhere in between, we can put your vision into fruition.

If you love vibrant color…

Like these amazing tones of fuchsia and magenta…

Or maybe a beautiful beachy blue suits you better…

A warm sunny yellow?

Or perhaps a fiesta of fun colors inspired by Mexico…

If you are more of a chameleon and prefer your wedding decor to blend in the natural beauty of Las Caletas, the options are almost limitless. From splashes of color to muted tones and natural touches borrowed from nature…

And the sea…

And the shore…

Or a maybe a burning torrid red that symbolizes your love…

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1st Anniversary Wishes!

This is a wonderful weekend and a milestone. We are sending out our sincerest Congratulations and Best Wishes to our 1st Anniversary couples that celebrated their weddings with us a year ago at Las Caletas.

We know it was an unusually wacky weather week due to Mother Nature not exactly cooperating, but in the end, everything went off without a hitch.  We hope that for the rest of your lives, that this was the only storm you will have ever have to weather together! Happy Anniversary!

•    Ilona & Mark celebrate their 1st anniversary on October 9th – they enjoyed a beautiful sail with their closest family and friends last year. Here are a few of their photos. Our favorite is this stunning photo of Ilona as she walks down the aisle – she looks so overjoyed!

Ilona & Mark’s Slideshow

•    Yari & Brian celebrate their 1st anniversary on the 10th of October – they had a larger wedding with all of their family and friends joining them in Puerto Vallarta. Although it was a stormy weekend and lots of hurdles had to be jumped, the event was beautiful and they all danced the night away under the stars. Their amazing photographer Michael Wachaniak captured the stormy setting perfectly. Yari & Brian are also new parents this anniversary!! Congratulations!

Yari and Brian’s Slideshow

•   Jessica & Mitch will be celebrating their 1st anniversary on October 11th. They had a very intimate group of only parents and close family friends. Originally they were planned for a sail around the Bay but circumstances changed, instead they headed out to Caletas  on our Scuba boat and arrived at Las Caletas in style! Later, they had a private ceremony on the beach terrace overlooking the stunning Bay.
Jessica and Mitch’s Slideshow
•    Amy & Quentin will also be celebrating their 1st anniversary on October 12th. They had a very challenging experience down here – in fact a hurricane arrived the morning of their wedding – Hurricane Ollie. Despite all of this, they worked closely with the Adventure Weddings team for Plan B and Plan C. In the end, their wedding took place on the beach they always planned on and their stunning photographer Elizabeth Lloyd captured the moments perfectly. Congratulations Amy & Quentin!!
Amy and Quentin’s Slideshow

Belated Celebration
Happy belated anniversary to Amanda & Matt! They celebrated their 1st anniversary on  October 6th. They also had a small group of 8 guests that joined them on the Rhythms of the Night tour – they had a seaside ceremony and a dance party afterwards. Their “first dance” on the boat ride home is one of our favorite photos.  We missed your big day but we were thinking about you guys – hope you are enjoying you fabulous lives together.

Amanda & Matt’s Slideshow

Again, congratulations and we wish you all many more anniversaries and a lifetime of happiness together!

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