Sophie and Sean at Blue Venado

 

This featured wedding is a gem.

 

Not only because of the incredible beauty of details, people and places….  but specially because  of the 2 who got married at Blue Venado, Playa del Carmen, last February 18th.

Sophie & Sean are 2 such amazing people: they are vital, funny, intelligent, kind, generous, witty, lovely and they love traveling !! all qualities that speak to me incessantly (this is  me, Maria, reporting).

They met in the summer of 2009 working at the Orange Peel, a music venue in downtown Asheville, a city in western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, known for a vibrant arts scene and historic architecture. 

Sophie was immediately attracted to Sean’s ability to make everyone laugh; he is able to notch up any joke anyone could tell… so during  a real conversation, Sophie told Sean about her dream to quit her job and take a long-term backpacking trip around Latin America…without hesitation he said “I’m coming with you”!  

 By November, they were inseparable….Sophie brought Sean to meet the Miller family for the first time after only a few months of dating…at Thanksgiving dinner. After that first trip they started off again to Asia and i am sure they are plotting something as I write….

Christmas of 2014 Sean surprised Sophie with the cutest gift  – an 8 week old miniature Golden doodle who has since become their child… Check the wedding photo below to see how they kept Frankie present at the ceremony!

Sean proposed in June of 2016 at Falls Park in Greenville, on their way home from seeing Sophie’s favorite singer, John Prine.  Sean prepared a killer music list at the wedding: and Dj Kipper had everybody dance, as you see!!!

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Sophie and Sean decided to plan a destination wedding because they wanted to give their guests the opportunity to  see  Mexico! they came to see me twice and loved the location i proposed:   jungly evergreen BV or Blue Venado.  Many were in Mexico for the 1st time! tequilaaa

  They wanted the wedding to reflect all of the journeys they’ve been on together. Sophie made napkins with brightly coloured Guatemalan and Thai fabric.  She made runners from macrame. And of course, beautiful fuchsia and orange  flowers to accent the white Papel Picado flags and globe lights. It was a colourful and spectacular event!

And we come to now:

Artsy Blue Venado World tour Wedding : Sophie wanted the details and Sean wanted the party so they got these amazing details filled with killer music: the  Party of their life! It was an endless party and the Millermacks got to really bond!!

 

 Sean and Sophie feel eternally grateful for their tribe in Asheville, CT & NY & all over the world who love & support them through whatever life throws their way, and to spend the rest of their lives together! 

QUE VIVAN LOS MILLERMACKS! 

THANKS TO :

Photography: Quetzal Photography

Hair & Makeup: Alesia Solomko

Flowers: Vanessa Jaimes Floral Design

Dress: BHLDN

Video: Button Up Video

Cake: Shoe Box Bakery  

DJ: DJ Kipper 

Jaimie and Craig, Blue Venado, Destination Wedding, Playa del Carmen

 

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Another Weddings In Playa event with spectacular scenery and lots of amazing details, this wedding was held at Blue Venado Beach Club on 1.12.17.

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The Bride gets ready

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The dress is finally revealed!

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Ready to start

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The Bride, Jaimie and her Groom, Craig got married on a perfect sunny day followed by a light, refreshing rain during the reception.

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What better way to celebrate than with custom maracas?!

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The bride had taken care of lots of small details and their big day featured piñata, games, balloons and amazing props for the dance floor!!

 

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Around 60 guests attended and they all had a great time.

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First Dance

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Pictures kindly provided by Dean Sanderson Weddings

Lauren and Manuel, Destination Wedding at Blue Venado Beach Club, Punta Venado

image12The natural beauty of Punta Venado gets us every time. It’s always special to make the drive through the jungle in order to reach the stunning beach waiting on the other side. Blue Venado Beach Club is perched right on the sand and is a wonderful venue for anyone looking for a rustic/beach chic wedding.

image6 image7 image4This weeks couple, Lauren and Manuel, shared our feelings about this special space and decided to invite 55 of their nearest and dearest for their destination wedding celebration.

image15The group loved the open palapa layout and dancing in the warm Mexican breeze!

image18Thanks to our wonderful couple for having us by your side on your big day!

 

Tyler and Drew, Blue Venado Beach Club, Punta Venado Destination Wedding

Weddings-in-playa-blue-venado-wedding-7Tyler and Drew wanted a classic beach wedding, so naturally they fell in love with Blue Venado as soon as they laid eyes on it. With it’s giant, open air palapa bar/reception area and a stunning and secluded beach all to itself, it’s a perfect location for anyone wanting a beautiful, beachy celebration!

Weddings-in-playa-blue-venado-weddingMinimal decor let the venue shine! Pops of white and lace were a perfect match for the natural, rustic look of their venue.

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Thank you Tyler and Drew for sharing your big day with us! Weddings-in-playa-blue-venado-wedding-5

Andrea and Hector, Blue Venado Beach Club, Playa del Carmen Destination Wedding

weddings_in_playaA little rustic, a touch of bohemian and a splash of Mexico makes this beach wedding at Blue Venado Beach Club the beauty that it is!
Andrea and Hectors intimate celebration was true perfection. Pretty purples, gorgeous flowers, festive, whimsical decor and a happy couple surrounded by their nearest and dearest. Love was all around!

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weddingsinplayaThe ceremony was sweet, followed by a delicious meal and stunning cake. The party got started when the costumes came out and everyone let loose on the dance floor. And for a special touch, a moonlit balloon release!

weddingsinplayaSpecial guests, the pups!

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Felicidades Andrea and Hector!!!

Heidi and Adrian, Blue Venado Beach Club, Playa del Carmen

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Just in time for spring, we present you with this bright and colourful destination wedding at Blue Venado Beach Club, a secluded beachfront venue about 15 minutes outside of Playa del Carmen.
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Glowing bride Heidi and her handsome groom Adrian brought their 40 happy guests to the Riviera Maya to celebrate their love and witness them exchange vows on the white sandy beach in Punta Venado.
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The vibrant yellows in this wedding just scream happiness! We loved the cheery decor and colours.

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