June 23, 2012
Destination Same-Sex Weddings in Sayulita, Mexico
Mark Thompson READ TIME: 5 MIN.
Sayulita, Mexico - If you dream of wedding in an exotic location, but are afraid it's out of your budget... or that guests won't want to come... or that you can't have the d�cor, cake, food, flowers and service you want.... Fear not!!
Every year, tens of thousands of same-sex couples get married in Mexico... With good reason! Mexico is gorgeous, with glorious scenery, luxurious accommodations and resorts and authentic towns with something for everyone!
Mexican weddings are far less expensive than those of the same quality in the US and with the quality of wedding and event planners on staff, are fun and relaxing experiences for the you and your guests. A destination wedding in Mexico is a chance to be surrounded by a unique cultural experience, in a beautiful and safe location without traveling too far or spending too much money.
In fact, the ninth most popular wedding destination in the world is Sayulita, Mexico, according to Reuters.
Sayulita, located on the Pacific Riviera Nayarit, is a short distance from the airport in Puerto Vallarta. It's an authentic fishing village, but it's also an authentic surfing town... Lady Gaga just spent her latest holiday perfecting her surfboarding there.
The home of the best accommodations and weddings in Sayulita naturally are at Villa Amor, or Village of Love. 45 upscale, private villas of varying sizes can accommodate groups of any number. All the benefits and amenities of high-end resorts are available at Villa Amor including wedding planners trained in the US. The villas overlook Sayulita Bay Coastline, with views of the white sand beaches and crystal ocean, tropical flowers, trees, breathtaking golden sunsets and countless stars.
Villa Amor endows the perfect romantic backdrop for any dream wedding by offering three beautiful ceremony locations:
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Weddings in the 'Kissing Garden' have the ideal lawn setting, perfectly manicured to eliminate sandy shoes. This calm atmosphere features a sunny mix of tropical plants with an ocean view. The 'Kissing Garden' sits up to 120 guests comfortably.
The beach is THE spot to hold an intimate ceremony at dusk. The amazing sunsets evoke a storybook setting, ideal for romantic nuptials.
Weddings at La Gran Villa de Amor are perfect for a more elegant setting. This landmark location is the crown jewel of all Sayulita with unobstructed 360� views of the gorgeous scenery. The remarkable architecture, soaring palapa roof and spectacular ocean views are truly incomparable. La Gran Villa de Amor can accommodate up to 120 people.
Villa Amor provides a full service wedding specialist, Karen Ruezga, who trained in Boston, now lives in Sayulita and is up-to-date with all the hottest trends. Every detail is handled directly by Villa Amor's professional wedding and event planners: the flowers, d�cor, catering, favors and fireworks! They work within all budgets, deadlines and of course will incorporate any special requests. Want your own signature drink? Karen will help you create it! Want special Mexican favors for your guests? Perhaps something from the local Huichol Indians!
Everything desired in a domestic wedding is available at Villa Amor, but it's oh so much less expensive and in the most gorgeous location! Guests are sure to be pleased with the desirable and luxurious Villa Amor.
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Begin (or continue) a honeymoon by lounging around on the sands of the Pacific Ocean, go sightseeing, take a cooking class, a surfing class, go whale watching, try yoga on the beach, or get a massage. Visit the town of Sayulita for some great shopping, restaurants, nightlife and a romantic town square that looks like something out of an old movie.
There are amazing activities for the more adventuresome couple as well: kayaking, surfing, snorkeling, tequila tours, hiking, mountain biking, zip lining, horseback riding and more.
Villa Amor is located in Sayulita, Mexico, about 30 miles north of Puerto Vallarta on the Pacific coast in the Riviera Nayarit region. This is the real Mexico, without the crime and drugs, but instead incredible beaches and lush greenery. It truly is a taste of rural Mexico.
Villa Amor features recently renovated public spaces including both open and enclosed lounging areas, and enclosed open air massage and spa palapas. Villa Amor offers what no other boutique facility in Sayulita provides: luxurious designs with incomparable views from the terraces and lounges for sunbathing and nighttime stargazing.
There are over 40 upscale, private villas; some include private plunge and dipping pools, others have outdoor kitchenettes or full kitchens. From studios to multiple bedroom villas, Villa Amor offers all the benefits and amenities of a fine resort with none of the hassles and so much less of the expense.
All of the villas have beautifully landscaped gardens, and glorious views of the Sayulita Bay Coastline. To view video of Sayulita, photographed at and showing Villa Amor, click on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYjghJqJdoE
For details visit www.villaamor.com, www.sayulitalife.com
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A long-term New Yorker and a member of New York Travel Writers Association, Mark Thompson has also lived in San Francisco, Boston, Provincetown, D.C., Miami Beach and the south of France. The author of the novels WOLFCHILD and MY HAWAIIAN PENTHOUSE, he has a PhD in American Studies and is the recipient of fellowships at MacDowell, Yaddo, and Blue Mountain Center. His work has appeared in numerous publications.