Date: November 22, 2024
Guest count: 45
Venue: Blue Venado Seaside
Package: All In
Resort: Hotel Xcaret Mexico

Wedding coordinator: Itzel Perez is absolutely WONDERFUL. We met just about every month for the past 12 months finalizing every detail… but in an organized and stress-free way. Each month we would discuss a detail and lock it in on a shared Google document. Even when I wanted to change things last minute, Itzel was so professional and understanding about everything. She offered insight when I wasn’t quite sure about specific details and easily worked around our schedules for Zoom meetings. On the day of the wedding, Itzel checked in to see how we were doing, went over any last minute changes, and made everything so flawless. I cannot recommend her enough!

Venue: Our original plan was to have the venue be the main “décor” so we didn’t have to go wild with decorations. Honestly, it paid off. The setting at Seaside is so gorgeous! We loved the open floor plan with just a beach and the ocean. We loved Paamul as well, but it looked very similar to our resort so we wanted our guests to feel like they were leaving the resort for another exceptionally beautiful property. Style Me went above and beyond with our floral decor as well. I was BLOWN AWAY! I also loved the bridal suite better at Seaside… and the entrance into the property. The bathrooms are also more updated. Some brides have been worried about the hotel next door but we never had any issues. I honestly forgot that it was even there. I saw one person in the ocean during our cocktail hour but they stayed on their side. Note: there is no Wi-Fi at this location so be prepared to have very minimal/no phone connection.
Food/drinks: I don’t remember all of our cocktail hour food but I do remember the ceviche. BEST CEVICHE I HAVE EVER HAD! Our dinner options were the ricotta raviolis and beef medallions. Both options were exceptional! Guests are still talking about the food. We opted for dessert instead of a cake and we chose tiramisu. I actually think it was better at our wedding than it was when we went to our tasting. I am very sad that I wasn’t able to eat all my dessert. I had about two bites and then was pulled away somewhere else. Our welcome drink was a Cantarito (basically a Paloma in a terra cotta cup) and I am VERY sad that I didn’t get to try it! People literally RAVED about it. We had Passion Fruit Margaritas and Watermelon Mojitos as our signature drinks. Biggest complaint is that I didn’t drink enough cocktails. I wanted one of each! I should have had someone bring me drinks but there was so much going on that I didn’t sit still for long enough. What I wasn’t expecting was shots being served throughout the night. That was a nice touch! At one point I had to pawn some shots off haha

DJ: We kept the in-house DJ and he was fantastic! Our chosen music was played without any hiccups and he kept the party going. We did allow song requests and I think that helped the DJ hone in on our type of genre/vibe. EVERYONE was dancing. The DJ was a VIBE and we were partying all night!

Extras: We had a LOT of extras. We did the bus photobooth (100% worth it! We even got a link to all our pictures after the wedding!), coconut water as a welcome drink option (also sad I didn’t get one of these!), churro cart (1000% worth it), water drums & dancers (our guests were shook and, man, was that a BLAST), mariachi band (we missed this because we were doing photos during cocktail hour but this was also raved about), and a last min cigar roller (literally… Itzel was able to make this happen for us with 24 hours notice!) At one point, people said they didn’t want to leave because things kept happening and they didn’t want to miss out. These extras were all money WELL spent! 12/10 recommend.
Overall: Choosing to have our wedding at Blue Venado was THE BEST DECISION we’ve ever made. We loved the privacy, zero vendor fees, and ability to tailor our package to our needs. Despite only having 45 guests, we chose the All In package so we didn’t have to worry about add-ons. Going back, I would still make that choice. Itzel was transparent about our total cost anytime we asked and she turned my vague ideas into a dream wedding. The ENTIRE staff at BV was incredibly professional, accommodating, and hard working. We watched them chopping up leaves and flowers for our arches and hoisting our giant palapa centerpiece with ease. All of our guests still rave about how much fun they had, how great the food was, and how many times they tried to sit down to catch their breath but then the DJ put on another great song. We couldn’t have asked for a better review from our family and friends.

We couldn’t have been happier with Blue Venado Weddings – Pammul for our special day in December. Our wedding day was absolutely everything I had hoped for, and I truly couldn’t have done it without Yara.

Planning a wedding in Mexico while living in New York isn’t easy, but Yara completely understood my vision and brought it to life. Through shipping issues and all my anxious questions, she was consistently supportive, responsive, and reassuring. She also provided fantastic vendor recommendations and made sure every detail was in place—we even had a photo booth and a churro cart, which our guests loved!

On the day of the wedding, Yara and her team took incredible care of us. Everything ran smoothly, we felt no stress or hiccups, and we were able to fully enjoy every moment. Our guests had an amazing time, and it truly was one of the best days of our lives.

We can’t recommend Blue Venado and Yara enough to any couple considering a wedding in the Riviera Maya / Playa del Carmen.

And a special shoutout to our amazing photographers, Pink Balance!

We got married at Blue Venado Paamul on February 6, 2026 with 71 guests, and it was honestly everything we hoped for and more.

The venue itself is absolutely stunning. The beach, palm trees, and overall layout create such a beautiful, private setting that you don’t need to go overboard on décor. It felt intimate but still spacious, and our guest count felt perfect for the space.

From a planning perspective, communication earlier on could have been a bit more proactive. I didn’t need constant communication but can understand that other brides might need more… in the final month everything came together seamlessly. On the wedding day, our coordinator Yara was incredible. She handled every detail, kept everything on schedule, and made it so I didn’t have to think about anything except enjoying the day. I say this with every intention, Yara was pivotal in making my wedding day the best day of my life.

The execution was flawless. The ceremony and reception flowed perfectly, the staff were attentive (no one ever had an empty drink), and the overall service felt very high quality.

The food and drinks were also a highlight. We did a custom Indian menu along with a variety of cocktail hour appetizers and a late-night snack, and our guests are still talking about how good everything was.

The in-house DJ was another standout. He handled ceremony timing perfectly and kept the dance floor full all night without needing much direction.

Overall, Blue Venado delivered an incredible experience. It’s a naturally beautiful venue with a team that truly knows how to execute a wedding day smoothly. I would absolutely recommend it to any couple considering a destination wedding in Mexico.

Like any destination wedding, we had to place a lot of trust in photos and reviews when making our decision. If you’re on the fence, please trust me when I say: go with Blue Venado.
What we quickly learned throughout the planning process is that they truly know what they’re doing—and you can confidently enjoy the ride. You share your vision, preferences, and details, and somehow they make it even better than you imagined.
We were beyond happy with the final result. The venue absolutely exceeded our expectations, and the entire day felt seamless and magical. A special shoutout to our coordinator Yara, who went above and beyond to make our wedding day unforgettable.
The entire staff was phenomenal, and our guests are still talking about how incredible everything was. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

We had the absolute wedding of our dreams at Blue Venado Seaside, and we cannot recommend this venue highly enough. From start to finish, everything was beyond perfect. Our wedding coordinator, Yara, was truly exceptional — she took our vision and somehow made it even more beautiful than we ever could have imagined. Her attention to detail, creativity, calm presence, and genuine care made the entire planning process seamless and stress-free.

The entire staff at Blue Venado were outstanding. Every single guest was treated with such warmth and professionalism, and the service throughout the night was flawless. And the food was absolutely impeccable. So many of our guests are still talking about how incredible the meal was and how it was the best wedding food they’ve ever had.

The venue itself is breathtaking. Getting married right on the beach with the ocean as our backdrop felt like something out of a movie. We’ve had countless guests tell us this was the best wedding they’ve ever been to, and we truly owe that to the team at Blue Venado.

If you are considering getting married in the Riviera Maya, look no further. Choosing Blue Venado was the best decision we made. It was pure magic from beginning to end.

Blue Venado exceeded our expectations for what a wedding could be. We were also thrilled to have worked with our amazing wedding planner Yara, as well as Miranda from Style Me (their sister decorating company). The two of them were organized and thoughtful, always anticipating our needs and asking questions to ensure every detail was taken into account. The venue itself was stunning; the styling was executed nearly perfectly according to our vision; the food was surprisingly good; the day itself was organized excellently by Yara; the staff were professional and kind. My spouse is also a particular person with extremely high standards--and even she didn't have one bad thing to say about how our wedding turned out. We rarely write glowing reviews, but this one had to be said. Have your wedding with Blue Venado!

We were referred to Blue Venado by our wedding planner and we are so happy we decided to go with her recommendation because this location was truly beautiful! Aside from the majestic setting, the other things we loved about Blue Venado were the privacy of the venue and how there were no vendor fees as long as we used their catering service (which was fantastic)! Chef Angel is an amazing chef, us and all of our guests said the food was delicious. Our guests dietary restrictions and allergies were perfectly accommodated. Chef Angel was also able to add a small wedding cake for a very good price! The servers were all really friendly and attentive. I wish I remembered our bartender's name because she was really fun and somehow kept up with all of the drink orders all night. My husband and I don't recall seeing anyone waiting for a drink! She was on fire! The venue speaks for itself in the photos and is absolutely breathtaking! One thing you can't see in the photos is the beach at Paamul is actually imported sand over a hard surface so you can comfortably wear heels without sinking into the sand. I rarely wear heels but I wore heels at various photo locations around the venue for most of the day and had no issues. This might seem like a small detail, but it was a huge bonus point for me since I can barely walk in sand under normal circumstances, let alone with heels on.

Blue Venado Paamul was amazing! It was the perfect day. The staff were great, it was such a beautiful venue I can’t say enough good things! Everyone raved about how great the food was as well from the cocktail hour snacks to the filet mignon at dinner, and the churros everything was wonderful. Highly recommend! My coordinator Chris was the BEST and made everything run so smooth, so attentive and made my vision come to life!

We had our wedding at Blue Venado Paamul, and it was absolutely amazing! From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. The venue itself is breathtaking—a private, beachfront paradise that felt like it was made just for us and our loved ones.

Our wedding planner, Sofia, was phenomenal. She went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect. Her professionalism, creativity, and calming presence made the planning process a breeze. She truly made us feel like our dream wedding was her top priority, and we couldn’t be more grateful.

The staff were attentive and friendly, and the food and drinks were incredible. All our guests couldn’t stop raving about how beautiful and seamless the day was.

If you’re looking for a magical, stress-free wedding experience, we highly recommend Blue Venado Paamul. It was everything we imagined and more!

Package: All in
Extras: Churro cart, mariachi band, saxophone player, babysitters, piñata and videography

We had our wedding at Blue Venado Paamul at the beginning of July. Throughout the process we worked with Chris, who was a fantastic coordinator. He had great ideas and was flexible with what we wanted to incorporate. He was so easy to communicate with and ensured that the day ran super smoothly, even the day after a hurricane!
The food was amazing! There were so many compliments from our guests, afterwards. The location at Paamul is beautiful, as well and the staff are super attentive. There are such great spot for photos too and the bridal suite is set up well for getting ready at the venue.