Carolina Almazan Event Planner & Designer

We fell in love with Carolina and Mara from our first conversation (done over Zoom). Carolina was organized, clear, and listened to every detail we expressed. But, Carolina was also warm, genuine, and down to earth - and we immediately clicked with her. Our instincts told us she would be easy and fun to work with, and we felt confident she would make our whole vision come together. Due to some personal health issues we had to postpone our already half booked celebration for an entire year - Carolina was not only our greatest ally in terms of liaising with all the vendors to adjust our contracts, but she also became the sweetest friend, keeping in touch and checking on us throughout that whole year. All the while, never forgetting our vision and ideas.
Needless to say, when our wedding week finally came around there was so much anticipation to see how everything we'd discussed would come to life. Carolina planned both our Welcome Party and Wedding, each with their own very specific themes and vibes - and with my whole heart I mean it when I say both events were BEYOND OUR WILDEST DREAMS. Not only did they nail each and every single detail, but everything was more than we could have asked for. Carolina and Mara are absolute professionals- but they are also true CREATIVES and very talented individuals!
Our Welcome Party was a Mexican Fiesta theme of bright, playful colors against a white canvas - and Carolina delivered the most elegant, modern and yet still traditionally Mexican atmosphere we could have imagined. Everything from the seating arrangements to the thoughtful details - centerpieces, perfectly placed pompom strings, and lighting blew everyone away. We could have stopped at just that Welcome Party and it would have been enough to rave about all week!
But then the Wedding - I will never, ever forget how perfect everything was. It truly felt like Carolina climbed into our minds and pulled out everything our hearts imagined. Not to sound partial because it was our own, but it was honestly the BEST WEDDING I've ever seen!! I could have lived in that day forever. The communication between Caro, Mara and the vendors was seamless, everything went off without a hitch - we even had guests that were so blown away and impressed by just the servers knowing who they were and their individual allergies! It was such a luxurious and polished experience.
Everything was gorgeous! From the flowers, which Caro creatively personalized to incorporate elements of our beloved desert, to the fun seating assignment idea, and the exceptional tablescape - it all came together in a perfect representation of our personalities.
Whatever your idea, Carolina has a vast network of resources and connections to make it happen. And if she's never done it before, she's happy to research how to find it. She will help you choose the perfect venue, photographer, chef, band, H+MU, and other fun details to make your day unique! We cannot recommend Carolina highly enough - she will make all your dreams for your special day come true!

Planning a destination wedding requires working with a planner who is familiar with the area and has real experience throwing similarly sized events in the area. Carolina and her team have planned many weddings and moreover, she has a truly impressive and extensive network of service providers in the area. We never felt like she was trying to upsell us. This made it easy to work with her and plan our dream wedding.

Our wedding was large (100+ people) so working with a planner who really gets to know you and cater her services towards your dream wedding is key, and Carolina delivered on all fronts. When we ran into inevitable obstacles like dealing with rogue service providers, we always felt like Carolina had our back, which is key because she is familiar with the area and everyone wants to work with Carolina again in the future.

Finally, I would like to add that we count Carolina now as a true friend, not just a business partner. She really cares about her work and her clients and if you are lucky enough to work with her you'll be in good hands.

Choosing Carolina as our wedding planner was the absolute best decision we made. If you want your wedding vision brought to life with zero stress, look no further. Carolina and ale took our initial ideas and completely elevated them. Instead of overwhelming us with endless choices, they curated a perfect selection of top-tier local vendors for us to choose from. This saved us countless hours and made the decision-making process incredibly easy and enjoyable. Their design and decor instincts are unmatched. Carolina and Ale provided expert recommendations for every single inch of our venues. They listened closely to our feedback, adapted flawlessly, and ultimately transformed the spaces into the most magical, breathtaking settings we could have ever imagined. They also gave us exceptional recommendations for music and entertainment, keeping our guests captivated all weekend. Most importantly, they gave us the gift of being fully present. Every single event ran so smoothly that we were able to completely relax and enjoy our entire wedding weekend without a single worry. Carolina and Ale are professional, visionary, and deeply dedicated to their couples. We cannot thank them enough for making our Punta Mita wedding an absolute vision!

We still can’t believe that our wedding was our wedding. It truly felt like a movie, a dream we were lucky enough to live! We could not have done it without the expertise, warmth, and enthusiasm of Caro and her assistant Ale. They are the dream team.

I first came across Carolina while browsing WeddingWire. My partner and I had originally planned to get married in California, but nothing we looked at quite felt like us. We’ve always loved Puerto Vallarta, and once the idea of getting married there crossed our minds, everything clicked. The thumbnail on Caro’s profile immediately caught my eye. The weddings in her portfolio were stunning... elegant, tasteful, and full of personality. Then I read the reviews and was blown away by how much her couples clearly adored working with her.

When we met Caro over Zoom, it felt like we were talking with a close friend about our wedding. Her energy is contagious, and it was obvious right away that she genuinely loves what she does. As a gay couple, it’s important for us to feel comfortable and safe with the people we work with, and Caro exceeded that immediately. We felt welcomed, supported, and celebrated from the very first conversation. From that moment on, the entire process felt exciting rather than stressful.

Caro is incredibly organized, thoughtful, and detail-oriented. She knows the ins and outs of planning a wedding in Puerto Vallarta - what works, what doesn’t, which vendors are fantastic, and how to bring everything together seamlessly. She worked with our budget and somehow made us feel like absolute superstars. Throughout the entire process she listened carefully, remembered the little things that mattered to us, and helped shape a wedding that felt completely authentic to who we are as a couple.

The result was beyond anything we could have imagined. It was beautiful, joyful, and perfectly us.

Beyond being an incredible planner, Caro and Ale are simply wonderful people. Kind, fun, and the type of people you genuinely enjoy spending time with. By the end of this experience, we felt like we had gained friends in Puerto Vallarta.

We are still on cloud nine from our wedding, and we will remember it for the rest of our lives. Thank you, Caro and Ale, for giving us the wedding of our dreams.

Working with my Carolina and her team was truly one of the best experiences. She helped me plan the most perfect day and we did it all virtually! I didn’t travel to the venue until wedding weekend, yet she made the entire process feel seamless, organized, and completely under control.
She was incredibly responsive, warm, and genuinely invested in bringing my vision to life. Every question was answered quickly, every detail was handled thoughtfully, and I always felt supported throughout the process.
On the wedding day, I had zero stress. Everything flowed smoothly, vendors were perfectly coordinated, and her team executed every detail beautifully. I was able to be fully present and enjoy every moment, which is priceless.
The value she provided was exceptional, and I’m beyond grateful for her expertise and care. I cannot recommend her enough. Carolina and team, many many thanks for making our day absolutely amazing!

Carolina went ABOVE and BEYOND for us. She was amazing through the entire experience. She would respond at all times of the day, even weekends, She made the experience so so easy. The wedding day was FLAWLESS and we received so so many compliments. I can't recommend her enough! She feels like family.

From start to finish, Carolina and her team were nothing short of amazing. Carolina provided her expertise and knowledge throughout the entire process. From the first call, we knew we could trust her to bring our vision to life on our special day. She was transparent, flexible, and had a ton of professional experience -- all of which was needed when planning a destination wedding from thousands of miles away. She answered all our questions and helped us to think critically about each detail and what would best fit our vision within our budget.

Her creativity brought our vision to life in ways we never could have imagined, and her team's organization ensured everything ran seamlessly. Carolina personally visited our wedding venue to share live videos, created live wedding decor setups to share with us, negotiated with vendors on our behalf, and even went into the city to snag items that left a personal touch.

On the day of the wedding, we were able to fully enjoy ourselves, knowing Carolina and her team (extra special shoutout to MARA!) had everything handled. We couldn't have dreamed of a better planner! Carolina truly went above and beyond to make our day perfect! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

From the time we first met Carolina we knew that she was the right person to be our wedding planner. She has such good vision and detail that she immediately made us feel comfortable and confident that our big day was going to be great! Carolina is incredibly knowledgeable about the region with connections to different vendors to accommodate your wedding vision. She is highly coordinated and detail oriented, leaving nothing out. When it came to our wedding day, we didn't have to worry about anything other than being there for our family and friends, Carolina had everything under control. Everything that we requested was perfect, from the venue to the decorations, the catering/bar, to the DJ, the photographer, fireworks, mariachi and more... she had everything running like a fairytale for us. We were extremely satisfied with her work, we had many compliments from our guests which we owe all to Carolina. We highly recommend Carolina Almazan!

Carolina and her assistant Mara reached inside our heads and delivered a wedding even better than we imagined! There were only 10 of us total and it still felt as special, important, and well thought out as any large wedding. We wanted something more colourful and laid back and they completely understood what we were going for! They took care of details we never would've thought of and answered all our questions quickly and clearly. And they are as genuine and kind as they are professional! We couldn't have done it without them. Best money we spent on our wedding! 10/10, no notes!

I recently had the pleasure of working with Carolina Almazan as the event planner for my 50th birthday celebration at Grand Velas, and I cannot recommend her enough! From start to finish, Carolina demonstrated the highest level of professionalism, organization, and creativity.

She took the time to understand my vision for the event and brought it to life in a way that exceeded my expectations. Every detail was thoughtfully planned and flawlessly executed, from the stunning décor to the seamless coordination of the event timeline. Carolina’s ability to manage everything with grace and precision allowed me to relax and fully enjoy my special weekend.

Her communication throughout the planning process was excellent, and she went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. It was clear that she truly cares about her clients and takes pride in delivering exceptional events.

If you’re looking for a talented and professional event planner, Carolina Almazan is the one to call. She helped create a celebration I will treasure forever!