A Real Wedding at Playa Rosa, Careyes: Tali & Remi
There are weddings that follow a script. And then there are weddings that write their own.
Tali and Remi chose Playa Rosa.
The place
Playa Rosa is Careyes' most iconic beach — a crescent of pink-tinged sand tucked between two rocky headlands, with the Pacific stretching to the horizon and the colorful architecture of Careyes rising behind it. It is one of the most photographed spots on the Costalegre coast and one of the most requested locations for wedding ceremonies.
It is also, on any given day, one of the quietest places on earth.
When Tali and Remi arrived for the first time, they stood at the water's edge for a long time without saying anything. We have seen that reaction before. It is the one that tells us the decision has already been made.
The wedding
The ceremony took place at golden hour — the moment when the Pacific turns the color of the casitas above and the light does things that no photographer can fully prepare for.
The table ran the full length of the beach. Pink and orange flowers in green glass vases. White plates on palm leaf placemats. Blue cutlery that caught the last of the light. Bugambilia falling from the palapa above the DJ booth — fuchsia and orange on white, the colors of Careyes distilled into a single image.
Álvaro cried. He always does.
The details that made it theirs
Every wedding we produce at Mr & Mrs Soul starts with the same question: what does this couple need this day to feel like?
For Tali and Remi the answer was color, movement and the feeling that the party had been going on forever and would never really end. We built the event around that answer — from the flowers to the music to the moment the ceremony finished and the reception began without anyone quite noticing the transition.
The guests danced until the Pacific told them to stop. They always do.
What Playa Rosa gives a wedding
Playa Rosa is not a venue in the traditional sense. It does not have a built-in stage or a fixed lighting rig or a catering kitchen behind a door marked Staff Only. What it has is something no built venue can manufacture: the feeling that you are somewhere completely real.
The sand is real. The ocean is real. The sound of the waves during the vows is real. The humpback whale that breached offshore during the cocktail hour — that was also real, and completely unplanned, and the thing every guest mentioned first when they described the wedding to people who weren't there.
Planning your wedding at Playa Rosa
If Playa Rosa is calling you, here is what you need to know:
Playa Rosa works best for weddings of 40 to 150 guests — intimate enough to feel personal, large enough to fill the beach with the energy a celebration deserves.
The dry season — November through May — offers the most reliable weather and the clearest skies. The wet season produces a different kind of beauty: lush, dramatic and cinematic in a way that no dry season wedding can quite replicate.
We take on 4 to 6 events per year at Mr & Mrs Soul. If Playa Rosa is where you want to get married, reach out sooner rather than later.
Some places fill up fast. This is one of them.
Mr & Mrs Soul is the only full-service wedding and event agency based in Careyes, Costalegre, México.
A Complete Guide to Wedding Venues in Careyes, México
One of the most common questions we receive at Mr & Mrs Soul is simple: where, exactly, do weddings happen in Careyes?
The answer is more interesting than most couples expect.
Careyes does not have a dedicated wedding venue in the traditional sense — no ballroom, no hotel terrace with a standard package, no coordinator handing you a laminated menu of options. What it has instead is something far more valuable: an entire community of private properties, each one extraordinary, each one available exclusively for your event and your guests.
Here is a complete guide to the types of venues available in Careyes and what makes each one right for a different kind of celebration.
The Casitas
The casitas of Careyes are the most iconic image of this destination — small, colorful houses painted in fuchsia, terracota, cobalt and yellow, stacked along the hillside above the Pacific. Each one is different. Each one is private.
The casitas are ideal for intimate celebrations — elopements, small weddings of 20 to 40 guests, or as accommodation for the wedding party during a larger event. They create an immediate sense of place that no hotel room can replicate. Your guests wake up inside Careyes. They have breakfast on a terrace above the ocean. They walk to the ceremony barefoot.
The Private Villas
Careyes has a collection of larger private villas — properties with multiple bedrooms, private pools, full kitchen facilities and staff. These are the workhorses of the Careyes wedding world.
A well-chosen private villa can host a wedding of 60 to 150 guests comfortably, with the ceremony on the terrace, the dinner on the lawn and the dancing continuing until the Pacific tells everyone to go home. The privacy is absolute. The property is yours for the duration of your celebration — no other guests, no shared spaces, no hotel lobby.
The Ocean Castles
At the top of the Careyes property hierarchy are the ocean castles — large, dramatic structures built directly above the Pacific, with panoramic views that extend to the horizon in every direction.
The ocean castles are Careyes at its most spectacular. They are right for weddings of 100 to 400 guests who want the full Careyes experience at scale — multiple event spaces, capacity for the entire wedding party on site and a backdrop that photographers travel from around the world to shoot.
Playa Rosa
Playa Rosa is Careyes' most iconic beach — a crescent of sand with a small beach club, a restaurant and direct access to the Pacific. It is one of the most photographed spots on the Costalegre coast and one of the most requested locations for wedding ceremonies.
A ceremony at Playa Rosa with the ocean as the backdrop and the colorful architecture of Careyes rising behind the guests is, simply, one of the most beautiful things we have ever produced. We may be biased. We don't think so.
The Polo Fields
For couples who want something completely unexpected, the Careyes polo fields offer a spectacular open-air venue for large events and festivals. Surrounded by jungle, with the Pacific visible in the distance, the polo fields have hosted some of the most extraordinary private events on the Mexican coast.
This is firmly in the territory of Everything Else — the category of event that doesn't fit neatly anywhere else and is better for it.
How we work with venues in Careyes
At Mr & Mrs Soul, we don't just recommend venues — we know the people who own them. Every property in Careyes has a story and a relationship behind it. Our job is to match your celebration to the right property, negotiate the right terms and then produce an event that makes that property feel like it was built specifically for your wedding day.
We also house your guests. With access to 300+ beds across all categories of Careyes properties, we manage not just the event but the entire experience — from arrival to departure.
We take on 4 to 6 events per year. If you are planning a wedding in Careyes, the earlier you reach out, the better.
Mr & Mrs Soul is the only full-service wedding and event agency based in Careyes, Costalegre, México.
Why Careyes is Mexico's Best Kept Secret for Destination Weddings
There is a place on the Mexican Pacific coast where the architecture is painted in colors that have no name in any other language. Where whales breach offshore during wedding ceremonies. Where jaguars walk the hills behind the reception dinner. Where the sunset turns the ocean a shade of orange that no filter can replicate.
It's called Careyes. And almost nobody knows it yet.
That's exactly why you should get married here.
What is Careyes?
Careyes is a private resort community located on the Costalegre coast of Jalisco, Mexico — approximately two hours south of Puerto Vallarta and three hours from Guadalajara. It was designed in the 1960s and 70s by Italian architect Gianfranco Brignone with a single obsession: to create the most colorful, most extraordinary place on the Pacific coast.
He succeeded.
The result is a collection of casitas, villas and ocean castles painted in terracotta, fuchsia, cobalt and yellow — each one a different color, each one facing the Pacific. It is one of the most photographed architectural destinations in Mexico and one of the least visited. There are no chain hotels. No nightclubs. No cruise ships. Just the ocean, the jungle, the color and the silence.
It is also a protected natural reserve — home to sea turtles, humpback whales, manta rays, jaguars and one of the most biodiverse coastlines in the country.
Why Careyes for a destination wedding?
Most couples planning a destination wedding in Mexico think immediately of Los Cabos, Punta Mita or the Riviera Maya. These are beautiful places. They are also saturated — with wedding photographers, wedding planners, wedding vendors and wedding guests who have seen it all before.
Careyes is different. Here, your wedding is not one of hundreds happening that weekend on the same beach. It is the event. The whole community knows about it. The whole place prepares for it.
The exclusivity is real — not manufactured.
The venues
Careyes offers something no other destination in Mexico can match: a complete ecosystem of private properties available exclusively for your event and your guests.
From intimate casitas that sleep 10 to ocean castles that host 400, every property in Careyes can be yours for the duration of your celebration. Your guests don't stay in a hotel down the road — they stay inside your wedding. They wake up inside it. They have breakfast inside it. They dance inside it until the Pacific tells them to go to sleep.
This is what we mean when we say we don't just plan the party. We house the guests.
The climate
Careyes has two seasons worth knowing. The dry season runs from November through May — warm days, cool nights, zero rain, perfect skies. The wet season runs from June through October — lush, green, dramatically beautiful, with afternoon rain that clears by sunset.
Both seasons produce extraordinary weddings. The dry season is the most popular. The wet season is the most cinematic.
The team
There is one full-service event agency physically based in Careyes: Mr & Mrs Soul.
We are Álvaro and Alejandra — a Colombian duo who arrived in Careyes, fell completely in love with this place and never left. We have produced weddings, festivals and private celebrations here for years. We know every property owner, every local vendor, every corner of this coast where the light is perfect at golden hour.
We take on 4 to 6 events per year. If you are reading this, there may still be a date available for yours.
Is Careyes right for you?
Careyes is not for everyone. It is remote — intentionally so. It requires a flight to Puerto Vallarta or Guadalajara and a drive through one of the most beautiful coastlines in Mexico. It does not have a Starbucks or a shopping mall.
What it has is something most wedding destinations have lost: the feeling that you are somewhere completely real, completely extraordinary and completely yours for the duration of your celebration.
If that sounds like what you've been looking for — we should talk.
Mr & Mrs Soul is the only full-service wedding and event agency based in Careyes, Costalegre, México.
Alejandra and Álvaro: A Couple Committed to Careyes and Its Community
In the beautiful paradise of Careyes, where the blue ocean meets the stunning mountains and nature unfolds in all its splendor, live two Colombians who have made this place their home: Alejandra Lara and Álvaro Manzano. Their story is a fascinating tale of love, passion, and commitment that reflects not only their bond with this corner of the world but also their desire to make a difference in the communities around them.
A Special Connection with Careyes
Destiny brought Alejandra and Álvaro together in Careyes, but their relationship with this place has deep roots. Álvaro first arrived in Careyes more than 15 years ago, and since then, his visits became increasingly frequent. In 2018, a stay that was initially planned for a couple of topics turned into months of magical discovery. The pandemic convinced him to stay and build a life in this welcoming land. From that moment on, his commitment was to give back to Careyes what it had generously given him and to share with others all that this special place has to offer, particularly how it helped Álvaro heal.
On her part, Alejandra, an actress and social communicator from Cali, was drawn to Careyes by its natural beauty and welcoming atmosphere. Her academic background, which includes a degree in Social Communication from Colombia and a master's degree in Performing Arts from Madrid, gives her a unique perspective on the importance of storytelling and connecting with people.
Alejandra and Álvaro’s Mission
With passion and determination, Alejandra and Álvaro embarked on a project that combines their talents and experiences: organizing weddings and events. From the initial idea, their purpose has been to create unforgettable experiences that not only celebrate love and life but also benefit the local community. In doing so, they have found ways to professionalize local teams, providing training and economic opportunities that last beyond the events themselves.
One of their greatest advantages is their deep knowledge of Careyes. Thanks to this, they design personalized event itineraries for each client, allowing them and their guests to experience the authentic flavors of Careyes. As they put it, “It’s not just a wedding; it’s a unique opportunity to showcase every flavor and every corner of this beautiful creation called Careyes. Our commitment is always to convey and help imbue this essence in those who visit our events.”
For example, they have worked with local artisans and providers, helping to elevate their standards and professionalism. This collaboration has enabled those living in nearby communities to access meaningful and sustainable jobs. Through this initiative, the couple has witnessed how the economic spillover generated by their events has positively impacted these communities.
Celebrations with a Greater Purpose
The weddings and events organized by Alejandra and Álvaro are not mere celebrations; each one tells a unique story. From small decorating details to the choice of suppliers, every decision considers the impact it will have not only on attendees but also on the environment and the community. Couples who choose Careyes as the setting for their celebrations are warmly welcomed with genuine enthusiasm, reflecting the region's welcoming spirit.
One of the most moving stories that Alejandra and Álvaro share is about a wedding where they included elements of local culture. The couple that hired their services wanted their guests to feel immersed in the magic of Careyes. From the menu featuring traditional recipes to live music performed by local artists, every element was chosen with love and care. This wedding not only left an indelible mark on their lives but also fostered a sense of pride within the community by highlighting its rich culture.
Environmental Commitment and Sustainability
Alejandra and Álvaro are not only concerned about people; their love for Careyes also translates into a strong environmental commitment. Alejandra is a passionate environmentalist. Every event they organize is carried out with a keen awareness of its environmental impact. From choosing suppliers that adopt sustainable practices to using recyclable and biodegradable materials, every decision is part of their mission to care for the environment.
A notable aspect of their approach is the system implemented for waste management at events. From the start of the event, waste is sorted and classified, allowing for the recycling of glass, plastic, and paper. Additionally, they have worked in collaboration with La Casa de la Cultura, supported by the Careyes Foundation, to ensure that recyclable materials are sold and that the proceeds are used to purchase educational materials for children and young people in the community. This cycle of responsibility is a significant step toward sustainability and collective well-being.
Collaboration with the Careyes Foundation is fundamental to their joy in contributing to the local community. This foundation works with more than 10 communities around the coast of Careyes and has been an invaluable ally in amplifying the impact of Alejandra and Álvaro's work. By attracting hundreds of visitors through their events, they create a connection that not only showcases the beauty of Careyes but also allows the foundation to receive donations from these visitors. This connection fosters a sense of unity and collaboration between visitors and local communities.
The Future of Careyes and Its Community
Alejandra and Álvaro continue to dream big. With each event they organize, they feel they are building a legacy in Careyes. Their goal is to expand their initiatives, collaborating with more local groups and contributing to the professionalization of various areas, not only in events but also in other forms of art and culture.
They are particularly interested in promoting educational programs that empower younger generations in sustainability and conservation. They firmly believe that education is a powerful tool for changing the future and are determined to be part of that change.
Personal Reflections
Throughout their journey, Alejandra and Álvaro have learned valuable lessons. They have realized that every challenge they face can be an opportunity for growth and improvement. They have learned to value collaboration and connection with others, understanding that it is not just about creating memorable events but building lasting and meaningful relationships.
As they express it themselves, “This was the last step we needed for our work to complete the cycle we dream of. We not only generate joy and opportunities but also care for our home and the people who live here.”
Conclusion
The story of Alejandra and Álvaro is a beautiful reminder of how passion, love, and genuine commitment can unite people and transform communities. In a world where development and sustainability often seem to be at odds, they have found a way to balance both, creating a positive and lasting impact in Careyes. With every wedding, every event, and every collaboration with organizations like the Careyes Foundation, they are leaving a lasting mark. By following their path, they invite everyone to enjoy the wonders that Careyes has to offer while contributing to its preservation and growth. Together, they can make this place shine even brighter, enriching both visitors and local residents.
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