Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit Venue

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Nubia and Gaby, our wedding coordinators. From the very first meeting, Nubia made us feel completely at ease. She was incredibly organized, professional, and so attentive to every detail, ensuring that our wedding day was nothing short of perfect. She really set the precedence from the beginning and laid the groundwork for an incredible wedding. Gaby stepped in at the beginning of December (just 60 days away from the wedding) having someone new primarily planning the wedding just 2 months out made me slightly nervous but those nerves completely went away during my first meeting with her. Gaby took the time to understand our vision and worked tirelessly behind the scenes to bring it to life. from suggesting beautiful décor ideas, working with our budget in mind, to seamlessly managing the timeline. She was proactive in handling every aspect of planning all of our events, from the Welcome Cocktail, Rehearsal Dinner, Ceremony and Reception. Every detail, from the timing of the ceremony to coordinating with vendors. No request was too big or too small for her – she truly went above and beyond in every way. On our big day, Gaby's calm presence and attention to detail allowed us to enjoy every moment without worry. She managed everything flawlessly, keeping everything on schedule and making sure that everything ran smoothly. Our guests were also impressed by how seamless the entire event was and how she made every guest feel welcomed and attended to. We are so grateful to have had Gaby by out side. Her expertise, dedication, and passion for what she does made our wedding day absolutely magical. Thanks to her, everything went off without a hitch, and we could focus on celebrating with our loved ones. If you’re looking for someone who will go the extra mile, bring your vision to life, and make your day stress-free, Gaby is the person you want! We can't speak highly enough of Maria, the hotel personal concierge. From the moment we arrived, she went above and beyond to ensure our stay was exceptional. Maria has a remarkable ability to anticipate every need, and her attention to detail is truly impressive. Whether it was arranging a last-minute dinner reservation at one of the incredible restaurants or making a spa reservation for me when they were all booked, she kept checking to see if there were any cancellations of appointments to try her hardest to get the appointment for me and without fail l, Maria made it happen! Maria made sure our experience was seamless and memorable. What truly sets Maria apart is her genuine care and personalized service. She took the time to get to know us and understand what we were looking for, offering tailored suggestions that made our trip feel extra special. We felt truly cared for by Maria and we will definitely request her when we come back for our next visit. We also appreciated how responsive she was, always quick to answer any questions or accommodate special requests. She went above and beyond to help make my mom’s birthday special by putting a birthday cake in her room along with decorations upon her arrival. My mom cried with happy tears and it truly made her feel special and celebrated during my wedding weekend. Thanks to Maria, our stay was filled with memorable experiences, and we felt completely taken care of throughout our entire visit. If you’re looking for top-notch concierge service, Maria is the person you want to help make your stay unforgettable!

We had absolutely the most incredible wedding weekend of ours lives and a big part of it was because of the incredible staff. From the moment we signed our contract Leticia tried to make every request we had possible. Her and her team (including Melina, Gabriela & Fernanda) are what made the entire weekend incredible. Leticia is so sweet and amazing! During our stay, Chef Raul went above and beyond to make sure we were happy with the food for our guests and accommodated our dietary restrictions as we are kosher so flawlessly. The challenge of cooking for our 330 guests every day on top of his responsibilities to the hotel did not phase him. The day after the wedding I had lost my voice and the pool concierge Jose made me a special blend of Mexican tea. This helped me tremendously and was so sweet of him! Each and every person and staff member gave us their 100% during the entire planning process and weekend and we couldn’t be more grateful and appreciative. The hotel worked effortlessly with our wedding planner Priscilla from Prisar Events to make our dreams come true. I would recommend anybody thinking of doing a destination wedding in Mexico to highly consider this breath taking resort and beyond amazing team! We love you all and can’t wait to come back to celebrate another event!

Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit is the best resort to stay at when visiting Puerto Vallarta! The service and amenities here are second to none, and there's a reason they're the highest rated resort in the area. We had our wedding here in September 2024, and we could not have imagined a better wedding. From the moment we arrived, the staff took amazing care of us and our guests, and you will also have a private concierge to help you with anything you need during your stay. They can help book reservations for you (dinner, spa, golf, etc) and also provide you with daily resort activity information during your stay. The food and drinks are the best, and you will not be disappointed if you choose to spend your holiday here. Also our wedding coordinators, Leti and Fernanda were the most amazing people we could've worked with while planning our destination wedding here, so if you're thinking about having your special day at Grand Velas, I would HIGHLY recommend!

I had my wedding at Grand Velas and from the moment I met Nubia (wedding coordinator) via zoom meeting I knew that this was the right place. Nubia was there for me from the first day till the end of the night at the event. The service is beyond top and the food is amazing. Nubia and Esmeralda made my wedding day a day I will never forget. They didn’t leave my event till it ended and were there by our sides every single moment making sure everything was perfect! There are not enough words to thank them for making my wedding day so memorable! I wish I could of stayed longer because I’m already missing Grand velas and their superb service. They have the best staff and five star food.

First, we were blown away by our wedding. The entire experience was best in class. I spent months reaching locations (different cities and countries) and venues. This will be a long review, but I've broken it down in sections for ease of reading. I don't typically write reviews, but I want Wendy (our planner) and the rest of the team to know how much their hard work really meant to us! It did take me a while to write this so I think I remembered everything. Location - Puerto Vallarta / Riviera Nayarit • My Why: I'd never been and heard so many great things about the food! • Pros: ? We live in Houston, Texas so PV is just a quick 2 1/2 hour flight. ? Ease of airport travel (only 15-20 mins to the resort) ? Beautiful Beaches ? Delicious Food! • Cons: ? My husband had his heart set on crystal blue/clear water. Weather: • We went for our planning visit in April and it was PERFECT! Our wedding was in June and so we were very worried. But there was a nice breeze off the water so it wasn't too hot and we lucked out with no rain! • During the reception (right when the dancing kicked off), the breeze stopped and it was HOT! But we made the best of it! Everyone changed and partied on! Resort - Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit • My Why: The Beach Gazebo is what really sold me on the Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit! I wanted a destination wedding and love beach vibes, but I did not want to be trudging through sand in my wedding dress!! No thank you! • Pros: ? Beautiful venue, very little décor was needed for the wedding ? 5-Star Resort, 4 Diamond Restaurants ? Staff! - More on this later ? Even though the Resort is older, it is in immaculate condition! ? The rooms have the nicest amenities (I won't ruin the surprise) ? ROOM SERVICE! I know… who goes to a resort and orders room service?! And it's not that we actually ordered very often, but it's nice to have the option! ? Spa - You have to make time for the Spa! The hydrotherapy session before your service is worth every penny! ? Pool - We went in the middle of Summer so I was a littler nervous the pool might be overcrowded, but it never was! Perfect amount of people and space. ? Activities - Highly recommend Water Aerobics with BLANK! But be prepared to work (in a fun way)! I didn't play volleyball, but quite a few of our wedding group did and loved it! ? Kids Academy - I'm not actually sure what they call the Kids Club… no one in our group brought kids, but I did check out the area and it was pretty awesome! I also saw staff walking around with small groups of kids on an adventure! Wendy, our planner, also mentioned she had been trained to babysit. And I would feel totally comfortable leaving my kids with her. ? Beach - They offer water activities… my husband paid to take a surfing lesson and really enjoyed it! I grabbed a few boogie board and caught some waves! We also went for a walk every morning! The beaches in PV are all public so you can walk as far as you'd like down the beach! There is a really neat Pier about a mile down. I was also nervous about public beaches, but the resort does have private chairs you can use. • Cons: ? It's an older resort so they do not have swim-up rooms and only Suites have jacuzzies on the balcony. That being said, we did upgrade and only used our jacuzzi once! ? They are definitely on the higher end when it comes to pricing. Staff - • I cannot say enough about the staff at the Grand Velas Nayarit! As I said, I was looking into EVERYTHING! And surprisingly, not every venue will get back to you! Immediately after I inquired, I received my first email. I did not respond for a while, but when I did the contact introduced me to Nubia. She was very patient (and I mean patient… we inquired in Dec and signed in March) answered all of our questions leading up to signing the contract. • And then we were introduced to Wendy Sanchez, our wedding planner extraordinare! I was not an easy bride, but Wendy was courteous and understanding, and really went over and above to make the planning process a positive experience. We weren't planning on doing our planning visit, but Wendy stressed the importance and we were so glad we did! • When you arrive at Grand Velas, you are greeted by several people, including your Concierge for your stay. We had Maria for our wedding weekend! Every morning she would message us the itinerary for the day and I'm not sure how she did it, but she would also find us by the pool and ask if needed anything. If we needed anything, we could message her and she would be there with that item! On the last day, my brother told me he had lost his hat by the pool. He left early so he asked me to see if they had found it. I messaged Maria and said "Hi Maria, I think security has my brothers hat." Within 10 minutes, Maria was bringing the hat to me at the pool. Mind you, I didn't have to describe the hat, explain who my brother was, OR where I was at, at that time! This was hands down the most impressive display of going above and beyond! Food • Words won't do it justice, but let’s just say the food was not only the BEST wedding food I've ever had, but also tops most restaurants! The selections, presentation, no detail was overlooked! I heard the cake was delicious (and I can stand by that from our tasting. Unfortunately, I did not get any at the wedding… dancing too much) Flowers • I had a little sticker shock when it came to the floral. I was expecting it to be less expensive than the US and it was not. However, Wendy did what she could to stretch our budget and the flowers were the most BEAUTIFUL! I insisted they be brought up to our room so we could enjoy them the rest of the weekend! FYI: They do require you use their preferred vendors, who are of course, expensive! From my experience, they did an amazing job, but you can definitely find things for a better price. I used an outside make-up artist, loved her, and saved a ton of money even with paying their outside vendor fee. My tip - Try to negotiate to not have an outside vendor fee OR a lower %!