Somer has strong relationships with local vendors and makes high quality vendor recommendations and…read moreconnections. However, while it feels uncomfortable to write this review, we did not feel fully supported by Somer through the wedding planning and day of coordination process as we expected to, based on her price point and contract details. Somer helped manage vendor communication and ensured invoices were paid / basic decisions such as catering, flowers, makeup were made on time, and we appreciated her follow up in this regard. She was flexible and accommodating when we raised questions or changed our minds. We were very happy with the vendors we worked with who brought our vision to life beautifully, most of them her recommendation. Sayulita has top notch wedding vendors and Somer has what seems quite healthy relationships with them! We loved and appreciated her assistant Cairo who helped day of. However more proactive support from Vida Bonita in design planning or supporting on details throughout the wedding planning process leading up to the weekend felt limited and reactionary, compared to the scope of what is offered in her contract. Most unfortunately, we experienced Somer's day of support to be passive and low touch which resulted in timing and/or guest logistic hiccups that negatively impacted our wedding experience. For example, we were disappointed with the amount of interaction and management she led with our officiant and wedding party. A family member's accessibility issue was not accounted for when seating guests despite a fair amount of discussion of this before the wedding day. The schedule felt loosely held and my partner and I's blind spots attempting to manage a smooth wedding experience felt exposed. At the end of the day, we did not feel an authentic amount of care or proactivity from Somer as our wedding planner, and as a result we learned some things the hard way. In working with Vida Bonita I'd recommend future couples take a more inquisitive approach to the partnership than we realized necessary having never worked with a planner before.

Oh, I'm so grateful to be the first review here! My wedding was 2 weeks ago and it's still surreal…read moreto me. Where to begin about Vida Bonita and the lovely Somer Fenton... A little bit about me (so you know where I'm coming from): I'm 30 years old, live in San Francisco, have been coming to Sayulita for the past 5 years, and knew I wanted to share Sayulita with my friends and family. Also, it just didn't feel right to spend the money on a Napa/Sonoma wedding. Even with "family discount" at a few wineries, we were looking at well over $12k to secure a venue (that's before caterers, flowers, photographer, etc. etc.). And to me, I knew I would spend the day looking around and asking myself, "are those flowers worth $X to me?" And that's not how I wanted to spend my wedding day. I know a destination wedding can seem like A LOT of work. But I assure you, I hardly lifted a finger. Somer made my pre-wedding life, extremely easy. And honestly, that allowed me to work at my business hard before we left, and in turn, I was able to earn great money and truly RELAX while in Mexico. That's a big deal. As far as working with Somer from a distance, she listened to how much involvement I wanted, she clued me in as necessary, but she did the work. And the work she did absolutely knocked my socks off! When we got into Sayulita, I wasn't honestly sure when I'd see Somer. I know that sounds ridiculous, but I just wasn't a very anxious bride. I figured she'd let me know when she needed to talk to me (lol!). I got a beautiful welcome email and she told me when and where I'd meet her to do a walk through of the wedding site and where we'd set things up, etc. To meet Somer, is to fall in love with her. Her demeanor is cucumber cool. All the time. She's warm and laughs and smiles, but nothing NOTHING ruffles her feathers. Nothing was ever a "problem". There were many last minute things that I forgot to handle or do, and Somer would kind of giggle and then say, "no worries!" We did 3 events with Somer: a "Welcome Dinner", the actual wedding, and then a brunch the following morning. The food was delicious, we had a great variety from event to event, and the decor changes between events were perfect. The vendors she used were EXCEPTIONAL. They were all kind, friendly, worked EXTREMELY hard (and it was HOT), and it was clear that they all liked working with and for Somer. The Street Tacos team made beautiful food and their cooks congratulated me (rare, and lovely!). The churros cart at the end of the night cooked off all the extra dough they had and brought me a stack of (no joke) 30-40 churros for guests once they were packing up to leave-so sweet! Don Pedro's staff worked so hard and did such a great job from set up to clean up. And honestly, by brunch, most of our friends were into water as a the beverage of choice. And the Don Pedro's crew was walking around refilling every single person's water cup (since not too many were into the bar). They didn't have to do that-but they did. I was seriously impressed. The photographer Somer hired was perfect and only made me take extra pictures for about 15 minutes and got more than I ever could have asked for. The woman who did my hair (I was a little hesitant but Somer assured me she would be awesome), was so sweet and she did a fantastic job! And Rebecca (who did my make-up)...I want to be her friend. When these people showed up, they hugged Somer, they said warm hellos, and clearly LIKED working with her. It was really special to see all of that. It was really really good vibes. That's the best way I can put it. And on your wedding day, you WANT that kind of positivity around you. You want to feel beautiful and loved and all the good stuff. The person who orchestrates all of this for you should be someone you like. And it's impossible to not love Somer! I want to give a shout out to Somer's husband, Billy. He was on site for set-up and breakdown and he was a lovely conversationalist and as cool and calm and Miss Somer. And though I didn't get to meet their son, I did get to meet their daughter a couple of days after the wedding when Billy came by to take down the lights. Their 3 year old (who looks just like mom) walked up to me and said, "excuse me, but are you the bride?" When I said yes she asked, "but where is your bride dress?" ADORABLE! So I showed her pictures from the wedding and she said, "no, where is the DRESS?" hahaha! So I took her to see my dress and shoes. So sweet! If you're on this Yelp page reading this review, please know that I'm not a highly sentimental person or a person who would write a review like this unless the people and the services they offer were on point. I don't know what Somer's background was before events, but she's doing an amazing job and is really good at the business she's doing. If you're considering a destination wedding, DO IT! You'll never regret it and it is easier than you think. Just make sure you have Somer on your side :)

A Date That Felt Like a Dream…read more I cannot even begin to explain how magical this date felt. The Picnic Company didn't just set up a pretty space -- they created an experience that made us feel like we were the only two people on the entire beach. From the moment we walked up, both of us instantly felt taken care of. You could feel the intention in every single detail... the soft macramé pillows, the handcrafted Talavera plates, the artisan glasses that made every sip feel special, even the BOSE speaker playing a personalized playlist that made the whole thing feel like our own private movie scene. It was so thoughtfully curated that at one point I literally thought, "Holy shit... this is unreal." It felt special. It felt elevated. It felt romantic on a whole different level. It felt like a dream date -- one of those moments where you look around and think, "Wow... is this really my life?" We were able to fully relax, drop into the moment, and just be with each other. No stress, no planning, no thinking -- just presence, connection, and that sweet, peaceful feeling of being exactly where you're supposed to be. And yes... you'll notice our names with the same last name on the board No, we're not engaged (yet lol), but I can absolutely tell you this night felt like a core memory being created in real time. Listen... I know there are a lot of companies doing picnics, but nothing -- and I mean nothing -- compares to the level of quality, heart, artistry, and professionalism The Picnic Company puts into their work. You don't just see it... you feel it. Every detail has soul. And real talk: If you're thinking about proposing to the love of your life -- Ladies, gentlemen, whoever your person is... If you want a romantic date that your partner will talk about for years... If you're planning a birthday, anniversary, celebration, or even just a "because I love you" surprise... This is the company that will make it unforgettable. I walked away from this night feeling so loved, so appreciated, and honestly... like the luckiest woman

What an amazing experience Marc and his team gave us! From the very first message I sent the…read morecommunication was top notch. Instantly felt that I was more than just a client, they truly do care. With their help we were able to have a profound evening of celebration, connection and peace. The challenge I will have next year will be "how on earth am I going to top this?" I have a feeling they will be able to help me with that! Thank you!!

We had a great experience with Beth as our wedding photographer in Sayulita! She was communicative…read moreand organized in the lead up to the wedding. She also gave us great recommendations for other vendors for the wedding and activities for our trip. The photography experience the day of was great. I really appreciated how efficient but also thorough she was. We're thrilled with the results. The photos are amazing! I highly recommend Beth for wedding photography.

Beth came from Sayulita to Puerto Vallarta to photograph our family for our 25th Wedding…read moreAnniversary. She was very easy to work with; she knew exactly how to get the best shots, even three 7 year olds!! She is very professional and prompt and has a lot of knowledge on framing and packages.