An event venue serves to enhance your celebration, so choose a venue like like Banyan Tree Mayakoba that sparks joy and creativity. Located on a stunning stretch of white sand beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, this Riviera Maya resort venue is the perfect space for your wedding or special event.
We spoke with Carolina Moreno, Senior Group Sales Manager at Banyan Tree Mayakoba, to gain insight on what makes this venue stand apart from the rest. Below, you will find three beautiful events, unique in their own ways, that occupy the MK Blue event space at Banyan Tree Mayakoba.
We love how flexible the resort’s spaces are — read on to see how one venue can be transformed into multiple styles. Find inspiration for what your event could look like in this space and reach out to Banyan Tree to begin planning your next special occasion in the scenic Playa del Carmen.
Banyan Tree Mayakoba: MK Blue Space
Banyan Tree Mayakoba offers an astounding ten event spaces to choose from. That means that you can host a full weekend of events in an ever-changing array of special spots. Whether you’re thinking beach or ballroom, there’s a beautiful option all in one resort. Perhaps a welcome party on the Lobby Terrace or Mayapan Garden, nuptials exchanged Beachside or in the Chapel, followed by a dance-all-night reception held in El Pueblito or in the MK Blue space.
We’re going to show you how any one space can be transformed to fit your vision. Below is the gorgeous MK Blue event space. It is, “a roofed outdoor venue with a raw and organic feel, immersed in nature. It features unobstructed views of the Mayakoba waterways and tropical forest. This space comfortably sits up to 450 people, with no curfew to end your party early,” says Moreno.
Take a Tour of the Venue
Style #1: Classic & Tropical
We love the tropical motifs intermixed with this classic wedding style. Greenery and white florals are a staple décor moment in classic weddings. Opting for tropical greenery with palm fronds is a beautiful way to accent the wedding venue destination.
photographer: Kyle John Photography | planner: Love on Top Weddings by Patty Gonzalez | floral: Vanessa Jaimes – Floral Design | venue: Banyan Tree Mayakoba
Moreno shares what makes MK Blue the perfect special event venue: “Its high ceiling, wide space, and white color allow you to design the event of your dreams.” It’s a blank canvas that can accommodate any vision.
She shares that another unique aspect of this space is that you can arrive by boat. This serves as a fun entrance to your celebration as well as a memorable exit.
Style #2: Vibrant & Trendy
This extravagant blue wedding wowed with lush florals, greenery, and ornate china. Dim candle light and shining chandeliers set the mood for the evening, creating a romantic aesthetic. Tall centerpieces on round guest tables contrast the low floral garland that ran across the head tables. Click into the full event album to see even more eye-catching moments from this stunning wedding.
photographer: White Diamond Photography | planner: The Planners Firm Inc | floral: Canteiro Weddings | venue: Banyan Tree Mayakoba
“Banyan Tree Mayakoba has its own kitchen, which allows our chefs to accomodate different cultural, cuisine, and dietary needs,” says Moreno. With endless cuisine, design, and décor possibilities, you can truly make this venue your own.
Style #3: Moody Meets Disco
We admire this trendy mix of a disco theme and moody wedding style. Deep shades of Pantone’s 2023 color of the year, Viva Magenta, fill the floral tablescapes combined with tropical palm fronds and floating tea light candles. This theme carried throughout the whole celebration, extending to tropical greenery outfitting the ceiling along with a full-size disco ball to get guests on the dance floor.
photographer: Andre Gouin Photo | planner: Chelsea Wenner Events; Kiran + Leigh Bespoke Planning | floral: Vanessa Jaimes – Floral Design | venue: Banyan Tree Mayakoba
“The MK Blue event space is perfect for wedding receptions, special occasion dinners, and daytime events,” Moreno notes. “This space is especially wonderful for a daytime event as it has great natural light and amazing views.”
The flexible nature of this 10,385 square-foot venue provides a fresh and welcoming aesthetic to fit any wedding or event style. From classic and traditional to disco-themed, Banyan Tree Mayakoba makes for a beautiful and fully-flexible place to marry.
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