THE FIRST CONVERSATIONS · WEDDING PLANNING
Destination weddings in the Riviera Maya. With Sofía García.
Beyond the beautiful setting: Natacha Bitsch meets the Blue Venado wedding planner to talk about the decisions, teamwork and emotions behind a celebration away from home.
Explore the conversation below. The full episode and its viewing link will be added here when released.
The podcast launches November 10, 2026.
BEHIND THE CELEBRATION
A wedding is a story, and a team.
What happens between the first inspiration image and the moment a couple says “I do”? In this upcoming conversation, Sofía García of Blue Venado joins Natacha Bitsch to explore the human and practical sides of planning a destination wedding in the Riviera Maya.
Sofía speaks about drawing inspiration from travel and different cultures, listening to each couple and building a team that can anticipate problems. The discussion moves from private venues and personal traditions to the choices couples face as they begin planning: dates, budget, location and the experiences that matter most to them.
Alongside the creative vision, there is the work guests rarely see: checking what a venue includes, confirming suppliers, coordinating a timeline and preparing for unexpected situations. These are the behind-the-scenes decisions at the heart of the conversation.
IN THIS CONVERSATION
From the dream to the details.
Private venues and personal celebrations
How Sofía approaches couples’ ideas, traditions and expectations, and the experience they want to create for their guests.
Where planning begins
A discussion of date flexibility, budget, venue options and deciding which elements deserve priority as a couple.
Suppliers and clear communication
The importance of checking inclusions, documenting decisions and confirming that the services on a wedding timeline are actually booked.
Teamwork and backup plans
The practical and emotional work of anticipating problems, staying calm and finding solutions behind the scenes.
MEET THE GUEST
Sofía García
Wedding planner · Blue Venado
Sofía García works in destination wedding planning with Blue Venado in the Riviera Maya. In this interview, she shares her curiosity for cultures and places, her approach to listening to couples, and the value she places on the team around her. Her perspective connects the creative vision of a wedding with the people and preparation that make it possible.
Natacha Bitsch brings 35 years in beauty and her experience as the founder of VO evolution to these conversations about weddings, travel and human connections.
Meet your host, Natacha