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Real weddings from around Oaxaca, plus planning advice drawn from years of shooting here.

Why a Local Oaxaca Wedding Planner Makes All the Difference

September 18, 2026

A destination wedding photographer's perspective, after 16+ years in Oaxaca, on why a local planner is worth it and how to know if one is right for you.

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How to Choose the Right Oaxaca Wedding Venue for Your Guest List

September 11, 2026

A photographer's framework for narrowing down Oaxaca wedding venues by guest count and vibe, from intimate elopement spots to grand, hundred-guest gardens.

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Top 5 Intimate Wedding Venues in Oaxaca for Elopements

December 14, 2025

Five intimate Oaxaca elopement venues: Kaku Secret Gallery, Casa Silencio, El Jardín Etnobotánico, Loma Noble, and Casa Oaxaca's rooftop, picked by a local photographer.

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What Makes a Oaxaca Destination Wedding Unique: Mezcal, Calendas & Color

June 27, 2025

Why Oaxaca makes an unforgettable destination wedding: vibrant textiles, sustainable venues, mezcal culture, calenda parades, and lush natural spaces.

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Overcoming Wedding Photography Fears

June 20, 2025

How Douglas Favero Photography eases common wedding-day worries with a natural, candid style that captures Oaxaca's culture and your real personalities.

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4 Questions to Ask before Hiring Your Wedding Photographer

June 13, 2025

Four essential questions to ask before hiring your wedding photographer, covering experience, who actually shoots your day, venue knowledge, and candid vs. formal style.

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Oaxaca Elopement Ideas: Agave Fields, Beaches & Film Photography

May 20, 2025

Why Oaxaca is the ultimate elopement destination, with 2025 micro-elopement trends, agave-field vows, and film photography by Douglas Favero.

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Valerie & Adan's Wedding at Hotel Boutique Los Laureles in Oaxaca

April 25, 2025

Valerie and Adan's intimate wedding at Hotel Boutique Los Laureles in Oaxaca's San Felipe hills, captured solo with photo, video, and aerial drone footage.

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2025 Oaxaca Wedding Trends

March 20, 2025

2025 Oaxaca wedding trends: intimate micro-weddings and elopements, nostalgic film photography, and earthy palettes captured by destination photographer Douglas Favero.

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Oaxaca Destination Wedding: Paula + Toto at Jardín Etnobotánico & La Fabrica

March 15, 2025

Paula and Toto's Oaxaca destination wedding: formals in the Jardín Etnobotánico, then ceremony and reception at La Fábrica Patio's red clay courtyard.

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Oaxaca Destination Wedding: Maya + Chris at Criollo

October 15, 2022

Maya and Chris's intimate Oaxaca destination wedding at Restaurante Criollo, with sun-dappled courtyard spaces, farm-fresh food, and fresh flowers.

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