Getting Married at Proyecto Murguía Oaxaca: ULTIMATE GUIDE

by Advice & Tips, Wedding Venue Guides

Proyecto Murguía Oaxaca is a distinguished event venue located in the heart of Oaxaca City’s historic center, offering a sophisticated setting for weddings within a beautiful colonial building. Celebrated for its charming courtyards, covered patios, versatile multi-level spaces, and elegant indoor areas, the venue provides a picturesque backdrop just a short walk from major landmarks like Santo Domingo Church. It functions primarily as a dedicated space rental, giving couples and their planners the flexibility to curate their event.

Weddings at Proyecto Murguía are typically elegant, highly customized, and benefit from unparalleled vendor flexibility, especially regarding catering, which is managed entirely by an external company selected by the couple. Planning involves securing the venue, arranging all external services, and hiring an experienced planner essential for coordinating vendors and event flow across the property. Costs for a wedding here reflect the premier city center rental plus all external services, potentially ranging from $40,000 to $120,000+ USD depending on the event’s scale and complexity. This venue offers historic charm, city center convenience, and the opportunity to craft a deeply personal and elegant celebration within a beautiful architectural setting with full vendor control.

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Is This Venue Right for Your Wedding?

 

Proyecto Murguía is an exceptional venue for couples seeking a stylish, centrally located, and highly customizable wedding experience set within a beautiful historic building specifically designed for events, featuring picturesque courtyards, elegant spaces, and the freedom to select their preferred catering and all other vendors, right in the vibrant heart of Oaxaca City. If you value a prime downtown location near major attractions, desire a sophisticated colonial backdrop that you can personalize extensively, appreciate the flexibility of choosing your own culinary team, and prefer a dedicated event space over a hotel or restaurant for your celebration, Proyecto Murguía is an excellent choice. It’s ideal for couples who envision an elegant and personal celebration with a strong focus on design and vendor selection, benefiting from the convenience of a city center location.

The venue’s key highlights include its prime city center location in a historic building, beautiful colonial courtyards and architectural features, significant event capacity within a multi-space layout, and status as a dedicated event venue offering full external vendor flexibility (including catering). Perfect for an elegant, customizable, and centrally located Oaxaca City wedding.

 

How Does a Wedding at Proyecto Murguía Work?

 

Planning a wedding at Proyecto Murguía typically involves:

Contacting the Venue: Reaching out to Proyecto Murguía’s events team to inquire about availability and discuss options for renting the property or specific event areas for your date. Exclusive venue rental is typical for weddings to ensure privacy and full use of the spaces.

Understanding Venue Rental: Clarifying the venue rental fee structure, included hours for event and vendor access, available spaces (courtyards, patios, salons), and any guidelines for using the historic property.

Arranging External Catering: Selecting and contracting a high-quality external catering company for *all* food and beverage services. Proyecto Murguía typically allows external caterers, providing kitchen or service area facilities for them. This is a critical planning step outside the venue contract.

Hiring an External Planner (Absolutely Essential): An experienced planner is crucial for managing all aspects of a venue-only rental: overall event design vision, detailed timelines coordinating all vendors (venue staff, caterer, decor, rentals, music, photo/video), sourcing and contracting *all* external vendors, and managing guest logistics within a city center environment.

Vendor Selection & Coordination: The couple and their planner will select and contract *all* vendors for decor, florals, lighting, sound, all rentals (furniture, linens, tableware, specialized items), music/entertainment (within city/venue guidelines), photography, videography, officiant, etc. The caterer is also contracted externally.

Guest Accommodation: Proyecto Murguía functions purely as an event venue and does not have on-site guest rooms. Guests will need to secure lodging independently in nearby hotels or properties in Oaxaca City, which are plentiful due to the central location, requiring transportation to/from the venue for the wedding events unless within walking distance.

The process centers around renting the beautiful, dedicated event space in a prime location and building the entire wedding (including catering and all services) using a curated team of external vendors, all expertly coordinated by an experienced planner.

 

Best Months to Get Married

 

Proyecto Murguía’s courtyards and open-air patios are best utilized during the dry season, from late October/early November through April/early May. These months offer consistently pleasant weather for outdoor ceremonies and cocktail hours in these charming spaces. The rainy season (May-September) requires a robust backup plan utilizing the venue’s elegant covered areas or indoor salons, which are designed to accommodate events comfortably and maintain the venue’s aesthetic.

 

The Basics of Wedding Planning (Event Venue + External Catering Model)

 

Proyecto Murguía operates on a Dedicated Event Venue + External Catering model:

Venue Rental: This is the core booking, providing exclusive use of the property or specific areas for your event date and time. Pricing is based on a venue rental fee, which can vary by season, day of the week, and specific spaces utilized. This fee covers the space and basic venue infrastructure.

External Catering: *All* food and beverage services, including staffing and necessary catering equipment, are provided by a catering company chosen and contracted directly by the couple. Proyecto Murguía provides the space and potentially kitchen/service facilities for your chosen caterer to work within. This cost is separate from the venue rental.

Included by Venue: Exclusive use of the contracted venue spaces (courtyards, patios, salons) for the agreed-upon hours. Basic venue staffing (e.g., on-site venue manager overseeing the property, site security, basic cleaning of permanent facilities like restrooms). Dedicated setup and teardown time within specified periods. Use of basic permanent venue facilities (restrooms, potentially areas for vendor staging or caterer use).

Building the Event: The couple (via their planner) is responsible for bringing in *all* culinary services, ALL decorative elements, ALL florals, ALL lighting and sound systems (within city/venue guidelines), ALL rentals (furniture – tables, chairs, lounge; linens; tableware – plates, silverware, glassware; specialty items), ALL music/entertainment, wedding cake, photography, videography, officiant, and guest transportation. This requires a comprehensive team of external vendors coordinated by the planner.

Additional Costs: Venue rental fee, Catering costs (per person + service/equipment fees), External Wedding Planner fees (essential), costs for *all* contracted external vendors (decor, florals, lighting, sound, music, photography, videography, all furniture and other rentals), permits, insurance (essential), guest accommodation (off-site), guest transportation to/from the venue (if not walking), personalized favors, officiant, legal fees.

This structure provides a stunning, centrally located physical space, offering complete creative freedom to design and execute the event with a curated team of external vendors, which is ideal for couples prioritizing personalization and specific vendor choices in a prime downtown setting.

 

Who Pays for a Destination Wedding (Event Venue)?

 

Cost allocation follows the dedicated event venue + external catering structure:

  • The couple typically pays for:
    • The Proyecto Murguía venue rental fee.
    • The External Catering costs (per person + related service/equipment fees from the caterer).
    • External Wedding Planner fees (absolutely essential).
    • Costs for *all* contracted external vendors (decor, florals, lighting, sound, music, photography, videography, all furniture and other rentals).
    • Permits, wedding insurance.
    • Their own travel.
    • Optional hosted events (welcome party, brunch – likely off-site or at a separate location if not utilizing Proyecto Murguía for the entire weekend, which may incur additional fees).
    • Personal items.
  • Guests typically pay for:
    • Their flights to Oaxaca (OAX).
    • Their accommodation in Oaxaca City (Proyecto Murguía does not have guest rooms).
    • Airport transfers to their lodging.
    • Transportation from their lodging in the city center to the wedding events at Proyecto Murguía *unless* within walking distance or shuttles are provided by the couple.
    • Any food & beverage outside of the hosted wedding events.
    • Optional extras (tours, shopping).
    • Wedding gifts.

Venue Capacity and Guest Accommodations (City Center Event Venue)

 

Proyecto Murguía offers significant space suitable for medium to large-sized weddings within its city center historic building:

Event Capacity: Comfortably hosts medium to large-sized weddings (e.g., 100 – 200+ guests), utilizing its interconnected courtyards, patios, and salons. The venue’s multi-space design allows for flexible flow for different event components and can accommodate substantial guest lists within a downtown setting.

Event Locations: Charming and versatile options include:

Central Courtyard (Patio Central): A beautiful open-air space perfect for ceremonies, cocktail hours, or a key gathering point.

Covered Patios (Patios Cubiertos): Elegant semi-outdoor areas that provide shade and architectural beauty, suitable for cocktail hour, dining, or transitions.

Indoor Salons / Halls (Salones / Interiores): Dedicated indoor rooms and spaces that can comfortably seat guests for dinner and provide ample space for dancing and music.

Accommodations: Proyecto Murguía is a dedicated event venue and does not provide on-site guest rooms for wedding parties or guests. Couples and guests will need to arrange all accommodations independently in hotels or rentals located in the historic center of Oaxaca City or nearby, requiring transportation to and from the venue for the wedding events unless their accommodation is within easy walking distance.

 

Ceremony and Reception Logistics (Multi-Level Layout)

 

Logistics involve coordinating flow across the venue’s multi-level historic building and managing numerous external vendor teams:

Venue Navigation: Proyecto Murguía’s layout flows through courtyards, covered areas, and interconnected rooms, often on different levels accessed via stairs. Planning guest movement between ceremony (e.g., courtyard or salon), cocktail hour (e.g., a patio or different courtyard), and reception (e.g., a salon or covered area) is managed by your external planner in close coordination with the venue manager. Clear signage and sufficient event staff (from your planner and potentially hired externally) are essential for guiding guests through the venue’s unique layout.

Vendor Access: Coordinated by the Proyecto Murguía venue manager and your external planner. Dedicated event venues typically offer ample setup time (often a full day prior) crucial for the complex logistical setup required when bringing in all catering, rentals, decor, lighting, and sound externally within a city center historic building. Access points and scheduling need careful planning to avoid conflicts.

Setup: The venue provides the physical space and access. Your external caterer sets up their kitchen and dining service. Your rental companies set up all furniture, linens, tableware, and specialty items. Your decor and floral team handles their installations. Your lighting and sound teams handle their setup. An experienced external planner is absolutely critical for creating a detailed setup plan and managing multiple vendor teams working in different areas of the multi-level property, ensuring everything comes together on time.

Transportation: Very convenient for guests staying in the historic center who can walk. For guests staying further out or for those who prefer not to walk, taxis or ride-shares are readily available. Shuttles coordinated and provided by the couple/planner may be considered for large groups or for specific timings (e.g., end of the night when ride-shares may be busy). Airport transfers (OAX) to downtown lodging are standard (approx. 20-30 minutes).

Proximity to Airport: Convenient access to Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) via taxi or private transfer (approx. 20-30 minutes, depending on city traffic).

 

What’s Included in Venue Rental Booking?

 

Inclusions with a Proyecto Murguía venue rental booking are focused on the physical space and essential site management within the historic building:

  • Exclusive use of the contracted venue areas (e.g., Courtyards, Patios, Salons) for the agreed-upon time period (typically measured in hours).
  • Basic venue staffing (e.g., on-site venue manager overseeing the property, site security, basic cleaning of permanent facilities like restrooms).
  • Dedicated setup and teardown time on the property within specified periods.
  • Use of basic permanent venue facilities (restrooms, potentially areas for vendor staging or caterer use – *verify exact facilities provided for external caterers and vendors*).
  • Potentially some basic existing architectural features (e.g., fountains, permanent structures).

Common exclusions (meaning you need to rent/contract these externally – which is *everything else*): The Venue Rental Fee itself, ALL Catering services (food, beverage, *all* catering staff, *all* catering equipment, china, glassware, cutlery), ALL Decorative elements (centerpieces, ceremony decor, signage, ambient decor), ALL Florals, ALL Lighting (beyond basic safety/property lighting), ALL Sound systems, ALL Music/Entertainment (bands, DJs, performers), ALL Furniture Rentals (tables, chairs for ceremony/dinner/lounge; bars), ALL Linens, ALL Tableware (plates, glassware, cutlery), ALL Specialty Rentals (dance floor, staging, heating/cooling if needed, specific decor items), Wedding Cake, Photography, Videography, External Wedding Planner (absolutely essential), Permits, Wedding Insurance (essential), Guest Accommodation (off-site), Guest Transportation to/from the venue (if not walking), Personalized Favors, Officiant, Legal Fees.

Obtain a very detailed venue rental contract from Proyecto Murguía specifying exactly what infrastructure (e.g., power outlets, water access, kitchen facilities for caterer, permanent lighting, included furniture if any) and services are provided. You will have separate, extensive contracts for your external caterer and all other vendors.

 

Backup Plan for Outdoor Ceremonies (Elegant Indoor/Covered Options)

 

Proyecto Murguía offers elegant and versatile indoor/covered spaces as a backup plan for outdoor elements:

Covered Patios & Indoor Salons: The venue’s beautiful covered patios and dedicated indoor salons or halls provide sophisticated and spacious alternative settings for moving the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception into in case of rain or unfavorable weather. These areas are designed to comfortably accommodate guest counts within the historic building and allow for a beautiful event to proceed seamlessly indoors or under cover, maintaining the venue’s charm.

Backup options utilize the venue’s existing architectural features and well-designed event spaces, ensuring a smooth transition and maintaining an elegant atmosphere, particularly important in a city center location.

Payment Terms and Cancellation Policies

 

Payment terms align with dedicated event venue rentals with external catering in a city center location:

Deposit: Required to secure Proyecto Murguía for your date and confirm the venue rental booking. A separate deposit is required by the caterer and most other external vendors.

Payment Schedule: Phased payments for the venue rental fee leading up to the event date. Catering and external vendor payments follow their own separate schedules and contracts, typically requiring deposits and final payments closer to the date based on guaranteed guest counts or services rendered.

Final Payment: Typically due shortly before the event (e.g., 30 days out) for the remaining venue balance. Catering and external vendor final payments also align with their individual contracts, often due shortly before or immediately after the event.

Cancellation Policy: Booking a dedicated event venue like Proyecto Murguía in a prime location is a significant commitment; cancellation policies for the venue rental fee are usually strict with escalating penalties closer to the date. Cancellation policies for catering and all other external vendors are separate and governed by their individual contracts. Comprehensive wedding insurance (covering venue, catering, and vendor issues, plus liability) is absolutely essential.

Vendor Payments: Managing contracts and payments for *all* vendors (venue, caterer, rentals, decor, music, etc.) is a key responsibility of the couple/planner. Each vendor has their own separate payment schedule and contract.

 

Coordination: Venue Manager vs. External Planner

 

Understanding the support system:

Proyecto Murguía Venue Manager: Your primary contact at Proyecto Murguía for the event. They manage all *venue-provided* services: securing the space rental, overseeing property maintenance, coordinating access for *all* external vendors (including caterer, rental companies, etc.), ensuring compliance with venue rules (e.g., noise curfews, setup/teardown times, historic building guidelines), overseeing basic venue staffing (site security, basic cleaning of permanent facilities like restrooms), and ensuring the physical property is ready and functional for your event. They are responsible for the venue as a physical space. They do *not* manage your overall event design, the execution of *any* external vendor services (catering, decor, music, etc.), detailed event timeline, or guest logistics beyond accessing the property.

External Wedding Planner: Provides personalized, comprehensive planning and execution for the *entire event*, integrating seamlessly with the venue’s role. This includes overall event design vision, detailed budget management, sourcing and contracting *all* external vendors (caterer, florist, lighting/sound, rentals, music, photography, videography, transportation, etc.), creating the master timeline that orchestrates the venue access, all vendor activities, and guest flow through the multi-level space, managing guest logistics (transportation from city hotels if needed, welcome bags), handling *all* vendor contracts and payments, and serves as the central point person on the wedding day, troubleshooting issues and ensuring seamless execution of all elements within the historic setting. Absolutely essential for a venue like Proyecto Murguía.

 

Dietary and Menu Restrictions (External Catering)

 

Handled entirely by your chosen external catering team:

Catering: Provided entirely by a high-quality external catering company chosen and contracted directly by the couple. This offers complete control over the menu, allowing you to select a caterer whose culinary style, presentation, and service align perfectly with your vision and budget, whether focusing on authentic Oaxacan cuisine, international flavors, or a specific fusion. Menu development and tastings are arranged directly with your selected caterer.

Dietary Needs: Handled directly by your chosen external catering team. Ensure you select a caterer experienced in accommodating a wide range of dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, allergies, etc.). Communicate all specific needs and guest counts clearly to your caterer and your planner during the menu planning process. The caterer is solely responsible for preparing and serving these alternative dishes according to your agreements.

 

Music and Entertainment Restrictions (Venue Policies)

 

Entertainment policies for a dedicated event venue in the historic city center balance celebratory events with respecting neighbors and the historic nature of the property:

Style: Welcoming to various forms of entertainment suitable for elegant celebrations. This can include traditional Oaxacan musicians (Calenda band for procession, Trio for ambiance, Marimba), sophisticated live bands (jazz, cover bands), or skilled DJs with professional sound systems. Different spaces within the venue (courtyards, covered areas, salons) may be better suited for specific types of music or sound levels.

Curfews/Noise: As a venue located in the historic center with residential neighbors, there will be strict noise limitations and curfews for amplified music, particularly in outdoor areas (courtyards, open patios). Music will typically need to transition to designated indoor salons for dancing later in the evening and cease entirely by a specific, relatively early hour (e.g., 10 PM or 11 PM, potentially midnight in indoor, sound-controlled spaces). These policies are often strictly enforced due to city regulations for the historic zone. Discuss specific policies, including permissible sound levels and curfews for each area of the venue, with the Proyecto Murguía manager and your planner early on.

Vendor Policies: External entertainment vendors must comply with Proyecto Murguía’s rules regarding setup, sound levels in different areas, timing, power requirements, and space usage, especially respecting the historic nature of the building. Your planner must coordinate this closely with the venue manager.

 

Parking and Guest Logistics (City Center Venue)

 

Logistics for a dedicated event venue in the city center focus on easy access via walking or local transport, with limited parking:

Airport Transfers: Guests arrange standard transport from OAX (approx. 20-30 minutes) to their chosen accommodation in Oaxaca City’s historic center or nearby.

Accommodation: Guests stay in hotels or rentals in Oaxaca City. Proyecto Murguía does not have on-site guest rooms. Due to the central location, many hotel options are nearby.

Transport to Proyecto Murguía: Very convenient for guests staying in the historic center who can easily walk to the venue. For guests staying further out, taxis or ride-shares are readily available and a short distance. Shuttles coordinated by the couple/planner may be considered for large groups or specific timings, particularly at the end of the night, but are often less critical than for venues outside the city center.

Internal Transport: Navigating within Proyecto Murguía involves moving between courtyards, patios, and indoor spaces, often via stairs and walkways within the historic building. The layout is multi-level but typically well-suited for event flow. Consider accessibility for guests with mobility issues and discuss with the venue and your planner.

Parking: As a city center historic building, on-site parking at Proyecto Murguía is likely very limited or non-existent. Guests will primarily rely on walking, taxis, or ride-shares. Providing valet parking or coordinating use of a nearby public parking garage might be options to explore via your planner, but street parking in the historic center is difficult.

Vendor Access: Coordinated load-in/out plan required for *all* external vendors (including the caterer, multiple rental companies, etc.) with the Proyecto Murguía manager and planner, adhering to venue policies, specific setup times, and city center access restrictions. Access points and tight spaces within a historic building might require careful scheduling and planning for vendor logistics.

 

Total Cost Breakdown (Proyecto Murguía Wedding)

 

For an estimated wedding of 120 guests at Proyecto Murguía:

Venue Rental Fee: $6,000 – $20,000+ USD (Variable based on date, time of year, day of week, specific areas booked). This is the cost for renting the property space.

External Catering (Food & Beverage): $140 – $300+ USD per person ($16,800 – $36,000+) – Cost of chosen menu and drinks from your external caterer, includes catering staff & typically basic catering equipment. This is a primary variable cost.

External Wedding Planner: $7,000 – $18,000+ (Absolutely essential).

Rentals (Furniture, Tableware, Linens, Specialty Items): $8,000 – $35,000+ (Often a significant cost as most items are rented externally).

Decor & Florals: $7,000 – $30,000+.

Lighting & Sound: $3,000 – $10,000+ (External specialists required, within venue limits).

Music & Entertainment: $4,000 – $12,000+ (Within venue/city noise curfews).

Photography/Videography: $4,000 – $12,000+.

Guest Transportation (Shuttles if needed): $1,000 – $5,000+ (Estimate for shuttles from city hotels).

Contingency, Service Charges (on catering/rentals), Taxes, Permits, Insurance: $5,000 – $15,000+.

Total estimated *event* cost (paid by couple) typically ranges from $40,000 – $120,000+ USD for 120 guests, heavily influenced by venue fee, guest count, chosen external caterer, and extensive external vendor/rental/design selections, reflecting the prime city center location and potential for high customization.

 

Splurge vs. Save

Save: Choose a date with a lower venue fee (e.g., weekday), select a mid-range external caterer with standard packages, minimize specialized rentals by focusing on essential functional items and leveraging the venue’s existing architecture, simplify decor and florals, opt for talented local musicians or a DJ within typical city noise hours, encourage guests to walk or use taxis from nearby hotels.

Splurge: Secure a prime date, select a high-end bespoke external caterer with premium menu and beverage options and extensive service, invest in extensive external rentals (luxury furniture, high-end linens, custom tableware, advanced lighting/sound systems tailored for the space), bring in custom, elaborate decor and floral installations throughout the courtyards and salons, hire a high-demand national/international band or DJ (understanding city curfews), commission top-tier photography and videography to capture the intricate details and ambiance, provide comfortable shuttle services for all guests at key times.

 

Proyecto Murguía Venue Rental Inclusions (Summary)

 

Key components based on the Dedicated Event Venue + External Catering model:

Proyecto Murguía Venue Rental includes: Use of contracted venue spaces for agreed time, basic venue staffing (property manager, security), dedicated setup/teardown time, use of basic permanent facilities (restrooms, caterer area).

Common Exclusions (requiring external vendors – ALL services): Venue rental fee itself, ALL Catering (food, beverage, caterer staff, all catering equipment, china, glassware, cutlery), ALL Decor, ALL Florals, ALL Lighting, ALL Sound systems, ALL Music/Entertainment, ALL Furniture Rentals (unless specified basic items included), ALL Tableware, ALL Linens, ALL Specialty Rentals, Wedding Cake, External Wedding Planner (essential), Photography, Videography, Guest Accommodation (off-site), Guest Transportation to/from venue, Personalized Details, Officiant, Legal Fees, Wedding Insurance, Permits.

Verify details based on your specific Proyecto Murguía venue rental contract and all separate vendor contracts.

Activities for Other Days (City Center Access & Day Trips)

 

Guests attending a wedding at Proyecto Murguía benefit immensely from the venue’s prime city center location and will be staying nearby in Oaxaca City:

On-Site (Focused): Guests are primarily on-site at Proyecto Murguía for the wedding event itself, enjoying the beautiful historic spaces designed for the celebration.

Off-Site (Walking Distance City Exploration): Proyecto Murguía’s location within the historic center means guests can easily explore the best of Oaxaca City by foot. Major attractions like Santo Domingo Church and Cultural Center, the Ethnobotanical Garden, the Zócalo (main square), numerous museums, art galleries, vibrant markets (Mercado 20 de Noviembre, Abastos), and countless other fantastic restaurants and Mezcal bars are just a short walk away. Guests can easily immerse themselves in the city’s culture, art, and cuisine on days surrounding the wedding, requiring minimal transportation unless for specific group activities further out.

Off-Site (Day Trips): Day trips to sites outside the city are easily arranged from downtown Oaxaca. Popular options include visiting the ancient Zapotec ruins of Monte Albán, the stunning petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua, or exploring nearby artisan villages renowned for specific crafts like textiles (Teotitlán del Valle), black pottery (San Bartolo Coyotepec), or wood carving (Arrazola). Tour operators and taxis/drivers are readily available within easy walking distance of most downtown hotels, providing convenient access for guests.

Three Practical Tips for Brides

 

Hire an Absolutely Essential External Planner with City Venue Experience: Proyecto Murguía is a stunning venue, but it requires you to bring in *all* services externally (catering, rentals, decor, etc.). Hiring an experienced wedding planner in Oaxaca who is accustomed to working with city center venues and managing multiple external vendors simultaneously is absolutely critical for a seamless event here. They are the central orchestrator. Find one with strong logistics experience for historic buildings and vendor management.

Understand and Plan for City Center Logistics, Especially Noise & Parking: While the location is convenient for guest exploration, be aware of the limitations. City center venues often have strict noise curfews for amplified music (earlier than out-of-town venues) and very limited parking. Work with your planner and vendors to design the timeline and entertainment plan within these constraints, potentially transitioning the party indoors earlier. Clearly communicate transportation options (walking, taxi/rideshare availability, potential limited shuttles) to your guests.

Design to Leverage the Historic Architecture and Courtyards: Proyecto Murguía’s beauty lies in its colonial architecture, courtyards, and elegant spaces. Work with your planner and design/floral teams to create a look that enhances these features rather than hiding them. Thoughtful lighting in courtyards, strategic floral installations on architectural elements, and selecting rentals that complement the historic style will create a cohesive and breathtaking atmosphere unique to the venue.

 

Two Bride Reviews 

 

“Proyecto Murguía was the absolute perfect venue for our downtown Oaxaca wedding! The courtyards are so beautiful, and the multi-level spaces allowed for a dynamic flow to the evening. We loved being able to choose our own amazing caterer and bring in all our design elements – it felt so personal. Our planner was a rockstar, coordinating every single vendor and making sure everything ran flawlessly. Being in the historic center meant our guests could easily explore the city before and after the wedding.” – Maria S.

“We wanted a sophisticated wedding right in the heart of Oaxaca, and Proyecto Murguía delivered. The venue is stunningly beautiful, a true hidden gem in the city. We knew we needed an excellent planner since it’s a venue-only space, and ours was invaluable in helping us find and coordinate all our vendors, from catering to rentals and decor. While the noise curfew was a consideration, the party in the main salon was still amazing. It’s the ideal choice for couples who want a beautiful, customizable, city-center event and are ready to build their vendor team.” – Elena R.

 

My Final Thoughts as a Wedding Pro

 

Photographing a wedding at Proyecto Murguía is a photographer’s dream in many ways because the historic colonial architecture and varied spaces offer incredible visual depth and character. The interplay of light and shadow in the courtyards, the textures of the old walls, and the elegance of the interior spaces provide rich photographic opportunities. My focus would be on capturing the essence of the historic setting, documenting the flow of the celebration through the different areas, highlighting the personalized design elements brought in by the couple and their planner/vendors, and finding unique perspectives within the multi-level layout. Challenges include navigating the venue’s potentially complex layout efficiently during key moments, managing varied lighting conditions (bright outdoor courtyards vs. moodier indoor salons), adhering to venue-specific photo rules (especially regarding historic elements), and capturing the party energy within strict city noise constraints. Proyecto Murguía is ideal for couples who prioritize a stunning, historic, city-center location and vendor flexibility, offering photos that are elegant, detailed, and imbued with the unique charm of Oaxaca’s architectural heritage.

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