Hotel Playa Fiesta

Welcome to La Playa Party

Early Bird Yoga

Wedding Rehearsal

Poolside Fiesta Social Mixer

Dinner Party Remix

Wedding Day Lunch

Forever J&N Wedding Day

R&R Post Wedding Brunch

Happily Ever After R&R

Farewell Breakfast

Our Wedding

Our Story

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We've flown to Mexico twice to visit over 18 properties in Puerto Vallarta and did our very best to find accommodation that would provide the most value and would be most accessible for all on this very special weekend. We've ultimately decided that the most important thing for us is to spend the most amount of time with the people we love, so we've landed on Hotel Playa Fiesta as our home for the weekend. Hotel Playa Fiesta is a small boutique hotel that sits right on the beach, so it will be a space private to our group only. Think of it as one big awesome Airbnb/Villa that has an amazing staff and is all inclusive! We highly encourage everyone to reserve their rooms as soon as your receive your invitation.&nbsp;Please note that you will NOT have to pay for anything until you check out on Sunday March 22, 2026. Your credit card will serve as a hold for your room and will notify the venue of your rsvp. Get ready for a beautiful time! You'll need to book your rooms direct at www.playafiesta.com Please use code: NatashaAndJesse So there are no surprises, the grand total for 2 people for 4 nights stay (including 16% sales tax, 5% Hotel tax, and 10% Service charge) will $2019.68. That is $1009.84 per person or $201.97 per day per person. Everything included in your stay is:&nbsp;- 5 days / 4 Nights accommodation- National Open Bar- 4 Breakfast Buffets- 2 Nights Dinner&nbsp;- Salsa Lessons-Beach VolleyballAnd some special surprises throughout your stay :) *Please note if you are booking for 1 person, you will still be charged for two. Please reach out to us if you are a single person and we can sort you in a room with others you know. We are of course covering the wedding reception and post wedding day brunch, so please know that is not included in any part of your fee. Massage:There is a scheduled massage day during your week. Our outside provider requires a $25 service charge for a 30 minute massage. Only the massages given will be added to your bill. Such fee does not constitute a tip, and the recipient should tip the masseuse as he/she deems appropriate Early Check In:If you wish to come in a day earlier, there is availability for anyone who wishes to arrive a day earlier on Tuesday. The venue does offer taxi service to/from the airport. Please let us know if you need any assistance with this ahead of time. Overflow:Costa Sur is our preferred overflow hotel just down the road from Playa Fiesta. Offsite guests will book the same package as your onsite guests at a 10% nightly discount. If needing to stay at overflow, the package will include accommodations, National Open Bar and breakfast at Costa Sur as well as all the same food, beverage, entertainment and amenities included for when the Costa Sur guests come over to Playa Fiesta each day. Venue notes:- Daily Breakfast is served from 8am - 10am- The pool area is open from 8a-11p; however, the pool closes for swimming at 7p each day.- Dinners each night will begin at 7pm- The rehearsal walkthrough will take place the day before the wedding starting at 1pm.-Hair &amp; makeup trials will take place the day before the wedding at 9:30a.

HOTEL PLAYA FIESTA 

Travel & Accommodation

Elizabeth and Natasha met one day in middle school in theater class at the sweet age of 12. They bonded over plays,  nerding out, listening to metal, and just hangin with the boys. She has seen more phases of Natasha than there are phases of the moon and is her dearest, oldest friend. They have had so many fun days hanging out at Disneyland when she lived in Fullerton and Natasha lived in Long Beach. She is a great cinematographer, photographer, and now producer. Elizabeth is a master gamer (literally wins every time), avid lover of film (ask her about her favorite Halloween movie), and is the most kind but bad ass, down to earth and most thoughtful friend Natasha could ever ask for. 



Elizabeth Kelly

When J & N moved to New York, Jesse got a job working in production and had no clue what he was doing to start. And during one of Jesse’s first jobs, he met someone who he looked to for guidance only to find out, that person had no idea what he was doing either. That was Pascual. They immediately clicked and have since formed a bond that has become one of the most significant and special relationships Jesse has ever built. Pascual is someone you can laugh, cry, grind, or lounge with and no matter what, you’re guaranteed to have the best time of your life. And on top of all that, he’s a man of many talents - when you meet him, be sure to ask about his former life as an Air Guitar Champion.

Pascual Figueroa

Alana and Natasha met in college while Alana was studying abroad in Long Beach. It was a short but wild 6 months with our international family before Alana had to return to the land down under. They reunited years later when Alana got a job in New York for one beautiful year, becoming closer than ever as she survived a working in a NY mental ward to help the craziest of the crazy. Despite the hard days, they made the most of the city together. Through it all, Lana continues to be such a great listener, a remarkable therapist, and is her most adventurous friend (Ask her about her favorite country!)

Alana Battel

Its a typical weekday morning as a Kinesiology major at Cal state Northridge and the teacher asks you to find a partner to play badminton with for the day. Fortunately, you wore your Seattle supersonics hoodie and Carson (whose from Seattle) sees it, and the rest is history. You quickly become badminton partners, best friends, and college roommates. I can’t say I’ve kept in touch with many friends from college but Carson is one who will be with me to the end and one of the only men I say “I love you” to as we end a catch up call. And no matter what he says, I would beat him in a game of 1 on 1 any day of the week.

Carson Tyler

Angela and Natasha met one day playing flag football while working at Sony Pictures in 2012 in Culver City. They bonded over having tiger moms and admitting to really just being there for the beers and a good time. Having worked in broadway and tech, not only is she tall and positively radiant, but she is also a huge influence as to why Natasha moved to New York. Angela is a woman of her word and actually does anything she says she's going to do or puts her mind to. She has always had her hand on the pulse of great new artists and reminds us not to give in to any kind of societal pressures.

Angela Strohbeck

Who would have thought that a post college job as a personal trainer at the local family fitness center would lead to one of the best friendships Jesse could ever ask for? After working together at that small gym, Jesse and Derek moved to LA together where they both trained at Equinox and lived the beach life in Santa Monica and went from friends to brothers. If you want to meet someone who will wow you with his kindness and down to earth personality but sneakily be the hardest working and smartest person in the room, be sure to meet Derek. And when you do, ask him about the penny story.

Derek Teel

Izzie and Natasha met at a rooftop BBQ through Angela's then-girlfriend and hit it right off. Izzie is one of Natasha's first friends in NY and is her longest standing friend from the city. Since then they have gone on many trips together to Montauk, upstate towns, and museums a plenty. Hailing from Santa Fe, New Mexico, she is a magnetic social butterfly who has an ability to talk to anyone and everyone. She is also an incredibly talented poet and currently attending Columbia University for her masters. Izzie values intelligence, manifestations, is a lover of words and books, and is her witchiest and most magical friend.

Izzie Zuniga

If you showed up at the Katches residence on any given day when Jesse was a kid growing up, there’s a good chance Omar was there. He’s essentially the 5th Katches brother and he’s one of the only friends Jesse has stayed close with since childhood. Since the 3rd grade, Omar and Jesse have been playing games, making movies, and going at each others throats on the basketball court and it’s only made them closer. He’s much more than a friend and when you meet him you’ll already feel like he’s family. Bonus points if you can guess why they used to call him Crazy Legs Khalidy.

Omar Khalidy

Katie and Natasha met while working together at The Production Factory. She is a brilliant producer and has boundless energy. They are totally trauma bonded by the industry but have had endless nights out and experiences around New York to make up for too many hard days of work. They've taken their producer powers abroad on their annual girls trips, now having traveled to London, Cuba, Greece, and Costa Rica together. Katie will make sure you are celebrated on your birthday, loves the color pink, is Taylor Swift's #1 fan, and will dance until the sun comes up. She is a kick ass producer and is her most empathetic, sparkly and energetic friend.

Katie Caldwell

It’s 2015?? and Jesse just met the girl of his dreams (Natasha). she’s all he can think about. So instead of sitting in the office working, he spends his day gushing to his friend, Ben, who matches Jesse’s excitement in the most genuine way possible. Genuine is probably one of the best words to describe Ben and it’s the reason that no matter how long he and Jesse go without talking or seeing each other, Jesse is always drawn back to him and his energy. Ben is extremely smart, outrageously hard working, and possibly the funniest of the entire wedding party. He makes deep conversations easy, and when you have the pleasure of meeting him you’ll immediately see why Jesse asked him to be a groomsman.

Ben Chen

We met Ryan at a karaoke bar in Miami while we were both guests at another friend's wedding (that couple will also be at our wedding). And by the end of that trip, Ryan and I had already built a bond that is extremely rare to find. From that point on, we've spent hours gaming together, talking about life, and basically adopting him as a part of our family. Ryan is one of the most genuine and truly helpful people you'll ever meet. He will have your back and look out for you no matter what. And i haven't even got to the fact that this guy is a pro cricket player... Yep. When you run into him, ask him if he's up for some "family bonding time." He should get the reference.

Ryan Persaud

Jake is my oldest brother, but I'm happy to say he's never lost his youthful energy and playful spirit. He makes everyone around him feel comfortable, and if you spend more than 5 minutes with him, you're guaranteed to get at least a few laughs before you go. He's a classic jokester but also incredibly kind, caring, and full of love and affection. I'm incredibly grateful to have him as my brother and to include him as a part of our special day. When you see him at the wedding be sure to ask him about his role as Lee WIldwood in our homemade westerns, maybe he'll even give you a couple lines from the script to reprise his role. 

Jake Katches

Joey is my brother, co-star, co-director, and role model. We spent countless hours growing up together playing basketball, gaming, making movies, and just hanging out. Most older brothers would have been embarrassed to bring their little brother along wherever they went, but not Joey. And I'm grateful for that, because he's a big part of why I am who I am today. I look up to both who he is and the work that he does, and I couldn't think of anyone better to make this marriage official. When you see him, say hello, and if you're lucky, he may even sign your Captain Delta and The Star Brigade memorabilia, cause this is Captain Delta himself. ALSO if you challenge him to a dance off...  Be warned - he's tough competition.

Joey Katches

Wedding Party

Q + A

Here Are Our Favorite Spots to Eat in PV: Breakfast @ La Palapa&nbsp;Classy beach joint frequented by Elizabeth Taylor, $ great food with prices that ain’t so bad Sunset Tequila Cocktail @ Oscar’s&nbsp;Beautiful location with amazing staff, they are their own tequila distillery so cocktails here are amazing and depending on the day you might just have the place to yourself $$ (pro tip - be on the lookout for cocodrilos (crocodiles) in the water surrounding Coffee @ B of BrosTakes card, easy grab and go outdoor coffee $ Ceviche on the Beach @ Langostinos&nbsp;Beach side with huge portions and great prices. Come for sunset and eat on the beach for a memorable time&nbsp;$ Ice Cream @ Lix&nbsp;Hands down best in town. Our favorite flavors are toasted coconut, strawberry and birthday cake. But everything is so good here Lunch @ Panchos Takos Casual but mega tasty! There’s always a line so be sure to make time to wait&nbsp; Cafe De Olla - we rekindled our love for Fajitas here&nbsp; Higher Priced but worth the experience:Cafe De Artists&nbsp;La Capella - Come for incredible sunset views&nbsp;Le CliffBarcelona Tapas&nbsp;

Here Are Our Favorite Things to Do in PV If you're coming in early or leaving in later, here are some of the best things to do around here: Rhythms of the Night @ Las Caletas This acrobatics show is on a stunning island and not to be missed! We suggest you save half the day for this excursion, it's totally worth it! Walk the MaleconIf you have less time to spare and want to spend time relaxing with a stroll at sunset, we highly suggest the malecon. It's free and its beautiful! Explore Zona Romantica (Old Vallarta)Quite a few of the restaurants we suggested are here. It's super safe to visit and walk around at night. Very cute. Los Muertos Beach PierOur favorite place to grab brunch (La Palapa) is right at the nose of the pier. The tower is iconic ofPV. Have brunch and take a stroll afterwards along the water. Artesnal Teequila and Mezcal Tasting1 tequila, 2 tequila, 2 tequila, floor. Amazing experience for agave lovers. Other places highly recommended but we have yet to experience:Concha Chinas BeachAmpas BeachJungle to Waterfall HikeHorseback RidingZip LiningBoat TourTurle ReleaseDrag Show

Jesse & Natasha

Jesse & Natasha

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