Planning your Los Cabos wedding
Los Cabos in Mexico is a stunning place to host your wedding, with pristine beaches, dramatic desert landscapes, and an abundance of luxurious resorts to choose from. It’s a sunny, beautiful place for your wedding ceremony and a fantastic honeymoon destination, so you can create an all-in-one experience to celebrate this new chapter of your life.
Set on the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula, where the waters of the Pacific Ocean meet the Sea of Cortez, this unspoiled haven offers both marine and wilderness adventures – with the majestic Sierra de la Laguna mountain range as your backdrop. With beachfront hotels, private villas, and lush purpose-built venues to choose from, you can benefit from the lively Mexican culture while hosting a serene wedding complete with panoramic views.
To make the most of your trip, here are three things you’ll want to include in your Los Cabos wedding.
A local wedding planner
Hiring a local wedding planner is essential for planning any destination wedding. They have the experience and resources to help bring together the best suppliers and vendors to craft your perfect day. They can also take responsibility for navigating the logistics and legal permits required for a legal wedding ceremony or for hosting a beach wedding, either legally or symbolically.
Using local vendors means you’ll benefit from authentic local flavors in your wedding meal, the freshest local flowers for your decor, and the best mariachi bands or versatile DJs to dance the night away. Wedding planners know all the top photographers and have experience working with venues in the area, so they can be trusted to recommend and guide you in creating your perfect wedding.
The right season
Los Cabos has fantastic weather for most of the year, but the best time for a wedding is typically from November to April. With hurricane season over and cooler temperatures of around 70-80℉, you’ll enjoy a more comfortable day, and it’ll be less of a climate shock for your guests, too. You can even take a boat trip out on the water between January and April to spot humpback whales and dolphins as they migrate for an unforgettable experience to mark the occasion.
However, as this is peak season in Mexico, you’ll need to book your venue, planner, and vendors in good time to secure your wedding bookings. Typically, 12-18 months before your wedding date is best.
Once-in-a-lifetime experiences
As you bring your loved ones to an incredible location for your wedding, be sure to book some group activities unique to the area. Sunset cruises, snorkeling at Santa Maria, quad biking through the surrounding wilderness, and perhaps a spa day at some grand local resorts are all great options.
You can decide to go to La Paz to get married, or the big city of Los Cabos, for the ceremony. About 2-½ hours from Cabo, you can count on warmer winter weather and more accessibility to supplies and amenities. Also, La Paz has its own International Airport, which could be helpful for some guests’ flights in and out.
You’ll also need to make it easy for your guests to reach your destination. Arrange airport transfers, book or recommend nearby hotels, and provide them with information on the region’s activities and best dining options. Utilizing a reputable company with experience in event transportation management for all guests will be a time and money-saving decision. This will help them plan around your wedding day and make the most of their visit.
A dreamy wedding destination
A Los Cabos wedding is a dream come true, but you’ll need to implement these key tips to seamlessly coordinate your venue, professionals, and experience for your guests. With dedicated planning and plenty of research, you can have a wonderful wedding in this stunning location.
