Destination Weddings in Mexico: Best Places to Get Married + Guide to Organize Your Event
What is the best place to have a wedding in Mexico?
Mexico is an immense country full of contrasts… from warm beaches with golden sands and crystal-clear waters perfect for a romantic sunset wedding, to charming colonial towns with cobblestone streets and colorful houses. What do you prefer?
Weddings in Mexico: Perfect places for every style
We repeat it like a mantra: a wedding must be a true reflection of the couple… There’s no point in getting married in the countryside if the simple sight of greenery gives you allergies, just like you wouldn’t plan an urban wedding if your personal style is mystical and naïve.
Mexico has places for every taste: paradisiacal beaches, historic sites, film-worthy haciendas… Discover the best and tell us which one you choose.
Beach wedding destinations in Mexico
Can you imagine arriving at your wedding on a luxury speedboat or getting married on the high seas in a catamaran? All that and more is possible on Mexican beaches.
Riviera Maya
Although Caribbean beaches may be the first thing that comes to mind when you mention Riviera Maya, this destination is much more: here you can get married in an exclusive resort, organize a wedding in a cenote, in the middle of nature, or choose a boutique hotel in Tulum for a really special ceremony. Take advantage of your wedding to enjoy a few days of relaxation and culture while getting to know the Mayan civilization.
Los Cabos
This destination is ideal for couples looking to combine luxury and nature. Choose a private villa to celebrate an intimate wedding with your guests and offer them an incredible vacation with activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving, sport fishing or golf. Personalize your wedding by adding touches of Mexico's rich culture in the food, décor or music and enjoy a truly special day.
Punta Mita
If exclusivity is your thing, Punta Mita awaits you with private villas and first class services in the most prestigious area of Riviera Nayarit. Let La Puta Suegra plan your luxury wedding in this paradise with breathtaking views of the Pacific and surprise your guests with activities such as yachting and snorkeling or simply a few days of relaxation in a sumptuous villa.
Colonial wedding destinations in Mexico
If history and tradition are your thing, but you want to keep an original and disruptive touch in your wedding, a colonial style celebration may be everything you are looking for.
Queretaro
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Querétaro stands out for its cobblestone streets and baroque and colonial architecture, capable of creating a unique setting for your wedding. Surrounded by vineyards and with a gastronomy as rich as its history, Queretaro offers you a large number of old haciendas and colonial mansions that will become the perfect setting for your wedding.
Merida
The capital of the state of Yucatan, known as the “white city” is rich in history and culture, has a historic center so well preserved that it is a museum in it self and has an incredible amount of exquisitely restored haciendas, but with all the charm of the old world, where you can celebrate an exclusive wedding with the best combination of history, luxury and nature.
San Miguel de Allende
This magical town is any couple's dream. The combination of colonial charm and the bohemian and artistic atmosphere of the city is so special that any celebration will be unforgettable. Pro tip: Although San Miguel de Allende enjoys wonderful weather year-round, the months of November through April are particularly pleasant.
Haciendas in Mexico for weddings: Our selection
The whole country is full of incredible haciendas where you can celebrate your dream wedding, but here are some of our favorites.
In the heart of Cuernavaca, in the state of Morelos, this hacienda has been converted into a Hotel & Spa and offers you the best services in a unique and indescribable setting. Lush gardens, incredible indoor and outdoor spaces, luxury rooms for bride and groom and guests, the best cuisine and an incredible menu of services, among which stand out the treatments of its exclusive spa, make the Hacienda de Cortés the perfect place for your Mexican wedding.
Located in the city of Cuautla, in Morelos, Santa Inés has witnessed some of the most important events of the last century, as reflected in its magical spaces. With a chapel to celebrate the religious ceremony, luxury rooms for you and your guests and a multitude of beautiful corners to enjoy and take the best pictures, this hacienda is one of the best options for your wedding in Mexico.
Surrounded by vineyards and with a menu that will delight the most demanding palates, Hacienda San José Lavista, in the heart of San Miguel de Allende, has a long history of organizing weddings and private events. The incredible landscapes that surround the house will be the perfect backdrop for your wedding, which you can complement with guided tours of the vineyards and Mexican wine tasting.
Beaches for weddings in Mexico: Our selection
But Mexico is, without a doubt, a destination of the sea. The incredible beaches of Cancun, Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta or Baja California attest to this. So, if your dream has always been a beach wedding, this is a destination you can't miss.
Los Cabos
Aware of its privileged conditions, Los Cabos has a multitude of luxury hotels and other incredible spaces in which to celebrate weddings. Some of the most spectacular beaches in Los Cabos are:
Playa Santa María: this is a very quiet beach, as it is protected by rocky hills, which also provide privacy and spectacular views.
Playa El Chileno: if you are passionate about snorkeling and want to include it somehow in your wedding celebration, this beach is undoubtedly your best option.
Playa del Amor: also known as Playa de los Amantes, it is the best known beach in the area and can only be accessed by boat, which can make the ceremony much more special.
Divorce Beach: although its name is not the most appropriate for the event, this beautiful beach is the ideal backdrop for a beautiful photo reportage.
El Balconcito Beach: ideal for a wedding, as it is usually practically deserted.
Tulum
Between Cancun and Quintana Roo you will find Tulum, a fairytale destination to celebrate your wedding with the perfect combination of relaxation and cultural activities. Choose between a beach cottage, an all-inclusive resort or a boutique hotel and celebrate your dream wedding between the beach and ancient ruins.
Playa de las ruinas: one of the most beautiful in the area, to access it you will have to pass through the Mayan ruins complex and go down some stairs to the seashore.
Xpuha Beach: with its soft white sand and crystal clear waters it will become the perfect setting for your wedding.
Xcacel Beach: absolutely virgin and with hardly any services, if you are looking for a private wedding in the middle of nature, this beach is your best option.
Holbox
The island of Holbox, located between the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, off the coast of Cancun, is the true definition of paradise. Situated within a protected flora and fauna area, there are no cars, no tall buildings, and the streets are not paved. If you choose Holbox as the ideal destination for your wedding, you can select from exclusive boutique hotels, all-inclusive resorts, or beachfront cabins and palapas.
Punta Mosquito: With shallow waters ideal for walking (or having a barefoot wedding), this beach is famous for its endless sandbank.
Punta Cocos: Possibly the most peaceful and secluded corner of the island, a deserted paradise with white sand and clear waters.
Playa Yalahau: Located in a freshwater lagoon separated from the sea by a sandbank, in Yalahau, you can relax under the sun or practice water sports like paddleboarding.
What if we add the secret formula of La Puta Suegra?
We’ve already told you about some of the best destinations to celebrate your wedding in Mexico, but here’s our final trick: let us get to know you, and we guarantee your wedding will be an event that no one in attendance will ever forget.
As a luxury wedding planner, at La Puta Suegra, we specialize in giving every couple a wedding that leaves them speechless, even if they’re not exactly sure what they’re looking for… You can tell us what you expect from your big day, or we can simply get to know you little by little to discover what makes you happy: we’re capable of creating ephemeral spaces, finding unique venues off the beaten path, and ultimately turning your wedding into an incomparable event.
We don’t want to follow trends or do the same as everyone else: we want to organize your day in a way that reflects your story, your tastes, and your personality — a wedding that all your guests will compare to every other one they attend from that moment on. Are you in?
How to Plan the Best Destination Wedding in Mexico: Tips from a Wedding Planner
Having a wedding abroad comes with certain challenges and difficulties that at La Puta Suegra, we know perfectly well and will help you resolve, so you don’t have to worry about anything but enjoying yourselves.
Budget: How much does a wedding in Mexico cost?
It’s impossible to provide an exact figure in advance, as it will vary greatly depending not only on the number of guests but also on the location chosen, the services included, travel and accommodation expenses, and any pre- or post-wedding attentions you’d like to offer your guests. The best option to set a budget is to meet and design your big day according to your preferences.
Wedding season in Mexico: Choose the perfect date
Thanks to its privileged location on the Caribbean Sea, Mexico enjoys pleasant temperatures all year round, though there are two distinct seasons: the dry season, from November to March, and the rainy season, from May to October. Additionally, depending on the area chosen, some months may be more suitable than others to ensure good weather on your wedding day:
Northern and desert areas: Northern regions and desert areas like Baja California have cold winters and extremely hot summers. Spring and fall are usually the best times to plan events.
Coastal areas: In beach destinations like Riviera Maya, Los Cabos, and Puerto Vallarta, weather conditions are relatively pleasant throughout most of the year, but it’s essential to consider the possibility of hurricanes in the summer and fall months.
Wedding traditions in Mexico: Add a local touch
Would you like to honor Mexican culture at your wedding but want to avoid traditional and conventional elements? You’re one of us! Don’t worry, together we’ll find a way to include everything you like in a disruptive and original way, steering clear of the classic mariachi and betting on our original ideas for innovative weddings full of surprises.
Legalities: What do you need to get married in Mexico?
Requirements may vary slightly between states, but they always include a valid passport for both parties, a marriage application form, and birth certificates.
Leave the organization to the experts and enjoy the process
At La Puta Suegra, we believe your wedding should be as unique as your love story. With our transgressive and disruptive approach, we guarantee not only an unforgettable wedding but an experience that will be the envy of all your guests.
Forget the stress and let us turn your dreams into reality with an event that will exceed all your expectations. Tell us what you want from your big day, and whatever it is, we’ll make it happen for you.