Romance

BY DAWNA L. ROBERTSON

Leaving the work to experts who are eager to stage the perfect nuptial celebration is entirely affordable in Los Cabos. And doing so allows you to devote more time and energy to pre- and post-wedding festivities. Whether you prefer a wedding that’s small and understated or large and extravagant, you can rest assured that you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for at any of the venues here.

There are many world-class resorts in Los Cabos that offer more traditional wedding experiences, too. Marina Fiesta Resort & Spa houses virtually everything that can make a wedding day special. Take advantage of their intimate spa with bridesmaids, enjoying a Classic European Facial, a signature Marine Spa Experience or a hot stone massage to prepare for the celebration. The resort also offers hair and make-up services, as well as meditation sessions that can help with the stress, tension and fatigue. An in-house wedding coordinator can help plan rehearsal dinners, wedding ceremonies, receptions or any other event. You can simply take your pick from a variety of menu items,a fine wines and exquisite floral arrangements, leaving all the hard work to the professionals.

At sister property Vista Encantada Spa Resort and Residences your whole party can stay at some of the most luxurious and comfortable suites in Los Cabos. The all-suite boutique resort features incredible views of the Sea of Cortés highlighting the desert and ocean at its best. The Rooftop terrace features an incredible pool, restaurant and bar, that makes a phenomenal wedding venue with a view.

For an indoor affair, Mestizo Del Mar, the signature restaurant at the property, also offers sweeping views. The venue provides excellent private tables for groups large and small and specializes in delectable sea-totable creations and signature cocktails made with locally sourced ingredients.

Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa is another luxury property that has prepared several stunning settings specifically to host weddings. The resort organizes a welcome cocktail party for your party on the pool deck, giving travelers a much-needed opportunity to relax and catch up. The signature restaurant, 12 Tribes Restaurant, is a favorite for rehearsal dinners, as it seats up to 100. After you are officially wed, you can dance and celebrate on a private ocean-view terrace or enjoy a luxurious banquet inside the facility.

Likewise Vela at the Hilton Los Cabos is the kind of venue that makes the most of a fine restaurant with all the support of a major resort to back it. Vela is known for its refined European cuisine made with fresh Mexican ingredients. Inspired by the menus of Spain, France, and southern Italy, tradition is king here: pastas and flatbreads are made in-house daily, the wine list favors European vineyards, and preparations follow Old World methods. Yet while tradition may be king, romance is certainly queen — because this is a comfortably chic environment, one where the mood sets the tone for the dining and everything to follow. Treat your guests to a reception al fresco alongside the resort’s infinity pool or indoors if that’s what your party prefers.

A decidedly different vibe exists at the Cabo Surf Hotel & Spa. The boutique beach hotel is located on one of the most beloved surfing beaches in Los Cabos. Having 7 Seas Seafood Grille and Sea Spa Cabo on the premises means you can organize a laid-back event with all the surfing bells and whistles. And with a grand total of 36 rooms, you can even rent out the whole place.

The variety of settings at which couples can tie the knot is astonishing. You can recite your vows on a cliff overlooking the Sea of Cortés at or get married with a few of your loved ones while cruising through the Pacific Ocean aboard a luxurious Pisces Yacht. Beach weddings against a backdrop of luminous waves are wildly popular, with resorts like Villa la Estancia, Villa del Palmar and Villa del Arco offering majestic settings accentuated by a variety of themes and decorative motifs.