Last Updated on October 2, 2018
All brides (or most of them) usually go through a situation of doubt and stress the moment they realize that a wedding is not planned on its own.
Everything is pure tranquility and emotion receiving “congratulations” here and there until suddenly it’s time to start planning that big day and at that moment you tell yourself what now?
If you’ve already been a bride, you know what I mean. However, if you are about to take the big step of saying “I do” to the love of your life, first of all, congratulations! and secondly, it is time to get down to work.
It’s your big day, and therefore it should be planned with patience and love, not in a hurry.
We don’t want your wedding planning to be a stressful time. So the first thing to do is to relax and know that although planning a wedding is something that demands time and dedication, it is not an impossible mission and can even be simpler than you imagine.
There are many things to think about for your wedding, such as the location, the food, the guests, etc. That’s why planning this great day in an organized manner is the best way for everything to go perfectly.
So, buy an agenda and take your time to organize every detail, do it calmly and patiently and everything will be fine.
However, that’s not everything. There is a decision (the first one you must make) that will lead to the organization of everything else. A decision that cannot wait and that you must make as soon as possible: The Destination of Your Wedding.
You must decide if you want to have a wedding at home or embark in the adventure of having a wedding in a different place so that the experience of that great day would be unique.
There are many perfect destinations for a wedding, and you have to accept that imagining your wedding with a sunset in the background and magical landscapes around you is something that doesn’t sound bad at all.
So if you’re one of those brides who want a unique experience performing a wedding away from home (and, why not, taking the opportunity to take that destination as a honeymoon at the same time), you’re in the right place.
Now the million dollar question is Where?
And the answer is simpler than you’ve been waiting for.
Los Cabos is a Mexican paradise that has attracted the attention of many brides lately.
Whether it’s the beautiful view of the Cortes Sea or the Pacific Ocean, or simply its beautiful beaches and hotels to perform the ceremony, it’s undoubtedly a perfect destination for this celebration.
And as if that weren’t enough, Los Cabos has a great variety of companies specialized in banquets, organizers of wedding events, etc., that can help you with the planning of everything and make your job a little easier.
Besides that, there are a lot of hotels that even have wedding packages to offer you because without a doubt it is a dream destination for such a special occasion.
Just the thought of saying “yes, I do” with the wonderful view of the famous arch in the background, with a pleasant climate and unparalleled landscapes is something that doesn’t even give you the time to doubt about the choice of this beautiful place.
Furthermore, linking such an important and memorable moment in your life as your wedding with this beautiful destination is something you will not regret.
So if the decision is made, you are ready to start doing your wedding planning in paradise!
Remember, you don’t need to go crazy to plan the perfect wedding. And we are going to help you with this task because in the following lines you will get some tips that will guide you in this planning time so that this day will be better than you expect!
5 Tips to plan your wedding in Los Cabos
As we said, the main idea is to have a stress-free planning. That’s why we have 5 simple tips to make the whole organization of your big day is achieved in a simple way by following a few simple steps.
Practically you only need to follow these 5 steps as best as possible so that everything goes perfectly:
- Prepare everything with time
- Choose date and place
- Guest List
- Seeks legal advice (make sure you have all the necessary papers)
- The banquet, the decoration, the details.
There is no way that something will go wrong if you intend to organize everything according to what these steps say. So to really make it an unforgettable day, let’s talk more in detail about what each of these tips means.
1. Prepare everything with time
It may sound like a very obvious tip, but you won’t believe how important it really is.
Most brides are usually not aware that a wedding is not something that can be planned in a week.
In fact, as stated above, planning your wedding is something you must do with a lot of patience so that you don’t miss any details, and that’s why you should start planning the event months in advance.
Most weddings are usually planned a year or a little less in advance. However, if you are in a bit of a hurry, the minimum time you must leave planning for your wedding is 3 months and at the risk that some detail will be overlooked, or even at the risk that your decisions will not be according to your tastes but according to what is available.
Especially if you are going to make your wedding in a place as demanded as Los Cabos. Getting reservations for all the services you will need for that day just 3 months in advance is not impossible, but it will be a little more complicated.
That’s why the first and greatest advice for you to start planning the big day is to prepare everything with time. And this will give you many advantages:
- Get the wedding date you want.
- Get reservations for banquet services, decoration, etc. without any problem.
- Get reservations at the hotel you want.
- Plan trials of dress, makeup, etc. so that everything goes perfectly.
- Receive confirmation from most guests in time to adjust your budget and make reservations. Also, if you’re giving them plenty of advance notice of your wedding date, it will make it easier for them to book that time for the trip.
So don’t hesitate and start planning as soon as possible, as it will make all the work easier and your big day will have absolutely everything you want.
2. Choose date and place
When you finally decide to start planning your wedding it is normal not to know where to begin. But calm down, that’s what we’re here for.
Since you have your dream destination (Los Cabos), the first thing you should do is a previous investigation of what this place offers you as a wedding destination, but not something deep, just to give you an idea.
After this, you should know that Los Cabos is a beautiful place that has the most beautiful hotels willing to give you the best scenario for your wedding and also has 350 days of sunny weather, so almost any time of the year is ideal to celebrate your big day.
Then this will make it easier for you to make the first important decision and start the rest of the planning: The Date of your Wedding.
This is where you will decide if you want to follow your heart or your budget, or why not, both!
If you are sentimental and want your wedding to be held on a specific date (regardless of whether it is the high or low season at the destination), by planning everything in advance you will quickly get a reservation for the day you want.
Just set the date on the calendar and you’re done!
On the other hand, if you don’t give as much importance to the date as to the season or your budget and your guests’ budget, the peak season in Los Cabos is between October and May (because it’s the whale watching season).
Therefore a mini nuptial tip is that probably everything will be a little cheaper if your wedding is held in low season, which to the surprise of many is in the middle of summer. However, you must be careful because the hurricane season usually starts around September and we don’t want that to ruin your wedding.
Well, with a date on the calendar, it’s time for the fun to start.
Next thing you have to do is decide: Where will the wedding be?
Los Cabos offers so many places, so many areas and all of them with such a charming atmosphere, that you have to sit back and see all the options you have, so you can make the decision that makes you happier because after all, that’s what matters, your happiness.
And since we’re here to help you, let’s look at some of the best places on Cabo for the best wedding experience.
This is the ideal place for your wedding if you want to delight yourself with a 180-degree view of the bay of Cabo San Lucas and a background with nothing more and nothing less than the famous Arch.
This place includes 9 terraces so you can choose which scenario is best for your wedding and also only allow one event per day to give you total exclusivity.
Cabo AzulThis is another incredible option for a dream wedding. Here you can celebrate from a beach wedding to a beautiful ceremony in its impressive chapel. Everything you expect in service, stay and comfort is something that only Cabo Azul can offer you.
In this magical place, you can also find the ideal setting for the wedding you’ve dreamed of. It has an incredible ballroom, a chapel for your religious ceremony and the best team of wedding planners to make your job much easier.
And finally, another of the many and varied options of the destination is the Hyatt Ziva, the place that will give you the romantic experience with both indoor and outdoor spaces. A place that will give you an unforgettable experience with a party room with capacity for up to 800 people. The ideal place for a big party in style!
As you will notice, the options are varied and many of them completely attractive. So relax and take it easy. Think about what you really want for your big day and enjoy seeing the options.
Ask yourself everything you need to know. Ask your doubts to the hotels that catch your attention the most and only when you are completely sure start with the reservations.
If you do everything with the same love you have for the groom, there is no way for you to make bad decisions.
3. Guest List
Now that you have a date and a place in mind, it’s time to start as soon as possible with the guest list.
When you have your wedding in a destination like Los Cabos, it is important that you give your guests enough notice in advance, because they also need to organize themselves and check their agendas to know if they can make the trip.
Then, plan the guest list according to the number of people you want at your wedding or the amount that is allowed in the party hall or place where the celebration will take place, and after that wait for everyone’s confirmations to know the exact amount of guests that will go.
Doing a wedding in a place like Los Cabos will let you know who really wants to be by your side on that special day, since probably many of the people you invite will tell you they won’t be able to.
For this reason, don’t make a reservation or pay for any service without knowing how many guests you will have, because we don’t want you to have any loss.
On the other hand, there is no exact protocol about doing a wedding abroad, but what we do know is that you are not obligated to cover the cost of all your guests’ tickets.
So, don’t feel guilty for wanting to celebrate your wedding in a dream place, it’s your day and whoever wants to accompany you, will do it without waiting for you to cover the expenses.
Finally, what is important is that you think about the comfort of all these loved ones who are going to accompany you on that special date. And by this, we mean that you should do your best to make sure that the lodging and the wedding celebration take place in the same hotel (or at least in very close locations).
Giving your guests and yourself the opportunity to have a comfortable stay and a pleasant travel experience is a great detail.
And giving them a worry-free start (both for them and for you) in this beautiful destination is something you can’t overlook. Small details like solving the transfer from the airport to the hotel is something they will thank you immensely.
And what better way to give all your guests a unique experience than with the best transportation service in Los Cabos?
VIP transportation Los Cabos will give you the best welcome to what will be the beginning of a new life, and will give your guests a welcome with the best VIP experience they all deserve for accompanying you on this special occasion.
It is a safe, reliable, and not at all expensive service that will easily resolve the transfer during your vacation so that you don’t have to worry about anything more than being happy on your wedding day.
So don’t think about it anymore, relax and let this service take care of welcoming your friends and family to paradise.
And with the hotel and transportation solved there is nothing more to solve regarding the guests. Just wait for the big day.
4. Seeks legal advice (make sure you have all the necessary papers)
Do not let the excitement of your engagement cloud your mind. Legal is still an extremely important part that you should not overlook during your planning.
Many couples usually decide to have a civil celebration at home and a religious celebration abroad (to avoid inconvenience with paperwork).
However, if you wish to do both celebrations in Los Cabos you should be well informed about the legal processes and how to validate the marriage upon returning to your country.
Ask a thousand questions at the hotel or place where the celebration will be held, or ask your wedding planner a thousand times every aspect of this legal process so that you do not miss a single detail once you are at your destination.
For your fortune, civil ceremonies in Mexico are valid in a large number of countries (including the United States), so your biggest concern is actually having all the necessary paperwork to carry out this celebration.
So that you don’t have any inconveniences, you can resolve the following paperwork in time:
- Tourist Visa (the one they give when they arrive at Los Cabos)
- Valid passport and birth certificate
- Four witnesses
- Divorce decree(s) in case of previous marriage, (translated by an expert translator in B.C.S.)
- Blood test done in Los Cabos before the ceremony (48 hours before)
And yet, it is better to insist and ask if in any other is needed. Well, it is better that you have more papers than for lack of any you can not carry out your civil marriage.
Carry out these procedures calmly and with time and remove a burden on yourself so you can continue to enjoy the experience of planning your wedding without worries.
5. The banquet, the decoration, the details
And having finally resolved the date, the lodging and place of celebration of your wedding, the number of guests and all the legal part, begins the greatest fun of planning your wedding: The Details.
Now is the time to get creative and start making decisions regarding the wedding style you want, the theme, the decoration, etc.
Always start by choosing the colors and theme of your wedding. If you want something romantic or something bolder. This will give rise to the rest of the details.
A wedding in Los Cabos brings many possibilities. You can have from “a beach wedding”, to a “Mexican style wedding”, or simply a wedding with all the luxuries of Baja California.
The truth is that everything else is in the hands of your imagination.
Take advantage of the large number of companies specializing in weddings that Los Cabos has available for you, or the wedding packages offered by the hotel you chose as the ideal for the celebration.
And according to all the themes and planning, all you have to do is choose your dress, makeup, have your maid of honor plan your bachelorette party (which could be the same in Los Cabos, so what better way to give your destination a little taste before the wedding) and you’re done. Enjoy your new life with your partner.
Having your wedding in a place far from home is an opportunity and an experience that you will not regret, so after so much planning and so many months of dedication in every detail, just enjoy the love of your life and be the happiest person in the world because after all is your big day.
Enjoy the nuptial experience that Los Cabos offers you.
This beautiful destination waits for you.
