Wedding Frequently Asked Questions

Everything You Need to Know

The process is simple!

1. Please complete our online RFP (Request for Proposal) to receive wedding information based on your selected resort
2. Kindly review the wedding brochure and Interactive Budget Calculator Spreadsheet sent in response to your inquiry.
3. Please provide the following information:
a. Your tenative ceremony date (3 options, if possible)
b. Your preferred venues for ceremony & cocktail/reception
c. Best estimate for the number of attendees
4. Contract: The hotel will send a draft of the contract and will organize a conference call to answer any questions and special requests you may have. Once all information is clear, a revised contract will be sent (if applicable). The contract must then be signed within the following 5 business days.
5. An initial deposit will be required to lock the deal. If the contract or payment is not received by the due date, spaces will be released automatically, and the hotel will rebook based on availability at the best available rates. If promotions expire before the contract is signed, they can no longer be honored; however, if there is any other current promotion, it will be applied.
6. A wedding coordinator will be assigned to you and he or she will be in touch within 10 business days after your payment and contract are received.

Pueblo Bonito is the leading hotel group for weddings in Cabo San Lucas and Mazatlan. This is due to the exceptional venues and locations we have at our resorts, as well as the experienced service offered by our in-house certified wedding coordinators, the exquisite banquets and perfect ceremonies that we plan and oversee, and our flexibility and attention to details. Our resorts have recently been recognized on Condé Nast Traveler's Top Ten Best Baja Hotels list, and we believe that when you plan your wedding with us, you will understand why we are such a wonderful hotel group.

Our Cabo San Lucas properties offer identical wedding packages. In Mazatlan, our resorts offer distinctive, individual packages.

Yes. Our wedding packages for all-inclusive groups are available for all types of weddings — from simple ceremonies for two to highly sophisticated events for very large groups. You can select which wedding package best suits your needs and budget, knowing that our professional wedding planners will work closely with you to ensure that your special wedding day is just perfect.

Please remember the following when selecting a wedding package:

These packages can also be booked for renewal of vows ceremonies.
Wedding packages are not combinable.
Certain packages do have special restrictions regarding venues and times.
If attendees are not all-inclusive guests of the resort where the wedding is taking place, or are not staying on property, an additional fee will apply.
The items and services listed are not interchangeable with other inclusions; no cash refunds or credits apply for unused items/services, however the client can enhance and personalize the wedding package by adding other services.
In case of cancellations, refunds do not apply as per the letter of agreement.
Wedding packages do not include hotel accommodations, however, special group room rates and benefits for bride and groom and attendees are available when contracting a minimum of ten rooms for three nights, or 30 room nights in total.
By no means can the hotel honor specials if the deadline has expired and promotions are not combinable.

An initial deposit is required to confirm the events. You will then apply additional deposits during the planning process, with the full balance due 3 months before the wedding. Any extras must be paid 1 month before the wedding.

Yes, we do. This will be included in your formal wedding quote.

Yes, an appointment is required, and must be confirmed a minimum 30 days prior to your visit.

We will be more than happy to welcome you and show you our gorgeous venues. Prior to the visit, you will be required to fill out a form to help ensure that your visit is as productive as possible. Via this document, you may explain in detail your expectations and preferences, and also provide any other information pertinent to planning your special event. Once we receive the completed form, we will be able to schedule an appointment for your visit. Please note that a site inspection takes 1 to 2 hours per resort, depending on the questions you may have. Without an appointment, we cannot guarantee that the correct sales executive can be assigned or that the time you deserve for your inspection can be provided.

Pueblo Bonito does not offer free Airport-Hotel-Airport shuttles; however, we work with professional companies which offer amazing group discounts for you and your guests (and possibly even a few free transfers, depending on the volume of transfers your group produces). Please ask your coordinator for more details.

At Pueblo Bonito, we offer a variety of ceremony types: religious, non-denominational, cultural, and legal. We are also happy to accommodate wedding traditions from all over the world. To date, we have planned beautiful Persian, South Asian, Jewish, Catholic, and Christian ceremonies, and we can’t wait to learn about and plan other traditions. If you would like to have a special ceremony, kindly add this to your request for proposal.

Absolutely! All our resorts organize spectacular same-sex weddings; please ask for more details when your submit your request for the ceremony date.

All of our properties offer additional venue options than those on the beach. Depending on the resort you choose, your options may include meadows, oceanfront terraces, beach pavilions, or a chapel; any of which will allow you to host the ceremony of your dreams.

Yes, we can host your wedding any day of the year.

Please note, however, that December 31st and January 1st are mandatory holidays per Federal Law. On these dates, providers are in extreme demand; therefore, an extra service fee will apply for any event scheduled on those dates. For your budget, please estimate an additional $30 USD per all-inclusive guest, and $40 USD + taxes and services per guest not staying on property (or on-property, but without the all-inclusive plan). Any event scheduled on these dates must be finished by 10pm, at the latest (no extensions are not available).

Since our wedding packages are created for all-inclusive, on-property guests, it is very important to check room availability and secure a block of rooms before you select a wedding date—especially if you are interested in the Golden Ocean Wedding Package. This way, we can guarantee that the resort will have a room at a preferred rate for your expected guests and that your wedding package price will not dramatically increase due to external guests. Additionally, some of our wedding packages require a minimum amount of room nights to be contracted with your wedding code.

Most of our couples book directly due to the amazing perks and flexibility we offer. You and your guests will be offered the group discounts and related benefits, including flexible policies for changes, cancellations, and payments, up to 3 months prior to the wedding date. You will also be able to purchase Hotel + Air packages via your personalized reservation link. Your group coordinator will send you reports on a regular basis showing the list of guests and the remaining available rooms to guarantee an efficient control of your room block’s inventory.

Our Golden Ocean Package includes one venue for the ceremony and one venue for the cocktail hour and reception.

When you get your detailed proposal, we will include a catalog of venues per hotel. We have an extensive range of venue types, including sandy beaches, grassy meadows, a beautiful chapel, spectacular oceanfront and bayside terraces, ballrooms, and a Sky Pool with breathtaking 180° views of the ocean. Whatever your style, we have the perfect venue for you.

To see venue options, you may visit the hotel websites or our Instagram: @pueblobonitoweddings

Yes! Destination weddings are about more than just a single event; they are about an entire experience. Guests usually prefer to be at the same property anyway, since they often know each other. It’s the perfect occasion to have a real celebration and enjoy group activities, such as volleyball or hanging by the pool, or wedding-related events such as rehearsal dinners, bridal brunches and welcome parties. An added benefit is that groups receive discounted group rates, plus additional perks and discounts.

A limited number of external guests may be accepted; however, the fees for them to participate in the ceremony and reception will dramatically increase your package price. Please check the details of our wedding packages for external guest fees.

We do not offer a special complimentary room for this purpose. The bride and bridesmaids typically get ready in the bride’s room/suite. Logistically speaking, this usually works best anyway, since everything needed is already in the room. Be sure to ask your coordinator for tips to enhance your experience, such as ordering flavored mimosas, tequila shots, energizing snacks, etc.

Yes, all of our packages include the services of a professional & experienced hotel wedding coordinator. In fact, 95% of our weddings are planned, designed, and coordinated by our extremely talented and creative staff.

Our services include comprehensive planning for the wedding, handling of guest list (for guests who have booked directly), sure inspections and menu tastings (when applicable), recommending and booking vendors, providing inspiration and ideas for decor and ceremony customization, and on-site coordination during your wedding day and related events.

To maximize your experience at our Cabo resorts, we do offer complimentary shuttle service between our properties. Please note that group transfers are not offered; our shuttle is limited to individual rides. For group transfers, we will be happy to connect you with our partners that offer group discounts.

Please also note that although the all-inclusive plan for Pueblo Bonito Pacifica guests is valid at any Pueblo Bonito in Cabo, the reverse does not apply: the all-inclusive plans for Pueblo Bonito Los Cabos, Rosé, Sunset Beach and Montecristo do not include access to Pacifica.

Service offered:
1. Connecting Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach and Pueblo Bonito Pacifica: upon request. Limited service from 11pm to 7am.
2. Connecting Pueblo Bonito Rose and Pueblo Bonito Sunset: this shuttle offers service by the hour, starting at Sunset Beach (traveling to Rosé) at 10am, and at Rosé at 10:30am (traveling back to Sunset Beach). A ticket must be requested from our bell boys to reserve your spot, and we recommend you getting your tickets in advance especially during the high season since seats are limited.

A Reservation Manual is prepared specially for your group, indicating a group code that guests will use to book (a last name of 8 characters maximum must be provided for the creation of this code). This form includes all necessary information for your guests such as rates, payment and cancellation policies and benefits. It is very important that you send this form to all of your guests as soon as you share the "save the date" notification. Guests can reserve by calling our toll-free number and providing the group code, or online by simply clicking the personalized link included in the form. Hotel + Air packages are also available through this link.

Our all-inclusive plan includes:

1. Hotel accommodations
2. All food and beverage at the restaurants and bars at your resort and the participating restaurants and bars at our sister resorts
3. Unlimited snacks
4. 24-hour suite service
5. Alcoholic beverages (international and domestic brands) at any of our bars, including The After at Quivira (open until 2am with a live DJ)
6. Access to our culinary food hall, The Market at Quivira
7. Onsite Programmed activities
8. WiFi in guests’ rooms and public areas
9. All taxes and service fees

We do offer legal ceremonies and our coordinators are happy to make the necessary arrangements. If you'd like a legal ceremony, please consider the following:

There is a surcharge for legal ceremonies in order to cover the judge services, paperwork, blood tests, and translator.

The Civil Ceremony changes your marital status from single to married. Your proof of marriage will be recognized as legal throughout the world.

Your wedding should be reserved as soon as possible. There is a very high demand for our resorts due to our exceptional service, attention to detail, and unique venues. Dates and venues are often booked more than a year in advance. Please note that spring months (April, May, June) and autumn months (October, November, December) are quite busy and will require a longer lead time to secure a date. Please plan 8-18 months in advance for these busier seasons.

Typically, you will need to meet with your coordinator to check final details, so it is highly recommended that you arrive at least four days before the wedding for a legal or Catholic Ceremony, or three days before for a symbolic ceremony.

Please note that on the day before your wedding, your coordinator will be focused on checking that everything planned has been taken care of, so it is best to meet and check final details beforehand.

Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach features a gorgeous chapel, inspired by Colonial Mexican Art, with an interior capacity of up to 100 guests, and an option to increase the capacity to 150 with outdoor seating.

This venue is authorized by the Catholic Church to perform Catholic ceremonies, however, any type of symbolic ceremony may also take place in this venue.

A final meeting is always scheduled a day after the couple's arrival to run through the wedding details in person. A ceremony rehearsal is highly recommended for wedding groups with a bridal party; however, if the processional only involves the bride and the groom, a rehearsal is optional, as you will have your coordinator's guidance on the wedding day. Please note that rehearsals should be scheduled well in advance to ensure your wedding coordinator's availability to conduct the activity.

For weddings contracting the Golden Ocean or Moonlight packages, it is highly recommended that you schedule your ceremony one or two hours before the sunset so that your photographer has the perfect lighting to capture every unforgettable moment. This also ensure that there is enough time for the ceremony as well as for pictures afterwards.

Important:
- Please note that some wedding packages for small weddings do not provide access to certain venues or sunset times.
- Kindly consider time changes depending on the season.

Our venues include standard lighting, which may vary depending on the venue. However, additional lighting is a great thing to consider. Proper lighting can do wonders for your space and completely transform your venue from ordinary to spectacular, making everything even more beautiful on your big day. There are many options to choose from: string lights or twinkle lights help to create an incredibly romantic ambiance, perfect for pictures during your first dance, while color-changing LED lights create a fun and clubby vibe once it's party time. Your wedding coordinator will be happy to help you to find the best options according to your style, venue, and budget.

If weather conditions become unfavorable for an outdoor wedding on the day of your wedding, the event will be moved to an indoor location.

*This policy applies for any wedding package.

Outside vendors are not allowed. Our resorts have very strict policies regarding the quality of service and expertise provided by our third-party wedding partners, and we only work with the most reputable wedding experts in terms of flowers, music services, rentals, photography, etc. We do not work with external vendors or change vendor fees, and this policy continues to give us fantastic results.

Pueblo Bonito organizes more weddings per year than any resort company in the destination of Cabo San Lucas, and the relationship we have with our vendors and manner in which we work together is a key ingredient to this success.

Yes, our acclaimed pastry chef can create a traditional and delicious wedding cake, and this is typically included in your package. You can personalize your cake with additional flavors and tiers, by adding fresh flowers, by providing design inspiration, or by bringing your own topper (extra fees may apply). A groom's cake is not included but can be quoted separately.

If your are not interested in a traditional wedding cake, a different dessert can be served. With an extra charge, you may also order special items such as cupcake towers, a churro station, a delicious donut display, colorful macarons, assorted mini dessert displays, or candy tables.

Hair and make-up services are provides by professional and experiences spa and salon staff. Some of the wedding packages include some of these services for the bride. For services that are not included, please check with your coordinator for the applicable discount for groups.

Rather than traveling with or shipping your gifts, and then dealing with customrs, you can skip the hassle altogether and arrange for gifts directly through the hotel. Our coordinators are happy to help you arrange for thank you, welcome, or farewell amenities to be placed in your guests' rooms. You may send these to just your bridal party or to all of your guests as a nice gesture of appreciation.

We offer variety of amazing gifts, including fruit baskets, cheese platters, wedding themed chocolates, bottle of wine, spa sets, bridesmaids' bags, goodie bags, golfers' amenities, etc. If you prefer something personalized, we will be happy to work with you and to create something beautiful.

Discounts may apply depending on volume.

No matter what you choose, this will be a gorgeous detail for friends and family that have traveled to see you on your special day.

Most of our weddings are successfully planned and performed without an advance visit from the bride and groom. However, once the wedding is confirmed, we would be happy to coordinate meetings with supplier/vendors, organize a tasting menu and/or walk around the venues with you if you decide to visit us. A discount on the public room rate can be applied, depending on the season.

Guests with children may stay at our sister property Pueblo Bonito Sunset, which is next to the Pacifica resort. A special rate, as well as the group benefits, will apply for these guests, and the wedding package fees for external guests will not apply. Children will be allowed to attend private ceremonies and receptions at Pacifica for weddings that have booked the Fire Wedding Package. Children will only be allowed at the resort during the time-frame scheduled for the event.

We guarantee this will be one of the most spectacular golf experience the boys will get!

Our award-wining Quivira Golf Club, voted one of the "100 Best Courses in the World!" by Golf Digest, is a Jack Nicklaus Signature Design. Featuring one of the most photographed signature holes in the world, this exclusive amenity for Pueblo Bonito guests is something you and your friends won't want to miss. During your game, you can take your time to enjoy a refreshment or your favorite premium drink at any of our four comfort stations intersersed throughout the course (all included in your discounted green fee).

We can offer special discounts for your group, plus extra concessions or free green fees based on a minimum promotion. For details, please contact our golf groups department at salescabo@pueblobonito.com.

Your options will depend on the start time and the venue you have selected. The Golden Ocean Package includes one hour for your cocktail and three hours for your reception. If you would like to extend it, an additional fee will apply.

Please note that only certain venues allow music after 11pm.

At the following venues, it is possible to extend your reception until 1am:

- Pueblo Bonito Pacifica: beach, ballrooms
- Pueblo Bonito Sunset: beach, Ocean Breeze Deck, Sky Pool, and ballroom
- Pueblo Bonito Rosé/Los Cabos: ballroom

Yes! This is actually a fantastic idea for a grand finale. Please check with your coordinator for details regarding where they will be launched (determined based on your selected venue).

Due to licensing requirements and quality control policies, all food and beverages besides the wedding cake must be provided by the hotel. Additonally, no food or beverages may be removed from the event areas at any time prior to, during, or after the event.

Of course. Our chef and expert coordinator will help you with this. You may fully design the menu or you may make changes and upgrades to existing menus. Enhancements and upgrades will be subject to an extra fee.

Some of the options you may add or use to create your own spectacular menu include: surf and turf options, additional courses, chocolate fountains, dessert tables, candy tables, cupcake towers, bonfire with s'mores, or anything else you have in mind, as long as is planned in time.

At Pueblo Bonito we offer a great selection of alocoholic and nonalcoholic options during your private events. Offerings include assorted liquors such as traditionl tequila or mezcal, gin, vodka, whiskey, brandy, and more, as well as a variety of popular beers, quality wines, and sparkling wines. The bar will also serve virgin cocktails and soft drinks.

You also have the option to upgrade your bar with premium brands for your wedding cocktail/reception, or you may opt to surprise your guests with a signature drink. For specific details and prices, please contact your coordinator.

For your rehearsal, you may also consider a tequila/mezcal tasting or a mixology demonstration, featuring cocktails crafted with local ingredients.

Your wedding planner can coordinate a variety of options: a dinner in a reserved area at a restaurant (please note that this option is limited to small groups), a private dinner in a selected venue (available for small and large groups), bonfires on the beach, tequila tastings, theme nights, etc. Some promotions may include discounts on private rehearsal dinners when contracting the Golden Ocean Wedding Package.

*This policy applies for any wedding package.

Due to health and quality control policies, event and venue decoration may only be provided by the professional hotel vendors. This includes any type of rentals you may use to enhance your wedding package (tables, chairs, canopies, chargers, glassware, silverware, napkins, runners, linens, centerpieces, etc.).

However, the client may provide the hotel coordinator with the following items:
1. Wedding favors, including candies (candy must come in individual packages, with an expiration date at least 3 months after the wedding date. Label from vendor/manufacturer must be included). Due to government regulations, favors including any other food, beverages, or liquor can only be provided by the hotel.
2. Printed menus
3. Printed tent cards/table assignments

Please note that Los Cabos has strict customs policies. Before shipping wedding favors, please consult your wedding coordinator or import-export houses that are familiar with Mexico's complex state and federal laws. The best option is to bring the favors with you, packed in your luggage (be sure the favors are already individually packed and personalized, as airport custom may need more explanations). If you use a regular shipping company from the US, it is highly likely your items will not arrive (regardless of the carrier's promised delivery time), or that you will end up having to pay a large amount of taxes and go through a long and tedious process to release your items from customs. Regardless of your plan, always discuss it with your coordinator before making a final decision.

Due to recent health regulations, all decor items brought by the client must be sanitized and set up by the hotel staff. A service surcharge may apply, depending on the item.

As soon as you have decided on the choices for music, flowers, menus, etc., please contact your wedding coordinator so we are able to secure your preferences. All decisions need to be finalized a minimum of thirty days before the wedding date, including all reception or dinner details. Before those 30 days, you are free to apply changes (i.e, remove or add services) to the contract; the hotel will consider your most recently signed event order as the current contract. Again, this document must be signed 30 days before the wedding. Any changes made within 29 and 0 days before the event will be subject to availability and cancellation fees may apply.

You will need to provide this at least 30 days before your wedding. After this date, you are free to apply a reduction equal to 20%, and you will have up to 72 hours before your wedding to confirm this reduction. If you apply reductions higher than 20% or if the written confirmation is submitted less than 72 hours before the wedding, then the hotel will charge accordingly.

The wedding packages do not include hotel accommodations for the bride and groom and/or for guests. However, we offer preferred room rates and special benefits during your stay. Some other great benefits may apply for your guests as well, and the blocked rooms will be available with a guaranteed special rate for your guests to book until a certain date.

Please note that when confirming your wedding or when confirming your room block, the bride and groom's room is not booked automatically. It is necessary to folow the regular procedure to book your room. If your contract includes an upgrade, please send the confirmation of your reservation to your assigned coordinator so that she can assist with adding the upgrade.

Our website provides a platform for airlines to offer amazing deals. These rates when combined with your special group rates, create very attractive Hotel + Air packages.

Your guests will have access to these as well when reserving through the personalized wedding code/link included in your reservation manual.

Please note that flight prices and payment/cancellation policies are determined directly by the airlines.

The resort team will work with you to meet these requirements. Room locations are subject to availability and are assigned by our front desk staff 24 hours before the group arrival.

Concessions will vary depending on the number of contracted rooms, but in general, they will likely include the following benefits:

1. Priority to select ceremony time (depending on selected wedding package). The highest demand is for ceremonies that occur during sunset; couples with priority are allowed to choose their event time first. Groups without a room block will not be able to book ceremonies that start after 3pm
2. Preference in locations for reception (if applicable)
3. Upgraded room for bride and groom
4. Amenity in bride and groom’s room on wedding night
5. Wedding packages at special prices
6. Location fees waived
7. Discount on spa treatments for all guests
8. Free room nights for bride and groom during wedding stay
9. Promotional room rates for your site inspections (please verify that you qualify for this benefit; smaller events may not qualify)
10. Discounted tee times for all guests at our Jack Nicklaus Signature Course, the Quivira Golf Club
11. Group rates for airport transfers
12. Special discounts for activities booked through our concierge
13. Preferential room assignments for all guests (subject to availability)
14. Additional perks and/or discounts

Our properties offer scheduled onsite activities, many of which provide an amazing opportunity for shared experiences other than those planned for the wedding.

At Pueblo Bonito Pacifica, you can add one of our incredible activities as a grout event. One example is our Hook and Cook activity during which you'll find yourself with fishing rod in hand, casting from shore to catch fish that will then be prepared ceviche-style by our chefs. Another option is our cooking activity, which includes a cooking demonstration from our chef, and a chance to prepare your meal alongside him. You'll enjoy an amazing lunch created from organic products grown in our very own garden.

All of our Pueblo Bonito properties include the option for unique experiences such as a tequila tasting with some of the best tequila brands, accompanied by an explanation about the origin of the liquor from our tequiler. Other options include salsa lessons, cooking lessons, private or open yoga classes, bingo, beach volleyball, mountain biking, or planning a spa day or golf tournament. Please note some activities may be subject to a fee, require a minimum number of guests, or be limited to a maximum number of guests.

Be sure to ask your coordinator for ideas and suggestions. You can also ask about group discounts for external activities and excursions.

Guests usually prefer the all-inclusive plan because it allows them to enjoy their stay without having to worry about watching their budget. Because of the variety of activities, restaurants, and bars that our resorts offer, the all-inclusive plan can provide for a wonderful and complete holiday, included in one "set" budget—everything is already paid for, so guests can sit back and enjoy the experience. Additionally, if your wedding agenda includes a private event that is not included in the original wedding package (rehearsal dinner, welcome party, brunch, etc.), the all-inclusive plan will dramatically reduce the cost of these private events. Without the meal plan, your guests would be charged in full for their meals and beverages at any additional events, plus per person rates for setup and tear down.

The Wedding Packages include gorgeous arrangements with fresh, seasonal flowers. Some example of the flower options included are roses, lilies, calla lilies, stargazers, gerbera daisies, sunflowers, carnations, mums, daisies, alstroemeria, ginger, and green hydrangeas.

Orchids, tulips, freesias, peonies, and other imported flowers can be added with an applicable surcharge. Please note that in our destination, flowers do not grow locally and have to be brought in from other cities. Therefore, the flowers must be confirmed at least 45 days in advance.