Los Cabos Destination Wedding
Mexico · Pacific Mexico
Los Cabos sits at the tip of Baja California where the Pacific Ocean collides with the Sea of Cortez, creating a landscape unlike anywhere else in Mexico. Think desert cliffs plunging into azure water, El Arco's famous rock arch, and sunsets that set the sky on fire. The area has exploded with luxury resorts and is now one of the top 5 destination wedding markets for US couples. The vibe is distinctly different from Caribbean Mexico, more dramatic, more sophisticated, more cinematic.
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Avg Cost
$18k–$80k
Best Season
October – November
Visa Required
Usually No
Legal Wedding
Yes — legal
Guest Score
7/10
Best time to get married in Los Cabos
January
61°–78°F
0 rain days (0.2")
February
61°–77°F
0 rain days (0.3")
March
64°–81°F
0 rain days (0")
April
67°–84°F
0 rain days (0")
May
69°–85°F
0 rain days (0")
June
75°–88°F
1 rain days (0.4")
Hurricane risk: low
July
79°–91°F
1 rain days (0.6")
Hurricane risk: low
August
80°–90°F
5 rain days (3.8")
Hurricane risk: medium
September
79°–89°F
3 rain days (2.7")
Hurricane risk: high
October
75°–88°F
3 rain days (2")
Hurricane risk: medium
November
69°–84°F
2 rain days (0.9")
December
63°–79°F
0 rain days (0.1")
Weather data: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (2019-2023 averages). Hurricane risk: NOAA historical data. Last updated: 2026-08-26.
Marrying from August through October?
Los Cabos's storm season is documented in our climate data (Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (2019-2023 averages)). Travel insurance protects deposits if weather forces a change.
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What it costs your guests
Guest-Friendly Score
How easy and affordable it is for your guests to attend a wedding in Los Cabos.
Estimated per-guest cost: ~$2,000 (flight + 4 nights)
Legal requirements
Legal ceremony is straightforward
Los Cabos is in Baja California Sur, which follows Mexican marriage law. A civil ceremony by a licensed judge is required. You need valid passports, apostilled birth certificates translated to Spanish, tourist cards, and a blood test done in Mexico within 14 days of the ceremony. Four witnesses with valid ID are required. One year must have lapsed since any prior divorce. Most resorts coordinate the legal process.
Always verify current requirements with local authorities or your wedding planner before finalizing plans.
Full details: getting legally married in Los Cabos as a US couple.
Where in Los Cabos?
Each area has a distinct character — the right choice depends on your style and guest count.
Cabo San Lucas
luxuryThe lively side — El Arco, marina, nightlife, and the famous arch rock formations
Best for:Couples who want dramatic Pacific ceremony backdrops and vibrant guest entertainment
San Jose del Cabo
romanticThe quieter, artsy side — colonial architecture, art galleries, and a charming downtown
Best for:Couples who prefer cultural charm and sophistication over party energy
The Corridor
luxury20-mile stretch of luxury resorts between the two Cabos — cliffside venues with Pacific views
Best for:Luxury resort weddings where the resort IS the destination
East Cape
adventurousUndeveloped coastline along the Sea of Cortez — raw, wild, and increasingly discovered
Best for:Adventurous couples who want off-the-beaten-path Baja beauty
Top resorts for Los Cabos weddings
Comparing resorts is the biggest early decision. We filter for 4-5 star properties rated 8.0+ by verified guests — the kind of places that actually host weddings well.
Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal
Five-StarUltra-luxury resort accessed through a private tunnel carved into the mountain. Iconic arch views from every suite.
One&Only Palmilla
Five-StarThe original Los Cabos luxury resort, 27 acres of beachfront with a legendary wedding reputation.
Esperanza, Auberge Resorts
Five-StarCliffside resort on the Corridor with some of the most dramatic ceremony views in all of Mexico.
Las Ventanas al Paraiso, A Rosewood Resort
Five-StarLegendary service and dramatic Sea of Cortez settings; weddings from intimate terraces to full estate takeovers.
Montage Los Cabos
Five-StarOn swimmable Santa Maria Bay with lawn and beach ceremonies and a spa-led bridal program.
Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa Palmas
Five-Star141 rooms, suites and villas on Costa Palmas' two mile swimmable beach, East Cape; beach and lawn wedding venues.
Zadún Los Cabos, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Five-Star113 rooms, suites and villas in Puerto Los Cabos; garden, beach, Nido Terrace and Grand Reserve Beach wedding venues.
Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection
Five-Star160 accommodations on swimmable Chileno Bay; event lawn, oceanfront galleria and tiered pool terrace host weddings.
Grand Velas Los Cabos
Five-Star307 suite all-inclusive between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo; beach and terrace wedding venues, in-house planners.
Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos
Five-Star145 rooms and suites on 34 beachfront acres between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo; five pools, event spaces.
Viceroy Los Cabos
Five-Star192 rooms and suites in San Jose del Cabo; beach, pool deck, ballroom and rooftop terrace for up to 80 guests.
The five-star shortlist
11 verified five-star wedding properties in Los Cabos (Waldorf Astoria, One&Only, Auberge, Rosewood, Montage, Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton Reserve (Marriott), Auberge Resorts Collection, Velas Resorts, The Luxury Collection (Marriott), Viceroy Hotels & Resorts), each linked to the resort's own wedding pages.
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