Puerto Vallarta Destination Wedding
Mexico · Pacific Coast
Puerto Vallarta is Mexico's Pacific Coast wedding capital, cobblestone streets, terracotta rooftops, jungle-covered mountains plunging straight into Banderas Bay, and sunsets that routinely rank among the world's best. Unlike the planned resort zones of Cancun, PV retains a working Mexican town at its heart with a walkable Old Town (Zona Romántica), the iconic Malecón boardwalk, and a beloved LGBTQ+-welcoming culture. Couples choose Vallarta for dramatic scenery, authentic Mexican character, and an unusually long calm-water beach season on the Pacific side.
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Avg Cost
$8k–$30k
Best Season
November – December
Visa Required
Usually No
Legal Wedding
Yes — legal
Guest Score
8/10
Best time to get married in Puerto Vallarta
January
61°–81°F
1 rain days (0.5")
February
60°–81°F
1 rain days (1")
March
60°–82°F
0 rain days (0")
April
62°–84°F
0 rain days (0")
May
66°–87°F
0 rain days (0.1")
June
73°–87°F
9 rain days (4.9")
Hurricane risk: low
July
75°–88°F
17 rain days (7.7")
Hurricane risk: low
August
75°–87°F
21 rain days (10.2")
Hurricane risk: medium
September
75°–86°F
19 rain days (11.8")
Hurricane risk: high
October
73°–86°F
10 rain days (5.7")
Hurricane risk: medium
November
67°–86°F
1 rain days (0.5")
Hurricane risk: low
December
63°–82°F
1 rain days (0.8")
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?
Puerto Vallarta'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
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How easy and affordable it is for your guests to attend a wedding in Puerto Vallarta.
Estimated per-guest cost: ~$1,260 (flight + 4 nights)
Legal requirements
Legal ceremony is straightforward
Same federal requirements as the rest of Mexico: civil ceremony performed by a licensed judge, apostilled and Spanish-translated birth certificates, valid passports, blood test done in Mexico within 14 days of the ceremony, and four witnesses with valid ID. Jalisco state paperwork is processed in Puerto Vallarta itself; most resorts and planners handle the coordination. Symbolic ceremonies on the beach are common, with the legal civil done before or after.
Always verify current requirements with local authorities or your wedding planner before finalizing plans.
Full details: getting legally married in Puerto Vallarta as a US couple.
Where in Puerto Vallarta?
Each area has a distinct character — the right choice depends on your style and guest count.
Zona Romántica (Old Town)
romanticCobblestone streets, boutique hotels, Playa Los Muertos pier, and the most walkable restaurant scene in the city
Best for:Couples who want authentic Mexican character and a town-and-beach wedding experience
Marina Vallarta
luxuryModern resort district with luxury marina, golf course, and larger hotels just north of the airport
Best for:Larger guest lists with easy airport access and polished resort amenities
Punta Mita
luxuryGated luxury peninsula 45 minutes north — Four Seasons, St. Regis, and white-sand private beaches on Banderas Bay
Best for:Ultra-luxury weddings with total privacy and calm swimmable water
Sayulita & San Pancho
bohoBohemian surf towns up the coast — string-light palapas, taco stands, and a relaxed pueblo magico feel
Best for:Intimate boho weddings with a creative, laid-back guest experience
South Shore (Mismaloya to Yelapa)
adventurousJungle-cliff beaches south of town — reachable only by boat or winding coastal road, home to iconic cliffside restaurants
Best for:Private beach ceremonies with a remote, dramatic backdrop
Top resorts for Puerto Vallarta 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.
Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita
Five-StarPrivate peninsula 45 minutes north of Vallarta; beach ceremonies, ocean-view lawns and Four Seasons wedding planners.
The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort
Five-StarAAA Five Diamond peninsula resort with beachfront ceremony sites and St. Regis butler rituals.
One&Only Mandarina
Five-StarClifftop villas above the Riviera Nayarit jungle; ceremonies on ocean-view platforms with full-estate privacy.
Conrad Punta de Mita
Five-Star324 rooms and suites on Litibu Bay, Riviera Nayarit; beach, Mezquite beach lawn and Codex lawn wedding venues.
Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Resorts Collection
Five-Star89 accommodations including 30 villas in Punta de Mita; Cantamar event space, beach and pool deck venues for 30 to 300 guests.
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
Five-Star267 suite all-inclusive on Banderas Bay beachfront in Nuevo Vallarta; beach ceremonies, ballrooms and in-house wedding planners.
Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
ResortBeachfront resort on Banderas Bay with dedicated wedding gazebo, turtle sanctuary, and Marriott Bonvoy-friendly group pricing.
Secrets Vallarta Bay
All-InclusiveAdults-only all-inclusive in the heart of the Hotel Zone, part of the Hyatt Inclusive Collection, wedding packages with attrition-friendly terms.
Velas Vallarta
All-InclusiveAll-suite all-inclusive on a prime stretch of Marina Vallarta beach, well-regarded for family-friendly wedding groups.
W Punta de Mita
Luxury126-room beachfront lifestyle resort on Punta de Mita; beach and ocean-view lawn ceremonies for up to 280 guests.
The five-star shortlist
6 verified five-star wedding properties in Puerto Vallarta (Four Seasons, St. Regis, One&Only, Conrad (Hilton), Auberge Resorts Collection, Velas Resorts), each linked to the resort's own wedding pages.
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