Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita
Four Seasons4.83,744 reviews
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Private peninsula 45 minutes north of Vallarta; beach ceremonies, ocean-view lawns and Four Seasons wedding planners.
See weddings at the resortWhy it fits you
It gives you that romantic, tropical feel with an easy trip for your guests, and the legal ceremony option keeps the planning straightforward. November and December are the sweet spot, so the timing lines up nicely too.
Budget snapshot
$11K-$41K estimate
Based on Puerto Vallarta average ($8K-$30K) for an 80+ guest wedding
What drives this estimate
- Guest count: an 80+ guest party - more guests means more catering and room nights
- Resort tier: mid properties; all-inclusive vs à la carte swings this the most
- Season: peak months (November) cost more than shoulder season
Best timing
Best
NovemberDecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMay
Avoid
JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober
Puerto Vallarta has elevated tropical storm risk from August through October. Consider travel insurance and a shoulder-season date.
Weather: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (2019-2023 averages). Updated 2026-04-15.
Your Winter window in Puerto Vallarta, month by month
December
63-82°F
1 rain days
no storm riskJanuary
61-81°F
1 rain days
no storm riskFebruary
60-81°F
1 rain days
no storm riskYour guests (Mixed US guests)
Flight time
4h
Avg flight cost
~$380
Hotel/night
~$220
Guest burden
8/10
easy for guests
Visa
No visa required
Legal requirements
Legal ceremony availableSame 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.
Marriage laws and document requirements change. Confirm with your planner or the country's consulate before you book.
Your planning timeline
- Step 112 mo
Lock your destination + book a planner
- Confirm destination and rough date
- Book a local wedding planner
- Set the guest list and budget
- Step 210 mo
Save-the-dates + start your room block
- Send save-the-dates (guests need lead time to book travel)
- Start a hotel room block for group rates
- Step 38 mo
Legal paperwork
- Research marriage requirements at your destination
- Decide: legal ceremony abroad vs legal at home
- Step 46 mo
Book your core vendors
- Photographer, florist, officiant
- Tasting / menu planning
- Step 54 mo
Details + guest logistics
- Invitations
- Welcome bags, transfers, excursions
- Step 62 mo
Confirm everything
- Final headcount to resort/vendors
- Confirm legal documents and travel insurance
- Step 71 mo
Final month
- Pack documents (apostilles/passports)
- Reconfirm vendors and timeline
Where couples stay in Puerto Vallarta
A feel for the resort scene - nothing to book yet. Most couples pick their resort with their planner's help, about 10 months out.
The five-star shortlist
The flagship properties for a luxury Puerto Vallarta wedding. Each link goes to the resort's own wedding pages, not a booking site.
The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort
St. Regis4.7775 reviews
via Google
AAA Five Diamond peninsula resort with beachfront ceremony sites and St. Regis butler rituals.
See weddings at the resortOne&Only Mandarina
One&Only4.61,246 reviews
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Clifftop villas above the Riviera Nayarit jungle; ceremonies on ocean-view platforms with full-estate privacy.
See weddings at the resortGroup rates, comp nights + perks at these properties
Five-star resorts negotiate wedding room blocks privately; the real numbers never show up on booking sites. We pull rate and perk proposals for your date and guest count, free. Resorts pay us a commission; you and your guests never do.
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Secrets Vallarta Bay
All-inclusive4.53,907 reviews
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All-inclusive4.65,470 reviews
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View resortMarriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
ResortBeachfront resort on Banderas Bay with dedicated wedding gazebo, turtle sanctuary, and Marriott Bonvoy-friendly group pricing.
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Wedding Planner
Aisle + Away Travel Co.
Boutique destination wedding travel agency specializing in beach weddings across Mexico and the Caribbean. Aisle + Away handles resort selection, group room blocks, guest travel logistics, and white-glove day-of coordination, turning the complexity of a destination wedding into something couples and their guests actually enjoy.
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ALINA YUSSIF — Vallarta Photography
Wedding photography in Puerto Vallarta and surrounding areas. Available for elopements, intimate ceremonies, and large celebrations.
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Best wedding planner Puerto Vallarta Odila González Organizadora de Eventos
Full-service destination wedding planning in Puerto Vallarta. Coordinating ceremonies, vendors, and logistics so couples can enjoy every moment.
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Catering Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta catering team specializing in beach and resort wedding receptions. From cocktail hour to late-night bites.
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Chas Studios | Puerto Vallarta Wedding Photographer
Destination wedding photographer based in Puerto Vallarta. Natural light, candid moments, and the beauty of the location woven into every image.
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Diseño Social - The Beach Chapel
Licensed wedding officiant in Puerto Vallarta. Symbolic and legal ceremonies performed in English and Spanish.
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