Los Cabos destination wedding guide

Choosing your location

Compare Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo with the location of your selected resort or private property. Start with the ceremony and guest accommodation, then assess whether a town portrait session fits comfortably into the day. See Visit Los Cabos: wedding planning resources for destination background.

What to ask your venue

Ask for the exact ceremony location and whether it is a beach, garden, terrace or indoor space. Confirm outside photo and film team access, any mandatory passes or fees, and the hours available for setup and breakdown.

Planning your wedding photographs

Use the architecture and grounds of your venue to create variety. A beach portrait is optional; you can capture the coastal setting from a permitted terrace or garden. Follow local guidance and the venue’s instructions for shoreline access.

Planning your wedding film

Wind and waves can compete with voices in an outdoor film. Agree microphone placement before the ceremony and arrange a test with the sound provider. Keep a quiet place available for private vows or letters if those are important to your story.

Timing, light and weather

Request photographs taken at the same venue in your proposed month. Discuss the direction of the light, available shade and the indoor backup. Check the actual view from the ceremony space rather than assuming every ocean-facing venue has the same sunset.

Bringing Bella Vita with you

Choosing a photo and film team before you travel gives you time to discuss style, priorities and the moments that matter. For combined coverage, ask for a proposal naming both team members, their roles, the hours on each day and the finished photographs and films you will receive. Flights and accommodation are part of the travel plan; they do not replace the creative fee. Ask for a written total covering travel, lodging, transfers, venue access costs, currency and taxes before committing.

Before you reserve

• What is the shaded ceremony option?
• Are outside photo and film suppliers approved separately?
• Is the backup reception space included?
• Confirm whether you want a legal marriage abroad or a symbolic celebration, then obtain the current requirements directly from the relevant authority.
• Ask your suppliers to confirm any permissions needed to work at the destination and venue before booking travel.

Destination resources

Visit Los Cabos: wedding planning resources

Destination background checked November 12, 2026. Photography and timeline suggestions are Bella Vita editorial planning advice. This guide is not a claim of a previous Bella Vita wedding at these locations. Confirm current access, venue policies and arrangements for your date.