A Cabo destination wedding is an ideal way to bring your nearest and dearest together to experience everything Cabo has to offer: beautiful beaches, rich culture, decadent food, and fun activities.
And although you’ll want to put a great deal of thought into your venue choice and decor options, the true key to making it a memorable wedding is to create an experience for your guests. This means that every element is personal and holds meaning.
Because think about it. When your friends and family say yes to celebrating with you at your wedding in Cabo, they are ultimately making a time and money investment. To show your appreciation, you’ll want to give them a once-in-a-lifetime event.
Fortunately, there are an abundance of ways to create a memorable wedding, and with a Cabo wedding planner by your side, you’ll really be able to wow your guests as soon as they are greeted at the airport.
Here are some ideas and inspiration on how you can provide everyone, including yourself, with a memorable wedding experience.
Warm Welcome
Cabo will give you warm weather, but you can also give your guests a warm welcome by kicking things off in style.
One way to get people excited for what’s to come is by setting up a welcome lounge where guests can mingle, nibble on horderves, and sip Cabo-inspired cocktails. You can also put together personalized welcome bags and hand them out or place them in each guest’s room.
The welcome bags can incorporate a tropical-meets-desert theme (through colors and contents) and include convenient goodies like sunscreen, sunshades, flip-flops, local delicacies and gifts, itinerary maps, hand fans, a water bottle, etc. You might also want to attach a personal note letting the guests know how thankful you are that they are there to celebrate your big day with you.
Beach Party
A wedding in Cabo wouldn’t be complete without a little seaside time. From quiet private beaches to pristine public beaches, consider extending your warm welcome by hosting a get together somewhere with an ocean view.
Treat your guests to a welcome celebration right on the beach or at a nearby venue that offers excellent views of the sunset over the ocean. Have an elegant sit-down dinner near the sea complete with festive decor and fresh Cabo-inspired cuisine. Or keep it more casual with a beach barbecue where everyone can kick off their shoes and enjoy a little live music.
Interesting Entertainment
And speaking of live music, having entertainment that’s unique to Cabo is a great way to keep your guests engaged. Plus, they’ll have memories to take back home with them. Think traditional live music with flutes and drums, Mariachi bands, beach dancers, and interactive stations, like a tequila tasting bar.
Of course, there’s also all of the entertainment outside of the wedding itinerary that you can introduce your guests to. This is especially beneficial for anyone planning a full weekend wedding. When you provide your guests with excursions, the wedding becomes more than an event – it becomes a vacation!
Memorable adventures abound in Cabo:
- Historic attractions
- Art walks
- Shopping districts
- Championship golf courses
- Baja outback
- Water activities
- Spa treatments
There’s plenty to see and do in Cabo, so to keep everything organized, consider choosing one big excursion for everyone to enjoy or give your guests a list of recommendations that they can build into their weekend schedule and enjoy on their own.
Farewell Brunch
Don’t let your closest friends and family leave without saying goodbye in a memorable way. Treat your wedding party to a farewell breakfast or brunch complete with a bloody mary or mimosa bar (and non-alcoholic drinks, too), and either a buffet-style or sit-down menu. Either way, you can offer traditional brunch items like bagels, bacon, omelettes, breakfast sandwiches, waffles, pancakes, etc.
Before everyone leaves, be sure and give one last toast to show your appreciation and love for those who’ve invested their time to celebrate such a momentous occasion with you.
Having a memorable wedding in Cabo is all about creating an incredible experience. It’s about taking each element of your wedding and infusing it with personal touches. Whether you’re having a one-day wedding or extending it into the weekend, making sure everyone is “wowed” and taken care of from the very beginning is important.
You can certainly do this on your own, but it’s also important to know that planning a destination wedding comes with its own challenges. Having a wedding planner who’s actually local to the area makes such a huge difference when it comes to planning a memorable wedding. If you would like to enjoy your wedding, rather than micromanage it, consider having a Cabo wedding planner by your side.
