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Welcome to one of the most exciting and significant decisions of your life: your wedding. If you're reading this article, you're likely considering choosing Los Cabos as the perfect setting to say, "I do."
This paradisiacal location has been gaining popularity as one of the most coveted wedding destinations globally. And it's easy to understand why once you experience its beautiful landscapes, breathe in its romantic atmosphere, and immerse yourself in its vibrant culture. Choosing a destination like Los Cabos for your wedding will undoubtedly turn your ceremony into an unforgettable memory.
If you and your partner are in the planning stage, playing the role of detectives like Sherlock Holmes, searching for the best venue for your special day, you're in luck. Throughout this blog, we'll provide you with the best tips to find the venue that suits your preferences, ensuring that your wedding in Los Cabos is everything you dreamed of and more.
Before diving into these tips, we want to share something special: as expert wedding musicians in Los Cabos, at CaboStrings, we've witnessed countless love stories over the past 10 years. Many couples have personally contacted us (even before deciding on their wedding day) to help them find the best venue for their wedding in Los Cabos.
With that experience in mind, we're here to accompany you on this journey and help make your big day a success.
1. Consider Your Budget
The budget for weddings in Los Cabos can vary significantly depending on the venue where you'll celebrate your big day. Additionally, the same venue may vary in price depending on the season or even the day of the week you choose to get married. Keep in mind that prices are generally more affordable from Monday to Thursday. Asking, researching, and comparing prices at various venues will help you find the option that best fits your budget without sacrificing your dreams.
Tip: Define your budget for choosing the venue before starting any search or quotation. This will help organize your event better, avoiding future cost cuts in more decisive aspects of your wedding, such as videography or music.
2. Know Your Options and Priorities
Los Cabos offers countless alternatives for weddings, from luxurious resorts and beachfront villas to more intimate venues surrounded by mountains and vegetation. Before choosing, define what's most important to you: a spectacular ocean view, privacy, accessibility?
Tip: Alternate between the two landscapes. For example, if your guests are staying in a hotel with a beach view, consider hosting the wedding in a contrasting rustic venue. This way, everyone can enjoy the two alternatives and atmospheres that this destination can offer.
3. Visit the Places Personally
Make a "Site Inspection" visit to all the venues that interest you months before your wedding. This allows you to feel the atmosphere better and discover details that only a personal visit would reveal. Remember that pictures on websites can be deceiving. Additionally, you can learn about many additional services that the venues may include in a package, such as wedding coordinators, decorations, or different accommodation options for you and your guests.
4. Research the Weather and Seasons
Although weddings in Los Cabos are popular for their good weather most of the year, some seasons may be hotter or have a higher chance of rain. Ideally, the venue space where you decide to have your ceremony shouldn't expose your guests too much to the sun, and it should always have some shaded areas and hydration sources.
Tip: If you plan to celebrate your wedding in Los Cabos during hurricane season (between June and September), ensure that the venue has an alternative plan in case of adverse weather conditions, especially for an outdoor wedding.
5. Consider Access for Your Guests
Consider both the connectivity of the place where you and your guests are staying and the venue where you'll celebrate your wedding in Los Cabos. Some venues are more accessible than others, and this can influence the final experience your loved ones have on your big day. This becomes even more noticeable when couples decide to hold the ceremony in a different location than the rest of the wedding.
Tip: We recommend celebrating your entire wedding in one place. The movement of not only your guests but all your vendors can disrupt the internal flow of your wedding. Keep in mind that issues like heavy traffic and congestion are common in Los Cabos.
6. Check Reviews and Recommendations
The experiences of couples who have celebrated their weddings in the same place in the past will offer invaluable insight into what you can expect on your wedding day. Social media can help you find wedding posts on the venue's official profile, where comments from newlyweds are frequent. Contact them privately for advice, but consider that their opinions may also be influenced by the external service providers they hired.
Tip: Ask about aspects such as cancellation policies, decoration restrictions, or volume limits for music, among other things.
7. Consider the Venue's Capacity
When choosing your favorite venue, think about each part of your wedding and its spaces: ceremony, cocktail, reception, and party. Ensure that the venue has different locations for entertainment like music or dancing, as well as other more intimate resting areas for shy guests.
Tip: Our recommendation is that the total number of guests is proportional to the space where you'll celebrate your wedding. Sometimes, if there are fewer than 30 people, you can have your big day in a smaller and more intimate space, which can save you a lot of money.
8. Think About the Complete Experience
Think about your guests from the day they arrive in Los Cabos and make their experience memorable. Many couples opt to include a Rehearsal Dinner or Welcome Party to help all their guests socialize and get to know each other better in the days leading up to their wedding in Cabo. More original couples even include additional activities for their guests, such as water sports or cultural tours, to make the most of their stay. If the budget allows, we recommend venturing into all these experiences.
9. Choose a Venue That Reflects Your Style
Every couple is unique, and your wedding should be a reflection of your personality. Choose a place that harmonizes with your style and vision. Don't forget yourselves, who are the real reason for all this. Your preferences are the most important since the fun of your guests largely depends on your positive energy and the mood you have throughout the day. Hiring a professional and qualified Wedding Planner for your wedding will significantly define your peace of mind during the event. At CaboStrings, we can recommend several exceptional wedding coordinators. Feel free to ask for assistance.
10. Special Vendors Apart
As suggested before, hiring the best services for your wedding, such as music or catering, is what will truly make a difference on your big day. This is where you need to be selective. Be cautious with venues that offer packages with all services included. Most of the time, cheap options can be costly, and many hotels have in-house providers that may not have an adequate level for events.
Tip: Conduct a thorough analysis of vendors on social media and hire them privately to ensure that your wedding will be a true success. At CaboStrings, as expert wedding musicians, we have been part of countless weddings in Los Cabos over the past decade. With the violin and cello, we have performed the freshest songs of the moment, creating unforgettable emotions for all those who have trusted our services. And always from the highest level of performance.
In conclusion, Los Cabos is undoubtedly one of the most iconic destinations to celebrate weddings. It offers an extensive repertoire of venues to celebrate your big day, and its combination of beaches, landscapes, and culture makes it unparalleled. Considering your budget, thinking about the complete experience of your wedding, or visiting the venue in the days leading up to it are some of the aspects you should consider when choosing the best venue to celebrate your wedding in Cabo.
But remember, beyond all our advice, the most important thing is that it is a memorable day for you and your partner. We hope you are one step closer to finding that perfect place to start your life together. And if you still have doubts or are looking for recommendations of any kind, you can always rely on the help of CaboStrings. See you in the next blog!