A beachfront, all-inclusive Puerto Vallarta resort with on-site planners, sunset beach altars and garden gazebos.
The Setting
Velas Vallarta is an all-inclusive, all-suite resort on Marina Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, set on ten acres of beachfront along Banderas Bay. There are nine suite types, from a deluxe studio and master suite up to ocean front and presidential suites.
There are three pools, beachfront restaurants serving international and Mexican food, and a spa with views of the Sierra Madre mountains. For a wedding group that matters, because guests of every age are looked after, with a kids' club for ages 4 to 12. All-inclusive also means guests know most of their costs before they fly, which makes the trip an easier sell to friends and family.
The day itself
The resort offers beach ceremonies with flowered altars at sunset, garden gazebos, pool settings, and indoor and outdoor ballrooms and banquet halls. The planning team guides you step by step, with checklists, calendars and budget guides, and arranges hair and beauty for the wedding party.
In-house chefs cover themed buffets and gourmet receptions, with menu tastings beforehand. Music runs from mariachi, salsa and Mexican trios to jazz, a classical quartet, a solo violinist or a DJ. The resort also offers minister and wedding certificate services, so ask whether that means a legal ceremony in Mexico or a symbolic one, and how late the party can run. Bahia Beach and Jetty Beach each seat up to 450.
Where your guests stay
Suites only, which suits families and friends sharing. The resort's own wedding FAQ raises the right questions, so ask the team how many suites you can block, what happens if the block is not filled, the rate for children and whether guests staying elsewhere can attend. Ask too whether you can bring your own suppliers and what décor is included.
On site there are the three pools, the beach, the spa and the kids' club, and the team can arrange special transport for the wedding party. Puerto Vallarta International Airport is about five minutes from the resort, so transfers are quick.
Book the spa for the wedding party the morning of a sunset beach ceremony, then ask the planner to run portraits at the garden gazebos before you head down to the altar.
Questions couples ask about Velas Vallarta
Can we marry on the beach at Velas Vallarta?
Yes, the resort offers beach ceremonies with flowered altars at sunset, as well as garden gazebos and banquet halls.
Is there a wedding planner on site?
Yes. The planning team covers menus, music, flowers, photography and beauty services.
Is the ceremony legal in Mexico?
The resort lists minister and wedding certificate services. Ask the team what UK couples need for a legal or symbolic ceremony.
How many guests can we invite?
Bahia Beach and Jetty Beach each take up to 450, seated or standing, the Jetty takes 100 for a ceremony and the Grand Alejandra convention centre 500 for a ceremony. Ask the team about room blocks and event end times.
Is Velas Vallarta all-inclusive?
Yes. It is an all-inclusive, all-suite resort, which helps guests budget for the trip.
Facts checked against the Velas Vallarta website, including its wedding services, wedding venues and wedding FAQ pages. Ceremony details are confirmed by the venue for each wedding.
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