Wedding Destination Spotlight: Punta de Mita, Mexico

When considering a destination wedding location the first thing you and your partner should do in the planning process is to determine exactly where in the world you're looking to host your wedding. Think about some of your favorite past vacations and what you loved about them. Was it the beautiful sunsets you witnessed every evening? Or the food and drinks that you couldn’t stop thinking about? Or maybe it was the epic experiences that you had along the way? Once you determine those details, you should be able to nail down a dream location that fits the majority of those boxes for both you and your partner.

Our Loverly editors went on a recent trip and after having the most amazing experience, highly recommend adding Mexico to the list of considerations. While there may be many places in the world that offer gorgeous beaches, authentic cuisine, and scenic excursions, Mexico is one of the more affordable countries to host an epic wedding. Here’s why.

As a favorite destination within Mexico, Punta de Mita is located in the Riviera Nayarit region, featuring long stretches of relaxing sandy beaches where people come from all over the world to be. This small yet worldly town will win you over with it’s tropical ocean views, luxurious villas and sights, and tranquil resorts. In this idyllic scenery, you’ll find warm temperatures all year round, out of this world local Mexican cuisine, and stunning sunsets. A major perk is also that it’s only a short 37 minute drive outside of Puerto Vallarta which makes it a quick trip following a long day of travel. 

Most people choose to visit Punta de Mita for two popular reasons: to host a beachfront wedding or celebrate their honeymoon. And whether your looking to explore the country or get some serious R&R and stay in your suite the whole time, our team of editors have done all the research and pulled together a list of the top reasons that Punta de Mita is the place to think about when planning your wedding, honeymoon, or just a quick romantic getaway. 

Like many of us searching for a tropical travel destination, oceanfront views and a beautiful beach are two top priorities. And if you’re interested in a venue that gives your guests striking views of the ocean, locally inspired cuisine, and offers activities like sunset horseback riding or zipline through the Riviera Nayarit Mexico, we’ve got the #1 resort to consider: enter the Conrad Punta de Mita Resort. Aside from the resort's prime beachfront location, it’s known widely for it’s catering and locally inspired cuisine. 

Known for its modern design and coastal decor, the Conrad Punta de Mita Resort offers a little slice of paradise with its surrounding tropical oasis, multiple pools, and beautiful beachfront views. Their suites also offer private plunge pools and private terraces for those intimate celebration moments.  

The Conrad Punta de Mita is one of the most popular wedding destinations and is well known for providing their guests the option to use their experienced in-house wedding planning team. These are the wedding experts who will help support you and your partner in the wedding planning journey and will connect you to all of the local vendors. Think about it, these are the people you want on your team to incorporate all of those authentic design elements like the local in season flowers, locally inspired cuisine, and the most epic recommendations for the best place to take those sunset photos you know you’ll be wanting. 

Remember, your planner should know the in’s and out’s of your wedding venue and have the right connections to your vendors and at the Conrad Punta de Mita, they’ve hosted beautiful weddings from couples from all over the world and we’ve got an inside tip on who to add to your list of recommended local vendors. If you prefer to bring in your own wedding planner, it’s always beneficial to find someone who has hosted weddings at the venue before like planning and design expert Gianna SanFilippo or wedding producer Be Inspired PR. But no matter what your wedding style is, you can always find floral experts like MarWeddings who know the best in-season florals and rentals to match your aesthetic. And if you’re in search of specific furniture to fit your design, Mac Event Group are experts in decorating for beachfront weddings paired with  La Tavola linens and your tablescape will be set! Here are some pictures from some of our favorite events below.  

Conrad Punta de Mita puts itself on the destination wedding map by covering over 41,200 square feet of beachfront lawns, indoor spaces and more lush gardens. While the most popular space for wedding ceremonies are the naturally white sand beach and gorgeous ocean blue backdrop, there’s also the option to say your forever vows in the enchanting gardens surrounded by the Conrad Punta de Mita Resort's incredible greenery. But if you’d rather leave a celebration outdoors for the beach afterparty, the Conrad Punta de Mita also boasts a 9,900 sq. ft. ballroom that can be transformed into your dream reception setting by their team of professionals. Regardless of your venue decision, you’ll be able to design your beachfront wedding with the florals, rentals and cuisine to any wedding style you have envisioned. 

Even though you’ll be deep in the final days of your wedding planning journey, you’ll still want to provide your guests with some activities to do in the days leading up to your big event. The beauty of Conrad Punta de Mita Resort and Punta de Mita itself is the list of never ending activities you and your guests will have at your fingertips. For some, a little R&R and leisure can best be found at the Conrad Punta de Mita spa which offers a jacuzzi, massages and facials.  But if your guests are more active like many of us, they can get an adrenaline rush when they sign up for the zipline adventure that will literally and figuratively lift them high up in the sky. There is also the option to do some tequila tasting, play 18-holes at the Higuera Golf Club, go whale watching or even ride an ATV through the rainforest. But the ultimate activity, in our opinion, is the sunset horseback ride where you and your partner can walk along the shores hand in hand. Have we persuaded you yet?

Conrad Punta de Mita Resort offers guests indigo oceanfront views, a hands-on team of event planning professionals, authentic Mexican culture and more. But most importantly, they provide their guests with optimal customer service and will welcome you always with open arms. For your wedding, it’s important for you to feel like your best self and we are confident that at Conrad Punta de Mita Resort, you will. 

So, what are you waiting for? Punta de Mita has everything you could ever want or need for your dreamy destination wedding (and even your honeymoon). Book your stay here and don’t forget to follow their Instagram and other social media accounts for more insight on this wonderful resort. Happy destination wedding travels!

Producer: Be Inspired PR, @beinspiredpr

Venue: Conrad Punta de Mita, @conradpuntademita

Planning + Design: Gianna SanFilippo, @Giannasanfilippo

Photographer: Elizabeth Lloyd, @elizabethlloydphoto

Florist: Mar Weddings, @marweddings

Furniture Rentals: Mac Event Group, @maceventgroup

Tabletop Rentals: MarWeddings, @marweddings

Catering: Conrad Punta de Mita, @conradpuntademita

Linens: La Tavola @latavolalinen

Welcome Bags: ilu.lily Designs @ilulilydesigns