Real weddings, destination stories and photography notes from Puerto Vallarta, Punta Mita and beyond — captured the way they happened.
From the Malecón to Yelapa: the eight beaches I recommend for a family or romantic photo session, and how to get to each.
Wedding photography at Terra Noble, the art centre above downtown Puerto Vallarta: a terrace over the bay and a night of dancing under string lights.
Wedding photography at Sabal Beach Club (Sabal Playa), Nuevo Vallarta: a garden ceremony under the palms, a Pacific sunset and a night under string lights.
Wedding photography at Iberostar Selection Playa Mita in Litibú, Punta Mita: a gazebo ceremony facing the Pacific and sunset portraits on the beach.
White orchids to the ceiling on a jungle terrace above Banderas Bay, vows at the gold hour, and a dance floor that lasted until the lights came on.
Two grooms on a terrace above Banderas Bay, birds of paradise at the lapel, and a hundred guests who all turned up in colour.
A rooftop rehearsal dinner, a sunset ceremony on the sand with the lights of Puerto Vallarta across the water, and a dance floor under the vines.
Mehndi and a jaggo night in a tropical garden, a haldi ceremony on the beach, and the wedding among the agave at Finca 18.
A welcome party high over Banderas Bay, cream suits on the rocks, and cold sparklers on a dance floor that never sat down.
An hour on the Malecón, the Plaza de Armas and the cobblestones of the old town, one month before the wedding.
Three days of celebration with family and LGBTQ+ friends — from downtown Puerto Vallarta to a rehearsal dinner at Tuna Blanca and the ceremony at the St. Regis Punta Mita.
The fourth most beautiful beach in the world, 20 km south of Puerto Vallarta and reachable only by boat — the ideal place for a wedding by the sea.
If you are seeking romance, you are already making a good choice with Puerto Vallarta as your wedding destination — beautiful sunsets, countless dinner options and the unforgettable Mexican hospitality.
There are moments in life we wish we'd never forget. Weddings, anniversaries, newborn babies or simply getting together are worth celebrating, because they remind us of our roots and our love for each other.
There's no need to rush in love. Sometimes it takes seconds, sometimes a lifetime — but if it's meant to be, it will happen. For Karen and Leo, it took 13 years.
