At the very southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula, the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez in a dramatic crash of rock, sand, and turquoise water. The light here is different. The desert meets the sea in a way that doesn’t really happen anywhere else, and Los Cabos has built its entire wedding scene around that signature moment when the sun drops behind El Arco and turns the whole coast gold. Better yet, you can have it for under $3,000 in package costs.
Based on real data from couples we’ve helped plan, the average cost of a destination wedding in Mexico runs about $11,430 according to DestinationWeddings.com data, the higher end of Mexico’s regional spread because the resort scene leans premium. The $36,000 U.S. average still puts a Los Cabos wedding firmly in the savings column.
Los Cabos tends to feel like the premium-tier destination, with more luxury resorts per square mile than almost anywhere else in Mexico, but the entry-tier wedding packages here are genuinely accessible. Several resorts offer complimentary packages tied to qualifying room blocks, and others run wedding-deposit-only options that cover 32 guests with ceremony décor, an officiant, a cake, and honeymoon perks.
Our Certified Destination Wedding Specialists can help you compare and book the one that fits your celebration.
At-a-Glance Comparison: Los Cabos Wedding Packages Under $3,000
| Resort | Package | Price | Guests | Vibe |
| Zoetry Casa del Mar Los Cabos | Wedding in Paradise | $1,349+ or complimentary* | 10 | Boutique endless privileges |
| Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos | Classic Arrangement | Wedding deposit* | 32 | High-energy |
| Dreams Los Cabos Suites | Wedding in Paradise | $1,499+ or complimentary* | 10 | Family-friendly |
| Secrets Puerto Los Cabos | Weddings in Paradise | $1,499+ or complimentary* | 10 | Adults-only |
| Garza Blanca Resort & Spa Los Cabos | Gemstone Ceremony | $2,252 | 50 | Family-friendly |
| Riu Palace Baja California | Classic | $2,299 | 10 | Adults-only |
| Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos | Intimate Elegance | Up to $2,449 or comp* | 10 | Family-friendly |
| Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos | Beso | $2,700+ | 20 | Adults-friendly |
| Le Blanc Spa Resort Los Cabos | Love Blooms | Complimentary* | 20+ | Adults-only luxury |
| Paradisus Los Cabos Adults Only | It Takes Two or a Few | Complimentary* | 15 | Adults-only |
Top Los Cabos Wedding Packages Under $3,000
Zoetry Casa del Mar Los Cabos: Wedding in Paradise
PRICE: $1,349+ or complimentary GUESTS: 10
Zoetry Casa del Mar Los Cabos is the boutique-style Zoetry pick on the Sea of Cortez, with an intimate boutique-resort ambiance and the signature Zoetry endless-privileges program. The Wedding in Paradise package converts to complimentary with 7 nights in a qualifying category, or 5 rooms (any category) for 3 nights.
Includes:
- On-site wedding coordinator, attire ironing
- Symbolic ceremony
- Bouquet, boutonniere, wedding cake
- Sparkling wine toast
- Complimentary pre-wedding room
- Special turndown service, late checkout
- 15% off spa treatments
- Newlywed Package and free anniversary nights
Learn more about Zoetry Casa del Mar Los Cabos and get a free quote today >>
Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos: Classic Arrangement
PRICE: Wedding deposit GUESTS: 32
Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos brings dependable Hard Rock production value to a 32-guest beachfront ceremony for just a wedding deposit. The Classic Arrangement covers a brown ceremony structure with a gold-mirrored vase of white roses, brown avant-garde chairs for all 32 guests, a themed one-tier cake, and the With Love Honeymoon Package.
Includes:
- Brown ceremony structure with podium and gold-mirrored vase
- Brown avant-garde chairs for 32 guests
- White rose bouquet and matching boutonniere
- Themed one-tier wedding cake (up to 32 persons)
- Non-denominational minister
- Sparkling wine for 32 persons
- Wedding Website and Registry, audio system
- Wedding Specialist and onsite Coordinator
- With Love Honeymoon Package
Learn more about Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos and get a free quote today >>
Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa: Wedding in Paradise
PRICE: $1,499+ or complimentary GUESTS: 10
Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa is the family-friendly Dreams pick in Los Cabos with the signature Unlimited-Luxury® program and a beautiful gazebo ceremony venue. The Wedding in Paradise package converts to complimentary at 7 nights in the qualifying category, or 5 rooms for 3 nights.
Includes:
- On-site wedding coordinator, attire ironing
- Symbolic ceremony
- Bouquet and boutonniere
- Wedding cake and sparkling wine toast (up to 10)
- Complimentary pre-wedding room
- Special turndown service, late checkout
- 15% off spa treatments
- Newlywed Package and free anniversary nights
Learn more about Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa and get a free quote today >>
Secrets Puerto Los Cabos Golf & Spa Resort: Weddings in Paradise
PRICE: $1,499+ or complimentary GUESTS: 10
Secrets Puerto Los Cabos Golf & Spa Resort is the adults-only Secrets pick with a stunning beachfront ceremony venue and the same generous comp logic as Dreams Los Cabos. Book 7 nights in a select category or 5 rooms for 3 nights, and the package converts to complimentary.
Includes:
- Symbolic ceremony, on-site wedding coordinator
- Attire prep, pre-wedding room
- Bouquet, boutonniere, wedding cake, sparkling wine toast (up to 10)
- Special turndown service
- 15% off spa treatments
- Newlywed Package, late checkout
- Free anniversary nights with qualifying return stay
Learn more about Secrets Puerto Los Cabos Golf & Spa Resort and get a free quote today >>
Garza Blanca Resort & Spa Los Cabos: Gemstone Ceremony
PRICE: $2,252 GUESTS: 50
Garza Blanca Resort & Spa Los Cabos covers a remarkable 50 guests for $2,252, the largest guest cap at this price tier in Los Cabos properties. The Gemstone Ceremony package is intentionally minimal but covers the essentials beautifully: a bamboo huppah with white fabric, a non-denominational English-language ceremony, a romantic wedding-night turndown with sparkling wine, and dedicated wedding coordinator services.
Includes:
- Non-denominational ceremony in English with marriage certificate
- Beautiful bamboo huppah with white fabric
- Complimentary romantic turndown on the wedding night
- One bottle of sparkling wine
- Wedding coordinator services
Learn more about Garza Blanca Resort & Spa Los Cabos and get a free quote today >>
Riu Palace Baja California: Classic
PRICE: $2,299 GUESTS: 10
Riu Palace Baja California is the adults-only Riu Palace pick in Los Cabos with the Classic package, upgraded aquamarine ceremony décor, recorded music, a semi-private dinner at one of the resort’s restaurants, a wedding cake and sparkling wine toast, romantic room décor on the wedding night, and a 10% spa discount for the couple with a spa gift.
Includes:
- Upgraded aquamarine-colored decoration
- Recorded music and bridal bouquet with matching boutonniere
- Minister for symbolic ceremony
- Semi-private dinner at one of the restaurants
- Wedding cake and sparkling wine toast
- Romantic room decoration on wedding night
- 10% spa discount for the couple plus spa gift
Learn more about Riu Palace Baja California and get a free quote today >>
Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos: Intimate Elegance
PRICE: Up to $2,449 or complimentary GUESTS: 10
Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos is the family-friendly Hyatt anchor in Los Cabos with the Intimate Elegance package. The package converts to complimentary with 25+ room nights and a 3-night-per-room minimum, achievable for groups of 12-20. Includes a couple’s massage and a romantic dinner for two on the wedding night.
Includes:
- Symbolic ceremony with bilingual secular officiant
- Bouquets and boutonnieres for the couple
- Sparkling wine toast, wedding cake
- Special decoration of the couple’s suite
- Late checkout up to 3pm
- Wedding concierge, online registry
- Ceremony table with white linen, sound system
- Couples massage, romantic dinner for the couple
Learn more about Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos and get a free quote today >>
Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos: Beso
PRICE: $2,700+ GUESTS: 20
Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf & Spa‘s Beso package brings polished mid-tier inclusions just under the $3,000 threshold. A decorated altar or gazebo with draping and floral accents, an aisle runner, white avant-garde chairs and a ceremonial table, a semi-private dinner reservation, a 2-night stay certificate for your first anniversary, and a $20-per-person rehearsal dinner option for up to 20.
Includes:
- Dedicated onsite wedding specialist
- Symbolic ceremony with non-denominational minister
- Wedding altar or gazebo with draping and floral accents
- Bouquet and boutonniere
- Sound system, wedding cake, sparkling wine toast
- Refreshments while getting ready
- Room upgrade, late check-out
- Romantic turndown service, breakfast in bed
- 15% spa discount
- 2-night stay certificate for first anniversary
- Rehearsal dinner option ($20 per person, max 20)
- Aisle runner, white avant-garde chairs, ceremonial table
Learn more about Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos and get a free quote today >>
Le Blanc Spa Resort Los Cabos: Love Blooms
PRICE: Complimentary GUESTS: 20+
Le Blanc Spa Resort Los Cabos is the adults-only Pacific-coast luxury anchor in Los Cabos. The Love Blooms package is complimentary when you book a minimum of 30 combined paid room nights with a signed wedding contract and a 10-room minimum group contract. Includes a fabric-covered wooden arch, gold pedestal stands with seasonal florals, and seating for 20.
Includes:
- Fabric-covered wooden arch
- Wooden table for the ceremony
- Two tall gold pedestal stands with seasonal floral arrangements
- Two small gold pedestal stands with seasonal floral arrangements
- 20 chairs for guests
Learn more about Le Blanc Spa Resort Los Cabos and get a free quote today >>
Paradisus Los Cabos Adults Only: It Takes Two or a Few
PRICE: Complimentary GUESTS: 15
Paradisus Los Cabos Adults Only brings the boutique-style Paradisus adults-only ambiance to Los Cabos. The It Takes Two or a Few package covers 15 guests under a tepee-style wooden structure on the beach, with two tropical floral arrangements, a one-tier vanilla cake, semi-private dinner at any à la carte restaurant, and a sparkling wine toast. Complimentary when you book a minimum of 30 room nights in any room category.
Includes:
- Beachfront ceremony location
- Symbolic ceremony with a minister
- Tepee-style wooden structure in neutral tones
- Two tropical floral arrangements
- Standard white chairs
- Audio equipment
- Bouquet and buttonhole with seasonal tropical flowers
- One-tier vanilla cake
- Sparkling wine toast
- Semi-private dinner at any à la carte restaurant
- 15% spa discount
- Room upgrade, special amenity, turndown service
Learn more about Paradisus Los Cabos Adults Only and get a free quote today >>
What’s Typically Included in a Los Cabos Wedding Package Under $3,000
Most entry-tier Los Cabos wedding packages bundle the following essentials:
- Ceremony venue: beachfront, garden, or gazebo location with Sea of Cortez or Pacific views.
- Officiant: non-denominational minister for symbolic ceremonies.
- Basic décor: chairs for guests, an arch or altar table, sound system.
- Personal flowers: a bouquet for the bride and a boutonniere for the groom.
- Wedding cake: typically a one-tier themed cake.
- Sparkling wine toast: after the ceremony.
- On-site wedding coordinator: handles day-of logistics.
- Honeymoon perks: turndown service, late checkout, sparkling wine in the room.
What’s Not Included (Common Add-Ons)
Our Certified Destination Wedding Specialists flag a few categories that consistently surprise couples on budget:
- Photography: typically $500 to $2,500 per add-on; resort photographers are the most affordable option.
- DJ or live music: $800 to $1,500 for a few hours.
- Floral upgrades: $300 to $1,500 above the package’s basic décor.
- Lighting: as our DW Specialists put it, “most outdoor venues provide little to no lighting beyond basic safety lights.” Plan $1,500 to $4,000 for a fully lit reception.
- Outside vendor fees: $200 to $1,000+ per outside vendor.
- Per-person reception fees: when the guest count exceeds the package limit.
From Our Specialists: Best Picks for Tight Budgets
A destination wedding in Los Cabos leans premium across its resort scene, which is why the entry-tier packages here often surprise couples with how much they include. As one DW Specialist noted in January 2026, when discussing Mexico budget picks, brands like Sandos, Hard Rock, Royalton, and Majestic consistently deliver value that couples can feel. In Los Cabos specifically, Hard Rock Los Cabos’ wedding-deposit-only Classic Arrangement covers 32 guests, which is a remarkable threshold at this tier.
For couples wanting adults-only luxury on a sub-$3,000 budget, our Certified Destination Wedding Specialists most often point to Le Blanc Spa Resort Los Cabos (Comp tier with qualifying room block) and Paradisus Los Cabos Adults Only (also comp tier). Both deliver elevated Pacific-coast aesthetics at zero package cost when the room-night thresholds are hit.
Tips for Staying Under $3,000
- Choose a complimentary or deposit-only package. Zoetry Casa del Mar, Dreams Los Cabos, Secrets Puerto Los Cabos, Hyatt Ziva, Le Blanc, and Paradisus all offer comp packages with achievable room-night thresholds.
- For the largest groups, Garza Blanca is the value play. 50 guests for $2,252 is the only option at this guest count and price tier.
- Book a weekday in the off-season. May, June, September, and November deliver the lowest rates with reasonable weather.
- Use the resort’s in-house vendors. Avoid the $200 to $1,000+ outside vendor fees.
- Skip elaborate decor. The Sea of Cortez or El Arco backdrop does most of the visual work itself.
Los Cabos Wedding Packages Under $3,000 FAQs
What’s the cheapest Los Cabos wedding package?
Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos offers a wedding-deposit-only Classic Arrangement package for 32 guests, the lowest entry point on this list for a larger guest cap. Zoetry Casa del Mar Los Cabos and Dreams Los Cabos both start at around $1,349-$1,499+ for 10 guests and convert to complimentary with qualifying room blocks.
Which Los Cabos resorts have complimentary wedding packages?
At this under-$3,000 price tier, Zoetry Casa del Mar, Dreams Los Cabos, Secrets Puerto Los Cabos, Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos, Le Blanc Spa Resort Los Cabos, and Paradisus Los Cabos all offer packages that convert to complimentary when your group meets the qualifying threshold. Most qualify with 5-10 paid rooms for 3-7 nights, which is achievable for groups of 15-25.
Can I have a Los Cabos wedding with 50 guests for under $3,000?
Yes. Garza Blanca Resort & Spa Los Cabos covers 50 guests for $2,252 with the Gemstone Ceremony package, the largest guest cap at this tier. The package includes a bamboo huppah with white fabric, a non-denominational English-language ceremony, a romantic wedding-night turndown with sparkling wine, and wedding coordinator services.
What’s the average cost of a Los Cabos destination wedding?
The average destination wedding in Los Cabos runs about $11,430 according to DestinationWeddings.com data, slightly higher than other Mexico regions because the resort scene leans premium. Even adding flights, room nights, and reception upgrades, that figure is still well below the $36,000 U.S. wedding average reported by Zola.
What’s not included in a Los Cabos wedding package under $3,000?
Most under-$3,000 wedding packages don’t include guest rooms, private receptions (vs. semi-private dinners), upgraded florals or décor, professional photography and video, lighting (uplighting, bistro lights), DJ or live music beyond a basic sound system, hair and makeup beyond what’s included for the couple, transportation, and welcome bags or favors. Plan for 2-4x the package value in optional upgrades.
Plan Your Los Cabos Destination Wedding Today
A celebration in Los Cabos under $3,000 is the kind of math that lets you splurge on the moments you’ll actually remember, the welcome dinner overlooking the Sea of Cortez, the photographer who’ll capture every laugh, the sunset whale-watching excursion the morning after.
Our Certified Destination Wedding Specialists know which Los Cabos resorts deliver the best value at this entry tier, which sub-areas suit which guest lists, and how to layer in the upgrades that turn a sunset ceremony into the celebration of your lives.
Fill out our online wedding planning form and let’s start designing the Los Cabos celebration you’ve been picturing!
About the Author
Maggie Sabin
Maggie started as the SEO Manager at DestinationWeddings.com in 2024, where she works to drive organic traffic and conversions while creating meaningful, SEO-optimized content for the website. Previously, Maggie's career spanned from Human Resources & Recruitment to teaching at international schools for almost 10 years. Maggie spends her free time traveling, learning new languages, reading non-fiction books, working out, going to the beach and spending time cuddling her dog, Lola!
