When you hear the words “destination wedding”, do you picture a small intimate celebration with close family and friends or just you and your spouse-to-be on a tropical beach? There’s a common misconception that because destination weddings take place in far-off locations they have to be small, low-key affairs. But that simply just isn’t the case!
You can absolutely have a big, fabulous destination wedding of your dreams! These top resorts in Mexico offer packages and venues that accommodate 100 guests or more so you don’t have to limit your guest list.
To get started planning your big day, read our guide, get inspired, and then connect with one of our Certified Destination Wedding Specialists to make your dream destination wedding in Mexico a reality.
Advantages of Having a 100+ Guest Wedding in Mexico
So why should you choose Mexico for your big destination wedding? Mexico is a wonderful place to celebrate with all your friends and family for many reasons.
Mexico is no stranger to the destination wedding scene and has hundreds, if not thousands, of resorts to choose from when planning your big day. Also, resorts in Mexico offer a huge range of options, including all inclusive packages for wedding couples and their guests. Booking for a large party might earn you further discounts. Many resorts have five-star accommodations and world-class venues for a big ceremony and reception.
How to Choose the Right Resort for a 100+ Guest Wedding
If you’re planning on a large guest list for your destination wedding, there are a lot of things you should consider!
Size: For a party with more than 100 guests, you probably want a larger resort. Some destination wedding resorts are cozy and intimate, but these are better for small parties.
Available Venues: Most destination wedding resorts offer several venue options for your ceremony and reception. Some of these are only made to accommodate a small guest list, while others have space for a much larger party. Make sure to do your research when choosing your ideal venue for your big day.
Guest Accommodations: It goes without saying that all your guests will need somewhere to stay during your wedding! If you have a large guest list, make sure you find a resort that can accommodate everyone comfortably.
Wedding Packages: If you get married at an all inclusive resort, you’ll be able to take advantage of the fabulous wedding packages they offer. Some packages are designed for small parties, while others are for 100 guests or more. Keep in mind that some wedding packages are advertised for a certain number of guests but can be customized for a larger party on request, either for free or for an additional fee. Be sure to speak with your Specialist to get all the details about package customizations for larger parties.
When to Book Your Destination Wedding in Mexico
For a large destination wedding in Mexico, you’ll want to start planning early. These locations are in high demand so start booking your venue and hotel blocks 12 to 18 months before the day. Booking early may also help you access exclusive deals and discounts.
If you want to save even more money, consider getting married in the off-season. Booking in a less popular month may help you access lower rates and better availability.
Common Wedding Package Features for 100+ Guests
So what does a wedding package for a large party look like? These usually include things like:
- Ceremony decor and setup
- Options for your reception such as a personalized menu or cocktail hour
- Entertainment for your reception
- Add-ons for room upgrades, free nights, or discounted amenities
No two packages are the same, so ask your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist what your package might include.
10 Best Mexico Wedding Venues Specializing in Big Weddings
Ready to find your perfect destination wedding venue? Check out these top resorts in Mexico specializing in big weddings!
Moon Palace Cancun
Price Range: $$$$
Guest Capacity: Two venues for up to 100 guests, one with capacity for 140, one for up to 200, and unlimited guests if you celebrate on the beach
All-Inclusive Features: Meals, alcohol, sauna, spa, mini bar
Wedding Services: Depending on the package, these range from ceremony decor and seating to officiant, flowers, live music, champagne, wedding cake, open bar and buffet, and more
Customization Options: Wedding packages are customizable and can be detailed with the on-site wedding coordinator.
Location and Venue Options: Moon Palace is located in Cancun, surrounded by white sand beaches. It offers six wedding venues, three of which can host 100+ guests. These include the Bugambilias Terrace (up to 140), the Chapel Garden (up to 200), and the beach (unlimited guests).
Amenities and Activities: 24-hour room service, laundry service, kids’ club, sports, disco, live entertainment
Perks and Benefits: Moon Palace offers rotating perks like room upgrades, free wedding packages, and short-term deals like up to $2,000 off when you book by a certain date.
Special Wedding Packages: Complimentary package, classic package, prestige package, luxe package
Resort Type: 4.5 stars, family friendly, active and exciting
Learn more about Moon Palace Cancun and get a free quote today >>
Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort
Price Range: $$$
Guest Capacity: The resort offers six wedding venues, three of which have the capacity for 100+ guests.
All-Inclusive Features: Alcoholic beverages, meals, waterpark, beauty salon
Wedding Services: Wedding flowers, cake, sparkling wine, officiant, music, open bar and buffet (depending on package)
Customization Options: Wedding packages are customizable; on-site wedding coordinators are available to plan.
Location and Venue Options: Dreams Playa Mujeres is located in Cancun, Mexico. Venue options include the Beach Gazebo (up to 150 guests), the Beach (up to 300 guests), and the Platform in Central Garden (up to 250 guests).
Amenities and Activities: Beauty salon, waterpark, sauna, classes, watersports, mini bar, laundry service
Perks and Benefits: Complimentary room for bride or groom, newlywed package, 15% off spa treatments, free anniversary stays
Special Wedding Packages: Wedding in Paradise Package, Beyond Memorable Package, Dulha & Dulhan South Asian Wedding Package
Resort Type: 4.5 stars, family friendly, nice blend of entertaining and relaxing
Learn more about Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort and get a free quote today >>
Hard Rock Hotel Cancun
Price Range: $$$
Guest Capacity: Hard Rock Hotel offers five indoor or outdoor venues, with a capacity ranging from 100 to 800 guests.
All-Inclusive Features: Meals and alcoholic beverages, mini bar, beauty salon, spa, fitness center
Wedding Services: Ceremony decor, flowers, sparkling wine, cake, wedding coordinator services, live instrumentalists (depending on package)
Customization Options: All wedding packages can be customized, including flower options and hair and makeup
Location and Venue Options: The Cancun resort offers five venues for your ceremony and reception: North Beach (up to 100 guests), South Beach (280 guests), Sunset Garden (up to 800 guests), Breeze Terrace (up to 150), and the Rock n’ Roll Ballroom (up to 800).
Amenities and Activities: Pool, teen club, water sports, live entertainment, waterslide, disco
Perks and Benefits: Complimentary honeymoon package, rotating offers for room upgrades and discounts
Special Wedding Packages: Classic Arrangement Package, Lavish Daydream Package, Ishq South Asian Wedding Package
Resort Type: 4.5 stars, family friendly, exciting and active
Learn more about Hard Rock Hotel Cancun and get a free quote today >>
Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Maya
Price Range: $$$
Guest Capacity: Margaritaville Island Reserve offers four unique venues, two of which have the capacity for more than 100 guests. The resort itself offers 355 world-class rooms and suites.
All-Inclusive Features: Meals and alcoholic beverages, spa
Wedding Services: Ceremony and reception setup, wedding cake, wedding coordinator, sound system, officiant, flowers, cocktails, semi-private dinner reservation with personalized menu (depending on package)
Customization Options: All wedding packages can be customized with the help of a wedding coordinator
Location and Venue Options: Premium Sky Wedding (up to 200 guests), Ballroom (up to 250 guests)
Amenities and Activities: Live entertainment, laundry service, fitness center, scuba diving, water sports, yoga
Perks and Benefits: Discount on spa services for guests, honeymoon experience, rotating perks and discounts
Special Wedding Packages: Crazy For You Package, I Do Celebration Package
Resort Type: 5-star, adults only, relaxing and luxurious
Learn more about Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Maya and get a free quote today >>
El Dorado Casitas Royale
Price Range: $$$
Guest Capacity: This Riviera Maya resort offers 205 guest rooms and suites and six venues for your celebration, including one for 100+ guests and three for up to 100 guests
All-Inclusive Features: Gourmet meals, access to nearby resorts, spa
Wedding Services: Ceremony decor and setup, flowers, sound system, wedding coordinator, hair and makeup, cocktail hour, live DJ (depending on package)
Customization Options: All wedding packages are customizable, including decor, flowers, cake, and more.
Location and Venue Options: Aqua Terrace (up to 100 guests), Beach Gazebo 55 (up to 150), Bellinis Gazebo (up to 100), Frida Garden Terrace (up to 100)
Amenities and Activities: Laundry service, 24-hour room service, mini bar, sauna, scuba diving, local tours
Perks and Benefits: Up to $2,000 off if you book by specified date, rotating room upgrades or discounts
Special Wedding Packages: Everlasting Love Package, Private Enclave Wedding Experience Package, South Asian Wedding Experience Package
Resort Type: 5-star, adults only, reclusive and relaxing
Learn more about El Dorado Casitas Royale and get a free quote today >>
Riu Palace Baja California
Price Range: $$
Guest Capacity: 602 rooms, one venue with capacity for up to 100 guests
All-Inclusive Features: Meals and alcoholic beverages, poolside drink services
Wedding Services: Officiant, ceremony and reception decor, wedding coordinator, flowers, wedding cake, private dinner reservation or cocktail hour
Customization Options: Customizations are available and can be arranged through wedding coordinator
Location and Venue Options: Riu Palace offers one venue, the white sand beach, with room for up to 100 guests.
Amenities and Activities: Spa, laundry service, scuba diving, horseback riding, water sports
Perks and Benefits: Room upgrade, Beauty Parlor Package, other discounts regularly offered
Special Wedding Packages: Classic Package, Royal Package, Indulgence Package
Resort Type: 4.5 stars, adults-only, fun and relaxing
Learn more about Riu Palace Baja California and get a free quote today >>
Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos
Price Range: $$$$
Guest Capacity: 639 rooms, six venues with room for large parties 100+
All-Inclusive Features: Beverages and meals, spa, beauty salon
Wedding Services: Flowers, ceremony decor, officiant, wedding coordinator services, wedding cake, audio setup, live musicians for the ceremony (depending on package)
Customization Options: Customization is available and can be arranged through wedding coordinator
Location and Venue Options: Chapel (up to 112 guests), Serenade Terrace (up to 650), Los Gallos Terrace (up to 250), Coda Garden and Beat Patio (up to 200), Beach (up to 1400)
Amenities and Activities: 24-hour room service, pool, kids’ club, sports, salon and spa
Perks and Benefits: Complimentary Honeymoon Package,
Special Wedding Packages: Modern Enchantment Package, Lavish Daydream Package, Ishq South Asian Wedding Package
Resort Type: 5-star, family friendly, exciting and entertaining
Learn more about Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos and get a free quote today >>
Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta
Price Range: $$$
Guest Capacity: 271 rooms, four venues with capacity for 100+ guests
All-Inclusive Features: Meals and alcoholic beverages, exchanges with other local resorts, beachside drink service
Wedding Services: Ceremony decor, music, cake, flowers, wedding coordinator
Customization Options: Customization is available for all wedding packages.
Location and Venue Options: Beach (up to 250 guests), Terraza La Vista (up to 100), Secrets Pool Terrace (up to 250), Ballroom (up to 250)
Amenities and Activities: 24-hour room service, spa, sauna, watersports, disco, casino, live entertainment
Perks and Benefits: Up to $2,500 off if you book by specified date, complimentary room for bride or groom
Special Wedding Packages: Weddings in Paradise Package, Beyond Memorable Package
Resort Type: 4.5 stars, adults only, good combination of entertaining and relaxing
Learn more about Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta and get a free quote today >>
Iberostar Selection Playa Mita
Price Range: $$
Guest Capacity: 452 rooms, three wedding venues with large capacity
All-Inclusive Features: Meals and alcoholic beverages, poolside drink service, cigar lounge
Wedding Services: Officiant, wedding coordinator, flowers, decor, private dinner or cocktail hour
Customization Options: All wedding packages are customizable upon request.
Location and Venue Options: White Stone Gazebo (up to 100 guests), Poolside Terrace (up to 100), Sunset Terrace (up to 120)
Amenities and Activities: Water sports, kids’ activities, disco, live shows, water park, spa, beauty salon
Perks and Benefits: Room upgrades, discounted spa services for guests, complimentary extras when you book a ceremony, private dinner, and cocktail hour
Special Wedding Packages: Weddings Reimagined Package, Nature of Love Package
Resort Type: 4.5 stars, family-friendly, something for everyone
Learn more about Iberostar Selection Playa Mita and get a free quote today >>
Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa
Price Range: $$$
Guest Capacity: 432 rooms, five venues with room for 100+ guests
All-Inclusive Features: Meals and alcoholic beverages, salon
Wedding Services: Flowers, ceremony decor, wedding cake, music, sparkling wine
Customization Options: Packages can be customized upon request
Location and Venue Options: Seaside Beach (up to 150 guests), Central Beach (up to 250), Chapel (up to 120), Convention Center Terrace (up to 120), Secret Garden Gazebo (up to 150)
Amenities and Activities: 24-hour room service, mini bar, snorkeling, water sports, kids’ activities
Perks and Benefits: Up to $2500 off if booking by a specified date, complimentary room for bride or groom, newlywed package, discounted spa treatments for guests
Special Wedding Packages: Dreams Wedding in Paradise Package, Dulha & Dulhan South Asian Wedding Package
Resort Type: 4.5 stars, family-friendly
Learn more about Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa and get a free quote today >>
Why Mexico is Perfect for Large Weddings
There are many reasons why Mexico is a great choice for a large destination wedding! There are countless world-class resorts with options for every budget and desire. Most of these offer wedding packages with the services of expert wedding planners who are ready to help bring your big day together.
And of course, there is no shortage of natural beauty, whether you’re celebrating on the pristine beaches of Cancun, the lush shores of the Riviera Maya, the breathtaking coastline of Los Cabos, the vibrant waterfront of Puerto Vallarta, or the bohemian paradise of Tulum. No matter which destination you choose, you’ll be surrounded by stunning landscapes that make for an unforgettable experience.
How to Manage a Large Guest List in Mexico
Managing a large guest list can be a tall order. Here are a few helpful tips to bear in mind as you plan!
Room Blocks: When you book your venue 12-18 months ahead of time, ask about a room block for your guests. This will reserve a certain number of rooms so that you know there will be accommodations for your guests during your wedding. Many resorts also offer discounts or group rates for wedding room blocks, which will save your attendees some money.
Transport Arrangements: Consider booking a shuttle service or other transportation to bring your guests between the airport and the resort. Make sure to share this information on your save-the-dates or wedding website so they know it’s available to them!
Scheduling Events: A big event means that everything has to be organized. Work with a wedding planner or one of our Certified Destination Wedding Specialists to schedule events carefully throughout your celebration, from the rehearsal dinner to the farewell brunch. Keep guests informed via your wedding website so that everyone is on the same page.
Ready to Say ‘I Do’ in Mexico? Let’s Make Your Dream Wedding a Reality!
Planning a large destination wedding might feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Our Certified Destination Wedding Specialists have the skills and knowledge to help you plan the wedding of your dreams without any additional stress. Fill out our wedding planning form to get started!
