Plate
$1,550
Hotel Avg
$2,050
Best Month
November
Airport Dist.
20km
Estimated Budget
Price converted to MXN from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
Plan my Wedding in MazatlanComplete guide for your wedding in Mazatlan
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Mazatlan, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Golden Pacific sunsets, colonial history, and vibrant coastal romance. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 8.8/10 in romanticism, Mazatlan offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Mazatlan has excellent leisure infrastructure (8.5/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Mazatlan
Main advantages
- Highly competitive pricing and excellent gastronomy based on fresh seafood.
- Beautiful sunsets over the Pacific Ocean and a unique restored historic center.
- Quality hotel infrastructure and close international airport.
Points to keep in mind
- High humidity during summer months which can feel very hot.
- Pacific waves can be strong in certain beach areas.
The style in Mazatlan
Dominant Style
Beach & Colonial
Local Tradition
Bride and groom ride in a traditional Mazatlan 'pulmonia' open taxi and tequila toast accompanied by mariachi music
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Mazatlan
Pueblo Bonito Mazatlan Beach Resort
Luxury resort featuring traditional Mexican colonial architecture and beautiful sea views.
Casa Garcia (Historic Center)
Stately colonial house ideal for intimate banquets rich in history and art.
Hotel Playa Mazatlan
Iconic traditional hotel with spacious terraces facing the Three Islands.
Wedding traditions in Mexico
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Arras and the lazo
The 13 arras represent shared prosperity, and the lazo —a cord placed over the couple's shoulders during the ceremony— symbolises eternal union.
Godparents (padrinos)
A Mexican wedding has padrinos for everything: velación, lazo, arras, bouquet, rings, cushions, bible… Key figures who accompany and sponsor the couple.
Mariachi and callejoneada
Mariachi typically accompanies the welcome or closing of the banquet. In colonial cities like Guanajuato or San Miguel, the callejoneada parades guests and couple through the streets before the party.
Hora loca and víbora de la mar
The hora loca explodes at midnight with masks, hats and streamers. The víbora de la mar is the chain-dance that closes every proper Mexican wedding.
Mexican candy table
Cocadas, palanquetas, mazapán, alegrías, tamarindo enchilado, ate, pulparindos… The candy table is a must-have cultural touch.
Legal requirements to marry in Mexico
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
State Civil Registry
Minimum notice
15 days
Witnesses per spouse
2
Key steps
- Application at the State Civil Registry where you'll marry.
- Certified birth certificate (less than 3 months old) and valid government ID.
- Pre-marital blood tests (mandatory in several Mexican states).
- Pre-marital talk required in some states.
- Civil ceremony before the Civil Registry judge; four witnesses (2 per spouse).
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in Mexico- Birth certificate apostilled and translated by an official perito.
- Valid migratory form or passport.
- Certificate of single status (apostilled) in some states.
How to get there from Mexico
Main airports
Common departure points
Mexico City · Guadalajara · Monterrey · Querétaro · Mérida
Typical vendors in Mexico
What Mexican couples ask most
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Alojamiento para tu boda en Mazatlan
Precio medio: ~110€/noche
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Vuelos a Mazatlan
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Que hacer en Mazatlan
Actividades para invitados que viajan a la boda: tours guiados, experiencias locales y planes para los dias previos o posteriores.
Cancelacion gratuita en la mayoria de actividades
Preparativos esenciales
Seguro de viaje
Imprescindible para viajar tranquilos
- Cobertura medica
- Cancelacion de vuelos
- Equipaje perdido
- Asistencia 24h
eSIM internacional
Internet sin roaming ni sorpresas
- Datos ilimitados
- Sin cambiar de SIM
- Activa al instante
- Cobertura en +190 paises
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a wedding in Mazatlan cost?
The average plate price is 85€. A complete beach wedding for 100 guests can cost between 12,000€ and 22,000€.
What is the best time of year for a wedding here?
From November to April. November is excellent as it is the end of the rainy season, offering very pleasant temperatures.
What is a pulmonia in Mazatlan?
It is a popular open-air golf cart vehicle used as a taxi. It is a tradition to rent a decorated one to transport the newlyweds.
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Estimated Budget
Price converted to MXN from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
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