Sunset Da Mona Lisa in Cabo- The best view of the arch

One of the things I love about being a wedding coordinator is helping confused couples find the PERFECT location for their PERFECT wedding. Every couple is different and every couple has a different budget, but we all know when we have fallen in love with a location! It feels like, "Wow, this is THE place."

For the next month or so, I am going to highlight some breathtaking wedding locations where I have done quite a few fabulous weddings. These are locations where I know your wedding will be a huge success, where your guests will literally be in awe when they enter for your special night. I truly only recommend those locations where my past experience proves that your event will be flawless, stress-free...and dazzling!




SUNSET DA MONA LISA RESTAURANT:

(This is the real sunset - this is not edited!)

TERRACES: These terraces (there are 2, one small/medium, one larger) are the most gorgeous location for a wedding ceremony, especially for the bride who does not want her feet (literally) in the sand. The view of the arch is unobstructed and when the sun sets, sitting on these terraces, you will truly feel like you are in heaven.



(Smaller terrace)


(Larger terrace)




Usually, the ceremony & the cocktail hour takes place out on the terraces. Then, there are 2 dinner location options:

THE PALAPA (for a buy-out) or THE SALON (another location where you can have your dinner & dancing, without buying out the entire restaurant.)


(The Palapa area)

(The usual location for the head table under the palapa)




(Exterior view of the Salon)



(Inside the Salon area)


BEACH PHOTOS: While the beach is not easily reached, it is accessible with a bit of driving on a short dirt road in the photographer's car. (Hey, it's Cabo!) Then, the bride & groom can take those famous Cabo beach couple's photos (and it's worth extra effort.)

Photos courtesy of Manuel Burgoin and Gilda Badillo.





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