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Elopements in Cabo

Elope in Cabo San Lucas

An elopement in Cabo is a ceremony planned around the two of you: a beach at sunset in Cabo San Lucas, a terrace above the Sea of Cortez or a courtyard in Todos Santos, with the officiant, photographer and dinner arranged by a local team. This page covers where to elope, the legal and symbolic options, the best months and how we plan it.

Couple kissing on a seaside terrace at sunset in Cabo

Where to Elope in Cabo

Beach in Cabo San Lucas

A ceremony on the sand at sunset. Beaches in Cabo San Lucas are not interchangeable: some have a strong shore break, so we choose the spot and the hour with the photographer in mind.

Resort Terrace with Arch Views

Venues such as The Cape and Sunset Monalisa have terraces facing The Arch at Land's End, with dinner for a small group in the same place.

Todos Santos

A Pueblo Magico on the Pacific, about an hour from Cabo San Lucas, with intimate venues such as Villa Santa Cruz, Hotel San Cristobal and Rancho Corazon.

See the full list of Cabo wedding venues and the Todos Santos venues we work with.

Legal or Symbolic Elopement in Cabo

A legal elopement is a civil ceremony with a Mexican civil registry judge: passports, apostilled and translated birth certificates, a blood test in Cabo and witnesses. A symbolic elopement has no paperwork in Mexico: you marry legally at home and hold the ceremony you want here, with your own vows and officiant. Both are explained step by step in our guide to getting married in Cabo.

Couple walking together after their ceremony in Cabo
Couple standing in a doorway after their wedding in Cabo

Best Time to Elope in Cabo

November through April brings the most reliable weather and the best light for a sunset ceremony, and also the highest demand. May, June and October are quieter and usually cost less. Our month-by-month guide covers weather, pricing and hurricane season so you can pick the date with open eyes.

Small table set by the sea for an intimate dinner in Cabo

How We Plan a Cabo Elopement

1. The ceremony

Date, number of guests, legal or symbolic, and the kind of setting you want. We propose two or three spots with real availability.

2. The vendors

Officiant, photographer, florals, music and dinner from the local teams we work with for weddings in Cabo, with one written proposal.

3. The day

Transfers, timing with the light, setup and a coordinator with you, so the ceremony is the only thing on your schedule.

Close-up of a couple embracing after their ceremony

Cabo Elopement FAQ

What counts as an elopement in Cabo?+
A ceremony for the two of you, or for you and a small group of family and friends, planned around the moment rather than a full reception. It can be a sunset ceremony on the beach, a terrace at a resort or a courtyard in Todos Santos, followed by dinner.
Can we legally elope in Cabo?+
Yes. A civil ceremony with a Mexican civil registry judge is legal, and it requires documents, a blood test in Cabo and witnesses. Many couples choose a symbolic ceremony in Cabo and sign the papers at home; our guide to getting married in Cabo explains both paths.
What does an elopement planner in Cabo do?+
We find the ceremony spot, confirm the officiant, coordinate the photographer, florals, music and dinner, handle permits where a venue requires them, and are with you on the day so the only thing on your schedule is the ceremony.
How much does it cost to elope in Cabo?+
It depends on the location, the vendors you want and whether the ceremony is legal or symbolic. We send a written proposal with the scope and the fee before you commit, and the venue and vendor costs are itemized separately.
How far in advance should we plan an elopement in Cabo?+
Elopements need less lead time than a full wedding, but peak season runs November through April and the photographers and officiants we work with book up. A few months ahead is comfortable; a legal ceremony needs more time for apostilles and translations.

Plan Your Elopement in Cabo

Tell us your dates, how many people will be there and whether you want a legal or symbolic ceremony. We will send ceremony spots and a proposal.

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Couple seated below The Cape Residences sign in Cabo San Lucas