Weddings Vallarta by Barbara
Welcomes you to the beginning of something extraordinary.
Imagine exchanging your vows beneath swaying palms as the sun slowly melts into the Pacific, celebrating beneath a canopy of stars in a private villa overlooking the ocean, or dancing the night away surrounded by the people who matter most. Your wedding should feel effortless, deeply personal, and unlike any celebration you and your guests have ever experienced.
At Weddings Vallarta by Barbara, we create destination weddings that are as distinctive as the couples who inspire them.
Based in the breathtaking coastal paradise of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, we are a boutique destination wedding planning and design studio specializing in thoughtfully curated celebrations for couples from around the world. Every wedding is intentionally designed to reflect your story, your style, and the moments you’ll treasure for a lifetime.
For us, luxury isn’t measured by extravagance – it’s measured by how a celebration feels. It is the calm confidence of knowing every detail has been anticipated. It is stepping into a beautifully designed space that feels unmistakably yours. It is being fully present with the people you love while every moment unfolds seamlessly around you.
With more than two decades of experience designing and producing destination weddings throughout Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay, Barbara and her team bring deep local knowledge, trusted relationships, and the ability to anticipate needs before they ever become concerns. From intimate gatherings to spectacular multi-day celebrations, every event is brought to life with artistry, precision, and genuine care.
As locals who know every hidden gem, every breathtaking venue, and every trusted creative partner, we transform remarkable places into extraordinary experiences. Whether you’re envisioning a ceremony on the beach at sunset, an elegant private villa celebration, a candlelit garden reception, or a vibrant Mexican fiesta filled with music, culture, and joy, every detail is thoughtfully crafted to create a celebration that feels effortless and unforgettable.
Our role extends far beyond planning. We become your trusted guide, creative partner, and calm presence throughout the journey, allowing you to embrace every laugh, every happy tear, every embrace, and every meaningful moment without distraction.
Because your wedding isn’t simply another beautiful event.
It is the beginning of a new chapter—one filled with memories, meaning, and moments you’ll carry with you for years to come.
We’ll make sure it feels exactly as it should.
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Founder ~ Lead Wedding & Event Planner

Your Team of Wedding Planners
It’s all in the details!!
The team of professional Wedding Planners at Weddings Vallarta offer complete destination wedding and event planning and design services. We’ve got you covered from officiant, catering, florals, decor, staffing, details and crafting; to entertainment, furnishings, rental equipment, lighting, taco stands and much, much more. We take care of everything so you can enjoy your wedding day without a worry!
Our mission has been to create an environment whose foundation is built on passion, mutual trust and a drive for what we do. This goes hand in hand with our unbridled enthusiasm for the weddings and events we create! We work hard, laugh often and collaborate with amazing vendors. We have years of wedding planning and event design experience and have planned and executed many beautiful and truly romantic weddings in Puerto Vallarta, a charming and picturesque Mexican beach destination on the Pacific coast.
Getting Married in Puerto Vallarta
One of the first decisions you’ll have to make when planning your Puerto Vallarta wedding is whether you want to have a civil (legal) ceremony, a spiritual/symbolic wedding ceremony or a ceremony in the church. Weddings Vallarta is here to help you with whichever you choose.
Civil Ceremony
Foreigners can legally be married in Mexico as long as they present all the necessary documents and comply with all the requirements. It does require quite a bit of legal paperwork and preparation and you will be required to be here for a few days before the wedding, so plan accordingly. The civil ceremony is the only ceremony legally recognized in Mexico. A justice of the peace performs this ceremony in Spanish.
Catholic Ceremony
If you are planning to have your ceremony in one of the lovely Catholic churches here in Vallarta, you’ll need to plan a few months ahead so you have time to gather all the required documentation and fulfill the church requirements. You are required to be legally married first. Catholic wedding ceremonies are performed only in the Church, priests do not go out to villas, venues or perform ceremonies on the beach.
Symbolic Ceremony
The symbolic/spiritual ceremony allows you the freedom to choose the type of marriage ceremony you’ll have, the vows you will be saying, who will be performing your ceremony and where your wedding will take place. The wording, the rituals, the elements are all completely up to you and it can be as long or brief as you chose. You can get legally married at home at your leisure, before or after, or not at all. It’s all up to you.
Wedding Venues
Location, location, location….
Choosing and falling in love with a venue is the first big step! Next come the logistics. Issues like vendor accessibility, space restrictions, venue rules, policies and pricing, distance and travel time from yours and your guests accommodations, all can have a dramatic effect on your plans and budget. Let us arrange and organize all that for you so you have nothing to worry about on your big day!
None of the stress, all of the fun!
Let us take care of every single detail and make your wedding day the best day of your life!
Fun Facts
Here are a few questions and answers to help get you started with your wedding planning in Puerto Vallarta.


