Destination: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

With and overwhelming number of activities, a phenomenal view from any part of the long white sandy beaches, and a quiet aura Cabo San Lucas has become a popular wedding and event destination for many.

Only a short flight from the southwestern United States, Cabo San Lucas has lots to offer guests. From the more adventurous back road ATV tours, to delicious authentic cuisine, excellent snorkeling and diving, sunset cruises and the list goes on. Cabo is also known for vibrant nightlife for the younger wedding and event parties.

Also on a positive note, good travel deals can be found in the summer months, which is the slow season. Temperatures range from 75 degree lows to the high 90s, with little to no rain. If you can stand the heat, this is the best time to travel to Cabo…lighter crowds on the and activities and cheaper prices!

Medano Beach

The main beach in the heart of Cabo San Lucas is El Medano Beach (meaning The Dune) and has the best view of Land’s End, which Cabo is most famous for. At the end of the beach, you’ll find the main strip of restaurants, clubs and the marina.

From Top: Pueblo Bonito Rose, Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach, Villa del Palmar Resort & Spa

For weddings and events, Cabo San Lucas offers a variety of high end resorts such as the Pueblo Bonito hotel chain and the Sol Melia hotels, as well as a number of luxurious private villas available for rent.

Villas for Rent by Cabo San Lucas Weddings

Cabo San Lucas Weddings (a GREAT resource for weddings!) has a complete listing of luxurious private villas available for rent for your wedding or event in Cabo with a variety of looks and features to compliment any desired feel; whether you’re going for quiet and quant or fabulously grand.

Other great resources:
· All About Cabo
· Los Cabos Guide
· Cabo San Lucas Insider
· Visit Cabo

What’s in a bag?

Welcome bags are among the top new favor items to give your guests at a destination wedding. Your guests have traveled a long distance to be a part of your special day and a welcome bag is a nice treat to offer them when they arrive. A pleasant surprise after a long day of traveling.

Have it ready in the hotel room. Stop by their room and personally deliver your gift.....But what to include in the bag?

Welcome bags can range from extravagant presents to more conservative treats. But the key to putting together a bag to remember is keeping it local. Your guests have traveled to your destination to enjoy themselves and experience the location.

Incorporate fun local items in the bag that they can enjoy on the trip or take back a piece of the trip with them. Think sample size treats, candies that are popular in your area of choice. For example Hawaii is best known for their macadamia nuts; find macadamia nut cookies. For winter retreats hot chocolate is a good starter. Bottled water, body lotions, coffee and tea are also handy.

Once you've got the contents, then it's time to pick out the package!

Mini Palm Handle Bags (made of natural-color palm leaves), like these from Bliss Weddings Market are a thoughtful local way to package your gift together.

Other great sources for thrifty bags:
Bagmasters

Oriental Trading Co.

For the more extravagant spenders, check out these creative welcome bags from the Today Throws a Wedding series.