Private All-Inclusive Hacienda Wedding at Casa Velas Puerto Vallarta: The Perks and Details (2026-2027)
What to know about Casa Velas:
It's an all-inclusive, private boutique hotel, perfect for buyouts.
It is normally adults-only, but will allow children if you have a buyout.
It's only 10 minutes from the Puerto Vallarta airport.
Has multiple, diverse wedding venues to choose from.
Room rates: $$$ mid-tier.
Picture this:
Wrought-iron gates swing open onto a golden Mexican hacienda wrapped in hot-pink bougainvilleas. Peacocks wander past the koi ponds. Your favorite people are scattered around a palm-lined pool with margaritas in hand, and every single guest on the property is there for you.
That is a Casa Velas wedding.
Casa Velas is an 80-suite, all-inclusive boutique hotel from the upscale Velas Resorts family, about 10 minutes from the Puerto Vallarta airport. It is one of our favorite venues for a unique destination wedding in Mexico, because it offers something most resorts can't: the feel of a private estate with the ease of an all-inclusive.
Here is everything future brides and grooms need to know about a Casa Velas wedding buyout, from the venues and the food to the perks and the event prices.
A Private Hacienda Wedding Buyout: The Whole Place to Yourselves
A buyout turns Casa Velas into your own private estate for 3 days. No strangers at the pool or sharing the bar, no wondering who that is in the background of your photos. It’s just you, your family and your friends, with an entire hacienda and its staff devoted to your celebration.
Here is the part couples love most: you do not need to book all 80 suites to privatize the property. Casa Velas is small enough that a wedding group can take it over without filling every room. The number of rooms required to buy out depends on the season.
A few more reasons a buyout here works so well:
Kids are welcome. Casa Velas is normally adults-only, but during a buyout children can join the celebration. Nieces, nephews and flower girls included.
You are the party. Evenings at the hacienda are peaceful by nature, so the energy on the property is whatever your group makes it. Welcome dinner, wedding night, farewell brunch: the whole place moves to your schedule.
Nobody reaches for a wallet. The Luxury All-Inclusive plan covers suites, restaurants, unlimited national and imported drinks, the in-suite minibar and 24-hour gourmet suite service.
Everyone stays together. Grandparents, college friends and coworkers all sleep, eat and celebrate in one beautiful place. That is where the best wedding-weekend memories come from.
Extend your stay. If anyone in your group wants to stay longer than 3 nights, no problem. They can extend their stay as long as it's available!
2 All-Inclusive Resorts in 1: Casa Velas + Velas Vallarta
Casa Velas may be a boutique hotel, but your guests get far more than one property. Every guest also has full access to Velas Vallarta, the larger beachfront all-inclusive resort 2 minutes down the road.
That means more pools, more bars and more restaurants to explore, including Andrea restaurant and the oceanfront La Ribera, plus casual poolside food stations. Velas Vallarta is family-friendly, so it is a great daytime option for guests traveling with kids.
It really is the best of both worlds! Wake up wanting a quiet morning in a private hacienda garden? Stay put. Craving a lively beachfront resort day? Hop over to Velas Vallarta. Your guests can choose a different vibe every day of the trip.
A private beach club 2 minutes away
Casa Velas sits within the greens of the Marina Vallarta golf course, not directly on the sand. Honestly, that is part of its charm. The hacienda feels tucked away and private, and the ocean is never far.
Ask the staff any time and they will drive you by golf cart to Táu Beach Club, the hotel's private oceanfront club on Banderas Bay. There you will find:
An infinity pool and jacuzzi facing the Pacific
Balinese beds and shaded loungers on the sand
A beachside restaurant and bar
A Pool and Beach Concierge, so nobody has to leave their lounger for a drink
Between the large garden-side pool at the hacienda, the pool at the beach club and the pools at Velas Vallarta, there is always somewhere new to float.
Casa Velas Suites: Hacienda Style with Private Plunge Pools
There are no standard hotel rooms at Casa Velas. Every one of its 80 rooms is a suite, and even the smallest is a generous 463 square feet.
Inside, expect warm Mexican colors and textures, original pieces by Mexican sculptor Sergio Bustamante and marble bathrooms stocked with L'Occitane products. Many suites open onto a terrace with a private plunge pool or jacuzzi, overlooking the gardens or the golf course.
The little touches add up too: a minibar restocked every day, a Nespresso machine, robes and slippers, and a beach bag ready for Táu Beach Club.
For the wedding day itself, the larger suites are a gift!
The two-level Ambassador Suites give the wedding party room to spread out for hair and makeup, and their terraces make a lovely backdrop for getting-ready photos. The Presidential Suite is big enough to host an intimate ceremony or reception of its own.
Casa Velas Wedding Venues: Beach, Garden or Poolside
For a small boutique property, the wide range of wedding venues at Casa Velas is remarkable!
You can say your vows barefoot on the beach, dine under string lights in a tropical garden and dance beside the pool, all in one weekend.
And if it rains, no need to worry. They have a large ballroom where you can stay dry and dance all night.
A flow our couples adore: a sunset ceremony on the sand at Táu Beach Club, cocktails on the oceanfront terrace, then dinner and dancing under the stars in their tropical garden.
Prefer to keep everything at the hacienda? The Botanical Garden and Pool Terrace are steps from your suite.
Every wedding comes with a certified wedding planner, floor plans for each space and a backup plan in case of rain, in their large indoor ballroom.
See the table below for more information about their 5 beautiful wedding venues:
| Venue | The setting | Ceremony | Cocktail | Banquet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Táu Beach Club | Sand and oceanfront terrace on Banderas Bay | 180 guests | 150 guests | 150 guests |
| Botanical Garden | Palm-lined tropical lawn bursting with flowers | 150 guests | 180 guests | 120 guests |
| Pool Terrace | Poolside patios framed by palms and golf greens | 150 guests | 100 guests | 60 guests |
| Casa Velas Ballroom | Classic indoor ballroom with Mexican design details | 200 guests | 100 guests | 100 guests |
| Golf Garden | Intimate lawn overlooking the fairways | 75 guests | 50 guests | 60 guests |
Casa Velas Wedding Cost: Event $ That Will Surprise You
This is where Casa Velas really shines! Because your guests are already on the all-inclusive plan, private wedding events are priced far below what most luxury venues charge!
See a recent proposal below for a 60-guest wedding in 2027 quoted these prices, with taxes and service included:
| Private event | Length | Price per person (USD) | What is included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Half hour | $15 | Ceremony setup with chairs covered in beige, ceremony table |
| Cocktail | One hour | $30 | Selection of five hors d’oeuvres per person, premium international bar for one hour with sparkling wine available, waiter and bartender service, cocktail tables with white linen |
| Reception | Four hours | $50 | Three-course dinner served plated, family-style or buffet, premium international bar for four hours, waiter and bartender service, banquet tables, in-house linen, cutlery and chairs with beige covers |
That is $95 per person for the ceremony, the cocktail hour and a full reception, with five hours of premium open bar. For 60 guests, the 3 events came to $5,700 in total. Of course, this does not include your florals, decor, DJ, dance floor photography, hair and makeup, etc., but this is an amazing price to get started!
Suite rates change with the season, and event pricing can vary with the date and the size of your room block. Ask us for a custom quote for your wedding date.
A Dream Backdrop for Destination Wedding Photos
If wedding photos are high on your list, Casa Velas is a photographer's playground. Think sweeping Spanish arches, hand-painted Mexican tiles, terracotta staircases and bright pink bougainvillea on every corner of the property.
Add towering palms, lily-covered koi ponds, emerald golf greens and a golden-hour beach session at Táu Beach Club. You get hacienda romance and ocean sunset portraits in a single afternoon. The resident peacocks may even photobomb a shot or two.
Gourmet All-Inclusive Dining Your Guests Will Rave About
Forget everything you think you know about all-inclusive food. Velas Resorts built its name on gourmet dining, and Casa Velas delivers.
Emiliano is the hotel's AAA Four Diamond signature restaurant. It sits in a beautiful hacienda dining room with a large outdoor patio overlooking the koi ponds, and many of its herbs come from the hotel's own organic garden.
Táu Beach Club serves lunch with your toes practically in the sand, then turns into a sunset dinner spot with rotating theme nights.
The coffee shop and Aqua Bar keep the lattes and poolside cocktails coming all day.
Velas Vallarta adds even more restaurants and bars two minutes away.
Between meals, guests can join tequila and craft beer tastings, wine and cheese pairings, and wine-and-painting sessions. It is a wedding weekend where no one runs out of things to do or food to eat!
Easy for Every Guest: 10 Minutes from Puerto Vallarta Airport
Destination weddings ask a lot of guests. Casa Velas makes it easy. The hacienda is about 10 minutes from Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR), so nobody faces a long transfer after a flight.
Guests land, clear customs and can be poolside with a welcome drink in under an hour. Downtown Puerto Vallarta and the Malecón boardwalk are a short drive away for anyone who wants to explore the city.
Why Book Your Casa Velas Wedding with Bohemia
Bohemia Wedding Travel has a close relationship and experience with Velas Resorts, and our couples feel it in real savings and real perks:
No external vendor fees. Bring the photographer, florist or band you love without the outside-vendor charges most resorts add. The only exception is if you choose a DJ other than the resort's in-house contracted DJ company.
Big suite upgrades for the wedding couple and their parents.
Complimentary suites as your room block grows, at one free suite for every 15 paid suites per night.
A certified wedding planner on site is included, plus welcome drinks and cold towels waiting for every guest at check-in.
Then there is the service. The Velas standard is legendary, and the Casa Velas team is eager and happy to help with anything you need. There is even a complimentary designer handbag bar, where guests can borrow a bag for the evening.
Casa Velas Wedding FAQ
Below are some common questions we get when couples are considering Casa Velas for their destination wedding in Mexico:
Is Casa Velas on the beach?
Not directly. Casa Velas sits within the Marina Vallarta golf course, and its private Táu Beach Club is about two minutes away. Staff will take you there by golf cart whenever you ask.
Do we have to book every room for a Casa Velas buyout?
No. Casa Velas has 80 suites, but you do not need to reserve all of them to privatize the hotel for your wedding. Contact us and we will confirm the minimum for your dates.
Can children attend a wedding at Casa Velas?
Yes, during a buyout. Casa Velas is normally an adults-only hotel, but children are welcome when your group has the property to itself.
How much does a wedding at Casa Velas cost?
A recent proposal priced the ceremony at $15 USD per person, the cocktail hour at $30 and the reception at $50, taxes and service included. That covers the ceremony setup, food, premium open bar, staff, tables, chairs and linens. Suite rates vary by season.
How many guests can Casa Velas host?
The largest venues hold up to 200 guests for a ceremony and 150 for a seated banquet. Buyouts are ideal for small and mid-size weddings that want a private estate feel.
How far is Casa Velas from the Puerto Vallarta airport?
About 10 minutes by car, which makes it one of the most convenient wedding venues in Puerto Vallarta.
Can we bring our own wedding vendors?
Yes. Couples who book through Bohemia pay no external vendor fees, unless they choose a DJ other than the resort's in-house contracted DJ company.
Ready to Plan Your Casa Velas Wedding?
A private Mexican hacienda. A beach club on the Pacific. Gourmet food, flowing drinks and every person you love in 1 place for 3 unforgettable days.
If Casa Velas sounds like your kind of destination wedding in Mexico, we would love to help you plan it. Reach out to Bohemia for a custom proposal with current availability, suite rates and perks for your wedding date.
