Forest Weddings in Jalisco, Mexico

Choosing where to celebrate your wedding in Jalisco is one of the biggest decisions in the planning process. Colonial haciendas are a classic, but more and more couples are looking for something different: a natural, cool and peaceful setting where the celebration lasts all weekend and guests stay at the same place. That is exactly what a forest wedding at Sierra Lago offers.

A natural setting between the forest and the lake

Sierra Lago Resort & Spa is in Mascota, Jalisco, surrounded by the forests and mountains of the Sierra Madre Occidental and overlooking Laguna de Juanacatlán. Its ivy-covered stone arches, lakeside gardens and chapel give your celebration the charm of a hacienda, with the fresh air and calm of the forest.

The ceremony: say “I do” by the lake

The ceremony can take place outdoors, on the lakeside lawn, or in the chapel. The civil ceremony package is designed for up to 100 guests and includes:

100 white Tiffany chairs.
A horse-drawn carriage ride for the couple.
A bottle of sparkling wine delivered to the room for the bride and her bridesmaids before the wedding.
Romantic turndown service with sparkling wine on the wedding night.

The package is included when you book the minimum number of rooms confirmed by the wedding coordinator; flowers are not included.

The reception: Love by the Lake

For the party, the Love by the Lake reception package brings together everything you need to celebrate with your guests:

Welcome cocktail hour with margaritas and beer, plus six canapés per person prepared by our chef.
A plated three-course dinner.
A taco buffet to keep the party going.
Soft drinks, beer, red wine and two bottles of spirits per table, until 10:30 p.m.
Tables for ten with white linens and white Tiffany chairs.

Your guests stay with you

One of the biggest advantages of getting married at Sierra Lago is that your guests don't have to drive back when the party ends. The resort can host up to 138 guests in its forest cabins, turning your celebration into a full weekend with activities such as horseback riding, hiking or a day on the lake.

For the newlyweds there is the Honeymoon Cabin, with a fireplace, a tub or jacuzzi and a private terrace overlooking the forest, perfect for your first morning as a married couple with breakfast in the cabin.

Tips for planning your forest wedding

Pick your date early. Check the weather in Mascota to decide between an outdoor ceremony and the chapel.
Think about your guests' travel. Sierra Lago is about two hours from Puerto Vallarta and two and a half hours from Guadalajara; share our getting here guide with them.
Lean on the coordinator. Our wedding coordinator will help you with availability, packages and a custom quote.