The Best Time of Year to Get Married in Careyes, México
One of the first questions every couple asks us is about the weather.
It is a reasonable question. You are planning one of the most important days of your life in a place you may have never visited, on a coastline most of your guests have never heard of. You want to know what to expect.
Here is the honest answer.
Careyes has two seasons. Both are extraordinary. They are not the same.
The Dry Season — November through May
The dry season is the most popular time to get married in Careyes — and for obvious reasons.
From November through May, Careyes delivers warm days, cool evenings, zero rain and skies that turn colors at sunset that no photographer can fully prepare for. The Pacific is calm. The jungle is golden. The casitas glow in the afternoon light like something from a dream you had once and can't quite remember.
This is Careyes at its most accessible and its most cinematic. It is also the season when humpback whales arrive offshore — from December through March, it is common to see whales breaching during wedding ceremonies. We have seen it happen. We never get tired of it.
The dry season is right for couples who want predictability — clear skies, reliable temperatures and the confidence that the weather will not become part of the story in any unexpected way.
The Wet Season — June through October
The wet season is Careyes at its most alive.
From June through October, the jungle surrounding Careyes transforms — from golden to an almost impossible shade of green, lush and dramatic in a way that the dry season simply cannot replicate. The waterfalls run. The rivers fill. The landscape looks like something that should not exist this close to the ocean.
The rain comes in the afternoons — usually between 3pm and 6pm — and then clears. By sunset, the sky does things that dry season sunsets can only approximate. The colors are more saturated. The light is more dramatic. The air smells like the earth has just remembered what it is.
Weddings in the wet season require more logistical preparation — covered spaces, contingency plans, flexible timing. They also produce some of the most beautiful photographs we have ever seen from a Careyes event.
The wet season is right for couples who are not afraid of a little weather — who understand that the most extraordinary things are rarely the most predictable ones.
The transition months — October and November
October and November deserve a special mention. These are the months when the wet season gives way to the dry — when the jungle is still green but the rain is beginning to ease, when the days are warm and the evenings are cool and Careyes is at its most quietly beautiful.
October and November weddings are, in our experience, some of the most extraordinary we produce. The landscape has the lushness of the wet season and the reliability of the dry. The crowds — such as they are in a place this exclusive — have not yet arrived. The Pacific is at its most expressive.
If you have flexibility in your dates, October and November are worth serious consideration.
What about hurricanes?
The Pacific hurricane season runs from June through November. Careyes is located in a zone that receives significantly less hurricane activity than the Caribbean or the Gulf of Mexico — but the risk is not zero.
We monitor weather patterns carefully during the wet season and build contingency plans into every event we produce during these months. In our years of producing events in Careyes, we have never had a wedding significantly disrupted by weather. We also believe in being honest about the conditions we work in.
Choosing your date
Our recommendation is simple: choose the season that matches the kind of wedding you want, not the season that matches what other people expect.
If you want reliability and the most popular dates — November through April. Book as early as possible. These months fill up first.
If you want drama, lushness and the feeling that the whole natural world is participating in your celebration — June through October. Embrace the season. It will reward you.
If you want the best of both — October or November. You will not regret it.
We take on 4 to 6 events per year at Mr & Mrs Soul. Whatever season you choose, the earlier you reach out, the better your options.
Mr & Mrs Soul is the only full-service wedding and event agency based in Careyes, Costalegre, México.
A Real Wedding at Playa Rosa, Careyes: Tali & Remi
There are weddings that follow a script. And then there are weddings that write their own.
Tali and Remi chose Playa Rosa.
The place
Playa Rosa is Careyes' most iconic beach — a crescent of pink-tinged sand tucked between two rocky headlands, with the Pacific stretching to the horizon and the colorful architecture of Careyes rising behind it. It is one of the most photographed spots on the Costalegre coast and one of the most requested locations for wedding ceremonies.
It is also, on any given day, one of the quietest places on earth.
When Tali and Remi arrived for the first time, they stood at the water's edge for a long time without saying anything. We have seen that reaction before. It is the one that tells us the decision has already been made.
The wedding
The ceremony took place at golden hour — the moment when the Pacific turns the color of the casitas above and the light does things that no photographer can fully prepare for.
The table ran the full length of the beach. Pink and orange flowers in green glass vases. White plates on palm leaf placemats. Blue cutlery that caught the last of the light. Bugambilia falling from the palapa above the DJ booth — fuchsia and orange on white, the colors of Careyes distilled into a single image.
Álvaro cried. He always does.
The details that made it theirs
Every wedding we produce at Mr & Mrs Soul starts with the same question: what does this couple need this day to feel like?
For Tali and Remi the answer was color, movement and the feeling that the party had been going on forever and would never really end. We built the event around that answer — from the flowers to the music to the moment the ceremony finished and the reception began without anyone quite noticing the transition.
The guests danced until the Pacific told them to stop. They always do.
What Playa Rosa gives a wedding
Playa Rosa is not a venue in the traditional sense. It does not have a built-in stage or a fixed lighting rig or a catering kitchen behind a door marked Staff Only. What it has is something no built venue can manufacture: the feeling that you are somewhere completely real.
The sand is real. The ocean is real. The sound of the waves during the vows is real. The humpback whale that breached offshore during the cocktail hour — that was also real, and completely unplanned, and the thing every guest mentioned first when they described the wedding to people who weren't there.
Planning your wedding at Playa Rosa
If Playa Rosa is calling you, here is what you need to know:
Playa Rosa works best for weddings of 40 to 150 guests — intimate enough to feel personal, large enough to fill the beach with the energy a celebration deserves.
The dry season — November through May — offers the most reliable weather and the clearest skies. The wet season produces a different kind of beauty: lush, dramatic and cinematic in a way that no dry season wedding can quite replicate.
We take on 4 to 6 events per year at Mr & Mrs Soul. If Playa Rosa is where you want to get married, reach out sooner rather than later.
Some places fill up fast. This is one of them.
Mr & Mrs Soul is the only full-service wedding and event agency based in Careyes, Costalegre, México.
What It's Really Like to Plan a Wedding in a Natural Reserve
Most couples planning a destination wedding think about the venue, the catering, the flowers and the photographer. Very few think about the ecosystem.
In Careyes, the ecosystem is part of the wedding.
Careyes is located within one of Mexico's most protected stretches of Pacific coastline — a natural reserve that is home to humpback whales, sea turtles, manta rays, jaguars, iguanas and more than 270 species of birds. It is one of the most biodiverse coastlines in the country. It is also, somehow, one of the most beautiful places to get married.
Here is what planning a wedding in a natural reserve actually looks like — and why every couple who has done it with us has told us it was the best decision they ever made.
The wildlife shows up uninvited. We consider this a feature.
We have had humpback whales breach offshore during wedding ceremonies. We have had sea turtles arrive on the beach during reception dinners. We have had jaguars spotted on the hills behind the venue the morning of the wedding.
None of this is staged. None of it can be planned. All of it is unforgettable.
When you get married in Careyes, the natural world is a guest at your wedding. It does not ask for a plus one. It does not follow the itinerary. It simply arrives, does something extraordinary and leaves your guests with a story they will tell for the rest of their lives.
Working with the environment, not against it
Planning a wedding in a natural reserve requires a different kind of discipline than planning in a hotel ballroom.
Every decision we make — flowers, lighting, waste management, transportation, timing — is made with the land in mind. We work with local suppliers who understand this coast. We use flowers that belong to this climate. We design lighting that does not disrupt the sea turtles nesting on the beach below.
This is not a constraint. It is a creative challenge that makes every event we produce better than it would be otherwise.
The sounds of Careyes
One of the things couples notice immediately when they arrive in Careyes is the sound — or rather, the absence of the sounds they are used to. No traffic. No construction. No city noise.
What they hear instead is the Pacific. The jungle. The birds. The wind moving through the palms.
We have learned to build our events around these sounds. We choose music that complements them rather than drowning them out. We time the ceremony to coincide with the moments when the ocean is at its most eloquent. We design the dinner so that when the music stops between courses, what fills the silence is the sound of Careyes itself.
No sound system in the world can replicate that.
The responsibility
When you choose to get married in Careyes, you are choosing to celebrate in a place that has been protected — sometimes against significant economic pressure — because the people who love it believe it deserves to exist exactly as it is.
We take that seriously. Our team comes from the surrounding communities. We train them, we pay them fairly and we invest in the local economy in ways that go beyond the event itself. Every wedding we produce is also, in a small way, an argument for why this place is worth protecting.
When you leave Careyes after your wedding, you leave as one of its guardians. That is not something we say to make you feel good. It is simply what happens to everyone who spends real time here.
Is a natural reserve wedding right for you?
If you want a predictable, fully controlled environment where every variable has been accounted for — Careyes may not be your place.
If you want a wedding that feels alive — where the Pacific is a participant, where the jungle has an opinion and where something unexpected and extraordinary is not just possible but likely — then Careyes is exactly your place.
We have never had a couple regret it.
Mr & Mrs Soul is the only full-service wedding and event agency based in Careyes, Costalegre, México. We take on 4 to 6 events per year.
A Complete Guide to Wedding Venues in Careyes, México
One of the most common questions we receive at Mr & Mrs Soul is simple: where, exactly, do weddings happen in Careyes?
The answer is more interesting than most couples expect.
Careyes does not have a dedicated wedding venue in the traditional sense — no ballroom, no hotel terrace with a standard package, no coordinator handing you a laminated menu of options. What it has instead is something far more valuable: an entire community of private properties, each one extraordinary, each one available exclusively for your event and your guests.
Here is a complete guide to the types of venues available in Careyes and what makes each one right for a different kind of celebration.
The Casitas
The casitas of Careyes are the most iconic image of this destination — small, colorful houses painted in fuchsia, terracota, cobalt and yellow, stacked along the hillside above the Pacific. Each one is different. Each one is private.
The casitas are ideal for intimate celebrations — elopements, small weddings of 20 to 40 guests, or as accommodation for the wedding party during a larger event. They create an immediate sense of place that no hotel room can replicate. Your guests wake up inside Careyes. They have breakfast on a terrace above the ocean. They walk to the ceremony barefoot.
The Private Villas
Careyes has a collection of larger private villas — properties with multiple bedrooms, private pools, full kitchen facilities and staff. These are the workhorses of the Careyes wedding world.
A well-chosen private villa can host a wedding of 60 to 150 guests comfortably, with the ceremony on the terrace, the dinner on the lawn and the dancing continuing until the Pacific tells everyone to go home. The privacy is absolute. The property is yours for the duration of your celebration — no other guests, no shared spaces, no hotel lobby.
The Ocean Castles
At the top of the Careyes property hierarchy are the ocean castles — large, dramatic structures built directly above the Pacific, with panoramic views that extend to the horizon in every direction.
The ocean castles are Careyes at its most spectacular. They are right for weddings of 100 to 400 guests who want the full Careyes experience at scale — multiple event spaces, capacity for the entire wedding party on site and a backdrop that photographers travel from around the world to shoot.
Playa Rosa
Playa Rosa is Careyes' most iconic beach — a crescent of sand with a small beach club, a restaurant and direct access to the Pacific. It is one of the most photographed spots on the Costalegre coast and one of the most requested locations for wedding ceremonies.
A ceremony at Playa Rosa with the ocean as the backdrop and the colorful architecture of Careyes rising behind the guests is, simply, one of the most beautiful things we have ever produced. We may be biased. We don't think so.
The Polo Fields
For couples who want something completely unexpected, the Careyes polo fields offer a spectacular open-air venue for large events and festivals. Surrounded by jungle, with the Pacific visible in the distance, the polo fields have hosted some of the most extraordinary private events on the Mexican coast.
This is firmly in the territory of Everything Else — the category of event that doesn't fit neatly anywhere else and is better for it.
How we work with venues in Careyes
At Mr & Mrs Soul, we don't just recommend venues — we know the people who own them. Every property in Careyes has a story and a relationship behind it. Our job is to match your celebration to the right property, negotiate the right terms and then produce an event that makes that property feel like it was built specifically for your wedding day.
We also house your guests. With access to 300+ beds across all categories of Careyes properties, we manage not just the event but the entire experience — from arrival to departure.
We take on 4 to 6 events per year. If you are planning a wedding in Careyes, the earlier you reach out, the better.
Mr & Mrs Soul is the only full-service wedding and event agency based in Careyes, Costalegre, México.
Careyes vs Punta Mita: Which is Better for Your Destination Wedding?
Every year, couples planning a luxury destination wedding in Mexico land on the same shortlist: Los Cabos, the Riviera Maya, Punta Mita — and increasingly, Careyes.
Punta Mita and Careyes are the two that generate the most questions. They are both on the Pacific coast. They are both exclusive. They are both extraordinary.
But they are not the same place. And they are not right for the same couple.
Here is an honest comparison.
Punta Mita
Punta Mita is a private peninsula located 45 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta in the state of Nayarit. It is home to two Four Seasons hotels, a St. Regis, dozens of private villas and one of the most established luxury wedding industries in Mexico.
It is polished, accessible and exceptionally well organized. The vendors know exactly what they are doing. The infrastructure is flawless. The beaches are beautiful.
It is also busy. On any given weekend in high season, there are multiple weddings happening simultaneously across the peninsula. The experience is extraordinary — but it is a shared one.
Careyes
Careyes is located two hours south of Puerto Vallarta on the Costalegre coast of Jalisco. It is a protected natural reserve. There are no chain hotels, no shopping centers, no traffic. The architecture — painted in fuchsia, terracota, cobalt and yellow — was designed by Italian architect Gianfranco Brignone to be unlike anywhere else on earth.
He succeeded.
Careyes receives a fraction of the visitors that Punta Mita does. The wedding industry here is intentionally small. There is one full-service event agency physically based in Careyes: Mr & Mrs Soul. We take on 4 to 6 events per year.
When you get married in Careyes, you are not one of several weddings happening that weekend. You are the event. The whole place knows it. The whole place prepares for it.
The key differences
Accessibility: Punta Mita wins. It is 45 minutes from Puerto Vallarta airport. Careyes is two hours from Puerto Vallarta or three hours from Guadalajara. The drive is one of the most beautiful coastlines in Mexico — but it requires commitment from your guests.
Exclusivity: Careyes wins. There is simply no comparison. Punta Mita is exclusive within the context of Mexican tourism. Careyes is exclusive in an absolute sense — it receives fewer visitors in a year than Punta Mita receives in a weekend.
Venues: Different. Punta Mita offers world-class hotel venues with full service infrastructure. Careyes offers private properties — casitas, villas and ocean castles — where your guests don't stay near your wedding. They stay inside it.
Nature: Careyes wins. As a protected natural reserve, Careyes is home to humpback whales, sea turtles, manta rays and jaguars. Your ceremony backdrop is not a manicured hotel garden — it is one of the most biodiverse coastlines in the country.
Vendor ecosystem: Punta Mita wins on volume. There are dozens of established wedding vendors with years of experience. In Careyes, the vendor ecosystem is smaller and more carefully curated — which means less choice but more quality control.
Photography: Both are extraordinary. Punta Mita offers iconic ocean views and perfect golden hour light. Careyes offers all of that plus the most dramatic and colorful architecture in Mexico — and almost no other weddings competing for the same shots.
Which is right for you?
Choose Punta Mita if you want a seamlessly organized luxury wedding with full hotel infrastructure, easy access for international guests and a well-established vendor ecosystem.
Choose Careyes if you want your wedding to feel like the only wedding in the world — in a place so extraordinary that your guests will spend the rest of their lives trying to explain it to people who weren't there.
Both are the right answer. Just not for the same couple.
Mr & Mrs Soul is the only full-service wedding and event agency based in Careyes, Costalegre, México. We take on 4 to 6 events per year.
Why Careyes is Mexico's Best Kept Secret for Destination Weddings
There is a place on the Mexican Pacific coast where the architecture is painted in colors that have no name in any other language. Where whales breach offshore during wedding ceremonies. Where jaguars walk the hills behind the reception dinner. Where the sunset turns the ocean a shade of orange that no filter can replicate.
It's called Careyes. And almost nobody knows it yet.
That's exactly why you should get married here.
What is Careyes?
Careyes is a private resort community located on the Costalegre coast of Jalisco, Mexico — approximately two hours south of Puerto Vallarta and three hours from Guadalajara. It was designed in the 1960s and 70s by Italian architect Gianfranco Brignone with a single obsession: to create the most colorful, most extraordinary place on the Pacific coast.
He succeeded.
The result is a collection of casitas, villas and ocean castles painted in terracotta, fuchsia, cobalt and yellow — each one a different color, each one facing the Pacific. It is one of the most photographed architectural destinations in Mexico and one of the least visited. There are no chain hotels. No nightclubs. No cruise ships. Just the ocean, the jungle, the color and the silence.
It is also a protected natural reserve — home to sea turtles, humpback whales, manta rays, jaguars and one of the most biodiverse coastlines in the country.
Why Careyes for a destination wedding?
Most couples planning a destination wedding in Mexico think immediately of Los Cabos, Punta Mita or the Riviera Maya. These are beautiful places. They are also saturated — with wedding photographers, wedding planners, wedding vendors and wedding guests who have seen it all before.
Careyes is different. Here, your wedding is not one of hundreds happening that weekend on the same beach. It is the event. The whole community knows about it. The whole place prepares for it.
The exclusivity is real — not manufactured.
The venues
Careyes offers something no other destination in Mexico can match: a complete ecosystem of private properties available exclusively for your event and your guests.
From intimate casitas that sleep 10 to ocean castles that host 400, every property in Careyes can be yours for the duration of your celebration. Your guests don't stay in a hotel down the road — they stay inside your wedding. They wake up inside it. They have breakfast inside it. They dance inside it until the Pacific tells them to go to sleep.
This is what we mean when we say we don't just plan the party. We house the guests.
The climate
Careyes has two seasons worth knowing. The dry season runs from November through May — warm days, cool nights, zero rain, perfect skies. The wet season runs from June through October — lush, green, dramatically beautiful, with afternoon rain that clears by sunset.
Both seasons produce extraordinary weddings. The dry season is the most popular. The wet season is the most cinematic.
The team
There is one full-service event agency physically based in Careyes: Mr & Mrs Soul.
We are Álvaro and Alejandra — a Colombian duo who arrived in Careyes, fell completely in love with this place and never left. We have produced weddings, festivals and private celebrations here for years. We know every property owner, every local vendor, every corner of this coast where the light is perfect at golden hour.
We take on 4 to 6 events per year. If you are reading this, there may still be a date available for yours.
Is Careyes right for you?
Careyes is not for everyone. It is remote — intentionally so. It requires a flight to Puerto Vallarta or Guadalajara and a drive through one of the most beautiful coastlines in Mexico. It does not have a Starbucks or a shopping mall.
What it has is something most wedding destinations have lost: the feeling that you are somewhere completely real, completely extraordinary and completely yours for the duration of your celebration.
If that sounds like what you've been looking for — we should talk.
Mr & Mrs Soul is the only full-service wedding and event agency based in Careyes, Costalegre, México.
Alejandra and Álvaro: A Couple Committed to Careyes and Its Community
In the beautiful paradise of Careyes, where the blue ocean meets the stunning mountains and nature unfolds in all its splendor, live two Colombians who have made this place their home: Alejandra Lara and Álvaro Manzano. Their story is a fascinating tale of love, passion, and commitment that reflects not only their bond with this corner of the world but also their desire to make a difference in the communities around them.
A Special Connection with Careyes
Destiny brought Alejandra and Álvaro together in Careyes, but their relationship with this place has deep roots. Álvaro first arrived in Careyes more than 15 years ago, and since then, his visits became increasingly frequent. In 2018, a stay that was initially planned for a couple of topics turned into months of magical discovery. The pandemic convinced him to stay and build a life in this welcoming land. From that moment on, his commitment was to give back to Careyes what it had generously given him and to share with others all that this special place has to offer, particularly how it helped Álvaro heal.
On her part, Alejandra, an actress and social communicator from Cali, was drawn to Careyes by its natural beauty and welcoming atmosphere. Her academic background, which includes a degree in Social Communication from Colombia and a master's degree in Performing Arts from Madrid, gives her a unique perspective on the importance of storytelling and connecting with people.
Alejandra and Álvaro’s Mission
With passion and determination, Alejandra and Álvaro embarked on a project that combines their talents and experiences: organizing weddings and events. From the initial idea, their purpose has been to create unforgettable experiences that not only celebrate love and life but also benefit the local community. In doing so, they have found ways to professionalize local teams, providing training and economic opportunities that last beyond the events themselves.
One of their greatest advantages is their deep knowledge of Careyes. Thanks to this, they design personalized event itineraries for each client, allowing them and their guests to experience the authentic flavors of Careyes. As they put it, “It’s not just a wedding; it’s a unique opportunity to showcase every flavor and every corner of this beautiful creation called Careyes. Our commitment is always to convey and help imbue this essence in those who visit our events.”
For example, they have worked with local artisans and providers, helping to elevate their standards and professionalism. This collaboration has enabled those living in nearby communities to access meaningful and sustainable jobs. Through this initiative, the couple has witnessed how the economic spillover generated by their events has positively impacted these communities.
Celebrations with a Greater Purpose
The weddings and events organized by Alejandra and Álvaro are not mere celebrations; each one tells a unique story. From small decorating details to the choice of suppliers, every decision considers the impact it will have not only on attendees but also on the environment and the community. Couples who choose Careyes as the setting for their celebrations are warmly welcomed with genuine enthusiasm, reflecting the region's welcoming spirit.
One of the most moving stories that Alejandra and Álvaro share is about a wedding where they included elements of local culture. The couple that hired their services wanted their guests to feel immersed in the magic of Careyes. From the menu featuring traditional recipes to live music performed by local artists, every element was chosen with love and care. This wedding not only left an indelible mark on their lives but also fostered a sense of pride within the community by highlighting its rich culture.
Environmental Commitment and Sustainability
Alejandra and Álvaro are not only concerned about people; their love for Careyes also translates into a strong environmental commitment. Alejandra is a passionate environmentalist. Every event they organize is carried out with a keen awareness of its environmental impact. From choosing suppliers that adopt sustainable practices to using recyclable and biodegradable materials, every decision is part of their mission to care for the environment.
A notable aspect of their approach is the system implemented for waste management at events. From the start of the event, waste is sorted and classified, allowing for the recycling of glass, plastic, and paper. Additionally, they have worked in collaboration with La Casa de la Cultura, supported by the Careyes Foundation, to ensure that recyclable materials are sold and that the proceeds are used to purchase educational materials for children and young people in the community. This cycle of responsibility is a significant step toward sustainability and collective well-being.
Collaboration with the Careyes Foundation is fundamental to their joy in contributing to the local community. This foundation works with more than 10 communities around the coast of Careyes and has been an invaluable ally in amplifying the impact of Alejandra and Álvaro's work. By attracting hundreds of visitors through their events, they create a connection that not only showcases the beauty of Careyes but also allows the foundation to receive donations from these visitors. This connection fosters a sense of unity and collaboration between visitors and local communities.
The Future of Careyes and Its Community
Alejandra and Álvaro continue to dream big. With each event they organize, they feel they are building a legacy in Careyes. Their goal is to expand their initiatives, collaborating with more local groups and contributing to the professionalization of various areas, not only in events but also in other forms of art and culture.
They are particularly interested in promoting educational programs that empower younger generations in sustainability and conservation. They firmly believe that education is a powerful tool for changing the future and are determined to be part of that change.
Personal Reflections
Throughout their journey, Alejandra and Álvaro have learned valuable lessons. They have realized that every challenge they face can be an opportunity for growth and improvement. They have learned to value collaboration and connection with others, understanding that it is not just about creating memorable events but building lasting and meaningful relationships.
As they express it themselves, “This was the last step we needed for our work to complete the cycle we dream of. We not only generate joy and opportunities but also care for our home and the people who live here.”
Conclusion
The story of Alejandra and Álvaro is a beautiful reminder of how passion, love, and genuine commitment can unite people and transform communities. In a world where development and sustainability often seem to be at odds, they have found a way to balance both, creating a positive and lasting impact in Careyes. With every wedding, every event, and every collaboration with organizations like the Careyes Foundation, they are leaving a lasting mark. By following their path, they invite everyone to enjoy the wonders that Careyes has to offer while contributing to its preservation and growth. Together, they can make this place shine even brighter, enriching both visitors and local residents.
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