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What is the Cost of weddings in Mexico? And how to get quality vendors?

Updated: Jan 20


Well, according to a private study done by Google and Bodas.com.mx, in 2025 they asked over two thousand real brides in Mexico, and the average costs of a wedding in Mexico is $15,000 US, compared to the average cost of a Wedding in the US which is $55,000 (according to the Knot). At an average $55 US per guest. It ends up being an awesome way of having a dream wedding without breaking the bank. Plus tacos! right?

Keep on reading to find out how much different vendors charge...


The opening of the wedding of Kristina & Russell in Los Cabos
The opening of the wedding of Kristina & Russell in Los Cabos
Aleta & Robins wedding in CDMX
Aleta & Robins wedding in CDMX

Of course the average Wedding in Mexico also has around 200 guests. If you’d like to reduce costs, reducing the number of guests is a great way of saving money, or improving on the day and feel of the wedding.



Alberto & Kat's trash the dress in Tepoztlan, Mexico
Alberto & Kat's trash the dress in Tepoztlan, Mexico
Xime & Ben's elopement in Punta Mita
Xime & Ben's elopement in Punta Mita

Here at Wedding Media we specialize in wedding photography and film for weddings of international couples from all over the world, and lots of our clients are binational couples, or couples that want awesome adventures. It’s important when looking for vendors, to make sure that they speak your language and that they communicate efficiently and transparently.


Ulises & Karen at their wedding in Jalatlaco, Oaxaca
Ulises & Karen at their wedding in Jalatlaco, Oaxaca

Here's a list of the average costs of vendors in Mexico. Their prices will vary a lot depending on the location of your wedding, on average weddings in Cabo and the Mayan Riviera's prices can be up to three times higher than central Mexico (Mexico City, Oaxaca, Puebla, Cuernavaca, etc).


Here's a few estimates for average vendor prices.


Venues : $5,000 to $20,000 US

Photography: $1,500 to $5,000 US

Officiants: $500 us to 1000 US

Makeup: $500 to 1000 US

Flowers $1,000 to $5,000 US

Planning: $1,200 to $5,000 US

Videography $1,000 to $4,000

Catering : $25 us to $200 us per guest.


There is a vendor for every type of budget in Mexico, all with plenty of experience in the industry!

A country themed save the date.
A country themed save the date.
A save the date in Los Cabos
A save the date in Los Cabos



You can also look in places like Bodas.com.mx where local brides give tips to organize their weddings abroad, just make sure your vendors are validated trough real reviews. If it’s too cheap to be true, it probably is! Getting a profesional team for your wedding can make the difference between a dream wedding and a cautionary tale.


Ben & Julia about to have a go for their piñata.
Ben & Julia about to have a go for their piñata.

Beautiful alebrijes to reveal the seatings of a wedding.
Beautiful alebrijes to reveal the seatings of a wedding.

Since Mexico has some of the best climate in the world, there’s really not a low and a high season, the busiest months are December and February. (But there is no low season).


You might save a bit on your wedding by booking ahead of time, on a friday and often great vendors will offer discounts when booking in advance.

Javi & Lau having a toast on their Save the Date at a penthouse.
Javi & Lau having a toast on their Save the Date at a penthouse.

We hope that these advice help you plan and budget your wedding in Mexico.

Do you want wedding photography and cinematography for your wedding? we make it with love, reach out to us today.

Thank you

The Wedding Media Team




the wedding media team
the wedding media team


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