The Journal

Real weddings, favorite venues, and notes on planning your day in paradise.

The 10 Best Wedding Venues in Puerto Vallarta (2026 Guide)

From boat-access beaches to jungle estates and cliffside villas — the locations I know how to light, and love to shoot, with honest notes on each.

A transparent 2026 breakdown — venue, catering, photography, planning — with real sample budgets from a local photographer.

Weather, light, crowds and prices — a month-by-month guide to choosing the perfect date on Banderas Bay.

The questions that actually matter — style, experience, coverage and trust — from someone on the other side of the camera.

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I'm happy to help with venues, timelines and locations — even before you book.