Behind the gates of Casa Velas, Puerto Vallarta seems to slow down. Gardens surround the property, palms rise above tiled roofs, and the architecture recalls the warmth of a traditional hacienda. It is the kind of place where a wedding can feel less like an event at a resort and more like gathering the people you love at a beautiful home in Mexico.
That atmosphere gives the days around the wedding their own character. Breakfasts can last a little longer, afternoons leave time for the pool or spa, and familiar faces appear throughout the gardens before everyone gathers for the celebration.
For those looking for even more privacy, Casa Velas also offers the possibility of reserving the hotel for the wedding group.
The Charm of a Hacienda in Puerto Vallarta
Casa Velas sits within the Marina Vallarta Golf Course, surrounded by tropical vegetation and beautifully landscaped gardens. The property has the look and atmosphere of a private hacienda, with Mexican colors, traditional furnishings, artwork, tiled roofs, courtyards, and green spaces throughout the hotel.
The setting brings a different side of Puerto Vallarta to a destination wedding. Instead of having the ocean in view at every moment, guests spend much of their stay among gardens and quiet outdoor spaces.
Walkways connect the suites with the pool, restaurant, spa, and event areas, while the surrounding golf course adds even more greenery. It creates a peaceful setting where the hotel seems removed from the city, even though Marina Vallarta and many of Puerto Vallarta's attractions are nearby.
An Adults-Only Stay with a Boutique Rhythm
Casa Velas is an adults-only boutique hotel with 80 suites, some with private plunge pools or jacuzzis. Its size allows a wedding group to enjoy the amenities and service of a luxury resort while staying in a property with a quieter atmosphere.
The time between wedding events becomes part of the trip. Guests might meet over breakfast, spend the afternoon beside the pool, book a spa treatment, or join one of the activities available at the hotel.
There is room to make plans, but also plenty of opportunities for unplanned time together. A drink after lunch or a nice moment in the garden can easily become one of the memories everyone takes home.
Gardens First, the Bay When You Want It
One of the most interesting things about a wedding at Casa Velas is the chance to move between two very different sides of Puerto Vallarta.
At the hotel, the Botanical Garden can host up to 150 guests for a ceremony, 180 for cocktails, and 120 for a banquet. Surrounded by tropical plants and colorful flowers, it is a natural choice for couples drawn to a garden wedding. The smaller Golf Garden offers another outdoor option, while the Casa Velas Pool Terrace is available exclusively for hotel buyouts.
Then there is TÁU Beach Club, located minutes from Casa Velas on Banderas Bay. It accommodates up to 150 guests for a ceremony and 140 for a banquet. A couple might choose the gardens for one event and the beach for another, bringing both the green surroundings of the hacienda and Puerto Vallarta's coast into the wedding weekend.
A Wedding Weekend with a Garden at Its Center
The Botanical Garden is more than a wedding venue at Casa Velas. Herbs, fruits, and other ingredients grown there have also appeared in the hotel's drinks, culinary activities, and wellness experiences.
That connection with the garden can continue throughout the stay. Welcome cocktails can introduce guests to the hotel in a relaxed setting, while the days before the ceremony can leave time for yoga, spa treatments, tastings, or simply a quiet morning beside the pool. Casa Velas also offers activities such as cooking classes and wine, tequila, and beer tastings.
All-Inclusive, in a More Intimate Setting
Casa Velas combines its boutique atmosphere with an all-inclusive stay. Accommodations, gourmet meals, premium wines and spirits, Wi-Fi, taxes, and gratuities are among the services included in the nightly rate.
For a destination wedding, this can make the days surrounding the event simpler for guests. Breakfast, afternoon drinks, dinner, and time by the pool already have a place within the stay, without everyone needing to coordinate separate plans.
Guests also have access to TÁU Beach Club, adding an oceanfront option to their time in Puerto Vallarta. The result is a stay that combines the quiet atmosphere of Casa Velas with the beach whenever guests want a change of scenery.
Full Hotel Buyout: Make the Hacienda Yours
Casa Velas offers a full hotel buyout for wedding groups, giving you the opportunity to reserve the property exclusively for your celebration. The current private retreat program includes special benefits such as a complimentary welcome cocktail, a suite upgrade for the couple, a dedicated resort room for the bridal party on the wedding day, a spa credit, and Wedding Planner service. A minimum number of suites is required, depending on the reservation.
A full buyout also allows guests under 18 to stay at the hotel, making it possible to include younger family members in the celebration.
With a buyout, the atmosphere of Casa Velas changes in a very special way. The people meeting in the gardens, sitting beside the pool, having dinner, or heading to the next wedding event are all part of the same group.
It also opens access to spaces such as the Casa Velas Pool Terrace, which is reserved for buyout events. For a few days, the hacienda-style hotel can become your own private place in Puerto Vallarta, filled with family and friends who have traveled there to celebrate with you.
See Casa Velas at its most private and imagine the hotel reserved just for your celebration.
Close to Puerto Vallarta, Yet Away from the Crowd
Casa Velas may feel secluded once you are inside, but it is located in Marina Vallarta, close to the airport and within easy reach of downtown Puerto Vallarta, its galleries, restaurants, and the Malecón. Official hotel information places it about five minutes from the airport and around 15 minutes from downtown.
That location gives guests freedom to experience the city without giving up the calm atmosphere waiting for them back at the hotel.
Some may spend the afternoon exploring Puerto Vallarta, while others stay by the pool or head to TÁU Beach Club. Everyone can choose a different way to spend the day and return to the same garden setting when it is time to celebrate again.
Your Hacienda Wedding at Casa Velas
If you are looking for a wedding that feels private, relaxed, and distinctly Mexican, Casa Velas offers a setting where every part of the celebration can be planned around the people you want beside you. A full hotel buyout can make that experience even more exclusive, giving your group greater privacy throughout the stay.
The Velas Weddings team can help you plan the details, choose the right spaces, and create a celebration that makes the most of everything Casa Velas has to offer.
Start planning your wedding in Puerto Vallarta and let our Wedding Specialists help you turn Casa Velas into the setting for an extraordinary few days with the people you love.