Wedding Venues
Gazebo & Pavilion Wedding Venues in Mexico
Covered structures, often overlooking the water. They give you a defined ceremony focal point and some shade, which matters for a midday slot.
35 venues across 20 resorts, seating 15 to 480 guests.
200–399 guests
Cliff Gazebo
Hyatt Ziva Cancun · up to 200 guests
A clifftop gazebo for ceremonies and cocktails up to 200 (no reception).
Gazebo
Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos · up to 200 guests
A ceremony gazebo for up to 200.
Vista del Mar Pergola & Terrace
Dreams Sapphire Resort & Spa · up to 200 guests
An oceanview pergola-and-terrace combination — ceremonies up to 200, cocktails up to 120, receptions up to 70.
100–199 guests
Beach Gazebo
Grand Palladium Colonial Resort & Spa · up to 180 guests
A beachfront gazebo with ocean views for ceremonies up to 180, without being directly on the sand.
Wedding Gazebo
Dreams Sapphire Resort & Spa · up to 160 guests
A classic oceanview gazebo for ceremonies up to 160, with the sea behind the couple.
Beach Pergola
Grand Palladium Colonial Resort & Spa · up to 150 guests
A pergola on the white-sand beach for a toes-in-the-sand ceremony up to 150.
Secret Garden Gazebo
Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa · up to 150 guests
A garden gazebo among tropical greenery — ceremonies up to 150, intimate receptions up to 70. A private, framed setting away from the beach.
Tulum Beach Palapa
Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa · up to 130 guests
A thatched-roof beachfront palapa — ceremonies up to 130, cocktails up to 120, receptions up to 60. Shade with the oceanfront atmosphere.
Pergola
Dreams Jade Resorts & Spa · up to 120 guests
A pergola ceremony venue for up to 120 guests.
Sky Ceremony Gazebo
Majestic Elegance Costa Mujeres · up to 120 guests
Elevated gazebo with an adjacent lounge and sea views — the signature ceremony venue. Works for symbolic, legal, and cultural ceremonies. The elevation gives clean horizon-line photography without beach foot traffic in the background.
Garden Gazebo
Paradisus Cancun · up to 100 guests
A classic garden gazebo among tropical landscaping — ceremonies up to 150, seated receptions up to 100.
Gazebo / Deck
Dreams Natura Resorts & Spa · up to 100 guests
An oceanview gazebo and deck for ceremonies up to 100 — a classic framed ceremony spot.
Tucan Gazebo
Moon Palace Cancun · up to 100 guests
An open-air gazebo amid tropical landscaping for ceremonies up to 100. A classic on-property ceremony backdrop without being on the sand.
Bugambilias Gazebo
Moon Palace Cancun · up to 100 guests
A garden gazebo surrounded by bougainvillea for ceremonies up to 100. A structured, shaded alternative to the beach.
Beach Gazebo
Paradisus Playa Del Carmen · up to 100 guests
A beachfront gazebo for ceremonies up to 100 (included in packages).
Lighthouse Gazebo
Hyatt Ziva Cancun · up to 100 guests
The newest venue — a gazebo for ceremonies up to 100.
Chichen Kiosk
Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya · up to 100 guests
An outdoor kiosk — ceremonies up to 100, seated dinner up to 60, cocktails up to 80.
Beach Gazebo
Majestic Elegance Costa Mujeres · up to 100 guests
Beachfront gazebo reached by a wooden pathway, so guests and the couple aren't walking through soft sand in formal wear. Open-air with the Caribbean as the backdrop; schedule late-afternoon to keep the sun behind the officiant.
50–99 guests
Palm Pavilion 1
Planet Hollywood Cancun · up to 90 guests
An outdoor pavilion for ceremonies and cocktails up to 90.
Garden Gazebo
Grand Palladium Colonial Resort & Spa · up to 80 guests
A gazebo surrounded by lush tropical gardens for a symbolic ceremony away from the beach, up to 80.
Ocean View Gazebo
Royalton Riviera Cancun · up to 80 guests
An ocean-view gazebo for ceremonies up to 80.
La Perla Gazebo
Paradisus Playa Del Carmen · up to 80 guests
An adults-only gazebo — ceremonies up to 80, receptions up to 40.
Garden Gazebo
Majestic Elegance Costa Mujeres · up to 80 guests
Inland garden alternative for couples who want greenery rather than beach, or a rain-resilient setting away from wind off the water.
Lily Gazebo
Moon Palace The Grand · up to 80 guests
An outdoor gazebo for ceremonies up to 80. A secondary structured ceremony option alongside the Grand Gazebo.
Ocean Deck Palapa
Dreams Vista Cancun Golf & Spa · up to 80 guests
A thatched over-water palapa — ceremonies up to 150, seated reception up to 80 (11 PM curfew).
Wedding Gazebo
Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta · up to 70 guests
Covered gazebo seating up to 70 — the intimate ceremony option and a natural rain-day fallback.
Palm Pavilion 2
Planet Hollywood Cancun · up to 70 guests
An indoor pavilion — ceremonies up to 70, receptions up to 60 (40 with a dance floor).
La Palapa Restaurant
Paradisus Cancun · up to 70 guests
An intimate thatched-roof restaurant venue for smaller seated dinner receptions of up to 70 guests.
Grand Gazebo
Moon Palace The Grand · up to 70 guests
A signature marble-floored gazebo with a palapa roof over the water features, for ceremonies up to 70 (80 cocktails). The marquee ceremony structure.
Wedding Gazebo
UNICO 20°87° · up to 60 guests
The dedicated ceremony gazebo — about 32 on the wood deck, up to 60 total with chairs on the aisle. The signature framed ceremony spot.
Under 50 guests
La Perla Gazebo
Paradisus La Perla · up to 40 guests
A garden gazebo for ceremonies up to 80, with intimate cocktail hours and seated receptions up to 40.
Water Pergola
Dreams Jade Resorts & Spa · up to 30 guests
An intimate over-water pergola for events up to 30 ($600 + tax rental, after 7 PM).
Palapa 1 & 2
Paradisus Playa Del Carmen · up to 30 guests
Adults-only palapas with a banquet capacity up to 30 each. Intimate beachfront dinners.
Pool Gazebo
Dreams Sapphire Resort & Spa · up to 15 guests
An intimate poolside gazebo for elopements and micro-ceremonies of up to 15 guests.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many gazebo & pavilion wedding venues are there in Mexico?
DreamWed works with 35 gazebo & pavilion wedding venues across 20 resorts in Mexico. Capacities run from 15 to 480 guests, so there are options for both small ceremonies and large multi-day celebrations.
What is the largest gazebo wedding venue in Mexico?
The largest in our portfolio seats up to 480 guests. Capacity figures are the resort's stated maximum for a seated event — the workable number is usually lower once you add a dance floor, staging or buffet, so confirm the layout with us before you commit to a guest list.
Can we hold both the ceremony and reception at the same venue?
Often yes, though most couples move between spaces — a gazebo setting for the ceremony, then a separate space for dinner and dancing. Resorts usually allow a turnover if the guest count fits both. We plan the flow so guests are never left waiting.
What happens if it rains?
Every resort holds an indoor backup, normally a ballroom, and calls it a few hours ahead based on the forecast. Ask what the backup space actually is before booking — it varies a lot in quality between properties, and it is the single most useful question you can ask about an outdoor venue.