The December 20, 2009, grand reopening of Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa unveiled an unprecedented level of luxury on the south coast of Puerto Vallarta. Embraced by 85 acres of seaside wilderness, the resort offers sensuous living spaces, exquisite contemporary decor and one of Puerto Vallarta’s most breathtaking views of Banderas Bay.

Wedding packages take full advantage of the stunning beach and tropical setting. They feature everything from a simple ceremony with photos to an elaborate multiday affair complete with welcome amenities for the immediate family, a half-day of bridal beauty at Villa La Estancia’s Tatewari Spa, a catered fishing excursion for the groom and groomsmen, and a farewell champagne party for all the guests.

Chef Patrick Robertson, formerly with Le Cirque in New York and culinary meccas in Italy and France, oversees the menus for all private events as well as the fine-dining restaurant Blanca Blue.

Meanwhile, the all-suite accommodations suggest hospitality at home with up to three bedrooms, state-of-the-art entertainment centers, kitchens, roomy dining areas and oversized terraces with wet bars—some with whirlpools large enough for six.