DIY Ideas for a Destination Cabo Beach Wedding (with Floral Arch)

Today, discover DIY ideas for a destination Cabo beach wedding, including a gorgeous flower arch.

We just returned from the beautiful Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

While enjoying the sun, a few friends and I could not help but sneak a peek as they set up this lovely event.

If you are planning to get married and love this beach wedding decor, I hope it helps you!

Decorations for a Beach Wedding

The beautiful wedding decor included a floral arch for nuptials and pictures.

In addition, two large glass vases of Strelitzia bird of paradise flanked the ceremony location.

An outdoor table setting with a gorgeous tropical flower table runner completed the scene.

Don’t miss all the other entertaining and hosting ideas here.

Tropical Flower Arrangements

The gorgeous floral canopy was spectacular and so simple!

Let’s just take a minute and bask in this burst of vivid color and sunshine.

The tropical lei bouquet is offset to one side of the metal arch secured in the sand.

A flower garland could be wrapped over an arch, frame, or pergola. It could also be laid across a tabletop at the wedding altar.

Floral Canopy

An arch for a wedding ceremony is a stunning focal point.

Create your own look by decorating with flowers, vines, feathers, balloons, drapes, or a combination.

Archs are available in so many shapes and sizes to customize the look to fit your wedding theme.

See these options below. (affiliate links)

Metal Garden Arch
Ceremony Arch Backdrop
Wedding Arbor
Bridal Metal Hoop with Stand
Arbor Frame Stand Background

Exotic Foliage Ideas

Some of the flowers within the beach garland include the Strelitzia bird of paradise, the Lobster Claw (Heliconia rostrata), and Ginger (Zingiberaceae).

They also included Maraca Ginger (Zingiber spectabilis), Protea, and Orchids.

A lush selection of foliage is paired with and then intertwined in the garland.

It complements the look and feel of exotic, colorful blooms.

The variety of leaves includes Dieffenbachia, also called the leopard lily.

Split-leaf Philodendron (Monstera deliciosa) and Majesty Palm (Ravenna rivularis) were woven in too.

Outdoor Table Settings

The tableware itself is pretty simple if you break it down. Place settings include wooden plates, silverware, pink glasses, and napkins.

The flowers are lit and accented with glass hurricanes filled with white candles.

Below are similar table place setting products from Amazon if you want to recreate the look.

They could be shipped directly to your wedding destination!

Colored Outdoor Drinkware

Pink Wine Glasses (Shatterproof Acrylic)
Pale Pink (Indoor & Outdoor Plastic)
Blue Plastic Stem Wine Glasses (Unbreakable)

Plates or Chargers

Round Acacia Wooden Charger or Plate Set 
Teak Wood Dinner Plates or Chargers
Rustic Teak Wood Charger Plate

Cloth Napkins

These are available in many beautiful shades!

Cloth Dinner Satin Napkins (Square)

Candle Hurricanes

Glass Hurricane Candle Chimney Holders (Tall)
Clear Glass Candle Holders, Open Ended (Shorter)

Table Runner

Then the star of the show arrived, the stunning tropical flower runner.

And that’s when the table comes alive! Ahhh, the power of flowers.

Wedding Resources

Whether you are the bride, groom, or guest, here are some resources for dreaming, planning, and traveling.

Ruffled Blog
Green Wedding Shoes
Beach Weddings
Wedding Registry Perks

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If you are just planning for more fun on the sand, such as a beach date, picnic, or beach activities for couples, here is more inspiration.

Check out this bridesmaid questionnaire, jam-packed with questions that you will need to know about your bridesmaids while planning your wedding and some creative bachelorette party themes.

Before the big day, check out these outfit ideas for what to wear for engagement photos. Or, if you are looking for stunning wedding guest dresses, check out these ideas.

More Table Setting Ideas

Looking for more tabletop inspiration? Below are links to other ideas for hosting your friends and family.

DIY Valentine’s Table Ideas
Pink Table Setting Ideas
Blue Spring Tablescape Ideas
Lunch Party Table
Friends Spring Lunch
Fourth of July Tables
Black and White Table Decor Ideas
Thanksgiving Table Ideas
Elegant Christmas Tables
Rustic Christmas Table Ideas
Spode Christmas Table