Lakeside event setting at Villa Encantada
Event venue & certified Wedding Planner

Daytime weddings on Lake Chapalaat Villa Encantada Eventos

Lake Chapala and our gardens come together for your daytime wedding, with space for 50 to 350 guests and professional planning backed by over 15 years of experience.

15+

years of experience

Certified

Professional Wedding Planner

A glimpse of the venue

Discover Villa Encantada

Explore our gardens and spaces overlooking Lake Chapala and picture your celebration here.

Discover the gardens, event esplanade, and views of Lake Chapala.
Your celebration, your way

Choose your experience

Rent the venue, hire Gaby Ocampo as your Wedding Planner, or choose a full-service option. Each option is quoted separately.

Villa Encantada
Event venue

Villa Encantada

Gardens on Lake Chapala for ceremonies and cocktails, with an event esplanade and space for a dance floor. Daytime celebrations for 50 to 350 guests.

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Wedding Planner
Professional planning

Wedding Planner

Gaby Ocampo, a certified Wedding Planner with over 15 years of experience. Full planning or day-of coordination, at Villa Encantada or another venue.

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Integral experience

Villa Encantada · Full-service event

Venue rental and a preset package with food, furniture, waitstaff, soft drinks, ice, and coordination. Tents and valet parking are booked separately.

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The venue

Gardens and lakeside daytime celebrations

Villa Encantada Eventos brings Lake Chapala and its gardens together for daytime weddings and celebrations.

  • 50 to 350 guests

    Villa Encantada accommodates a minimum of 50 and a maximum of 350 guests.

  • Garden ceremonies and cocktails

    The gardens host ceremonies and cocktails. The dance floor is installed on the event esplanade.

  • Daytime celebrations

    We host daytime weddings and social events. We do not host nighttime, overnight, or mass events such as public dances.

  • Valet parking required

    Our parking area is small, so hiring the additional valet parking service is mandatory.

  • Setup before the event

    Vendors may enter the day before the event, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tent vendors have access two days before.

  • Tents and music

    Tents are an additional service. Music must comply with the limits established for the venue.

What we do

Our Services

We specialize in daytime weddings on Lake Chapala. We also host quinceañeras, birthdays, corporate events, anniversaries, and family gatherings.

  • Weddings

    Weddings

    Our specialty: daytime weddings on Lake Chapala, with gardens for ceremonies and cocktails and space for 50 to 350 guests.

    Options for your event

    • Venue rental or a full-service event
    • Planning with Gaby Ocampo, certified Wedding Planner
    • Ceremony and cocktails in lakeside gardens
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  • Quinceañera

    Quinceañera

    A memorable celebration to mark this special milestone, with an elegant space and tailored planning.

    Options for your event

    • Elegant, customizable ambiance
    • Timeline and logistics planning
    • Personalized attention for the whole family
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  • Birthdays

    Birthdays

    Tailored celebrations for every age and style, in a warm, versatile space to gather the people you love most.

    Options for your event

    • Space for 50 to 350 guests
    • Support with decor and setup
    • On-site coordination on the day of the event
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  • Corporate events

    Corporate events

    An elegant, functional environment for presentations, team celebrations, and institutional events.

    Options for your event

    • Versatile space for different event formats
    • Professional logistics and coordination
    • Dedicated support from start to finish
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  • Anniversaries & family events

    Anniversaries & family events

    Moments to celebrate with family, in an intimate, elegant space that adapts to every occasion.

    Options for your event

    • Warm, customizable settings
    • Flexible planning tailored to your needs
    • Optional professional guidance
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  • Planning & coordination

    Planning & coordination

    Layout, timeline, and vendor arrival planning. You make the decisions and handle contracts and payments, with our guidance.

    Options for your event

    • Layout and timeline design
    • Full planning or day-of coordination
    • Service at Villa Encantada or another venue
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Portrait of Gaby Ocampo, Wedding Planner at Villa Encantada Eventos
Wedding Planner

Chapala Wedding Planner · Gaby Ocampo

Over 15 years of experience and more than 150 events since 2020, at Villa Encantada and other venues.

Certified Wedding Planner15+ years of experience

I am Gaby Ocampo, a Business Administration graduate and certified Wedding Planner. I guide couples and families from Mexico, the United States, Canada, and Europe to create a celebration that reflects their choices, style, and priorities.

I began organizing events at Villa Encantada. As my experience grew, I pursued professional training and continuing education, eventually earning my Wedding Planner certification.

We work together: you make the decisions and handle vendor contracts and payments; we guide you and design the layout and timeline.

  • Full wedding planning before, during, and after the event
  • Day-of coordination: vendor arrivals and event activities
  • Layout and timeline design by our team
  • In-person or virtual meetings as needed
Booking options

Services and options for your event

Choose venue rental, a full-service event, or Wedding Planner services. Your quote depends on the date, schedule, guest count, event type, and budget.

  • Venue rental

    Venue rental

    Book just the venue for your daytime celebration on Lake Chapala. This option is quoted separately from the full-service event.

    Service scope

    • Use of the venue for your event
    • Gardens for ceremony and cocktails
    • Event esplanade where the dance floor is installed

    Additional services and conditions

    • Daytime events for 50 to 350 guests
    • Mandatory valet parking, at an additional cost
    • Tents are not included; booked separately
    • Food, furniture, and staff are part of the full-service option; ask about the venue rental scope.
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  • Full-service wedding

    Full-service wedding

    Venue rental plus a preset package for your wedding. Request the current proposal and a quote based on your guest count and budget.

    Service scope

    • Venue and garden rental
    • Food and furniture
    • Waitstaff service
    • Soft drinks and ice
    • Event coordination
    • Restroom attendants and supplies

    Additional services and conditions

    • Daytime events for 50 to 350 guests
    • Mandatory valet parking, at an additional cost
    • Tents are not included; booked separately
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  • Daytime social celebration

    Daytime social celebration

    Quinceañeras, birthdays, anniversaries, family gatherings, and corporate events. Choose venue rental or a full-service option.

    Service scope

    • Lakeside venue for your celebration
    • Full-service option with food, furniture, and staff

    Additional services and conditions

    • Daytime events for 50 to 350 guests
    • Mandatory valet parking, at an additional cost
    • Tents are not included; booked separately
    • Mass events such as public dances are not hosted
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  • Wedding Planner · Full planning

    Wedding Planner · Full planning

    Gaby Ocampo guides your wedding planning before, during, and after the event, at Villa Encantada or another venue.

    Service scope

    • Layout and timeline design
    • Setup, tasting, and floral preview appointments
    • In-person or virtual progress meetings
    • Vendor arrival planning and event coordination

    Additional services and conditions

    • Clients make decisions and handle vendor contracts and payments, with our guidance.
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  • Wedding Planner · Day-of coordination

    Wedding Planner · Day-of coordination

    Coordination of your wedding activities on the event day, until they have concluded for everyone involved.

    Service scope

    • Welcoming vendors on arrival
    • Coordination of wedding activities
    • Coordination until the activities conclude
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  • Valet parking

    Valet parking

    A mandatory additional service for events at Villa Encantada because the parking area is small.

    Service scope

    • Valet parking service for the event

    Additional services and conditions

    • Booked and quoted separately
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  • Event tents

    Event tents

    Tents are an additional service and are not included in venue rental or the full-service option.

    Service scope

    • Separate booking of event tents

    Additional services and conditions

    • Tent vendors may access the venue two days before the event
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Captured moments

A visual journey through weddings, events, and the details that make every celebration memorable.

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Highlights

A selection of moments that capture the essence of Villa Encantada.

Newlyweds enjoying the welcome cocktail at Villa Encantada

Newlyweds enjoying the welcome cocktail at Villa Encantada

Real experiences

What people say about Villa Encantada

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Visit us

Location

Visit our gardens on Lake Chapala by appointment, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. We are closed on Tuesdays and Sundays.

  • Address

    Av. Miguel Hidalgo 312, Chapala, Jalisco, México

  • Visits by appointment

    Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., by appointment. Closed Tuesdays and Sundays.

  • Office phone hours

    9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Please schedule an appointment before visiting the venue.

Your questions answered

Frequently asked questions about weddings in Chapala

Learn about booking the venue, professional planning, and requesting a quote.

Does Villa Encantada only rent the venue, or does it also offer planning?

We offer both services independently: you can rent only the venue, hire only the Wedding Planner service for an event elsewhere, or combine both into one integral experience.

Is the Wedding Planner certified?

Yes. Gaby Ocampo is a Business Administration graduate and a Wedding Planner certified by INIBEP in 2017 and Atlantis University. She has over 15 years of experience and has organized more than 150 events since 2020, at Villa Encantada and other venues.

How can I request a quote?

Message us on WhatsApp at +52 33 1230 9533 or prepare your request using the form. Share your date, schedule, guest count, event type, and budget. Visits require an appointment, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except Tuesdays and Sundays.

What types of events can be held at Villa Encantada?

We specialize in daytime weddings. We also host quinceañeras, birthdays, corporate events, anniversaries, and family gatherings for 50 to 350 guests. We do not host nighttime, overnight, or mass events such as public dances.

Let’s talk

Contact

Get a quote on WhatsApp or schedule an appointment. Share your date, schedule, guest count, event type, and budget so we can prepare a tailored proposal.

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Contact information

Office phone hours: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Visits by appointment: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., by appointment. Closed Tuesdays and Sundays.

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