Destination weddings, especially when set on a beautiful tropical beach, have been growing in popularity over the years. In fact, 25 to 30 percent of weddings are now considered destination events. A favorite spot for these ceremonies? The Riviera Maya in Mexico.
It’s hard to imagine a more stunning setting for a wedding than the powdery white sands and surreal blue seas of the Riviera Maya. This area is also home to many all-inclusive resorts. Because these properties have been designed to take care of your every need, they can help alleviate any pre-wedding anxieties you might experience.
The following are six of the best and most popular resorts with our couples for a Riviera Maya beach wedding.
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya
Overview
Located in Playa del Carmen, the Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya is an oceanfront, family-friendly property that has something for all ages. For starters, each of the resort’s suites can comfortably fit a family of five, making it an excellent choice if you will be inviting guests with children to your wedding.
Another big plus? Guests also enjoy unlimited access to the resort’s six-acre Nickelodeon-themed water park. But it’s not just about fun and games at the Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya. This amazing property has also earned a prestigious Four Diamond rating.
For weddings, Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya offers Bikini Bottom Beach, where you and your guests can enjoy stunning views of the beach while you say your vows. This venue has a max capacity of 150 guests and is a picture-perfect site for your ceremony.
For larger weddings, you can also get married on the beach at the nearby Generations Riviera Maya. This site has a max capacity of 300 people and is suitable for both ceremonies and receptions.
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Azul Villa Esmeralda
If you’ve always dreamed of getting married in an intimate, private, and luxurious setting, the all-inclusive Azul Villa Esmeralda should be at the top of your list. This exquisite 11,000-square-foot villa has six bedrooms and six full bathrooms, a pool, a private spa, sauna, and gym facilities. It can accommodate up to 12 adults and 2 children or teenagers. Azul Villa Esmeralda is situated on a private beach, approximately eight miles from Cancun’s airport. To ensure that your every need is met, this villa comes with a staff of eight, including a butler, security guards, and a chef who will treat your group to delicious gourmet meals.
For your special day, Azul Villa Esmeralda has a beautiful beach venue that is perfect for ceremonies and receptions. This site can accommodate up to 70 guests. For larger weddings, please reach out to one of our Certified Destination Wedding Specialists, who can work out the necessary details.
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Dreams Aventuras Riviera Maya
Situated north of Tulum, the Dreams Aventuras Riviera Maya is an all-inclusive, oceanfront resort that is blessed with beautiful views of the Puerto Aventuras marina. It offers you and your guests a luxurious stay with a lovely spa, 24-hour room service, and live entertainment. But it is also family-friendly. Its relatively compact size makes the Dreams Aventuras Riviera Maya easy for families with children to navigate, and it also has a Kids’ Club.
For weddings, Dreams Aventuras Riviera Maya has a wedding gazebo set on a secluded beach that is available for ceremonies, receptions and cocktail hours for up to 80 people.
This resort also has a second site, Central Beach, which can accommodate up to 120 guests. This semi-private setting is available for toes-in-the-sand ceremonies, receptions, and cocktail hours.
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El Dorado Seaside Palms
The El Dorado Seaside Palms, which has earned AAA’s highly regarded Four Diamond status, is situated on stunning Kantenah Bay. This resort’s More Inclusive ® experience will ensure that you will be spoiled in style with 24-hour room service, beach waiters, and private spa tubs in each room. This resort also offers guests complimentary round-trip transfers to and from Cancun International Airport.
For your beach wedding, you’ll have a choice of three different venues. You can say your vows on the soft white sands of El Dorado Seaside Palms’ beach. This picturesque venue is best for wedding ceremonies and has a capacity of 150 guests.
Or if you prefer a more intimate setting, choose the Gazebo, which is located just steps away from the beach. It has a capacity of 56 guests and is the perfect location for an intimate wedding ceremony.
The El Dorado Seaside Suites also has a beachside pergola venue that can accommodate up to 35 guests for your wedding ceremony.
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Riu Lupita
Riu Lupita is an all-inclusive resort set in the midst of the gorgeous jungle. With 300 rooms, the Riu Lupita is smaller and more intimate than many of its sister Riu properties. But it still offers you the same lively atmosphere and excellent amenities, including live entertainment and 24-hour service. Although this Playa del Carmen resort is not located directly on the oceanfront, guests do have access to a private beach and Riu Lupita’s beach club via a complimentary shuttle that runs every 30 minutes.
Couples wanting to get married on the beach can do so at the beach club, which is located approximately two miles from the resort. This picturesque venue has a max capacity of 50 guests and is an excellent choice for your ceremony, reception and/or cocktail hour.
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Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun
This AAA Five Diamond resort is set on one of Cancun’s most exclusive and famous beaches, Maroma. When staying at this all-suites property, you can expect to enjoy an elevated, adults-only, all-inclusive experience. Amenities at the Secrets Maroma Beach Rivera Cancun include a 13,000-square-foot luxury spa, 24-hour room service, attentive poolside drink service, and live entertainment.
Weddings at this 500-acre property can be held on its pristine beach. This picturesque site is large enough to accommodate up to 300 guests for your ceremony, reception, and/or cocktail hour.
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Plan the Beach Destination Wedding of Your Dreams in Riviera Maya
If you have always dreamed of being serenaded by the sea on your wedding day, let our Certified Destination Wedding Specialists help you plan out your perfect beach wedding in the Riviera Maya. Just fill out our online wedding planning form and one of our experienced specialists will be in touch with you. We are experts at making wedding dreams come true.
