When you think of one of the most popular locations for a destination wedding, what comes to your mind? Of course it would be Cancun and the Riviera Maya.
The Mayan Riviera is in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, and is located on an 81-mile stretch of coastline, which is home to some of the most beautiful white sandy beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters. No wonder this area is a haven for destination weddings! Whether a wedding couple choose to get married at a resort in Playa Del Carmen, or in downtown Cancun, there are a wide selection of resorts and wedding options to choose from!
As of October 2008, there were over 28,000 hotel rooms in over 200 hotels in the Cancun/Mayan Riviera area. Approximately 3/4 of the resorts are rated 5 stars, and 20% are given the AAA Diamond Rating. At this time, there are surely more resorts being built and welcoming the travel public to their open doors.
Most resorts have their own pre-packaged wedding packages, and range from affordable, no-frills weddings to more elaborate, luxurious weddings. Guests can choose to have a legal or non-legal ceremony, provided they follow all necessary requirements for documentation and any other prerequisites required by the state. The possibilities are endless, and guests can take the time to choose exactly what type of wedding suits their needs, and where they want to have it: in a gazebo, on the lush resort grounds, or on the beach.
It doesn’t end there! Once the wedding ceremony is completed, the resorts will also offer some kind of reception, that may consist of hors d’oeuvres and a wedding cake, while others will offer a full sit-down dinner at one of the resorts’ a la carte restaurants. Depending on the guests’ requests, a private dinner with the wedding party and guests can also be an option.
The Riviera Maya offers a wide selection of resorts to choose from, whether you prefer to stay at a 5-star adults only resort (El Dorado, Azul, Palace, Real Resorts’ "Royal" chain of hotels, to name a few), or a family friendly resort chain (Iberostar, Barcelo, Sandos, RIU resorts). Cancun is home to the hustle-bustle party atmosphere, and also offers a wide array of resorts as well, from the budget properties (Oasis resorts) to the high-end, 5 star resorts (JW Marriott, Ritz Carlton).
No matter what type of travellers you are, you will find exactly what you are looking for in the Cancun/Riviera Maya.
Not only are destination weddings a wonderful way to make memories that last a lifetime, they are also very affordable and will save you money in the long run. Instead of planning that big, stressful and expensive wedding at home, you will be able to book your ceremony and honeymoon together, and let the wedding coordinators take care of the rest! Experience the stress-free way of planning a wedding! Contact us today and we will help you get started planning your big day!
