If you love weddings in Mexico and you have discovered the 100 most incredible places in Mexico to celebrate your wedding, we know why you are here… because you are so in love with Mexico, like us, and you want to celebrate your wedding in the Riviera Maya!
The Riviera Maya, right in the middle of the Mexican Caribbean, is one of the most beautiful holiday destinations in the world, but did you know that it is also one of the most romantic places in Mexico? It is perfect for celebrating your big day!
Getting married in paradise is every couples dream, and the Riviera Maya is the preferred destination for those that want to spend the best day of their lives next to the turquoise sea and white sands of the Caribbean. For this reason, this article will tell you everything you need to know about a wedding in the Riviera Maya, and it will also give you lots of ideas and advice so that your wedding in this paradise is a dream.
Keep reading and discover what it is like to get married at the Riviera Maya:
Ceremonies for any couple in the Riviera Maya
There is almost a specific ceremony style for every single couple, and in the Riviera Maya, it will be difficult to choose the one you like the most because they are specialists in themed weddings and some ceremonies are very appropriate for the area.
You will be able to choose between a Mayan ceremony, a beach ceremony, a ceremony in a natural well… we are sure that you are dreaming about these locations! Because…
… The Riviera Maya is full of magical locations for weddings
Yes, this area in Mexico has an infinite number of lovely areas where you can invite your guests and say “I do”, for example:
With their crystal waters, the beaches of the Riviera Maya are ideal to experience a beach wedding in Mexico. Getting married by the shores of the Mexican Caribbean, on the white sand and with the sound of the waves as background music… it couldn’t be more romantic! If you choose a beach wedding option, the most famous beaches of the Riviera Maya are: Paradise beach, Akumal beach, Carmen beach, Punta Allen en Sian Ka’an beach, Mujeres Island, Contoy Island and Holbox Island.
Tulum with a jungle feel, is excellent for adventurous couples that want a Mayan ceremony. In Tulum, they are specialists in organising spiritual weddings, like in the case of the Mayan ceremony.
The Riviera Maya also allows couples to get married with dolphins, swim with them and say “I do” with these friendly animals as the wedding guests when you say your vows.
Xcaret, the park was chosen by Paulina Rubio to say “I do” to her ex, the Spanish Colate is a safe bet for getting married amongst the Mayan remains, the Museum of Mexican Popular Art, in a classic henequen house and with a Guadalupe chapel as witness.
Cozumel and its dreamy sunsets are full of romance. Covered in crystal waters, an intense turquoise colour, pleasing temperature and seaside backgrounds of unbeatable beauty, this is ideal for an underwater wedding. Just like you read it!
The Mexican jungle and natural wells are very special places to celebrate a themed wedding. The culture of the Riviera Maya is attached to these sacred caves that served the pre-Columbians as home and a source of spirituality.
Another option is a themed wedding on a boat, an original idea for getting married while you sail through the Caribbean waters of the Riviera Maya. The ceremony will take place at sea and you will just have to choose a place to get on and off, more than a dream!
Puerto Aventuras is also perfect for small, private ceremonies, full of luxury.
Big hotels for a wedding in the Riviera Maya
The large hotels of the Riviera Maya have venues available for hosting a wedding, the ceremony as well as rooms for weddings and celebrations.
The hotels can have special prices for wedding groups, so it can be an excellent option for going to celebrate a wedding in the Riviera Maya with your family and friends.
A hotel should be chosen in the Riviera Maya that offers a service that is suited to the needs of the couple.
Mariachi bands and ranchera at your wedding in the Riviera Maya
It is time to get your groove on! We are in Mexico so you can’t miss some good Mariachi bands to start the party of the wedding in the Riviera Maya.
They will add rhythm to the wedding and get you to dance and have a great time. Romantic like nothing else and there is nothing more Mexican than a Ranchera.
Wedding banquet in the Riviera Maya
The wedding meal in the Riviera maya can be as varied as the ceremony. Of course, hotel complexes have a list of rooms in the most diverse styles for your perfect wedding. Don’t rule out a banquet in the jungle, on the beach, or even in a natural well. The menu can also be to your liking: Mexican food, fusion, international, haute cuisine, vegetarian, informal, picnic… and after cocktails, juices and mixed drinks.
Some typical dishes of weddings in the Riviera Maya are: corn cream, tuna soup or fish ceviche, chilli with nogada sauce, ribs in dried chilli, shrimp with tamarind or a chicken roll with mole sauce and rice with milk. Delicious!
Launching chinese lanterns at your wedding in the Riviera Maya
After the banquet and the party, there is nothing like ending the event with a moving act that will create an unforgettable memory for the couple and guests: letting off chinese lanterns at the seashore.
The purest oriental style, your guests will help you light the lanterns that will then elevate and illuminate the Mexican night. It is a very traditional act at weddings in the Riviera Maya!
Couples’ travels beginning in the Riviera Maya, let’s go!
To the tune of the rancheras, the salt and the tequila and a lot of spice is how your trip through the Riviera Maya will begin. An area covered in colour, history, music and breeds that you will find in the towns and the happiness of the locals.
Celebrating your wedding with a mariachi band ensures luxury, for which there is nothing better than choosing the Riviera Maya to begin the couples travels. You can drive by the extraordinary emblematic buildings in Mexico City, with Yucatán and one of its seven wonders of the world: Chichén Itzá. And don’t forget Cancún and Acapulco! The long coasts of the country where the luxury will leave everyone surprised.
The bride’s look at a wedding in the Riviera Maya
We know that the climate in the Riviera Maya is very hot, so, we recommend that you choose a dress that fits your likes, but without forgetting that it is comfortable and light and allows you to look spectacular in every way.
Furthermore, it is very important to communicate to the beauty stylist that your wedding will be in a warm climate, because there are products that can help your makeup stay perfect for longer. We suggest that you choose a fresh and light makeup look.
The Riviera Maya, the place to relax and the spa
The day of your wedding is when the nerves and emotion come up, so, we advise you to spend this time in a relaxing spa and have a relaxing massage a few hours before the wedding and with the sound of the sea in the background.
This will allow you to feel rejuvenated and ready for one of the most important moments of your life.
Documents needed for a wedding in the Riviera Maya
To get married in the Riviera Maya, you will need to hand over certain documentation, like:
- Birth certificate
- Blood test
- Copy of passport and Tourist visa
- Certificate of divorce, if one has been previously married and divorced
- 4 witnesses that, generally, should be provided by the hotel
In the same way, we recommend reading this article about wedding procedures for getting married as a foreigner in Mexico. This will help you to clarify what documentation you need!
Equal marriage in the Riviera Maya state
Riviera Maya is the tourist district that labels one of the most beautiful parts of the Mexican Caribbean: which goes from Isla Blanca to Punta Allen, in the state of Quintana Roo.
In this state, there was never a legal prohibition of gay marriage. As the Civil Code doesn’t have exclusive definitions for heterosexual couples, it was never nessacery to modify the local laws nor the filing of constitutional injunctions.
Despite some objections at the beginning, in 2011 the first gay couple got their marriage certificates there, and today it is accepted in practically the entire state.
Did you know that there are some Mexican states that don’t permit gay marriage?
Wedding planner services for a wedding in the Riviera Maya
Wedding organisation can be crazy, but organising a wedding in the Riviera Maya away from the country can be even crazier. So, it is recommended that you hire a Wedding Planner service specialised in destination weddings and weddings in the Riviera Maya.
At Weddings and Events by Natalia Ortiz, as specialists in weddings, we can help you organise everything so that when the day arrives, it is perfect. From choosing the invitations, t0 getting flowers, the photographer, the menu, the music, the location… everything. We are experts and we will make your wedding perfect!
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