A wedding in Yucatán is a dream for all couples who love Mexico, it is an exclusive and unique destination to celebrate a wedding, to live the most magical experience and to start to enjoy a well-deserved and romantic honeymoon.
What is a wedding at the seashore full of tradition and spirituality like? Yucatán, in the south of Mexico, offers a romantic atmosphere surrounded by nature, peace and authenticity. Live the best day of your lives in Mayan territory will be, without a doubt, unforgettable!
It is for this reason, in this article, we will tell you all about a wedding in Yucatán; what distinguishes it from the rest, how the weddings are celebrated in this destination, the cost of a wedding here… and much more.
Discover what Yucatán has prepared for you and your guests and start to dream now of your wedding!
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What distinguishes Yucatán?
Between dances, traditional dishes, Mayan celebrations, music and traditional outfits, Yucatan is one of the touristic destinations in Mexico with the richest culture.
This place offers a sensation of paradisiacal exclusivity, and nowadays this region is one of the main tourist centres of the world. Also, Yucatán is one of the most searched destinations in the country for Mexican couples and foreign couples to celebrate their marriage bare foot on the beach and under a bath of sunshine and traditions.
The south of Yucatan hosts majestic and marvellous zones created by nature that love anyone that comes to visit. The Mayans already know this, who identified the region that today comprises the Yucatan peninsula with the name Ma’ya’ab, meaning “place of chosen people” or “place where there are few people”.
The beaches of Yucatán are characterised by having calm shallow waters which are a turquoise colour, which are the ideals to relax oneself, disconnect and respire peace and tranquillity.
In addition, the Yucatan Peninsula was home to the ancient Mayan civilisation, which is why there are archaeological sites that have become tourist attractions for national and international visitors, for example, Chichen Itza, which was named one of the 7 wonders of the modern world.
The cenotes in Yucatan are another of the exciting distinctive elements, because its beauty is as majestic as it is imposing. In fact, most of the world’s cenotes are in this region of Mexico, so getting married in the Yucatan gives you the opportunity to have an experience that few others get to live.
The gastronomy in Yucatan also distinguishes itself from the rest, thank you to the result of the fusion of the traditional Mayan food and other ingredients brought by the Spaniards during colonial times. Its food has evolved since then and some recognised chefs from Yucatan have made innovations that even help the place to be a gourmet destination.
If you dream of a pre-Hispanic wedding, wrapped in a mystical and holy surrounding, this is your ideal destination. Also, the people of Yucatan, rooted in the Mayan culture and with an enormous warmth of hospitality, they will give you the best of their energy so that you will have nothing but good feelings at your wedding.
How much does it cost to get married in Yucatan?
An important fact is for the couples who dream to get married in this zone is to know how much a wedding is in Yucatan.
It should be noted that there is no standardised figure, as the price of your wedding will depend on many factors.
In general terms, we can confirm that to celebrate a wedding on a beach in Mexico requires an initial amount of 150.000MXN (7.400USD) for celebrations that host approximately 100 people.
But, if you want to have a more luxurious wedding, the cost can overcome one million Mexican pesos (49.000USD). The price can vary with regards to the number of guests, the final location where the wedding will take place, the banquet and the amount of extras that are contracted.
How are weddings celebrated in Yucatan?
If you are one of the couples who are looking for an exotic touch on your ceremony, you would love the idea to celebrate a traditional Mayan ceremony in a highly magical place.
A wedding in Yucatan is celebrated either with a traditional religious theme, or a Mexican theme or a Yucatan theme. Normally the husband and the bride are usually dressed in Mayan wedding clothes: white or coloured dress for the bride, and white linen shirt and trousers for the groom.
In addition, Yucatecan food is also present in the menu, Mexican decoration, and Mexican music with mariachis, trios, marimba, or salsa.
There is also a Mayan wedding in which a Xaman performs the spiritual ceremony, although this ceremony has no legal status.
From very early in the morning, and as tradition, the bride’s grandmother begins the preparation of the dish that is customarily served on this day: “el relleno negro con pavo que se cose en el pib”.
In Yucatan religious catholic weddings predominate, and the custom is always to attend mass first, whether it be Catholic or whatever religion one professes.
Once mass is finished the families of the bride and groom reunite at the bride’s house to taste the dishes and dance to jarana music. Sometimes they dance Yucatecan folkloric pieces that make a real party.
This is how a wedding is celebrated in Yucatan, and we love it!
Where to get married in Yucatan
One of the calmest places for couples to get married in all of Mexico is Yucatan; beaches, cenotes, boutique hotels, magical towns, colonial mansions, farms, and archaeological zones contribute to the list of options that this tropical paradise offers, in order to begin your big adventure.
So, further on we tell you which the top spaces are to celebrate your wedding in Yucatan.
In a hacienda
The haciendas in Yucatan have a peculiar charm, as these old stately buildings, restored and preserved, have witnessed history and their architecture bears witness to it. Having your celebration in one of them will transport you to remote times, since the King of Spain ordered them to be built, after the conquest, with an original cattle raising vocation; however, they were later converted to henequen production.
Haciendas such as Temozon Sur, San Antonio Millet, San Idelfonso Teya, San Diego Cutz, Sac Chich, San Jose Cholul, to mention a few, have everything necessary to make your wedding an unforgettable event.
In a colonial mansion
Opt for an urban wedding in a majestic antique mansion, or quinta, is also a great alternative, as they have beautiful gardens and ad hoc furnishings to immerse you in a fairy-tale space.
Quinta Montes Molina and Mansión Mérida on the Park are good examples.
On the beach
Sand, breeze, blue water, the energy of the wind blowing in front of you, the murmur of the waves and a warm sunset are the perfect romantic setting for a wedding with a bohemian touch. Yucatan offers a variety of beaches for you to live a vibrant experience with your partner and your loved ones, such as Puerto Progreso, Sisal, San Crisanto, Chicxulub, Telchac, Chelem or Las Coloradas, where you will be able to contemplate the most beautiful pink shades; although Celestun is also a delight for your eyes with its flamingos.
The Hotel Reef Yucatan, the Villas San Bruno, the Hotel Costa Club, the Technotel San Benito or Kokomo are unique options for beachfront weddings in Yucatan.
In a magical town
Yucatan has two magical towns, sites that fall into this category as historical and cultural heritage sites.
Izamal, 55 minutes away from Merida, known as the City of the Three Cultures, because it preserves features of the pre-Hispanic, colonial and present times, is distinguished by its vivid yellow hue. We love the Hotel Quinta Izamal and the Rinconada del Convento.
Valladolid, an hour and 45 minutes from the capital, is attractive for its colonial style, its handicraft corridor and proximity to several cenotes and archaeological sites. Don’t miss the Hotel Quinta Regia or the Hotel Hacienda Sanchez.
In a cenote
Yucatan is home to thousands of them. They are beautiful deposits of fresh water caused by soil erosion, to which the Mayas gave a sacred use. These natural wonders convey tranquillity and are associated with harmony and spirituality. The paradisiacal exclusivity and mysticism that surrounds the cenotes make them an ideal place for a pre-Hispanic wedding with a Mayan ritual.
In Yucatan there are several cenotes that stand out for their beauty, such as Xbatún, San Igancio, Ik kil and Sambulá, among others, where you can live a unique and memorable experience.
In an archaeological zone
Another alternative to have a dream wedding, is to have your wedding in a hotel overlooking the Archaeological Zone of Chichen Itza, whose imposing majesty will create an atmosphere that combines history, culture and modernity.
In this case, you can have a wedding ceremony that includes a trip to the ruins. You only have to take into account that you must ask for authorisation from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INHA) to take pictures or record wedding dresses, video in the archaeological zone.
Wedding packages in Yucatan
If you are looking for closed packages for your wedding, here are some examples of different wedding packages for a wedding in Yucatan:
Ceremony pack: location for the event, altar, officiant, bride’s bouquet, groom’s boutonniere, torchlit path, chairs…
Ceremony and banquet pack: everything included in the ceremony pack and also the 3 course set menu, open bar, waiter service, table set-up, sparkling wine for toast, wedding cake…
Pampering and emotions pack: manicure and pedicure session, VIP reserved area, full body massage, spa and beauty treatment, make-up and hairdresser…
All-inclusive package: accommodation for guests, ceremony, banquet, decoration, formalities and documents, wedding night, wedding cake…
Most venues offer wedding packages, designed for different budgets. Many couples even find that, with the right package, they can have their perfect destination wedding without spending more than they would in their home city.
As you go through the different packages, make sure you know which ideas and inclusions for your wedding venue are a must for you and which ones you can do without, so you’ll find your perfect option.
And we can’t end this article without leaving you with several ideas for weddings in Mexico, such as a wedding in Nuevo Vallarta: live your big day in a paradise of lush jungles and golden beaches, or a wedding in Puerto Vallarta: everything you need to know for a wedding among cobblestone streets and red tile roofs, so you’ll be closer to choosing your destination!
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