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Cancun Destination Wedding Planning Guide

Cancun celebrations are all about love, revelry, and relaxation. We want to make it easy for you to have an effortless wedding and an unforgettable vacation. Below you’ll find our insider tips on cancun destination wedding planning, valuable topics and if you need information on any other aspects of your wedding planning, just reach out, we would love to help.

Bride and groom posing in the jungle after rheir first look with natural spotlights through the palmtrees

Advice For Planning Your Destination Wedding In Cancun And Riviera Maya

Choose Your Type of Ceremony

Whether you’re planning a laid-back civil ceremony or the most formal religious wedding, Cancun caters to the way you want to get married. To ensure the ceremony style you choose works seamlessly for you, read our post on the legal requirements for getting married in Mexico along with special tips for tying the knot in and near Cancun.

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Climate Proof Your Celebration

Cancun is gorgeous and sunny most days of the year, but it can get hot, windy, and sometimes rainy. We don’t want the weather to be a factor on your wedding day so we’ve created a valuable article for you about how to climate proof your ceremony and reception.

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Get Natural Looking Portraits

When you’re having fun you don’t want anything to stop it. That’s why we take a documentary approach to capturing your memories. Without getting in the way we put you at ease in front of our cameras and capture the real you. Here are a few of our tips on how to get authentic, natural portraits.

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Create Your Guestlist

If a destination wedding with all your friends and family appeals to you, the number of people you invite will inform what location you choose and how to set your budget. Get expert insight from two local planners about making a guest list you can feel good about.

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Get Prepped for Your Wedding

Luck is part preparation, and we want to help you get ready for an extraordinary experience. From how to approach your big day to how to pack, we’ve got some advice for you that will help you make the most of your time before, during, and after your wedding.

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Pack the Perfect Dress

Since Cancun has warm days, nights, and lots of sun on the schedule, having the right clothing can make a big difference in how graceful you look and how comfortable you feel. Let us help you pick out the perfect dress to pack for your wedding. And don’t forget that a veil can look amazing when it’s lifted by ocean breezes!

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Preserve Your Photos, Albums, and Artwork

When you work with us we deliver photos that belong in your albums and on your walls. So before you put your hard drive in a drawer, let us help you preserve your memories with gorgeous artwork and archival prints created to last for generations.

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THE SAND FEELS COOL

It’s made out of crushed coral so it will never burn your feet!


WE HAVE THE LONGEST CAVE

The Ox Bel Ha is 134 miles long and just one of our incredible cenotes!


AND THE 2ND LONGEST BARRIER REEF

Swimming and snorkeling along the Maya Barrier Reef is unparalleled.


DID YOU KNOW?

Fun Facts About Cancun…

Wedding at Banyan Tree Cabo Marqués, Acapulco - photo by Citlalli Rico Photography

TURTLES LOVE IT HERE!

There are numerous turtle preserves and business work to protect them.


THERE ARE MAYAN RUINS IN THE HOTEL ZONE

You don’t have to leave Cancun to find the ruins of El Rey or Yamil Lu’um.


THE FOOD AND DRINKS ARE AMAZING!

We have world-class restaurants and bars and cocktails served at the pools.


Bride and groom dancing at wedding in Mexico - photo by Citlalli Rico Photography

Wedding Planning Articles & Resources

  • Bride holding her veil at Villa Rolandi Isla Mujeres
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    Cancun Beach Wedding Checklist: 20+ Must-Haves (Permits, Plan B & Photography)

  • bride holding bouquet facing away with beautiful embroidered veil in Viceroy Riviera Maya Villas

    What to Include in Your Cancun Destination Wedding Budget: A Stress-Free Guide

  • Bride and groom holding each other framed by bugambilias against white sky in Cancun Mexico
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    Why Hiring a Professional Photographer for Your Wedding is Worth It

  • Bride and groom at their beach wedding At Nizuc Resort and Spa by Citlalli Rico

    Weddings at Nizuc Resort & Spa, Cancun: A Photographer’s Complete Guide

  • Wedding at Viceroy Riviera Maya - photo by Citlalli Rico Photography

    Weddings at the Viceroy Riviera Maya

  • Bride and groom kissing at Zoetry Resort - photo by Citlallli Rico Photography

    Weddings at Zoetry Villa Rolandi Isla Mujeres

  • Wedding photo by Cancun photographer Citlalli Rico Photography

    Your Guide to Getting Married in Cancun

  • Why does the post-process matter in your wedding pictures?

  • How to take care of your destination wedding photos

Is Cancun calling you?