Secluded beachfront weddings with sea turtle encounters and romantic Playa del Carmen elegance.
Carretera Cancún-Tulum KM 62, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710, Mexico
Contact: +1 (888) 605-1350
Weddings
THE PERFECT WEDDING
WHY SAY "I DO" HERE
Romantic Playa del Carmen Escape
Caribbean vows framed by jungle, white sand, and celebration
Day-Of Coordination
Enjoy expert rehearsal guidance, ceremony scheduling, and smooth day-of coordination so you can focus fully on every unforgettable moment.
Scenic Venues
Choose from beachfront ceremony spots, tropical garden settings, oceanview terraces, and intimate resort spaces made for romance.
Weekend Ready
Host welcome events, rehearsal dinners, sunset celebrations, and farewell brunches in a resort designed for multi-day wedding memories.
On-Site Coordination
A dedicated wedding team assists with planning, custom details, décor selections, and vendor coordination for a stress-free experience.
Stay Together in Style
Luxurious suites, multiple pools, gourmet dining, and relaxing spa experiences keep your wedding group connected and indulged throughout the trip.
AN UNFORGETTABLE AMBIANCE
WEDDING VENUES
Capacity: 700-1200 Guests
Zen Garden Venue
A lush open-air garden surrounded by tropical greenery, a reflecting pool, and a majestic ceiba tree, ideal for large wedding celebrations and receptions.
Capacity: 100-120 Guests
Zen Pool Terrace Venue
A tropical poolside setting surrounded by Mayan jungle, offering an intimate atmosphere for ceremonies, cocktails, and receptions.
Capacity: 1200 Guests
Grand Velas Convention Center
A grand and flexible indoor venue featuring elegant marble architecture, soaring ceilings, tropical garden views, and extensive space for large celebrations.
Capacity: 143 Guests
Virgen De Guadalupe Chapel Venue
Exchange vows in the Virgen De Guadalupe Chapel Venue at Grand Velas Riviera Maya, an elegant indoor wedding ceremony setting in the Zen ambiance for Catholic celebrations and meaningful Riviera Maya weddings.
Capacity: 120 Guests
White Ball Room / Foyer
An elegant ballroom and foyer offering a refined backdrop for wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions, with a terrace for outdoor celebrations.
Capacity: 160 Guests
Ocean Terrace Venue
Host your wedding ceremony, cocktail hour or reception on Ocean Terrace at Grand Velas Riviera Maya, an ocean-view venue overlooking the Caribbean Sea for elegant celebrations and intimate dinner receptions.
Capacity: 100 Guests
Grand Class Beach Venue
Host your Grand Velas Riviera Maya wedding on Grand Class Beach, a beachfront venue for ceremonies, receptions and cocktail hours beside the Caribbean, ideal for elegant seaside celebrations with your closest guests.
Capacity: 100 Guests
Grand Class Deck
A picturesque terrace overlooking the turquoise Caribbean Sea, creating a romantic backdrop for an intimate destination wedding.
Capacity: 40 Guests
Chaká Garden
A private and enchanting garden surrounded by lush Riviera Maya vegetation, ideal for intimate wedding ceremonies and celebrations.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WEDDINGS FAQs
What wedding venues does Grand Velas Riviera Maya offer?
Grand Velas Riviera Maya offers 10 indoor and outdoor wedding venues, ranging from a jungle chapel to a white-sand beach platform. Couples can choose from the Zen Garden, the Terraza del Mar in the Grand Class ambiance, the White Ball Room at the Convention Center, the intimate White Foyer garden, the Ocean Terrace, the Grand Class Deck, and the oceanfront Grand Class Beach, among other settings at Grand Velas Riviera Maya.
Does Grand Velas Riviera Maya have a dedicated wedding chapel?
Yes, Grand Velas Riviera Maya features a wedding chapel located in the Zen ambiance with seating for up to 143 guests, designed to accommodate ceremonies of various religions. The resort also offers a Catholic ceremony option in the Virgen de Guadalupe Chapel for couples seeking a religious celebration at Grand Velas Riviera Maya.
Can Grand Velas Riviera Maya host a large wedding celebration?
Absolutely. Grand Velas Riviera Maya can accommodate weddings of nearly any size, from intimate gatherings of 30 guests in the White Foyer garden to grand celebrations of up to 500 guests on the Grand Class Beach and up to 1,200 guests in the resort’s marble ballroom, making Grand Velas Riviera Maya a top choice for destination weddings of every scale.
Is a beachfront wedding ceremony available at Grand Velas Riviera Maya?
Yes, Grand Velas Riviera Maya sits directly on the Caribbean coastline and offers dedicated beachfront wedding spaces, including the Grand Class Beach, which can host large ceremonies and dinner receptions, and a white-sand beach wedding platform added during the resort’s expansion of wedding facilities. The Ocean Terrace and Grand Class Deck also provide Caribbean Sea views for vow exchanges at Grand Velas Riviera Maya.
Can children attend weddings at Grand Velas Riviera Maya?
Grand Velas Riviera Maya welcomes guests of all ages and is organized into family-friendly Zen Grand and Ambassador sections alongside an adults-preferred Grand Class section reserved for guests 12 and older. Families celebrating a wedding can take advantage of the resort’s free supervised Kids’ Club (ages 4–12) and Teens’ Club (ages 13–18) so children are entertained while the celebration continues at Grand Velas Riviera Maya.
Does Grand Velas Riviera Maya offer romance or proposal packages?
Yes, Grand Velas Riviera Maya offers proposal and romance packages for couples celebrating an engagement, anniversary, or honeymoon in addition to full wedding planning, making it easy to mark every milestone of a relationship at Grand Velas Riviera Maya.
What dining options are available for wedding receptions at Grand Velas Riviera Maya?
Wedding parties at Grand Velas Riviera Maya can choose from an impressive collection of restaurants for their celebration, including the Michelin-starred, AAA Five Diamond Cocina de Autor, the French-inspired Piaf decorated with Swarovski-crystal curtains, the Mexican-themed Frida, Italian-Mediterranean Lucca, and pan-Asian Sen Lin, along with elegant venues such as the Terraza del Mar and White Ball Room for plated dinners and receptions.
Can wedding guests enjoy spa treatments at Grand Velas Riviera Maya?
Yes, wedding parties can prepare at the resort’s Forbes Five-Star SE Spa, a roughly 90,000-square-foot facility built into a natural cenote with 42 treatment suites. Every treatment of 50 minutes or more includes the complimentary seven-step Water Journey hydrotherapy ritual, and guests can also book signature Mexican-inspired treatments like the Bacal Massage ahead of the big day at Grand Velas Riviera Maya.
How accessible is Grand Velas Riviera Maya for wedding guests traveling from abroad?
Grand Velas Riviera Maya is conveniently located about a 35 to 50 minute drive from Cancun International Airport, with airport shuttle service available for wedding guests. The resort sits along the Riviera Maya coastline just a short drive from downtown Playa del Carmen, making travel simple for out-of-town guests attending a wedding at Grand Velas Riviera Maya.
Where can wedding guests stay at Grand Velas Riviera Maya?
Wedding guests can stay among the resort’s 539 all-inclusive suites, spread across three distinct ambiances: the family-friendly Zen Grand and Ambassador sections, and the adults-preferred Grand Class section for guests 12 and older. This variety allows an entire wedding party, from families to couples seeking a quieter retreat, to find suitable accommodations together at Grand Velas Riviera Maya.