Riviera Maya with BlueBay Hotels & Resorts: Yes, I Do!

Weddings evolve rapidly. Brides and grooms increasingly sacrifice a mass wedding for a more intimate celebration, surrounded by their most loved ones, but in heavenly and unforgettable surroundings.

According to official sources, some 15,000 marriages were officiated in 2013 only on the beaches of Cancun, data which is expected to increase by 20 percent. Riviera Maya is one of the top destinations for special weddings on the beach and with movie-like views.

The special decoration and natural surroundings are a must in this type of weddings, which are also characterized by their intimate atmosphere, with family and closest friends as guests.

But what are the details of a wedding like this? What needs to be in the celebration? Here's the most special checklist:  

Destination: Riviera Maya, Mexico.

Resorts: Blue Diamond Riviera Maya, BlueBay Grand Esmeralda.

Of great help: An experienced wedding planner on site.

Wedding Site: Choose from the marina, the setting of the pools, on the beach or in the bars and restaurants of the resort.

Type of celebration: Legal or symbolic; Jewish, Christian or Maya.

Menu options: Buffet-style, dinner with three or four menu options, a barbecue, a selection of appetizers

Wedding packages:

Blue Diamond Riviera Maya

- Diamonds in Love offers a beach ceremony location,  one bottle of champagne and special romantic turndown service the night of the wedding.

- Blue Hope includes toast, one hour cocktail reception and two hour dinner reception for 25 guests.

- Heart of the Ocean consist of toast, one hour cocktail reception, three hours dinner reception for 40 guests and three hours DJ Service for Reception.

BlueBay Grand Esmeralda

- Love in Blue and Love Spell packages offer a semi-private dinner at one of the A la Carte restaurants for 10 people.

- Mayan Love Gods comprises a semi-private dinner at one of the A la Carte restaurants for 20 people.

- Sweet Heaven includes a semi-private dinner at one of the A la Carte restaurants for 30 people.

- Blue Royalty includes a toast after ceremony, Private Cocktail hour at the beach and four hours private reception with special three course menu and domestic open bar for 40 guests.

Wedding packages are 20 percent commissionable to travel agents and wedding planners.

Don't forget: floral decoration, photography and video, music and DJ, a photobooth.

Additional details: makeup artist, hairdresser, wardrobe assistant, pre-tasting of the menu, bride's bouquet.

Also offer clients: room upgrades, in-room champagne, massage for bried and groom, groom's buttonhole flower, bridesmaid bouquets, cocktails and beer during reception, gazebo decoration, wedding cake, special champagne breakfast after the wedding, turndown service, photo package. 

For more information, visit BlueBay Resorts.