Plan your perfect riviera maya destination wedding
Exchange vows with turquoise water lapping at your bare feet. Say "I Do" surrounded by the scent of tropical blooms in a beautiful garden. The elegant venues of Grand Velas make anything possible, from intimate ceremonies to extravagant celebrations - all with exquisite views of the Caribbean Sea and Mayan jungles. Bring your Riviera Maya beach wedding dreams to life.
Surround yourself with lush tropical greenery and the majesty of a reflecting pool showcasing a massive ceiba tree. The expansive, open-air Zen Grand Garden offers a spacious 19,860 square feet, making it ideal for large cocktail receptions and sit-down dinners. Located next to the lobby in the Zen Grand Ambiance.
Maximum capacity for the ceremony: 700 guests.
Maximum cocktail capacity: 1200 guests.
Capacity for seated banquet (buffet/plated menu): 700 guests.
Wrap yourself in the embrace of the lush Mayan jungle in a mystical tropical atmosphere. Situated next to the Zen Grand pool, this expansive area can be divided into two sections allowing for cocktail receptions and dinners in the same location. Choose from 1,722 or 1,625 sq. feet, or combine them for larger celebrations.
Maximum capacity for the ceremony: 100 guests.
Maximum cocktail capacity: 120 guests.
Capacity for seated banquet (buffet/plated menu): 100 guests.
Immersed in the Mayan jungle in the Zen Grand Ambiance, our chapel exists in perfect harmony with its surroundings and offers incredible nature views. With a capacity of up to 143 guests, the chapel is designed specifically for guests to celebrate a Catholic wedding with the convenience of not leaving the resort.
Drink in unobstructed ocean views and enjoy an intimate atmosphere on the first floor of Bistro Restaurant in the Grand Class Ambiance (guests 12+). The terrace makes the 3,799 sq. foot space perfect for ceremonies and cocktail receptions to flow seamlessly together in the same area.
Maximum capacity for the ceremony: 260 guests.
Maximum cocktail capacity: 160 guests.
Capacity for seated banquet (buffet/plated menu): 160 guests.
This is the beach wedding you've dreamed about. Feel the white sand on your feet and enjoy incredible turquoise sea and fiery sunset views in this oceanfront venue in the Grand Class Ambiance (guests 12+). The tranquil atmosphere will infuse your ceremony and reception with a casually elegant beach vibe.
Maximum capacity for the ceremony: 40 guests.
Maximum cocktail capacity: 100 guests.
Capacity for seated banquet (buffet/plated menu): 100 guests.
For the grandest celebrations, enjoy 35,521 sq. feet of flexible event space that can transform into up to 32 separate rooms and two large dance halls. Elegant marble structures, double-height ceilings, and windows overlooking tropical gardens create a magical and unforgettable celebration.
Maximum capacity for the ceremony: 1000 guests.
Maximum cocktail capacity: 1200 guests.
Capacity for seated banquet (buffet/plated menu): 1000 guests.
Enjoy endless possibilities for lavish décor against a backdrop of white elegance. The ballroom features a terrace, providing an alternate location to celebrate the ceremony, cocktail hour, or reception under the moonlight and star-studded skies.
Maximum capacity for the ceremony: 120/50 guests.
Maximum cocktail capacity: 100/50 guests.
Capacity for seated banquet (buffet/plated menu): 120/50 guests.
Immerse yourself in a private and enchanting setting, nestled amidst the verdant landscapes and serene beauty of the Riviera Maya. Here, you can begin your love story in a tranquil and romantic environment, surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature.
Maximum capacity for the ceremony: 30 guests.
Maximum cocktail capacity: 40 guests.
Capacity for seated banquet (buffet/plated menu): 30 guests.