See more from Kevin & Shelly’s intimate elopement here^[8]

3. Do you want a beach wedding ceremony?

When you picture yourself saying “I Do!” in Mexico, is your vision of sandy toes, warm sunshine, and the sounds of the Caribbean sea?

If you are nodding your head YES! then you are definitely coming to the right place! You have a ton of options for beach wedding venues in the Riviera Maya. Besides the obvious all-inclusive resort option (see above) you can also choose from any number of off-resort wedding venues^[9] like beach clubs and private beachfront villas or penthouses. If you want to explore your options, just contact us^[10], we can help!

But! If you are the unconventional, adventurous types, you can go beyond the beach. The stretch from Cancun to Tulum is a veritable playground for the bold and the brave! Have your wedding ceremony in a jungle cenote, take the plunge on a private boat charter, or getting married under the sea. The world is your oyster!

Our Keep it Simple Tip!

Your most basic elopement option is to stroll out to a quiet piece of the seaside on a public access beach with your officiant and say your vows there. The beaches in Mexico are all federal property, and public, so a short, sweet barefoot elopement is easy. No bells and whistles. Just the two of you and the salty breeze on your sun-kissed skin.

4. Do you want any wedding guests?

Eloping used to mean running away to get married without telling anyone. But times have changed and so have the Do’s and Dont’s of elopement^[11] etiquette.

These days eloping can still be just the two of you, but it can also mean an intimate wedding with a few loved ones there to support you and share the adventure. If you keep your guest list to under 10 people, then you still keep the option of choosing any wedding venue that appeals to you, without needing to consider permits.

This really comes down to personal circumstances. Consider inviting guests when:

• Your family will be upset if they are not invited to share your wedding day.
• You want a loved one to marry you to add a personal touch to your wedding.

And you should keep it just the two of you when: