Destination Weddings and Honeymoons

Overview

With eight gourmet restaurants apiece and magnificently designed grounds, the trio of adults-only, all-inclusive Excellence resorts is ideal for destination weddings. Each of the three romantic getaways — Excellence Riviera Cancun, Excellence Playa Mujeres and Excellence Punta Cana — has its own on-site wedding coordinator dedicated to creating the wedding of your dreams. And each of the resorts offers a choice of deluxe wedding packages that include way more than basics like the ceremony and bridal bouquets. Depending on your choice and locale, you might reap music from a mariachi trio, a personal hairstylist or even, in Punta Cana, a horse-drawn carriage ride to the wedding gazebo. The pampering continues with the complimentary honeymoon package. You’ll be greeted in your room with a fresh fruit basket, champagne and a scattering of rose petals. During your post-wedding bliss, you’ll be treated to one special romantic dinner, an inspiring turndown service, a champagne breakfast in bed and 15 percent off all spa treatments.

Whether you lodge in Mexico or the Dominican Republic, you’ll spend days walking the beach, swimming in refreshing pools, and playing on land and water via sports like kayaking, beach volleyball and yoga sessions. Full-service world-class spas offer treatments for couples and individuals.

ROOMS: Riviera Cancun: 440 rooms; Playa Mujeres: 450 rooms; Punta Cana: 452 rooms

GETTING THERE

Each Excellence property is 15 to 50 minutes from an international airport

CEREMONY IDEAS

On the pier with an ivory-carpet aisle decorated with rose petals and seashells (Excellence Riviera Cancun)

On the beach under an arch of tropical flowers flanked by tiki torches (all hotels)

RECEPTION VENUES

Alfresco Lobster House restaurant dinner under a palapa with beach views (Mexico)

By a Mexican restaurant’s courtyard fountain as mariachis entertain (Mexico)

On the terrace of Asian-fusion restaurant Spice with ocean views (Playa Mujeres)

Casual beach buffet with dancing under the stars (Punta Cana)

RESORT CONTACT 866-540-2585, excellence-resorts.com

WEDDING CONTACT

Riviera Maya: Ramon Vazquez, weddings.cun@excellence-resorts.com; Playa Mujeres: Yamina Bermudez, weddings.xpm@excellence-resorts.com; Punta Cana: Ana Rivas, weddings.puj@excellence-resorts.com