Velas Resorts is launching a comprehensive wedding experience that covers every milestone from the proposal to the honeymoon. Whether it be a month-long elopement extravaganza or a traditional yearlong celebration, each step down the aisle will be at a different property within the resort collection located in Mexico’s top beach destinations of Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta – Riviera Nayarit and Los Cabos. Starting at $450,000 USD, this exclusive offering is a seamless celebration under the guidance of Velas’ dedicated wedding team throughout the entire journey.
Sky-High Proposal in Cabo
The journey begins with a seven-night stay for the couple at Grand Velas Los Cabos, the first and only all-inclusive resort in Mexico to earn the coveted Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Rating. In addition to seven gourmet restaurants led by top chefs, a staff ratio of 3:1, an oceanfront infinity pool, and more, the highlight is a once-in-a-lifetime proposal. The experience begins on the hotel’s rooftop Terraza Del Mar, where the couple is treated to canapés and drinks before embarking on a romantic helicopter ride. The tour, timed at sunset, includes a view of the famous arch of Cabo San Lucas and ends with a surprise beach dinner for the proposal, complete with a 150-red rose bouquet. The ten-course tasting menu from Two-Star Michelin Chef Sidney Schutte is complemented by a premium collection of craft cocktails and local Mexican wines.
Lavish Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties at Casa Velas and Velas Vallarta
Following the accepted proposal celebrations, the couple will travel to Puerto Vallarta for seven nights to meet up with up to 10 friends for the bachelor and bachelorette parties. Velas Vallarta hosts the groom and groomsmen in its Presidential Suite, where they will enjoy expert-guided cigar rolling classes, premium tequila and artisan chocolate tastings, and a workshop on Mexican beers. At neighboring Casa Velas, the bride and her bridal party are also treated to Presidential Suite accommodations with four bedrooms, a private pool, and spacious living and dining areas for group activities. At Casa Velas, the gal pals will take over the hotel’s ABJA Spa. The boutique spa blends ancient traditions and thousand-year-old healing practices with the latest in international wellness trends. All treatments utilize fresh herbs and ingredients from the property’s own botanical garden. To get the spa ready, Casa Velas’ hydrothermal circuit begins with a eucalyptus-scented steam room enhanced with chromotherapy, followed by the pressure shower, sauna, and Jacuzzi.
Wedding Ceremony at Grand Velas Riviera Maya
With both jungle and beach settings, Grand Velas Riviera Maya is the stage for the main event. The luxury resort kicks off the celebration with a private welcome party at the couples’ choice of one of their five fine dining restaurants, where varied decor mimics the cuisine. On the wedding day, the bridal suite at the Forbes’ Five Star SE Spa transforms into the perfect home base, adorned with top-notch amenities, facials and massages for the entire bridal party, and a full salon setup for the group to get ready. The ceremony itself features a live musical ensemble and unfolds into a reception with a carefully curated bar and a fully customizable celebration. A dedicated Social Media Concierge is on hand to capture content all weekend long to advise on social media trends, capture the best angles, and share content with any friends and family who couldn’t make it for the celebration. Guest accommodations are included for up to 25 suites in double occupancy for three nights.
Family Moon at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
After the couple ties the knot, Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit invites the newlyweds and their families to vacation together to get to know each other. Accommodation in six spacious suites for the couple and up to 10 family members for seven nights is included, and the hotel’s dedicated butler concierge ensures that everything is seamless for the group. Their assistance is essential for coordinating experiences for the new family to enhance the getaway – from the rich flavors of tequila and chocolate tastings to a two-hour cooking class with the hotel’s chef. Beachside yoga and oceanfront dinners and picnics for the whole group complete this wedding experience.
Honeymoon at Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos
Then, the newlyweds can set off back to Cabo to enjoy an intimate retreat at Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos, the destination’s newest adults-only boutique hotel that opened in January 2024. The honeymoon includes a private dinner on one of the hotel’s oceanfront terraces, where the chef curates a culinary experience fully tailored to the preferences of the couple. Each day, a private breakfast starts the day with menu highlights like Lobster Benedict, Mini Gaufres Garnis (vanilla waffles), Goat Cheese Omelet, and more. A three-hour couples spa experience includes options from the SE Spa’s signature spa menu, including “Sounds of the Ocean,” a relaxing massage harmonized with vibratory bowl sound therapy, and the energizing “Ice and Fire Therapy,” which combines the heat of obsidian stones and the cool of marble stones to stimulate blood circulation and energy balance. Guests can choose from a range of other treatments, including massages, mindfulness therapies, “Experiences with Approach,” and harmonizing rituals, all tailored to balance and rejuvenate the body and mind or enjoy relaxing at the oceanfront infinity pool. Accommodation in a Grand Class King suite with a private plunge pool and firepit for seven nights is included for the couple.
