Plan Your Riviera Maya Wedding: Vendors, Inspiration, & Expert Advice

We loved working with Julieta! She brought a calming presence day of, and of course her work was beautiful! We are so thankful for the memories and moments she captured!!

Where to even begin?! Martin is the best! He sent our teaser photos over very fast so we could enjoy a little taste of what was to come! And then the final batch of photos also came very promptly and wow are they amazing! Martin's photography was perfect, he captured so many amazing moments, perfect lighting, and locations all while being creative in the moment to get so many stunning photos. Outside of Martin's amazing photography skills, he made the entire process effortless and professional from the moment we met him. Our meetings were detailed and organized. When it came to the wedding day, my wife and I got married in Mexico so there were some language barriers with the coordinators and Martin took on extra roles to keep us calm and relaxed. He stepped in when needed to keep the flow and timing of the process perfect and keep the stress off my wife and me. I cannot say enough about how perfect Martin was, if you need a photographer he is your guy!

Mel and Fred made our wedding so beyond special!! They did such an incredible job making us feel comfortable and supported. But most importantly they were also SO fun! The photos turned out incredibly beautiful. They are very talented and we can’t say enough Great things. We love them!!!

Everyone at take it photo that we have interacted with, for our wedding has been extremely professional, responsive, and generally a delight. We booked services for our wedding about a year and a half out. We met someone on the team about three months before our wedding when we had a walk-through of the venue. Throughout that year span of time, the team was willing to answer any questions that I had, despite their being long lead up to the actual wedding day. On the actual wedding day, the photographers were extremely punctual. They were incredibly easy to get along with, and we managed to have time for all of the photos that we wanted and still stay within our overall wedding day timeline. They provided us a sneak peek of some of the photos that we were going to be receiving, and it’s easy to say that we were absolutely blown away with the quality. I’m excited to get the rest of our photos, and I’m so glad we chose Take It photo to be with us and create photo memories for one of the most special days of our lives.

Lite Weddings’ team is not only extremely professional and hard working but they are the seamless to work with, they made sure we had fun throughout the process and took gorgeous pictures while doing so. We have worked with plenty of other photographers in the past and none compare to Lite - not only did they make it fun and easy for us but they also made sure our families and bridal party felt comfortable. They took our vision, listened to our goal and executed an amazing product. You will never regret working with Lite, our only hope is that we are able to work with them in the near future. Thank you guys so much for your time, dedication and passion, it was a pleasure to have you as part of the most special day of our lives!

My wedding photos were absolutely stunning, every single one. I had such a specific look I was going for and Gerardo listened and matched it perfectly. I’m so incredibly grateful for everything and so glad I found Gerardo

I would not trust anyone else to do the job she does. She is artistic, beautiful, and someone you want to be around! She kept me calm, she let my guest go wild, she had amazing fun ideas! She captured everything for what it was, romantic, fun, dramatic, crazy, and beautiful. I wouldn’t recommend anyone more!

We couldn’t be happier with our experience with Clem and his team. From our engagement photos through our wedding day, everything was smooth and stress free. On the wedding day itself, Clem coordinated directly with our planner, which meant we didn’t have to think about a thing. His team blended in seamlessly while still going above and beyond in their service. The photos he delivered are incredible. He captured so many moments of us and our guests that we will treasure forever. The video is just as special, cinematic in a way that feels like we have a movie of the day. One of my favorite parts is how he incorporated our wedding music into the edit. The transition from our first dance to everyone hitting the dance floor still gets me excited every time I watch it. We received a preview quickly after the wedding and the full gallery and video in about 90 days, which was well worth the wait. For the quality and care we received, Clem is an incredible value. I do not usually enjoy being in front of a camera, but he made me feel comfortable the whole time and that says a lot. If you are looking for someone talented, professional, and thoughtful, Clem is the one.

Absolutely exceeded our expectations!! We will absolutely recommend Tulum Wedding Photos to any of our friends and family planning weddings in/near Tulum. Their service, talent, and communication before, during, and after the wedding were outstanding. We are SO happy we came across them on Instagram.

We couldn’t have chosen a better team than Novski. Planning a destination wedding, we were initially nervous about hiring someone in another country without ever meeting them, but they exceeded every expectation and made us feel completely at ease from day one. They understood exactly what we wanted: candid, natural moments with a strong focus on our ceremony, and they executed it flawlessly. Nothing felt forced….just real, beautiful memories captured perfectly. Looking back at our photos and video, we can feel every moment all over again. We’re so grateful to Novski for capturing our day so perfectly!

Hiring Lucy was easily the best decision we made for our destination wedding. Thanks to her, we experienced absolutely zero stress throughout our entire wedding weekend and could completely enjoy the moment. I chose her because of her experience at our venue (Hotel Xcaret Mexico), which proved invaluable when navigating communication and logistics with the hotel staff. She recommended fantastic photo and video vendors, and handled all of the coordination and communications with them. On the wedding day, her energy was amazing. We were able to completely trust her to run the show; we were simply told where to be and when, and she kept everything incredibly smooth and chill. From our very first call, she kept us on track with a clear checklist, knew exactly what questions to ask the venue, and guided us through every detail regarding our timeline, decor, and vendors. If you want a wedding planner who is highly competent, an excellent communicator, and an absolute joy to have around on your big day, hire Lucy. Our experience would not have been the same without her!

We worked with Pink Balance Photography (Pepe & Francisco) for our wedding, and they were one of the best decisions we made. From the start, communication was seamless. They were super responsive, easy to coordinate with, and everything was handled over text without any stress or back-and-forth. Going into a destination wedding, that level of reliability makes a huge difference. On the day itself, they were incredibly professional and efficient. They gave clear direction when needed but never made anything feel staged or forced. We let them have full artistic freedom, and they absolutely delivered. They captured the energy, emotion, and overall feeling of the day so well, not just the posed moments but all the in-between ones too. We also did a first look and pre-ceremony family photos, and they guided that perfectly so we could actually enjoy our cocktail hour instead of spending it taking pictures. The final gallery was amazing. We received around 800 photos within just 2 weeks, which honestly exceeded expectations for turnaround time. The editing style was completely consistent with their Instagram, so there were no surprises there. We’re still waiting on the video (expected in May), but based on the photos and overall experience, we have full confidence it’ll be great. Overall, they are 100% worth the price. If you’re considering them, I wouldn’t hesitate.

We had an amazing experience working with Luisa and her incredible team! She went above and beyond, saving us on multiple occasions during the planning phase. We are so grateful to have had her expertise and support. A huge thank you to Luisa—she’s an absolute lifesaver! We wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone planning a destination wedding.

We had a wonderful experience working with Lorenzo, Andy, and the Pride Maya team. They were professional, responsive, and truly helped bring our vision to life. With limited design experience on my end, Lorenzo did an incredible job translating a few inspiration photos into a beautifully executed vision. One of the things we appreciated most was how thoughtful they were in recommending vendors—they really helped us weigh the pros and cons of each option, which made the planning process so much easier. This was immensely helpful since we were planning from afar. Lorenzo was so gracious in offering help when we ran into a hiccup with the makeup artist and resort fees and also helped recommend a travel agency to help with our room block. Thanks to their support, our wedding day ran smoothly, and we were able to be fully present and enjoy every moment without stress. Everything came together beautifully, and we’re incredibly grateful for their hard work in making our celebration so memorable!

We were thrilled with our experience working with SOS Wedding Planners. They came recommended to us by a friend of a friend and we're so happy we chose them to help with our special day. From the beginning they were enthusiastic, organized, and we felt immediately at ease knowing they had so much experience in the industry, and in the region of Mexico we were interested in. They made the process easy on us by always reaching out when we needed to take care of next steps, providing quality vendor recommendations, and getting us answers to all our questions timely. When it came to the big weekend, everything went off without a hitch which led to the wedding weekend of our dreams that was stress-free for us!! They truly have your best interest at heart. We cannot recommend SOS enough!

El trabajo de essenza es increíble, la atención brindada nos encantó, todo es con la mejor calidad, el ramo de novia que me hicieron fue un espectáculo. Todo excelente y 100% recomendado.

My husband and I had a wonderful experience with Michelle and Aleza at My Perfect Wedding. We decided to get married in Mexico on six months notice, and we were stressed about the timeline. From our first call, Michelle and Aleza were incredibly personable and exuded the calm we needed. Even though we were in a crunch, we wanted to take our time choosing the right venue. Michelle and Aleza bought all the extra time they could get, encouraged us to trust our gut, and never made us feel rushed. They genuinely listened to our ideas and worked to go the extra mile to make sure we were happy with all the details, from our pepper centerpieces to the mariachi band we had at cocktail hour. Additionally, as locals to Playa del Carmen, they know the Cancun and Riviera Maya region inside and out, so they have access to the best and most reliable vendors. In the end, we had three nights of events across two hotels. All the logistics went off without a hitch. I'd highly recommend using My Perfect Wedding. They'll make any Mexico wedding a dream-come-true!

Sina made our wedding more amazing than we could have even imagined. Living in the United States, we were worried about doing a destination wedding, but Sina helped us every step of the way. She was very patient and collaborative in helping us find the perfect vendors for our special day. Decoration is my passion and I’m a very particular person when it comes to how I want something to look, and Sina was more than patient and help create exactly what I had in my head in real life. She’s very organized And she helps make sure each vendor knows exactly what it is that you’re looking for. She’s also super sweet and as easy to talk to online as she is in person.

Michael and his team made my dream wedding come true! I was nervous planning a wedding in Mexico since I live in CA but truthfully, Michael is qualified, experienced & skilled. If there is something you want for your wedding, he will go to lengths to find it. Not to mention, there was never a delay in communication which put my type A personality at ease. I was skeptical hiring a wedding planner since I like to be in control, but trust me, leaving your wedding in control in Michaels hands, allows you to be fully present and enjoy your wedding. A million thank you’s to Michael and his team!