Bride & Groom:
ERICA & ERIC
Photos by:
WHITE CROWN PHOTOGRAPHY
Venue:
XCARET MEXICO HOTEL
Erica and Eric opened their celebration with a moonlit fiesta mexicana at Xoximilco Xcaret, Cancun’s re-imagining of a UNESCO World Heritage icon. Guests boarded vividly painted trajinera gondolas—essentially floating banquet tables—gliding through jungle canals to a soundtrack of live mariachi, jarana marimba and norteño trios. Between tequila toasts and a progressive tasting menu of regional street-food classics, the night blurred into pure, technicolor joy. Each trajinera is named after a Mexican state, so couples often request the boat that matches their heritage for an ultra-personal touch.
Morning-of Magic: Getting Ready in Paradise
At dawn the next day, the bride’s suite in Casa Fuego filled with soft Caribbean light and the gentle hush of turquoise coves below. Erica’s silk robe mirrored the flutter of palms outside her balcony as Memory Box documented every detail in their signature film-meets-editorial style—featured in Vogue and BRIDES for good reason.
Across the resort, Eric and his groomsmen prepped in a lofted suite overlooking the emerald river. Linen suits, cuff-links shaped like tiny quetzals, and the sound of distant macaws set the scene for a relaxed Riviera vibe.
The First Look: Love in Living Technicolor
Before guests arrived, the couple shared a private first look beneath the bamboo archways near Teatro del Río. The walkways here stay eerily empty in daylight, turning the moment into a cinematic reveal framed by jungle vines and limestone bridges.
Ceremony on Caleta Fuego—Where Underground Rivers Meet the Sea
Imagine a shell-shaped inlet carved by an underground river, ringed by powdery sand and connected to the sea by coral-rock tunnels. That is Caleta Fuego, the resort’s most sought-after beach venue. A towering arch of pure white phalaenopsis orchids and baby’s breath—over 4,000 blooms in total—rose from the sand like a cloud. The couple exchanged vows as waves lapped only meters away, while guests enjoyed the natural amphitheater created by cave walls and wooden bridges. Capacity here stretches to 150, perfect for grand guest lists, yet the cove feels utterly private.
Candlelight & Cave Echoes: Cocktails and Reception in Cueva Kayak
The celebration slipped underground—literally—into Cueva Kayak, the resort’s only air-conditioned grotto. Rows of taper candles flickered along the limestone walls, their glow mirrored in the lagoon just beyond the cave mouth. Dinner unfolded beneath stalactites; then everyone spilled onto the open-air dance terrace where a live saxophone looped into the DJ set and sparks from cold fireworks reflected on the water. With a max capacity of 75, Cueva Kayak creates an intimate, ethereal ambience guests will never forget.
Unlocking Exclusive Group Rates with Mango Weddings & Events
Hotel Xcaret requires a room-block contract before it will even ink your wedding date. Mango Weddings negotiates those blocks on your behalf, often securing:
Preferential rates below the public pricing
Complimentary night stays for select suites
Automatic upgrades to ocean-view or swim-up categories for the couple
Priority access to high-demand venues like Caleta Fuego and Cueva Kayak
Why Hotel Xcaret México Is the Riviera Maya’s Ultimate Wedding Venue
Your room key doubles as an unlimited pass to Xcaret’s eight adventure parks and river systems—think post-wedding zip-lines or cenote snorkelling.
Design-forward Suites: Natural materials, indoor hammocks and rain showers echo the surrounding jungle while offering five-star comfort.
Sustainability Credentials. The resort is EarthCheck certified, built around existing ecosystems rather than replacing them.
VIP Wedding Perks: Room upgrades for the couple, romantic breakfast in-suite, and exclusive Muluk Spa rates for every guest.
Our Conclusion
Lock in Your Date Early – Caleta Fuego and Cueva Kayak book up months in advance. Reserve your room-block first, and your wedding date follows automatically – no last-minute venue scrambles.
Let Mango Weddings Negotiate the Rates. We leverage long-standing partnerships with Hotel Xcaret México to secure below-public pricing, complimentary nights and suite upgrades – all bundled into one simple contract.
Bundle Every Event Under One Planner. Welcome party, ceremony, cave reception, farewell brunch – our team orchestrates the full multi-day itinerary, so you sign one agreement instead of juggling multiple vendors.
Enjoy a True Vacation, Not a Checklist. With logistics handled, you and your guests can dive into Xcaret’s parks, spas and cenotes while we fine-tune the timeline behind the scenes. Show up, celebrate, and leave the details to Mango Weddings.