Expert advice for planning the perfect destination wedding at an all-inclusive resort
Hosting a destination wedding at an all-inclusive resort removes a lot of the guesswork. Add in the expert advice of Hilton’s talented Team Members, and things just got even easier.
By Shayla Martin | October 26, 2023 (Updated December 23, 2025)
A wedding at an all-inclusive resort is ideal for everyone involved: Guests get to turn their trip into a worry-free vacation, while the happy couple can relax knowing there’s an entire team handling the details of their big day. That said, there are a lot of decisions the betrotheds must make to ensure their wedding is everything they’ve dreamed of. These popular wedding destinations are home to stunning all-inclusive resorts that will suit the needs of any engaged couple and their guests. Add a few expert tips, and you can get hitched without a hitch.
Tulum, Mexico
Equal parts casual and chic, Tulum is perfect for sophisticated yet low-key couples. At Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort, weddings are inspired by the tranquil, lush surroundings, and the pristine shores of the Mexican Caribbean. You and your guests can enjoy the resort’s 13 dining venues and unlimited cocktails, plus the spa at sister property, Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya. While the resort offers a variety of ready-made wedding packages, personalization is key to making your big day feel unique. “We always encourage our couples to stop overthinking traditions and lean into what matters the most to them to let their dream wedding become a reality,” says Liliana Barjoas, assistant director of social catering and events at Hilton Tulum. “All of our couples have the support and expertise from our preferred vendors who create mood boards to give them another perspective of what they can imagine for their big day.”
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Hosting a destination wedding at an all-inclusive resort doesn’t mean you have to plan a huge blow out party if that’s simply not your vibe. Sometimes, all you need is the right setting and a small ceremony with your partner and closest loved ones. At Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, the glittering Bay of Banderas surrounded by the Sierra Madre Mountains serves as a dreamy backdrop for an intimate ceremony. The resort also offers a team of event experts that are well-versed in a variety of global wedding customs to ensure couples of all faiths and traditions feel welcome. This is all part of fostering a solid relationship between the couples and the wedding planners — a key to success according to Hernán Prado, wedding sales manager at Hilton Vallarta Riviera. Says Prado, “You have to connect with your wedding planner because you are also getting “married” [to] them for about one year, so you have to feel comfortable.”
Shayla Martin
Shayla Martin is an award-winning travel and culture journalist based in Washington, D.C. Find her work in outlets including The New York Times, Architectural Digest, Coastal Living, Hemispheres, Veranda Magazine, and many more. She specializes in content about Black history and culture, luxury travel, historic preservation, wellness, interior design, and personal narrative topics. She is also the founder of The Road We Trod, a bi-weekly newsletter that explores travel destinations through the Black gaze.
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