A Beach, a Full Moon, and the Best Night of Their Lives: A Destination Wedding at Majestic Elegance Costa Mujeres
Picture this: you are standing barefoot on a white sand beach in Mexico, surrounded by the people you love most, the sun melting into the Caribbean Sea in front of you. The sky clears just in time. A full moon rises. Your photographer is in exactly the right spot to catch all of it. This is a Majestic Elegance Costa Mujeres destination wedding.
That was May 2, 2026 — and it was everything.
This is the story of Michele and Tony, who decided to do things differently. No ballroom. No hometown venue. No five-figure flower bill. Just a breathtaking stretch of beach on the Yucatan Peninsula, an intimate group of family and friends, and a week they will never stop talking about
Why They Chose a Destination Wedding (and Why It Made Total Sense)
When Michele and Tony sat down and really thought about what they wanted, the answer was clear: they did not want a party. They wanted an experience.
We knew if we did one in our home town we would have spent WAY too much money, they told us. We wanted to have an experience with our wedding guests, not just a party.
This is something I hear from couples more than you might think. The traditional wedding — the venue, the vendors, the guest list that somehow multiplies overnight — can cost more than a down payment on a house. And at the end of it, you blink and it is over.
A destination wedding changes the equation completely. Instead of one evening together, you get an entire week. Dinners. Beach days. Late nights in the resort plaza. Memories that outlast any centerpiece.
The day goes by so fast, they said, and this gave us the opportunity to spend more time with our guests.
That right there is the whole argument for destination weddings, and no one says it better than someone who just lived it.
Why Majestic Elegance Costa Mujeres?
There are a lot of beautiful resorts in Mexico. So how do you choose the right one?
For Michele and Tony, it came down to a few things that were non-negotiable: beach and ocean views that would take your breath away, a setting that felt intimate and romantic rather than massive and crowded, and this was a big one, a resort that could genuinely welcome their whole family, including kids.
Majestic Elegance Costa Mujeres checked every box.
Located on Costa Mujeres, just north of Cancun, this resort sits on one of the most stunning stretches of Caribbean coastline in Mexico. The water is that particular shade of blue-green that makes you want to never leave. And because the resort has a dedicated family side, families with children feel completely at home without that energy ever bleeding into the romantic, adult atmosphere the couple was after.
There were kids there but it really never ever felt like that to us, they shared. My nieces and friends kids were there and we had a blast hanging on the family side of the resort. The view, the water, the beach, ocean, all of it was amazing.
That balance is genuinely hard to find. Majestic Elegance Costa Mujeres pulls it off beautifully.
Key reasons couples choose Majestic Elegance Costa Mujeres for their destination wedding:
- Spectacular beachfront ceremony locations, including an iconic Beach Gazebo and the Ky Terrace
- Multiple ceremony and reception venue options directly on the sand and off the sand, overlooking the beach
- Family-friendly atmosphere with a separate family section of the resort
- World-class resort amenities in a boutique, luxurious setting
- Stunning natural backdrop on the Yucatan coast near Cancun and Isla Mujeres
The Wedding Day: Ceremony at the Beach Gazebo
Their ceremony took place at the Beach Gazebo, one of the most sought-after ceremony locations at the resort. With the Caribbean Sea as your backdrop and soft sand underfoot, it sets a tone that no indoor venue could replicate. There is something about getting married with the sound of the ocean in the background that just hits differently.
The resort wedding coordinators had everything laid out and ready. Michele, who actually does event planning professionally, came in with her own decorations and specific ideas about how she wanted things to look. The coordination team executed her vision without a single hiccup.
I was a little nervous at first, as I do a lot of event planning for my job, Michele admitted, but they were amazing. They had everything laid out and ready. We went over things a couple of times. I brought some of my own decorations and they executed it without fail. It took a lot of stress and pressure off of me.
That trust, handing over your carefully planned details to someone at a resort thousands of miles away, is a real leap of faith. When it works, it is the most freeing feeling in the world.
The Reception: An Evening That Had Everything
If the ceremony was the moment they said their vows, the reception was the moment the night came alive.
Their reception was held right on the beach, an intimate, open-air setting with great music, warm ocean air, and the kind of atmosphere that makes every conversation feel special. And then the sky did something magical.
We had a few drops of rain and thought it might rain on us, they told me, but the sky cleared and we got this amazing sunset and a full moon all in the same evening.
A sunset AND a full moon. On their wedding night. Fernando, their photographer from Love and Vows, the resort in-house photography team, was right there for all of it.
Our reception was OUTSTANDING!!! We had such a good time. Intimate setting on the beach, great music, perfect weather, we could not have asked for a better evening.
What Made This Week Even Better Than the Wedding Day
Here is something destination wedding couples discover that truly surprises them: the wedding itself might not even be the best part of the week.
Michele and Tony set up a WhatsApp group with all their guests and used it to coordinate organically throughout the trip. People did their own thing during the day, explored the resort, lounged on the beach. And every night after dinner, the whole group would meet in the resort plaza for a drink and close out the evening together.
It was by far the best time all of us had, they said. As I said, we want to make it an annual trip for all of us.
Their friends and family loved it so much that they are talking about making this an annual group trip. That is the destination wedding effect, it does not just create memories for the couple. It creates memories for everyone who comes.
What It Is Like to Work with Kerri at Sunlover Travel
I will let them speak for this one, because they said it better than I ever could:
What can I say about Kerri and Sunlover Travel. OUTSTANDING!!!! She helped us figure out what and where was going to be the best place for us to go for what we were wanting to do. She is the BEST!!! We will be using her for all of our travel needs. Family members have even said they would be using her because she was so awesome.
One moment that stood out: Michele sister and her family ran into a small issue with their airport transfer on the way home. One call and one email to me, and it was resolved in 20 minutes.
When you are not sure and you can call your travel agent for help at any time, that is awesome, they said. Not everyone will do that but Kerri did.
That is exactly the kind of service I believe every traveler deserves, and especially every couple planning the most important trip of their lives. My planning services are completely complimentary. You get the guidance, the expertise, the problem-solving, and the peace of mind, at no cost to you.
Advice for Couples Considering a Destination Wedding
We asked them directly. Here is what they said:
Do it. You will not regret it.
- If you are looking for something more intimate and non-traditional, a destination wedding delivers exactly that.
- Your guests will not just attend your wedding, they will have a vacation they talk about for years.
- The resort coordinators are professionals. Trust them, communicate your vision clearly, and let them do their jobs.
- Working with a travel advisor who specializes in destination weddings takes a massive amount of stress off your plate, especially when the unexpected happens.
And when asked what they would do differently?
We would do NOTHING different.
Is Majestic Elegance Costa Mujeres Right for Your Destination Wedding?
This resort is a particularly strong fit if you are looking for:
- A luxurious but family-inclusive destination (ideal if you have guests traveling with children)
- Stunning beachfront ceremony and reception settings near Cancun
- A resort that feels high-end and intimate without being overwhelming
- Exceptional natural scenery, think white sand, turquoise water, Caribbean sunsets
- An experienced on-site wedding team with a track record of executing couples specific visions
It is not the right fit if you are dreaming of a large ballroom reception or a mountain setting, but if the beach is calling you, this place delivers.
Ready to Start Planning Your Own Destination Wedding?
You deserve this. Not just the wedding, the whole experience. The week with your people. The sunsets. The memories that follow you home.
As a destination wedding specialist and the founder of Sunlover Travel, I work with couples every day who are right where you are: excited, a little overwhelmed, and not sure where to start. My job is to cut through the noise, match you with the right resort and destination for your vision and your budget, and walk with you through every step of the process.
And my planning services? Completely free.
Lets talk. I would love to help you plan your own unforgettable destination wedding.
Contact Kerri at Sunlover Travel: kerri@sunlovertravel.com
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Photography credit: Fernando at Love and Vows (Majestic Elegance Costa Mujeres resort photographer)
Michele and Tony | Wedding date: May 2, 2026 | Majestic Elegance Costa Mujeres, Mexico
