Affordable 5-star Weddings by Karisma

For low maintenance, easy-does-it celebrations, many hotels and resorts offer special wedding packages that will help you save on the basics and let you upgrade on luxury items. By booking a minimum number of required rooms (or sometimes room category), you can find properties that will include the services of an on-site wedding coordinator, Justice of the Peace or non-denominational minister to perform the ceremony, document filing, decoration of the wedding area, bouquet and boutonnières, champagne to toast the bride and groom, the wedding dinner and even your wedding cake! From there, you can choose to upgrade any other aspects that are important to you like photographers, videographers, menus, drinks, décor and more – that you may not be able to afford otherwise. Or, you may choose to personalize your wedding with creative details like releasing white doves or monarch butterflies after the nuptials or perhaps a mariachi band to add Mexican flair.

In the Riviera Maya, Karisma Hotels offers seven luxurious properties to satisfy every need. At either the El Dorado Royale & Casita Royale or the El Dorado Seaside Suites, you’ll find a chilled bottle of champagne in your suite along with a guaranteed king-size bed as part of the ‘Sweet Wedding Deal’. The resort’s wedding coordinator will ensure all your wedding details are handled just the way you like including your location set-up and a dinner reception for up to 40 people. The Justice of the Peace or non-denomination minister and document filing is also included. The following morning enjoy breakfast in bed, a half-hour massage for two and later, a very romantic dinner on the beach. A minimum number of rooms are required otherwise these amenities form the Silver package, which may also be upgraded to Gold. The Gold package includes all the Silver amenities PLUS your required blood tests, a professional wedding photographer, 36 color photos, image CD and a handmade wedding album, Mexican wedding certificate translated and delivered via Fed Ex within 60 days of ceremony, spa hairstyle for the bride and a haircut for groom, one beach bag and a romantic sunset dinner cruise for the bride & groom at Maroma Beach Paradise including round trip transfers.

For wedding groups that include young guests and adults who want a little extra pampering, Karisma also offers five distinct properties in Cancun and the Riviera Maya under the Azul banner. A favorite spot for couples is the Azul Sensatori Hotel that features the one and only Sky Wedding option. You can get married on a private rooftop at the hotel overlooking a spectacular stretch of beach or down by the ocean shore for a private and secluded ceremony. This hotel has both adult-only and family sections so it offers the best of both worlds. Families travelling with young children can stay in Family Suites, with guaranteed connecting accommodations. Kids under 12 years will love the splash park, kid’s pool, playground and plenty of activities. Children 6 months to 5 years can sing-a-long, listen to stories or share in play groups at The Azulitos Kid’s Club that was especially designed by Fisher Price® Toys. The My Gym® Centre for 4 to 12 years old offers My Gym® equipment and fitness programs, plus an arts & crafts room and a mini-theatre to keep the kids busy. For a more relaxing time, the Kids Spa Suite designed for children 5 to 16 years offers packages that include a Teen Girl’s Spa Day with aromatherapy massage, ‘my first facial’, hand and foot massages, nail polish application and Sparkle Makeovers. Older children will enjoy the rock climbing wall, Breeze Teen Club and interactive gaming.

Meanwhile, couples can choose between honeymoon suites with wrap-around balconies or a heated Jacuzzi for two in the lazy river off the terrace. The adults-only section of the property features a private pool and double lounging beds. Not to be missed are the beachfront gazebo massages. Add to that the outstanding cuisine: from a three-course candlelight dinner on the beach to 24-hour gourmet room service or, if you are in the mood to socialize, there is a 12-course dinner at the adults-only Le Chique, as well as five other gourmet á la carte restaurants. For a night cap, eight unique bars offer a wide selection of alcoholic concoctions.

From simple basics to pampered luxuries, you now can look at ways to customize your 5-star wedding with all the personal touches that will really add magic to your special day!