Shay + Bryan
Wedding Date & Location:
April 16th, 2024 at Finest Playa Mujeres Resort in Cancun
For our real bride, Shay, planning a destination wedding meant letting go—and it turned out to be the best decision she could’ve made. With a vision of simple greenery and classic beach elegance, she said “I do” surrounded by her closest loved ones at an all-inclusive resort that handled every detail. From a beachfront ceremony to a weeklong celebration with family, Shay’s wedding was effortless, intimate, and everything she hoped for… plus a few surprises she didn’t even have to stress over.
What was the vision for your wedding?:
Being at an all inclusive resort they gave you options for different visions. They had rustic, boho, classic white and just about anything you wanted. I went for the classic greenery and simple. The vendors came with the resort. You had options to choose an outside vendor for extra $$. We wanted the classic beach wedding feel, ceremony near the beach as well as reception. A lot of on the beach photos were our number one must!
How did it go the day-of?:
Leading up to wedding day and vacation I was only in contact with my wedding coordinator for about two months before (stressful). But when we arrived at the resort they were on top of everything and had everything we talked about. The resort did everything, hair, makeup, florals, food, decorations, provided speakers, anything that comes with a wedding, they had it! Truly, everything was included! On wedding day, I never went and looked at the set up of anything so it was a surprise to me and it was all perfect! Our wedding was very small, all of our closest family were there (about 20). It was more than just visiting on wedding day, we spent a whole week together!
What is your #1 tip to future brides?:
Honestly I feel like I was a very easy going bride and what happened, happened. I had to let go with the planning and trust the resort to be on top of it. And they were. I would say, just enjoy the moment because people don’t care if something wasn’t how you envisioned it, because they don’t even know!! And splurge on your photography because you will look at the photos forever and relive your day again & again. ALSO, do the Destination wedding, you won’t regret it and you’ll have a lovely vacation. I would do it a million times over again, it was so easy.
