Mayan Wedding Ceremony in Tulum

Photography by Andre Gouin

An intimate Mayan wedding ceremony in Tulum? We’re unsure whether it gets better than this. From their intimate day to their evening spent dancing, Erin & James sure know how to get married and party! Their day was truly a whimsical dream. Marrying in the jungle surrounded by lush greenery and crystal clear waters. We absolutely adore their outdoor detailing and decor, complete with white and orange floral bouquets. Oh, and of course, the decoration of the moment… disco balls! Erin & James also own a Crystal and Metaphysical shop, and use Agate slices as name cards - we love it!

Mayan wedding ceremony with disco ball decoration

The vibe of the day was mystical and magical. It started with travelling to the most magical cenote to have our Mayan Ceremony which was so culturally and artistically beautiful!

Erin & James

Bride in lace floral wedding gown and bridal hair piece accessory stands with groom at Mayan wedding ceremony

Groom in grey suit kisses bride in lace floral wedding dress in outdoor destination wedding

Bride with large dangly earrings and hair accessory holds white rose and red flower wedding bouquet

Groom puts on the bride's wedding ring as the guests throw rose petal confetti over the couple

Bride walks in jungle amongst nature in lace floral v-neck wedding dress in Tulum

Groom in three-piece grey suit stands waiting for bride in traditional Mayan wedding ceremony

Bride gets her makeup done for her wedding day with long curled side parted hair and hair accessory

Wedding bouquet of white, pink, orange, dark red and black flowers in outdoor destination wedding

Blue bow Loeffler Randall wedding shoes with wedding rings and bands

Traditional Mayan wedding ceremony in Tulum

Bride and groom at traditional Mayan wedding in Mexico with floral displays and candles in lanterns for wedding decor

Dashing groom in three-piece grey suit and brown shoes at destination wedding

Groom waits for bride at Mayan wedding ceremony in Tulum

Bride in lace floral wedding gown laughs with groom at outdoor destination wedding

Outdoor wedding ceremony in Cenote El Buho in Tulum in jungle setting

Bride and groom take part in traditional customs in Mayan wedding ceremony for destination wedding

CEREMONY & RECEPTION

James and I wanted our guests to have a unique and memorable experience in Tulum. We had a small Mayan wedding ceremony at Cenote El Buho with our immediate family. At night we had a special food and drink experience at our reception party at WILD. We danced, played the Congos, smoked cigars and ate churros and Esquites!

ADVICE

If you are planning a destination wedding, I would recommend finding a planner who is knowledgeable about the area and understands your vision. Our planners Anna and Anastasia literally curated the most perfect day. If you have the ability to travel before the wedding to meet your planner, see venues, and go to tastings - do it! Maybe even schedule your engagement photos with your photographer so that you are comfortable shooting with them on your big day!

Wedding guests applaud as the bride and groom enter the reception at outdoor destination wedding

Bride holds a toast at the wedding reception in Tulum with disco ball and wooden lanterns

Outdoor set up with cream loveseat and beige sofa with mini beanbags and decorative red pillows

Bride and groom on private top table with candle lanterns and disco balls overhead

Bride and groom's private top table with pink candles and disco balls with large floral displays

Bride and groom pose in Tulum for outdoor destination wedding and traditional Mayan ceremony

Bride and groom walk with multiple disco balls overhead with velvet green seats and pink candles for private top table

Bride and groom at their destination wedding in Mexico during golden hour as sun sets

Disco ball wedding decor for outdoor jungle destination wedding in Mexico

Outdoor area in Tulum, Mexico at Cenote Buho for bride and groom complete with candle lanterns and disco balls

Green napkin and leaf wedding stationery with Agate crystal slice for name tags

Top table area with pink candles and plush green velvet chairs and candle lanterns with disco balls overhead

Traditional live musical entertainment for outdoor destination wedding in Tulum

Jungle settings for the wedding reception with wooden top table and candle lanterns and disco balls for wedding decor

Groom in grey three-piece suit gives a speech with the bride standing next to him in lace floral wedding gown

Bride and groom share laughter at their wedding

Long wooden tables with green themed tablescape with dark flowers and coloured glassware at outdoor wedding

Bride and groom after their traditional Mayan wedding ceremony

Bride and groom share their first dance in the jungle in Tulum, Mexico

Fun outdoor destination wedding tablescape with green and pink theme with disco balls overhead

Bride and groom sharing their first dance in Tulum

Large red, white and orange wedding flower display with green foliage

Outdoor wedding venue with dark wooden tables, white plates and green napkins and wedding stationery

Blue coloured glassware with white plates, green napkins and leaf wedding stationery and Agate name tags

The Mayan ritual includes all four elements; earth, wind, and fire!

I found Gallardo Films because we needed a Same Day Edit video, as only immediate family could attend the ceremony. We then found Mango Weddings through Gallardos' Instagram. I definitely loved their attention to detail and diverse portfolio. Anna then connected me to our other suppliers.

Erin & James

This Mayan wedding ceremony is the perfect example of tailoring your ceremony to you! It can be as personal as you like, moving away from traditions. Adding in a funny reading, or aspects that mean something to you as a couple is incredibly important. Remember, it’s your day, your way, across all parts of it!