Just a few days after Fourth of July, Sally and John made their way to Secrets Akumal for an intimate destination wedding of their dreams. They knew they wanted a private ceremony for the two to cherish and found that Secrets Akumal had what exactly what they were looking for. When the couple first began planning their special day, they were immediately drawn to Secrets Akumal and the local inspiration throughout the hotel. The private ceremony took place in the gazebo by the ocean, which made for a picture perfect moment. 

See the special moments this couple had while enjoying their dream destination wedding.

What is your favorite memory from your big day?

Every minute of our big day was memorable, every single minute. We wouldn’t have changed a thing and would get married at Secrets Akumal again if we could!

What was your favorite amenity?

We loved everything about Secrets Akumal from the moment we arrived to the moment we departed. From the welcoming we received at check-in, our host Aldo was fantastic our entire stay, checking on us daily and attending to any requests we had. The Spa was fabulous and the 20% inclusion rate made it possible for us to visit many time during our stay. The food was outstanding at all the restaurants, but Mi Carissa was our favorite. The service and grace of the staff, the Chef who came to our table, creating a menu just for our Wedding Celebration dinner was exceptional. Also, our Estancia Suite was magnificent!

Describe your big day in three sentences.

My day began at 1:00 pm when the Styling Trio entered our suite and transformed me into a beautiful bride by doing my hair and makeup. Our wedding coordinator, Brenda, was there the entire time from the styling in the suite to our Wedding Night Celebration Dinner, and graciously attended to every detail, creating a fairytale wedding for us. Our wedding was personalized and intimate and surpassed every expectation we had.

And so the adventure begins…

Sally and John’s experience at Secrets Akumal continued to exceed expectations even after the big day. The days following their wedding were filled with poolside relaxation, snorkeling with sea turtles just steps from the beach, and romantic candlelit dinners under the stars. The couple mentioned how the tranquil atmosphere and adults-only setting made it feel like they had the entire resort to themselves. From spontaneous beach walks at sunrise to sipping cocktails at the swim-up bar, every moment added to the magic. They even booked a professional photo session through the resort to capture their honeymoon glow—and now have those memories beautifully preserved. Secrets Akumal wasn’t just a wedding venue; it was the beginning of a lifelong love story.