Mexico is the most popular destination wedding choice for Canadian couples — and it’s not particularly close. Direct flights from Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, and Montreal connect to Cancun in under five hours. The all-inclusive resort industry here has been catering to international wedding groups for decades. And the range of settings available — Caribbean beaches, Pacific desert coastlines, jungle cenotes, clifftop terraces — means there is genuinely something for every couple – it’s why we love planning Mexico Destination Weddings.

This guide covers everything you need to know to plan a destination wedding in Mexico, including the best regions, top Mexico wedding resorts, real costs in CAD, legal requirements, and the best time of year to say yes.

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• The most accessible international wedding destination for Canadian couples — short direct flights from most major cities
• Massive selection of all-inclusive resorts purpose-built for wedding groups at every price point
• Three distinct regions — Riviera Maya, Los Cabos, and Cancun — each offering a completely different atmosphere and aesthetic
• Some of the most competitive group travel pricing in the Caribbean and Latin America
• Established wedding industries with on-site coordinators, preferred vendors, and legal infrastructure

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Costs vary significantly by region, resort tier, and group size — but here is a realistic framework for Canadian couples budgeting in CAD:

• Intimate (under 20 guests): $3,000 – $12,000 CAD for the wedding package
• Mid-size (30–50 guests): $10,000 – $28,000 CAD
• Large group (60+ guests): $28,000 – $60,000+ CAD

Many resorts offer complimentary or deeply discounted wedding packages when a minimum number of room nights are booked by the group — meaning the ceremony itself can effectively be included at no additional cost if you’re bringing 20 or more guests. Your NOW planner will negotiate group block rates with the resort and coordinate guest travel to maximize the value of every dollar your group spends.

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Unico 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya

Unico is one of the most design-forward resorts in the Riviera Maya — a boutique all-inclusive with a strong sense of identity and a wedding program built around personalized experiences. It’s a strong choice for couples who want something visually distinctive and less conventional than a traditional resort setup.

Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun

Consistently ranked among the top luxury wedding resorts in Mexico, Secrets Maroma sits on one of the finest stretches of beach in the Riviera Maya. The adults-only setting is elegant and intimate, with a dedicated wedding team and ceremony venues that genuinely feel special rather than generic. For couples prioritizing atmosphere and service quality, Maroma is a standout.

Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos

Perched above the Sea of Cortez with panoramic ocean views, Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos offers one of the most dramatic wedding settings in Mexico. The resort’s ceremony venues take full advantage of the Cabo coastline, and its wedding coordination team is well-regarded by destination wedding specialists who work in the region regularly.

Rosewood Mayakoba

At Rosewood Mayakoba, weddings feel effortlessly extraordinary—where pristine Caribbean beaches, lush jungle lagoons, and impeccable five-star service come together to create an atmosphere that’s both breathtakingly romantic and flawlessly curated.

Grand Velas Los Cabos

Grand Velas is the ultra-luxury benchmark in Los Cabos — a Forbes Five-Star property with an a la carte wedding program built for couples who want full creative control. The resort’s venues, cuisine, and service are exceptional, and it suits couples for whom quality and exclusivity matter more than guest count.

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Mexico’s peak wedding season runs November through April, when weather across all three regions is reliably dry, sunny, and low-humidity. This window also brings the highest resort and flight pricing due to demand. May through early June is an excellent shoulder-season option — weather remains good in most years, resort rates drop, and properties are quieter.

Hurricane season runs June through November, with the highest risk in September and October. Couples booking during this period should factor in travel insurance and understand that weather flexibility may be limited. Riviera Maya and Cancun are more exposed to hurricane risk than Los Cabos, which sits on the Pacific side.

Legal marriages in Mexico for foreign nationals are possible but involve documentation and a waiting period. General requirements include:

• Both parties must arrive in Mexico at least three business days before the ceremony
• Valid passports for both parties
• Original birth certificates (with apostille certification)
• Blood tests completed at an approved Mexican laboratory
• If previously married: original divorce decree or death certificate of former spouse

For this reason, many Canadian couples opt for a symbolic ceremony in Mexico and complete their legal marriage at home either before or after the trip. Both options are equally valid — your NOW destination wedding specialist will walk you through the pros and cons for your specific situation and guest list.

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Plan Your Mexico Wedding with NOW

NOW Destination Weddings has helped hundreds of Canadian couples get married in Mexico over the past 17 years. We know these resorts personally, we’ve worked with their wedding teams directly, and we negotiate group rates that independent bookers simply can’t access.

Request a proposal today and we’ll match you with the perfect Mexico wedding resort for your vision and budget.