Liz Moore Destination Weddings

Sunscape akumal beach resort spa South riviera maya

Destination: Puerto Vallarta

Some destination wedding resorts feel designed only for the ceremony itself. Guests arrive, attend the celebration, spend a little time near the pool, then wait for the trip to end. Sunscape Akumal Beach Resort & Spa feels different once people settle into the stay.  The atmosphere around the property changes how guests spend their time together. Families stay outside longer after dinner. Friends disappear toward the beach during the afternoon and somehow return hours later without realizing how much time passed. Parents relax near the pools while younger guests move between restaurants, bars, and beach areas throughout the day.  The whole trip starts feeling more relaxed after the first day.  That matters during destination weddings because people are sharing several days together, not only attending one event for a few hours. The resort sits along the South Riviera Maya coastline where the beach becomes part of everyday life during the stay. Guests wake up hearing the ocean nearby, walk through tropical pathways heading toward breakfast, then slowly settle into the rhythm around the property. Nothing feels overly rushed. During the mornings, the resort feels calm while guests move slowly toward coffee, breakfast, or early walks near the water. Later during the afternoon, the atmosphere becomes more social around the pools and beach. By nighttime, everything changes again once the lights around the property reflect across the outdoor spaces and dinner begins near the ocean. 

That flow works very well for destination wedding groups because different guests enjoy different types of vacations. Some visitors want quiet mornings and peaceful evenings. Others stay active from breakfast until late at night. The property somehow allows both experiences to exist comfortably at the same time. For couples, the stressful part usually begins long before anybody arrives in Riviera Maya though. Flights change unexpectedly. Guests delay reserving accommodations. Questions about airport transportation, wedding schedules, room categories, and arrival times begin showing up every day.  Trying to organize all those details while also planning the wedding itself quickly becomes exhausting. Liz Moore Destination Weddings helps couples avoid managing every moving part alone. Instead of spending months handling accommodations, room coordination, guest communication, travel planning, and wedding details independently, couples work with people experienced in destination wedding planning and resort coordination. That support changes the planning experience completely once things begin moving fast.

Accommodations

The accommodations at Sunscape Akumal Beach Resort & Spa feel comfortable for guests staying several days during destination weddings. People settle in pretty quickly here. The rooms match the atmosphere around the rest of the resort. Relaxed, welcoming, and easy to enjoy after long travel days. Some accommodations stay closer to the pools and restaurants while others feel quieter later during the evening once guests return from celebrations and dinners. Natural light moves through many of the rooms during the daytime which helps everything feel more open throughout the stay. That balance matters during wedding weekends because guests spend real time inside the accommodations instead of only sleeping there for one night. Families stay together for several days. Bridal parties gather before ceremonies while preparing for the evening. Friends stop by each other’s rooms before dinner begins. 

The spaces work well for that type of experience. Guests usually settle into routines naturally after arriving. Morning coffee outside before the day fully starts. Afternoons spent near the beach or pools. Late dinners followed by conversations continuing much longer than expected. The accommodations become part of the wedding trip itself instead of simply a place where luggage stays. Another thing visitors appreciate is how easy the property feels once they spend a little time there. Guests do not spend the whole weekend confused about where events are happening because restaurants, beach areas, pools, and wedding spaces remain easy to reach throughout the resort. That small detail makes everything feel smoother for larger wedding groups. 

Choose a Wedding Venue

Starlight Terrace

Starlight Terrace

  • Cocktail hour 70
  • Reception 70
Starlight Garden

Starlight Garden

  • Ceremony 30
  • Cocktail hour 80
  • Reception 50
Sharky's Terrace

Sharky's Terrace

  • Ceremony 30
  • Cocktail hour 80
  • Reception 50
Chapel

Chapel

  • Ceremony 80
Beach

Beach

  • Ceremony 80
  • Cocktail hour 50
  • Reception 50
Barefoot Grill

Barefoot Grill

  • Cocktail hour 100
  • Reception 80
Ballroom

Ballroom

  • Reception 120

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Wedding Amenities

Sunscape Akumal Beach Resort & Spa works especially well for couples wanting a destination wedding that feels tropical, social, and comfortable at the same time. The beach naturally becomes one of the main highlights during wedding weekends. Ceremonies near the shoreline already feel warm and welcoming without needing large decorations covering every space. During the late afternoon, sunlight changes across the water while the evening breeze cools the ceremony areas before cocktail hours and receptions begin later at night.

Guests usually stay near the beach long after the ceremony ends because the atmosphere feels especially relaxing once nighttime arrives. Outdoor receptions fit naturally into the property too. Dinner near the ocean, music moving softly through the ...

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Ideal for: Ideal For Family Vacations Budget-Friendly Destination Weddings Group Travel Kids-Friendly Beach Holidays Honeymoons Puerto Vallarta Getaways Wedding Groups
340
All Inclusive
Mixed
1 swimming pools
7 restaurants
5 Bars
Beachfront
1 Spa
Water Activities

Restaurants & Bars

Coffees, teas, pastries, and snacks served daily 24 hours. Casual Open 24 hours
Delicious Italian cuisine Casual Elegance Dinner: 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Additional Information: Adults and children ages 8 plus only
International cuisine served in a seaside setting Casual Lunch: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dinner: 6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Additional Information: *Casual Elegance required for dinner
Authentic Mexican favorites served nightly Casual Elegance Dinner: 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
A variety of grilled favorites and snack foods served from a fun, colorful food truck Casual Lunch: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
A variety of international delicacies served buffet-style Casual Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Lunch: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Dinner: 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Additional Information: *Casual Elegance required for dinner
Refreshing drinks by the pool Beach Casual 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
In-pool bar serving refreshing cocktails Beach Casual 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Main lobby bar broadcasting sports and featuring live entertainment Casual 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Terrace bar by the lobby overlooking the gardens, pool and ocean Casual 5:00 p.m. -1:00 a.m.
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