Weddings

Selecting a wedding location is the most important decision a couple can make when planning their special day and opting for a hotel wedding is an excellent choice. Luxury hotels can provide wedding planners to turn a couple’s dream into reality, ensuring that the event flows smoothly from start to finish. Hotel weddings offer all kinds of advantages. Couples need only decide on the size of their guest list and choose a hotel accordingly so that accommodation is available for the entire group. And when the celebration is over, the newlyweds can stay at the location to celebrate their honeymoon.

Choosing a location comes down to two options: beach or city. Many couples opt for the beach, because celebrating a wedding by the sea is an unbeatable experience. At Barceló, weddings can be anything from bohemian-style to formal. Sandals and sarongs are the norm at Mexico’s Riviera Maya in resorts such as the Barceló Maya Beach hotel. If the sunny sands of the Yucatán are beckoning, the Occidental Costa Cancún is a great option. On the Pacific side, the Barceló Karmina hotel offers beautiful views of rocky coves. And, for a truly exclusive setting, couples can look to the Occidental Papagayo, located on Costa Rica’s Culebra Bay. Nevertheless, city locations also have their own special charm: the elegant terrace at the Barceló Valencia in Spain provides a stylish atmosphere, especially after dark when couples can say "I do" against the backdrop of the city lights.

Opting for a hotel venue does not mean compromising on a religious ceremony, as it can be held in a nearby church or at the hotel’s chapel, as is the case with  Barceló Maya Grand Resort, a complex that houses the Our Lady of Guadalupe chapel. Another thing to consider is whether children will be at the wedding. For those who prefer a sophisticated adults-only event, the Barceló Bávaro Beach Hotel in the charming town of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, is a fantastic option. However, if the guest list includes youngsters, the best choice is a family-friendly resort with child care services that leave parents free to relax and enjoy themselves. The number of guests also needs to be taken into account when choosing a location. We have options for accommodating anything from small intimate groups right up to a gatherings of more than 1,000 guests. Deciding on a number range helps narrow down the possibilities.

When even the thought of organising that special day seems too much, we offer wedding planners to come to the rescue. All the little details involved in the preparation can be overwhelming, and an experienced planner can help couples make the right decisions to ensure that their wedding turns out perfectly. Entertainment, music, food, drinks and flowers all contribute to the tone of the celebration, and a good planner will help couples choose wisely. Another possibility is to book a complete wedding package. With Barceló weddings there are as many as 100 deals available for different numbers of guests, which will ease any budget concerns. Then there are the memories. Finding a photographer who will take beautiful spontaneous snapshots as well as excellent group photos is essential. The Barceló Photocall service ensures that every single guest is featured in the wedding photos.