Hosting a destination wedding at an all-inclusive resort doesn’t mean you have to plan a huge blow out party if that’s simply not your vibe. Sometimes, all you need is the right setting and a small ceremony with your partner and closest loved ones. At Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, the glittering Bay of Banderas surrounded by the Sierra Madre Mountains serves as a dreamy backdrop for an intimate ceremony. The resort also offers a team of event experts that are well-versed in a variety of global wedding customs to ensure couples of all faiths and traditions feel welcome. This is all part of fostering a solid relationship between the couples and the wedding planners — a key to success according to Hernán Prado, wedding sales manager at Hilton Vallarta Riviera. Says Prado, “You have to connect with your wedding planner because you are also getting “married” [to] them for about one year, so you have to feel comfortable.”

While a destination wedding at an all-inclusive resort removes most of the guesswork and stress of a wedding, it’s important to plan for the details you desire. At Hilton La Romana, an All-Inclusive Adult Only Resort along the Dominican Republic’s stunning Caribbean coast, you’ll find beautiful views, gourmet dining, seaside spa treatments and a dedicated team to bring your wedding vision to life. Awilda Rijo, wedding coordinator at Hilton La Romana, notes that having a budget is key. “I recommend couples start talking to their wedding specialist early on about their wedding budget. Our wedding couples can make the most of their planning experience by having an idea of how much they want to spend and what aspects matter the most for their big day, whether its decor, entertainment, F&B etc.,” says Rijo. “I also encourage couples to take advantage of our Big Day Preview or Big Day Planning programs so that they can give themselves two to three days on site to get a sense of the overall vibe the location has to offer."