Yellow Umbrella Events

06/18/2026

The AAA Diamond Program released its highly anticipated 2026 Top 10 hotel and restaurants, which are broken down into four categories: Top 10 Hotels Overall, Top U.S. Hotels (including one in Canada), Top 10 Restaurants Overall and Top Mexico Restaurants.

“These outstanding properties received the highest scores during objective AAA inspections,” AAA said

“Throughout the year, AAA Inspectors visit hotels and restaurants across North America, the Caribbean and Costa Rica unannounced, and in some cases anonymously, to verify the 4 Cs of AAA Diamonds: Cleanliness, Comfort, Cuisine, and Consistency,” the company added. “As part of the Five Diamond hotel inspection process, AAA Inspectors spend the night at the properties to better evaluate the surroundings and service.”

Out of the 10 hotels who got the AAA 5 Diamond Award, 7 are in Mexico, 4 are in the Mexican Caribbean! They are: Impression Isla Mujeres, Secrets Maroma Beach, Grand Velas Riviera Maya and La Casa de la Playa

9 of the 10 restaurants in Mexico awarded are in Quintana Roo:

Le Chique, Cocina de Autor, Teodoro, Ha’ and Xaak, Le Basilic, The Club and Fantino, and Autur.

06/18/2026

Garza Blanca Cancun is one of the most visually distinct resorts in the Cancun area, and it shows up on a lot of couples' shortlists right now.

Before you start picturing your ceremony on Coco Beach or under the covered canopy at Tierra Luna, there are contract details and deposit requirements you need to understand first. The room block minimums are real, they are enforced, and the deposits are fully non-refundable from day one.

We broke down every ceremony package, every reception option, every venue, the full vendor list, and the honest feedback from couples who have actually had their wedding there.

If Garza Blanca is on your list, start here: https://www.yellowumbrellaevents.com/the-ultimate-garza-blanca-cancun-wedding-guide/

Our planning and room block services are complimentary to you. Reach us at [email protected] or 512.955.1320.

Here's everything you need to know about one of our top resorts for destination weddings in Mexico - the wedding packages, the venues, the real costs, and the things we always tell our couples before they decide.

06/16/2026

Fun fact, if you filed for an IRS tax extension, you have 121 days left to procrastinate.

This has been a public service announcement.

06/15/2026

A nice wedding in Austin for 80 guests: $45,000-$95,000+. The same caliber wedding in Mexico's Riviera Maya: $28,000-$45,000. And that includes 3-5 days of bundled food, drinks, and activities for every guest, not just a reception night.

Swipe through for the real comparison.

We have planned 600+ destination weddings in Mexico.

Our consultation is completely complementary, we offer honest numbers for your actual guest count and budget.

06/12/2026

La Casa de la Playa is a boutique adults-only property within the Xcaret brand in the Riviera Maya. For couples with smaller guest counts who want a more curated, intimate experience, it is worth serious consideration alongside Hotel Xcaret Mexico and Hotel Xcaret Arte.

What distinguishes it from the other Xcaret properties is the scale and the planning logistics. The room block process and wedding package structure are specific to this property.

Yellow Umbrella Events has guided 600+ couples through destination wedding planning at all-inclusive resorts in Mexico. Planning and room block management services are completely complimentary to couples.

Reach Cheryl at [email protected] or 512.955.1320 to start the conversation.

06/10/2026

A 27-course tasting menu. Michelin Star. Hotel Xcaret Arte. Cheryl has eaten at 14 Michelin Star restaurants and this one landed in her top three or four.

The full review, including pricing, reservation tips, what to expect from the tasting menu, and an honest take on who this experience is actually for, is on the blog now.

Yellow Umbrella Events is a complimentary destination wedding travel agency. We help couples secure their date, manage the room block, and guide guests through the booking process at no cost to you.

When I tell you that Le Chique at Hotel Xcaret Arte has earned a spot in my top three or four, I want you to understand what that means.

06/09/2026

Find someone who understands that the view is not a bonus. It is the whole point.

Ready to plan a wedding weekend your guests will never stop talking about?

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06/08/2026

A real bride just shared her full wedding review from Hotel Xcaret Mexico, and it is exactly the kind of honest account couples planning there actually need to read.
56 guests. Around $60k total spend. Zero regrets. She already booked her return trip and plans to do a 10-year vow renewal at the same property with the same vendors.

But she also shared the things that caught her off guard: resort communication challenges, a welcome party venue that felt too large for her group, a ceremony space she loved so much she kept the decor simple, and the one thing she would tell every bride to do before the reception ends.

This is not a highlight reel. It is a complete, candid account of what planning and executing a Hotel Xcaret Mexico wedding actually looks like, including what worked, what she would change, and why she says professional guidance made a meaningful difference.

Yellow Umbrella Events' planning services are completely complimentary. Read the full review at the link in bio.

https://www.yellowumbrellaevents.com/real-wedding-review-at-hotel-xcaret-mexico/

Our wedding was truly the best day of our lives and we honestly do not have a single regret. My husband and I spent around 60k total for everything and I can genuinely say it was worth every penny to us.

06/07/2026

Yvette & Adrian made it official at Hotel Xcaret Mexico, and it was everything.
The jungle. The coast. The people they love most. Hotel Xcaret Mexico has a way of making every wedding feel like it was built specifically for the couple standing in it.

Congratulations, Yvette & Adrian. It was an honor to be part of your day.
Dreaming of a Hotel Xcaret Mexico wedding? Our planning services are completely complimentary. Book your free consultation call at the link in bio.

06/06/2026

Breonna & Jovan chose Punta Cana, and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana showed up beautifully.

There is something special about watching a couple celebrate their wedding day with the Caribbean as their backdrop. Breonna & Jovan made it look effortless.

Congratulations to the newlyweds. We are so proud to have been part of making this happen.

Planning a destination wedding in Punta Cana? Our services are completely complimentary. Book your free consultation call at the link in bio.