Velas Resorts Press Room

Riviera Maya, Mexico (June 3, 2021) - Guests getting married at the AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya now have the opportunity to experience a YAAK UN Mayan Trumpet Ceremony. Suggested for the bridal party one day before the wedding, the authentic YAAK UN (translated Fall in Love in the native language) ceremony first unites the wedded to be and their bridal group with an Energetic Cleansing before the couple reads private vows. With Mayan trumpets, tuning forks, cymbals and quartz bowls chimed in the background, the one-hour purification ritual opens the heart, unblocks energy channels, and aligns the group with the true intention of love. Also designed to protect the marriage from negative forces, a Mayan Shaman blesses the couple. To conclude the spiritual ceremony, Mayan cacao will be shared to toast the bride and groom. The cost is $820 USD per group up to 25 people.

For more information or booking, contact gvweddings@grandvelas.com or visit www.velasweddings.com.

About Grand Velas Riviera Maya: 
The AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya is an ultra-luxury all-inclusive resort set on 206 acres of pristine jungle and mangroves and with the finest white sand beach in the Riviera Maya. Guests can choose accommodations among oceanfront, ocean view and a Zen-like tropical setting, embraced by the flora and fauna of the Yucatan Peninsula's jungle. All 539 designer-like suites are exceptionally spacious, more than 1,100 square feet each, all with balconies, and some with private plunge pools. All feature fully stocked mini bars, L'Occitane amenities, artisanal mezcal, and Nespresso coffee machines. Bathrooms deserve special mention with walk in glass shower, deep soaking Jacuzzi tubs and marble interior. Eight restaurants, including five gourmet offerings, present a tour through Mexico, Europe and Asia. Cocina de Autor, at the hands of world-renowned celebrity chefs Bruno Oteiza and Mikel Alonso, holds the AAA Five Diamond Award, the first all-inclusive restaurant in the world to win this prestigious distinction. Se Spa is the region's largest spa sanctuary at more than 90,000 square feet, known for its authentic Mexican treatments, offerings from around world and signature seven-step water journey. Other features include 24-hour Personal Concierge; 24/7 in-suite service; three swimming pools; two fitness centers; water sports; innovative Kids' Clubs and Teens' Club; baby concierge; Karaoke Bar; Koi Bar; Piano Bar, and business center. The resort offers more than 91,000 square feet of meeting space and outdoor areas for events inclusive of a 31,000-square-foot Convention Center, able to accommodate up to 2,700 guests. The resort has won numerous awards from Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, USA Today and several other magazines and major companies worldwide, including Virtuoso's Best Spa and TripAdvisor's Hall of Fame. A member of the Virtuoso Hotels & Resorts Program, Grand Velas Riviera Maya was built and is operated by Eduardo Vela Ruiz, founder and president of Velas Resorts, with brother Juan Vela, vice president of Velas Resorts, by his side. For reservations or additional information, call 1-888-407-4869, or visit https://rivieramaya.grandvelas.com.