Secrets Wedding Packages: Canada's Guide to Secrets Resorts Luxury Resort Weddings

Why Canadian Couples Love Secrets Resorts Weddings

Secrets Resorts & Spas occupies a unique space in the destination wedding world: it's adults-only (guests must be 18+), upscale without being stuffy, and designed from the ground up around romance. That matters enormously when you're planning a wedding weekend — your celebration won't be interrupted by pool floaties and kids' buffets.

For Canadian couples, the appeal goes further. Secrets properties are concentrated in destinations with excellent direct air access from Toronto (YYZ), Vancouver (YVR), Montreal (YUL), and Calgary (YYC). Air Canada, WestJet, Air Transat, and Sunwing all service the key Secrets hubs, meaning you and your guests can get to paradise without a punishing connection. While Toronto sits at -10°C in January, a Secrets resort pool deck hovers around 28°C — a contrast that practically sells itself to your guest list.

As part of Hyatt's Unlimited-Luxury® model, virtually everything — food, premium drinks, entertainment, tips, and taxes — is included in the room rate. For Canadians accustomed to budgeting carefully around currency fluctuations, that all-inclusive structure provides real peace of mind when calculating wedding weekend costs in CAD.

The Complete Secrets Resorts Portfolio: Where Can You Get Married?

One of the brand's biggest strengths is the sheer range of properties and destinations. As of 2025, Secrets operates more than 30 resorts across multiple countries — each with its own personality, setting, and wedding program. Here's the full current portfolio, organized by region:

Mexico (14 Properties)

Mexico is where Secrets has its deepest concentration of properties and the strongest direct flight access from Canada, making it the most popular destination for Canadian wedding couples.

Riviera Maya & Cancún Area:

• Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya — TripAdvisor's #1 Hotel in the World; natural reef bay setting
• Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancún — consistently ranked among the world's best beaches
• Secrets Riviera Cancún Resort & Spa — larger resort, strong group capacity
• Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres — newer property on the quieter north coast
• Secrets Mirabel Cancún Resort & Spa — newly opened; modern design aesthetic

Playa del Carmen & Tulum:

• Secrets Moxché Playa del Carmen — the flagship Impression-level property in the brand's most elevated line
• Secrets Tulum Resort & Beach Club — boho-luxury with cenote access and jungle-meets-beach setting

Isla Mujeres Peninsula:

• Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort — exclusive, championship golf, four confirmed wedding packages

Cozumel:

• Secrets Aura Cozumel — the only adults-only resort on Cozumel's natural beach, exceptional reef diving for guests

Puerto Vallarta & Pacific Coast:

• Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta — dramatic Pacific mountain backdrop
• Secrets Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort — boutique, surf-adjacent, Riviera Nayarit setting
• Secrets Puerto Los Cabos Golf & Spa Resort — Los Cabos desert-meets-ocean drama, golf access

Huatulco:

• Secrets Huatulco Resort & Spa — quieter, eco-minded region on the Pacific south coast

Dominican Republic (5 Properties)

The DR's Punta Cana and Cap Cana areas offer some of the Caribbean's most recognizable beach settings, with strong direct service from Canadian cities.

• Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa — marina architecture, Juanillo Beach, cosmopolitan feel
• Secrets Tides Punta Cana Resort & Spa — palm-studded beachfront, strong group infrastructure
• Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana — central Punta Cana location, classic setting
• Secrets La Romana Resort & Spa — quieter south coast, away from the Punta Cana bustle
• Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa — shared access with Dreams Playa Esmeralda next door

Jamaica (2 Properties)

Both Jamaican properties are in Montego Bay, served by direct flights from Toronto and Montreal via Air Canada, Air Transat, and Sunwing.

• Secrets St. James Montego Bay — AAA Four Diamond; refined, boutique luxury
• Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay — Traveller's Choice Award winner; vibrant, social atmosphere

Eastern Caribbean (3 Properties)

• Secrets St. Lucia Resort & Spa — volcanic Piton peaks, lush rainforest, sheltered bays; dramatic Eastern Caribbean backdrop
• Secrets St. Martin Resort & Spa — French-Dutch island charm; unique dual-culture atmosphere
• Secrets Baby Beach Aruba — Aruba's famously calm Baby Beach, near-zero hurricane risk

Spain & Europe (3 Properties)

For Canadian couples considering a European destination wedding, Secrets has expanded into the Spanish islands — an unusual but growing option.

• Secrets Mallorca Villamil Resort & Spa — Mallorca's western coast, clifftop ocean views
• Secrets Lanzarote Resort & Spa — volcanic island character, year-round warm climate
• Secrets Bahía Real Resort & Spa (Fuerteventura) — Atlantic-facing Canary Islands beachfront

Note: European properties involve longer flight routing from Canada and different legal wedding frameworks. Contact our team for guidance on European Secrets weddings.

Other Destinations

• Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica — eco-certified, Pacific Gulf of Papagayo, lush tropical setting
• Secrets Sunny Beach Resort & Spa (Bulgaria) — Black Sea coast, for the adventurous couple

For most Canadian couples, Mexico and the Dominican Republic offer the best balance of flight access, weather reliability, and value. Jamaica and St. Lucia are excellent for couples wanting a Caribbean island feel with manageable flight times from eastern Canada.

Secrets Wedding Packages: A Real-World Look at Secrets Akumal

To give you genuine transparency on what these packages include — rather than the vague tiers that most websites describe — here's a detailed breakdown of the four official wedding packages at Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya, one of the most booked Secrets properties for Canadian couples and currently TripAdvisor's #1 Hotel in the World.

Inclusions and package names are consistent across the Secrets brand but may vary slightly by property. All CAD figures are approximate, based on current USD/CAD exchange rates. Verify exact pricing with our team or the resort coordinator at time of booking.

1. Weddings in Paradise — From ~$2,065 CAD (or complimentary*)

Includes 10 guests. Complimentary when booking 7+ nights in Preferred Club Ocean View or higher, OR when 5 rooms (any category) are booked for 3+ nights.

This is the brand's entry-level package — and it's a legitimate, beautiful ceremony, not a token offering.

• Preparations: On-site wedding coordinator; preparation and ironing of the couple's wedding day attire
• Ceremony: Symbolic ceremony (legal civil ceremony available as an upgrade with additional judge/minister fees)
• Flowers: Bridal bouquet and boutonniere for the couple
• Food & Beverage: Wedding cake and sparkling wine toast for up to 10 guests
• Accommodations: Complimentary room for one partner the night before the wedding; special turndown on the wedding night; late checkout for the couple
• Additional Perks: 15% off spa treatments; Newlywed Package (welcome letter, fresh fruit, sparkling wine, breakfast in bed with mimosas); Free Anniversary Nights program

Best for: Couples with a modest guest list who want a genuine resort ceremony at minimal cost, building on a strong accommodation booking.

2. Eternal Love — From ~$6,970 CAD*

Includes 20 guests.

The Eternal Love package includes the service of a judge or minister for a legal ceremony — making it the most popular choice for Canadian couples who want their foreign ceremony to be the legally recognized one. It also includes ceremony décor, video coverage, rehearsal dinner, cocktail hour, and private reception dinner.

• Preparations: Coordinator and attire preparation; hair and makeup services (2 services for one partner or 1 service each)
• Ceremony: Judge or minister (legal); 30 white-covered chairs, ceremonial table, aisle runner; video coverage
• Flowers: Bouquet and boutonniere; boutonnieres/corsages for up to 4 wedding party members; natural floral centrepieces for sweetheart table and ceremonial table
• Food & Beverage: Semi-private rehearsal dinner for up to 10; wedding cake and sparkling wine for up to 20; private cocktail hour with hors d'oeuvres (Gold menu); private dinner reception (Gold menu, up to 20)
• Additional Perks: Sound system with speaker and microphone; live music for one set during the cocktail hour; 15% spa discount; 50 digital photos plus a wedding album; one couples spa treatment of your choice

Cancellation note: Once confirmed, cannot be cancelled within 6 months without a $500 penalty.

Best for: Couples wanting a legal ceremony with a full reception dinner and cocktail hour included, without the large-group complexity of the top tier.

3. Beyond Memorable — From ~$16,630 CAD*

Includes up to 79 guests, contingent on a minimum of 75 cumulative paid room nights. Must be booked at least 12 months in advance.

The Beyond Memorable package includes a welcome cocktail party (one-hour private event with a private bar, bartender, and four hors d'oeuvres), a two-hour rehearsal dinner with a signature cocktail, appetizer station, buffet, and dessert station, and a three-hour private wedding reception with a sweetheart table, buffet, private bar, dessert station, and the couple's choice of wedding cake.

• Ceremony: Private event with beach pergola or gazebo drapery; sound system; white-linen chairs; shoe check station for beach ceremonies
• Accommodations: Sparkling wine and fresh fruit for the couple and their parents on arrival (up to 3 rooms); pre-wedding night room; romantic turndown; breakfast in bed with mimosas; late checkout until 3:00 PM
• Additional Perks: 20% spa discount for the couple and their parents (up to 6 people); complimentary spa hydrotherapy access; Free Anniversary Nights; $100 in resort coupons per guest

Cancellation note: $750 penalty applies if cancelled within 6 months. If room night minimums aren't met, the package reverts to à la carte pricing.

Best for: Larger wedding parties of 30–79 guests where the per-guest value of included reception events and resort coupons significantly offsets the package cost. The 12-month advance booking requirement makes early planning essential — and our team can help you manage the room-block component to ensure minimums are met.

4. Elope in Luxury — From ~$2,275 CAD*

Includes 2 guests only.

This is the brand's dedicated elopement offering — and it's notably more curated than the base Weddings in Paradise package for the same guest count.

• Preparations: Coordinator; 2 beauty services for 1 partner or 1 each (hairstyling, makeup, or shave); attire preparation and ironing
• Ceremony: Symbolic ceremony
• Flowers: Bouquet and boutonniere
• Food & Beverage: Wedding cake and sparkling wine for two; romantic private dining arrangements for two on the night of the ceremony
• Accommodations: Complimentary room upgrade (based on availability); special turndown; sparkling wine and fresh fruit in room; breakfast in bed with mimosas; late checkout
• Additional Perks: 15% spa discount; 20 digital ceremony photos; complimentary hydrotherapy circuit treatment for the couple; Free Anniversary Nights

Best for: Couples who want an intimate, polished ceremony for just the two of them — or who are keeping the trip private and celebrating with friends and family at home separately.

All four packages are customizable. The resort's on-site wedding coordinator can add upgraded florals, extended reception hours, live entertainment, videography, underwater photoshoots, and more. Package inclusions may vary slightly by property — contact our Canadian destination wedding specialists for the current inclusions at your chosen resort.

Getting to Secrets Resorts from Canadian Cities

Wedding groups of 10+ rooms frequently qualify for complimentary seat upgrades or reduced group airfare through tour operator charters. Your Canadian destination wedding specialists negotiate group air contracts alongside the resort booking.

Full Cost Breakdown: Secrets Wedding in CAD

Here's a realistic framework for total wedding weekend costs, using the official Secrets Akumal package pricing as a guide.

All USD prices converted to CAD at current exchange rates. Rates fluctuate — our team quotes all pricing in Canadian dollars at time of booking.

On top of the package itself, a complete wedding weekend budget typically includes:

Compare that to a traditional Canadian wedding: realistic budgets for reputable venues, full catering, and professional services run around $50,000 CAD — before honeymoon — and that's without a Caribbean backdrop, all-inclusive food and drinks for guests, or the built-in vacation.

For a complete cost framework, visit our destination wedding costs in CAD guide.

Direct Booking vs. Using a Canadian Travel Agent: What's the Difference?

This is the real decision most couples face after they've settled on Secrets as their brand. Here's an honest breakdown:

What direct booking does better: The official Hyatt/Secrets website is the source of truth for package details. No information filtering, no risk of outdated pricing. If you've already chosen your exact resort and want to go straight to the coordinator, this is the most authoritative path.

What booking through a Canadian agent does better:

• Single point of contact for comparing all 30+ Secrets properties, managing group accommodation, and coordinating flights — versus navigating multiple resort contact forms
• Group pricing leverage — we negotiate room blocks at Secrets properties regularly, unlocking rates and complimentary upgrades unavailable through direct booking
• CAD invoicing — no mid-planning surprises when the exchange rate moves
• Beyond Memorable room-night management — this package requires a minimum of 75 cumulative room nights; we track and manage that requirement across your guest list
• Canadian legal guidance on documentation for Mexico, the DR, Jamaica, and St. Lucia weddings
• Client advocacy if anything goes wrong — you have a Canadian agent in your corner rather than navigating international resort customer service alone

Explore our destination wedding packages or connect with our Canadian destination wedding specialists for a no-obligation consultation.

Canadian Legal Requirements for Marrying at a Secrets Resort

Passport validity: Valid for 6+ months beyond your return date. Service Canada processing: 6–8 weeks standard, 2–9 business days urgent.

For Mexico (Akumal, Playa Mujeres, Maroma Beach, etc.)

• Valid Canadian passports for both partners
• Original birth certificates (certified Spanish translation required)
• Tourist card (provided on arrival or with air ticket)
• Divorce decree with certified translation, if applicable

For Dominican Republic (Cap Cana, Tides Punta Cana, etc.)

• Valid Canadian passports
• Birth certificates with apostille certification
• Notarized single-status affidavit
• Divorce decree with apostille, if applicable

For Jamaica (St. James, Wild Orchid)

• Valid Canadian passports
• Certified copies of birth certificates
• At least 24 hours on-island before the ceremony

For St. Lucia

• Valid Canadian passports
• Birth certificates
• Proof of single status or divorce decree
• Typically 2+ business days on-island required before the ceremony

Marriage recognition in Canada: Civil marriages at Secrets properties in all four countries are legally recognized in all Canadian provinces. Register your foreign certificate with your provincial vital statistics office upon return — typically 4–8 weeks processing. Many Canadian couples opt for a legal civil ceremony at home (~$150 CAD, 15 minutes at the courthouse) and a symbolic ceremony at the resort, simplifying documentation significantly.

See our destination wedding FAQ for province-specific guidance.

Best Time for Canadians to Book a Secrets Wedding

Canadian long weekends — Family Day (February), March Break, and Christmas–New Year's — are the most competitive booking windows. Treat 18 months as your planning horizon for these dates. Note that the Beyond Memorable package requires a minimum 12-month advance booking by brand policy.

For a full planning roadmap, visit our destination wedding planning guide.