Devossion by Live Aqua Playa del Carmen

Devossion by Live Aqua sits right on the sand at Playa Mamitas in the centre of Playa del Carmen, one block back from Fifth Avenue and its shops and bars. It is adults only, with a minimum check-in age of 18, and everything runs on an all-inclusive basis.

This is a big resort, with 314 rooms, so it suits couples who want a lively town on the doorstep rather than seclusion. The draw is choice: eight restaurants, a coffee spot and four bars, a 25-metre pool, swim-up rooms, suites with plunge pools and the Cenote Spa, set among preserved mangroves.

The resort offers civil weddings as well as symbolic ceremonies led by a non-denominational minister. Settings include the Infinity Deck on the beachfront, the outdoor Citrus Patio, a green space called The Mangrove and the Devossion Ballroom for an indoor reception.

Packages are tiered by size, from a dinner for just the two of you up to celebrations for 50 or 100 guests, with a dedicated wedding specialist on site. The larger packages include a three-hour private reception with open bar and a three-course dinner or buffet. The resort confirms legal ceremonies are possible. Ask the team about paperwork for a civil ceremony, capacities for each space and how late the music can run.

With 314 rooms, most guest lists can stay on site and all-inclusive, which keeps costs simple for everyone. The minimum age is 18, so check that works for any families before you commit.

Between the main events there are mezcal and wine tastings, cooking and mixology classes, themed parties and a 24-hour gym, with Fifth Avenue a short walk away. Guests fly into Cancún, which is around 40 minutes to an hour and 10 minutes away by road. Parking at the resort is free for guests.