Travel Details
We're excited to tie the knot at a beautiful all-inclusive, adults-only resort - Excellence Playa Mujeres.
We understand that a destination wedding is asking our friends and family for a lot. In truth, we're viewing this as just a fun vacation where we happen to get married. We'd love for you to join us, and wanted to give as much advance notice to allow you to plan ahead.
We are asking that all guests RSVP by October 1, 2022. However, if you plan to attend, we highly recommend RSVPing and booking your room at Excellence Playa Mujeres ASAP. The longer you wait, the more likely prices are to increase. Booking early locks in your rate and you will not be charged for the room until 30-days prior to your stay.
Excellence Playa Mujeres
All wedding guests are required to stay at the resort.
Excellence has several properties, so make sure you're booking for Playa Mujeres. Please book directly from the hotel website. You may book any type of suite. We've stayed in a junior suite and loved our accommodations, and we plan to book an Excellence Club room for the wedding so we can access a few more dining and pool options.
Using our Promo Code
Our promo code for the wedding is JTWMAR23XPM.
Please note this promo code is only valid for the flexible rate, which is the rate type we recommend using. The non-refundable rate is a bit cheaper, so you are free to book a non-refundable room without the promo code if you'd like. If you do, please forward your reservation confirmation to juliehowell210@gmail.com so we can keep track of all reservations booked without the code.
Using the promo code also will get you a few group concessions, including: 10% discount on spa treatments for all guests.
When you book, a $1 hold will be placed on your card. The full amount will be charged 30 days prior to check-in.
Here's a pricing example, based on 2 guests booking an Excellence Club Junior Suite for Wednesday-Monday (5 nights.)
Non-refundable: $2,835
Flexible Rate (no promo code): $3,185
Flexible Rate with promo code: $3,061
If you have any questions about booking, please reach out to Todd or Julie.
You're welcome to stay for any length of time, but we recommend arriving on Wednesday or Thursday before the wedding and staying until Monday. We plan to have a welcome dinner on Thursday, and we'd love to spend time with guests on Saturday & Sunday.
You'll book flights into Cancun International Airport. We highly recommend TSA pre-check or Global Entry if you don't have it.
After you book your room, make sure to follow the instructions provided via email and book your airport transfers though Seasons. The resort is about 45 minutes from the airport, and the email will include detailed instructions on where to go and how to find your shuttle driver. You may get heckled a bit upon arrival from taxi drivers or timeshare salespeople - just ignore them and make sure you know where to find your Seasons shuttle driver.
FAQs
Do I have to stay at the resort?
90% of our guests are required to stay at Excellence Playa Mujeres, and any guest who is not staying at the resort would need to purchase a day pass and coordinate their own transportation. The resort is located in a private gated community about 30-45 minutes from Cancun proper. We'll have a small group, so we are requesting that everyone books at the resort. If you'd like to make other arrangements, please reach out to us.
Can I bring kids?
Excellence Playa Mujeres is an adults-only resort. We want all guests to relax and enjoy a little break from everyday responsibilities.
Can I bring a guest if I didn't receive a +1?
The resort has guest count limitations so we unfortunately cannot accommodate any additional guests. That being said, you're more than welcome to bring a travel buddy; they just can't join during the short ceremony or dinner to follow. We suspect crashing the reception after dinner wouldn't be an issue. Just let us know if you plan to bring a friend and we'll work something out.
How long should we plan to stay at the resort?
That's up to you! We will be staying from Tuesday (3/28) through Tuesday (4/4); we recommend guests arrive on Wednesday (3/29) or Thursday (3/30) and stay through Monday. You're certainly welcome to stay longer. Please consult the itinerary page before finalizing your plans.
Will I need to pay for the room when booking?
Nope. We recommend booking your room as soon as possible to lock in your rate. However, your card will be charged a $1 hold at the time of booking, and the full amount will charge 30 days prior to check-in. You can put 'TBD' on the flight information section; just make sure to go back an update your reservation and book your ground transportation once you book flights.
When you book your room, you'll have a choice between a non-refundable and a refundable rate.
What's the dress code?
For the wedding ceremony, resort formal. For the rest of your stay, keep in mind some of the bars/restaurants at the resort will have dress codes, which are listed on the website.
It will be warm (likely in the 80s), so please dress comfortably.
Are there COVID-19 requirements?
Currently, there are no requirements.