Friday, December 5: The underwater ceremony begins at 5 PM, followed by dinner and drinks with us later that night.

Saturday, December 6: Join us at 6 PM for a beachside cocktail hour and reception—we’re hoping for a stunning sunset over the Caribbean.

The ceremony will take place at Cenote Taak Bi Ha, within Dos Ojos Park, a stunning sinkhole featuring a large chamber and stalactites.

The vows and ring exchange will happen underwater in a slightly deeper area to allow space for the couple, officiant, and photographer.

Divers and snorkelers will have assigned positions and must remain still during the ceremony to minimize movement and splashing; good control is essential.

All “wet” guests must arrive 2–3 days early for an in-water rehearsal.

Divers attending the ceremony will have assigned positions and must remain in place throughout. An instructor will be present underwater. Solid buoyancy, trim, and positioning are essential to avoid silting or disrupting the ceremony.

Please plan to arrive by Tuesday, December 2 for at least two days of rehearsal dives before the ceremony on the 5th.

If you RSVP’d as a diver, we’ll contact you soon to coordinate gear, rentals, logistics, and practice sessions.

Snorkelers attending the ceremony will be assigned specific positions and must remain in place throughout. Strong trim and positioning are important to avoid disrupting the ceremony.

Please arrive by Wednesday, December 3, to allow at least one day for rehearsal before the ceremony on the 5th.

If you RSVP’d as a snorkeler, we’ll follow up with details on gear, rentals, logistics, and practice sessions.

Note: Snorkeling spots are very limited. We will close the list after the first 4 confirmed guests.

As a “dry” guest, you can view the live stream of the ceremony whilst seated on the benches in the dry portion of the cave. If you wish to view the happenings from up-top, closer to the edge or platform of the water, please be mindful about blocking the view for other guests.

The cenote ceremony will take place in a sinkhole with natural cave cover overhead. While protected, it's still considered an outdoor environment—natural light filters through roof openings, and we’ll provide bug spray for “dry” guests.

The cocktail hour and reception will be held on a paved beachfront terrace with partial cover—still outdoors but without sand. An adjacent indoor restaurant is available as a weather backup, though it remains open to the public.

Early December is a lovely, pleasant time of year in the Yucatan peninsula ~ comfortably warm and not too humid.

Surface temperatures can range anywhere from 84-90°F. Water temperature in the cenotes stays consistent at 77°F. Occasionally, passing showers can occur, but typically last only for a few minutes.

Absolutely! Please include your dietary needs in the RSVP form. Also, never an Annie & Ryan event without libations - we’ll have an open bar with some local selections. Drink up!

Cancun International Airport (CUN) is your best bet. There is also Tulum airport, but CUN is cheaper to fly into from the US at least.

Yes! We’ve reserved a room block at both TRS Yucatan (adults-only) and Grand Palladium White Sands (family-friendly), all within the Grand Palladium Resort. Rates are all-inclusive.

Reserve here: https://l.paradiseweddings.com/anne-and-ryan

Booking code: 1206

Deposit deadline: August 12, 2025

If rooms are full or you run into issues, just reach out—we’ll make sure you’re accommodated!

You’re welcome to book elsewhere, but we highly recommend staying at our resort for ease and savings:

• Guests staying offsite must pay a $100 per person resort access fee to attend the reception on Dec 6.

• You’ll also need to arrange your own transportation to the cenote on Dec 5 and to the resort on Dec 6. We’ll provide group transport for on-site guests.

• The resort offers all-inclusive rates (food, drinks, entertainment, amenities), while staying elsewhere may lead to added costs and logistics.

We’d love for you to stay with us, but completely understand if you can’t. Just note that we won’t be able to coordinate transportation or logistics for offsite guests.

Transportation options can vary based on your lodging situation.

If staying at the resort:

• We can connect you with our shuttle contact for airport transfers.

• The resort is walkable, with complimentary golf carts available throughout.

• Group transportation will be arranged for the Dec 5 cenote ceremony.

If staying elsewhere:

• We can share our shuttle contact, though priority will go to resort guests.

• Rideshares (Uber/Lyft) are not available.

• Taxis exist but can be unreliable—and overcharging is common.

• Renting a car is possible, but driving in Mexico can be chaotic if you're not used to it!

We adore your kids, but we’re keeping the events adults-only. However, the Grand Palladium Resort (White Sands) is family-friendly, in case you would like to make it a family vacation and bring a caretaker or sitter along.

We consider your presence as our presents (heh)! In all seriousness, we don’t want gifts. We ask that you come have a good time with us! Perhaps bring empty stomachs, lol.

We’ll be sharing a Google album where guests can upload photos and videos.

Underwater ceremony footage will be added there—we ask that you keep these videos private and not share them publicly.

Please also keep any wedding-related social media posts on private accounts only, not shared publicly.

Ideally, the earlier the better! If staying at the resort with us, the hard cutoff for booking accommodations (first deposit) is August 12th. Final payments for lodging are due on September 5th.

The general vibe is “tropical and chill”.

Ceremony:

• Closed comfortable walking shoes are recommended since getting into the cave requires walking through rocky and wet terrain and stairs.

• If getting in the water, please also bring a change of clothes, towel, and boots for your fins (if open-heeled)

• Diving attire: Water time should be roughly 20-30 minutes. Ensure enough exposure protection if prone to getting cold in 77°F water like the bride.

Reception: Beachy, casual tropical attire is welcome. No swimwear, please. The terrace venue is paved; no sand.

Cenote Taak Bi Ha: There is limited parking at the cenote. Most spots will be occupied by our group shuttles and private vehicles for the wedding party.

Grand Palladium resort: There should be plenty of parking at the resort if visiting from outside. Do note that the access fee of $100 applies if not staying at the resort.

With an underwater ceremony in a cenote and a beachside reception, the vibe is meant to capture the essence of the Riviera Maya that means so much to both of us.

The cenote captures the rawness of the Mayan jungle, the geology of the region, combined with our love for diving. The beachside reception is meant to represent our affinity for the Mexican Caribbean and of course, ocean vibes!

The cave system in the Riviera Maya region of Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula (Sistema Sac Actun) is the longest network of underwater caves in the world. As avid scuba divers, the cenotes hold an extremely special place in our hearts. Here is where Annie trained to be a cave diver (one of her life goals), and also where Ryan follows suit into the world of technical diving. Cenote Taak Bi Ha (ceremony site) is where Annie did her first ever cenote and cavern dive. We’re also both geology enthusiasts and love caves in general. Did you know our shared ‘claustrophilia’ was one of the conversation topics on our first date?

Since dating each other, we’ve made biannual trips here to dive, train for technical diving, celebrate and enjoy nice little vacations! We think of Playa del Carmen and the surrounding area as our second home.

Accessing the cenote involves stairs and uneven, rocky terrain. The area near the water can be wet and slippery—please use caution.

The reception venue is accessible for all.