Celebrate with Your 'Something Blue'

​The color blue has been connected to weddings for centuries, thanks to the age-old custom of brides wearing "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue." But there’s no need to stick to the old traditions and standbys, especially at a destination wedding. To that end, the expert wedding planners at the Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Resort are sharing 10 creative and unexpected ways to incorporate your “something blue” into your big day.
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1. Big Blue Sea: Nowhere is the color blue more prevalent than on Mamitas Beach, with the pristine turquoise waters of the Mexican Caribbean serving as an extraordinary backdrop for the bride and groom to exchange their vows. 
2. Say “Yes” to a Colorful Dress: You’re getting married in a tropical paradise, so why not dress the part? Find yourself a fun, flattering print with a bit of blue that brings the tradition into play in a fun and subtle way.
3. Style Your Guys: OK, so maybe you don’t want to ditch the white dress, we get it. But, what about transferring the tradition to your groom? Buy your husband-to-be a trendy blue bow tie and, in turn, he can have his groomsmen follow suit with matching blue pants.
4. Native Mexican Flowers: Gather inspiration for your bouquet design from the native flowers from Mexico. Mexico is home to some of the most exquisite floral beauties, including the Mexican Morning Glory and Mexican Gentian Sage, which boast a variety of beautiful blue hues.
5. Blue Agave: Forget the old fashioned Champagne toast and embrace the true spirit of Mexico with a tequila or mezcal shot to kick off the wedding party. Did you know the base ingredient of both is blue agave?
6. Destination Décor: Mexican culture is already known for its bright colors, so why should your destination wedding be different? Incorporate some spice to your special day by incorporating blue papel picado (paper banners cut from tissue paper) or talaveras (decorative clay pottery) into the décor to bring a sense of local flavor to your ceremony.
7. Slip off Your Heels: If you opt for your nuptials on the beach, remember that heels and sand don’t mix. It is now commonplace and totally acceptable to go barefoot – brides included, who standout not with heels, but rather with sandals, foot jewelry, and ribbons. The wedding team can also help you order personalized blue flip flops or foot accessories, or simply lay out a designed blue runner to guide guests down the aisle.
8. Let Them Eat Cake: The resort’s pastry chef, Brenda Trejo, is prepared to design the cake of any couple’s dreams, from personalized fondant cakes to themed cakes that mix combine different styles or flavors. Add a blue touch with a light blue icing, a blueberry flavored naked cake, by adding natural flowers to the more traditional tiered cream cake.
9. Post-Wedding Blues: Avoid the post-wedding blues (aka hangover) by handing out blue cotton canvas bags to your guests, complete with a day after survival kit. The wedding team can help you source the necessities like sunglasses, Mexican chocolate and candy, bottles of water and Clamato juice, mints, Tylenol, Pepto-Bismol, and more. 
10. The Cenote Azul: For a truly incredible experience, book a tour with Playa Local Private Tours to enjoy the mysterious and magical blue waters of the cenote, as well as a guided visit to the Cobá archeological site, a visit to the wild beaches of Tulum, a typical Mexican lunch, and more. It’s a great way to spend a day alone as lovebirds or to enjoy an adventurous excursion with your wedding party. 

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So what are you waiting for? The dedicated wedding experts at Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Resort are ready to help you celebrate your “something blue.” For more information or to book your perfect wedding in Playa del Carmen, please visit https://playadelcarmen.grand.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html

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​Top image by Jess Barfield Photography