Jordan and Blake's Bold, Boho Wedding at the Hyatt Vivid Grand Island Resort Now Known as Mondrian Cancun
- Kimberly Jacoby
- 1 day ago
- 5 min read
On June 7, 2025, Jordan and Blake said "I do" at what was then Hyatt Vivid Grand Island, an adults-only resort on the Cancun coastline. The property has since rebranded as Mondrian Cancun, so if you fall in love with this wedding, that's the name to search. Their day mixed bold color, brass accents, and rattan textures into a celebration that felt relaxed, romantic, and completely them.
What you need to know: Jordan and Blake planned an adults-only destination wedding in Cancun with Romantics Travel, choosing bold colors and boho-modern design over a traditional look. Their advice: read your contract's fine print, pick a resort with wedding experience, and never separate your wedding dress from the guest who's carrying it through customs.
The Vision Behind Their Wedding
Jordan and Blake built their wedding around a specific feeling: bold and joyful, but never fussy.
"When it came to our wedding theme, I was drawn to a mix of bold, joyful colors paired with warm brass accents and natural rattan textures," Jordan said. "I envisioned everything coming together in an adults-only, modern hotel that still had a relaxed, boho feel, elevated yet effortless, and perfectly suited for a celebration focused on fun, style, and connection."
That vision found its match at the resort. Ocean views, warm sunlight, and a design language that already leaned brass and rattan meant the couple wasn't fighting their venue. They were building on it.
The sunset rehearsal dinner at the resort's rooftop sushi restaurant became one of the trip's standout moments, and one of the clearest examples of what makes this property work so well for weddings: flexibility. Not every resort will hand you a rooftop at golden hour. This one did.
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Advice for Couples Planning a Destination Wedding
Jordan and Blake's advice comes from lived experience, not a checklist. Two pieces of it are worth bolding in your own planning notes.
Read every line of your contract. Some features advertised on the resort's website weren't automatically included in their package. If it isn't written into the contract, don't assume it's guaranteed.
Choose a property with wedding experience, not just brand recognition. Jordan and Blake later learned theirs was only the fourth wedding the resort had ever hosted. The day itself was wonderful, but a newer wedding program can mean more friction in the planning stages, before a seasoned on-property team is fully dialed in.
"If it's not explicitly written into your contract, don't assume it's guaranteed."
This is exactly the kind of detail our clients don't know to ask about until it's already a problem. You don't know what you don't know, and that's the whole reason a destination wedding contract deserves a second set of eyes before you sign it.
The Biggest Challenge: Customs, a Wedding Dress, and a Lesson Worth Repeating
Every destination wedding has a moment that tests the couple. For Jordan and Blake, it happened before the wedding even started.
Traveling internationally with a wedding dress, décor, and welcome bag items in tow, they were spotted in the Cancun airport and pulled into customs. Officials suspected the items were intended for resale and threatened a heavy tax, despite everything being personalized with the couple's names, wedding date, and location.
They negotiated the amount down, but it was a stressful way to start a wedding trip.
Their fix for future couples: have a trusted guest carry the wedding dress separately from décor and welcome bag items. Splitting them up, rather than traveling as one obvious "wedding shipment," is often enough to avoid the scrutiny altogether.
This is a real cost of destination weddings that rarely makes it into the highlight reel. It's also exactly why we walk every client through customs realities before they pack a single box.
Choosing the Perfect Resort
Jordan and Blake wanted a laid-back, adults-only atmosphere with strong food and stronger views, and they wanted it to feel lively without tipping into overwhelming.
"It struck the perfect balance between fun and relaxation, and our guests truly had an amazing time," Jordan said.
The flexibility extended to their rehearsal dinner, where they swapped a standard resort restaurant for the rooftop sushi spot at sunset. Small decisions like that are usually what guests remember longest.
Their Experience With Romantics Travel
"Working with Romantics Travel was an incredible experience from start to finish," Jordan said. "Kim was an absolute pleasure to work with and did an amazing job presenting not only the options we initially had in mind, but also suggestions she felt would truly fit our vision, and she was spot on. We ultimately chose the resort she recommended and couldn't have loved it more."
Kim stayed available and responsive through the planning hiccups that came up with the hotel, and connected the couple with an on-site coordinator in Cancun.
"That was invaluable, and something we truly couldn't have done without," Jordan added. "Our experience with Romantics Travel exceeded our expectations, and we can't wait to work with them again as we begin planning our European honeymoon."
That's the job. You're not just another number, and I'm not handing you a list of resorts and wishing you luck. I'm your new wedding bestie through the parts nobody warns you about, fine print included.
Mexico Destination Wedding Resort & Vendors
Venue: Mondrian Cancun (formerly Hyatt Vivid Grand Island) — @hyattvividgrandisland@HyattVividGrandIsland
Photo + video: @Adventure Photos
Destination Wedding Experts: Kim + Jeff @romanticstravel
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mondrian Cancun the same resort as Hyatt Vivid Grand Island? Yes. The adults-only resort where Jordan and Blake married rebranded from Hyatt Vivid Grand Island to the family friendly Mondrian Cancun. Same property, same ocean views, new name, and now with kids.
Is Mondrian Cancun adults-only? No, this resort is now a family friendly property for all ages.
How do I avoid customs issues traveling with a wedding dress? Have a trusted guest carry your wedding dress separately from décor, welcome bags, or other wedding items. Customs officials in destinations like Cancun can flag a large volume of matching personalized items as goods intended for resale, even when they're clearly for personal use. For a full breakdown of shipping versus carrying your décor and favors, see Should You Ship or Carry Your Wedding Favors or Décor to Your Destination Wedding?
How far in advance should we plan a destination wedding? 12 to 18 months is typical. You'll want to give yourself an ample planning timeline, for you and your guests. Make sure to read your resort contract in full before signing. Features shown on a resort's website aren't always included in every wedding package. If it's not written into the contract, don't assume it's guaranteed.
Why work with a destination wedding travel advisor instead of booking directly? An advisor who has personally toured the resort can flag gaps between marketing and contract, connect you with an on-site coordinator, and help you avoid the kind of surprises Jordan and Blake ran into with customs and package inclusions.
Ready to Plan a Destination Wedding That Actually Feels Like You?
Hey there, future newlyweds!
Jordan and Blake's wedding is proof that the right resort, paired with someone who's already made every mistake for you, turns a complicated process into a celebration. That's the whole point.
Ready to talk details? Schedule a call with Kim
Let's build the wedding you actually want, fine print and all.
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