There’s a moment in almost every destination wedding consultation where a couple pulls up the Live Aqua package list and lands on the Beso. It’s not the entry-level option, and it’s not the full-luxury tier — it’s the one in the middle, priced at $3,105, and it tends to stop people in their tracks.
The question I get most often is some version of: “What does the Beso actually give me that the Serenata doesn’t?” That’s the right question to ask. Here’s the honest answer.
What the Beso Package Is
The Beso is Live Aqua’s mid-tier wedding package through Travelty Weddings, designed for up to 20 guests and priced at $3,105. The step up from the Serenata ($2,275) is not primarily about the ceremony itself — both packages include the same ceremony baseline. The difference is what happens after the ceremony, and who’s included.
The Serenata is designed for just the two of you. The Beso is designed for a wedding — a ceremony with guests, and a celebration that continues after it.
What’s Actually Included
Beyond the ceremony baseline that comes with every Live Aqua package — the decorated gazebo, ceremony florals, white chairs, officiant, bouquets and boutonnieres, wedding cake, sparkling wine toast, sound system, complimentary room night for one of you, and the 15% spa discount — the Beso adds four things that meaningfully change the wedding day.
A semi-private dinner at one of the resort’s restaurants on the wedding day gives your guests a real celebration after the ceremony. This is the inclusion that matters most for couples who want to share the day with people they love — it puts everyone at the table together for the evening rather than the celebration ending when the ceremony does.
A rehearsal dinner option at $25 per person (up to 25 guests) is available, which is worth knowing about early in planning. A rehearsal dinner is one of those additions that sounds optional until you realize how much smoother the wedding day runs when everyone has gathered the night before — and at $25 per person, it’s genuinely accessible.
A 50-minute couple’s massage is included, giving you and your partner a built-in moment of relaxation during what can be an emotionally full few days.
A private beach or pool cabana for a day is yours to use — a space that’s just for you at an all-inclusive resort where beach chairs are shared. It’s a small thing that makes a real difference in how the trip feels.
Additional guests beyond the 20 included are $45 per person, which is the most affordable per-person add-on rate of any Live Aqua package.
Who the Beso Is Right For
The Beso is the right call for couples who have a guest list — even a small one — and who want the day to feel like a celebration rather than a ceremony. If you’re picturing people you love watching you exchange vows and then gathering for dinner together, the Beso is built for exactly that.
I recommend it most often to couples in the 10 to 20 guest range who want a complete wedding experience without the full price or structure of the Abrazo tier. The semi-private dinner means the evening has a shape — ceremony, then dinner together — and that shape is what makes the day feel like a wedding rather than a ceremony followed by resort time.
The $45 per person add-on rate is also worth noting for couples whose guest count is uncertain. If you’re planning for 20 but might end up at 25 or 28, the Beso’s add-on math is forgiving compared to the Abrazo tier. I always run those numbers with couples before they commit to a package, because the right starting point depends on where the guest count actually lands.
Where I’d steer a couple toward the Abrazo instead: if you’re planning a full reception — a cocktail hour, a private event space, live music, dancing — the Abrazo is a different category of event entirely. The Beso’s dinner is semi-private at a resort restaurant, not a private reception. For couples who want a full wedding evening with all of that structure, the Abrazo is the starting point. That distinction is covered in more detail in the complete guide to Live Aqua Cancún wedding packages.
How the Beso Compares to the Serenata
The $830 difference between the Serenata ($2,275) and Beso ($3,105) is essentially the cost of adding a guest celebration to your wedding. The Serenata is for two — it includes a romantic beach dinner for two and all the couple-focused perks. The Beso is for a wedding party — it includes a dinner for up to 20 guests, a rehearsal dinner option, and the same massage and cabana add-ons.
If your wedding is just the two of you, the Serenata is exactly right and there’s no reason to step up. If you have guests and want them to be part of a real celebration, the Beso is almost always the more appropriate starting point. Choosing the Serenata when you have 15 people traveling to be with you tends to create a disconnect between the couple’s experience and the guests’ experience on the day — and that’s something worth thinking through before you commit to a package.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Beso wedding package at Live Aqua Cancún include?
The Beso package ($3,105) is designed for up to 20 guests and includes the ceremony baseline that comes with every Live Aqua package — decorated gazebo with draping and florals, white chairs, officiant, bouquets and boutonnieres, wedding cake, sparkling wine toast, sound system, complimentary room night for one of the couple, and a 15% spa discount. Beyond the ceremony, the Beso adds a semi-private dinner at a resort restaurant for your guests on the wedding day, a rehearsal dinner option ($25 per person, up to 25 guests), a 50-minute couple’s massage, and a private beach or pool cabana for a day. Additional guests are $45 per person.
Is the Beso package worth it compared to the Serenata?
It depends entirely on whether you have guests. The Serenata is designed for just the two of you — it includes a romantic beach dinner for two and is the right choice for elopements and couple-only weddings. The Beso is designed for a wedding with a guest list, and the semi-private dinner for up to 20 guests is the core of what the extra $830 buys. For couples with guests who want the day to include a real celebration together, the Beso is almost always the more appropriate starting point.
Can I add guests to the Beso package at Live Aqua Cancún?
Yes — the Beso covers up to 20 guests, and additional guests can be added at $45 per person, which is the most affordable add-on rate of any Live Aqua package. If your guest count is close to 20 or uncertain, the Beso’s per-person rate makes it a flexible option for couples who aren’t sure of their exact headcount. I always confirm final numbers and run the cost comparison with couples before they commit, so the starting package decision is based on where the guest list actually lands.
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