The quietest place to propose at Devossion is the sand at sunrise, or your own suite patio with the sea behind you. The central beach is busy during the day, so we plan around that.
A hotel full of adults celebrating is a fun place to get engaged, but not a private one. The trick is timing. Early morning changes everything on this beach, and hardly anyone notices a photographer with a long lens.
Where to Ask
The water at sunrise. Few people, soft colour and the sun coming up over the sea near Cozumel. It is the plan we would choose.
Your suite patio. Very private, with the sea behind you. We can wait nearby or arrive right after.
Over dinner. The hotel has an open-air Italian restaurant, Fiorella, at its center, and a speakeasy with live music on some nights. Ask if a quiet table is possible, then come out for portraits.
When to Ask
At sunrise, ask right as the sky colours up. In the evening, ask 30 minutes before sunset. On the 15th of each month in 2027:
| Month | Sunrise | Golden | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 am | 5:56 pm | 6:28 pm |
| February | 7:18 am | 6:17 pm | 6:47 pm |
| March | 6:57 am | 6:28 pm | 6:58 pm |
| April | 6:30 am | 6:37 pm | 7:07 pm |
| May | 6:11 am | 6:47 pm | 7:18 pm |
| June | 6:07 am | 6:58 pm | 7:30 pm |
| July | 6:16 am | 7:01 pm | 7:32 pm |
| August | 6:28 am | 6:48 pm | 7:18 pm |
| September | 6:35 am | 6:22 pm | 6:51 pm |
| October | 6:43 am | 5:55 pm | 6:24 pm |
| November | 6:58 am | 5:36 pm | 6:08 pm |
| December | 7:17 am | 5:38 pm | 6:10 pm |
Devossion by Live Aqua, Through Our Lens
Real IVAE Studios work on this coast, so you can see how this light and water look on camera. It shows our work in the area, not necessarily at Devossion by Live Aqua.
How We Keep the Secret
We get there first, dressed like any other guest. You walk over as if heading for a stroll, and we shoot from a distance. Our guide to planning a proposal from abroad has the full checklist. The Postcard at 35 minutes covers the question and a few portraits.
| Collection | Time | Photos | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Postcard | 35 min | 15 | 295 USD |
| The Keepsake | 45 min | 25 | 375 USD |
| The Chapter | 60 min | 35 | 475 USD |
| The Story | 75 min | 50, 2 looks | 545 USD |
| The Editorial | 90 min | 70, 2 looks | 645 USD |
| The Heirloom | 90 min | Full gallery, 2 looks | 895 USD |
From First Message to Gallery
Message us with your dates, who will be in the photos and where you are staying. We suggest the hour from the sunrise and sunset on your date, confirm availability, usually the same day, and send you a short plan for Devossion by Live Aqua. On the day, we guide you the whole way, so nobody needs to know how to pose. Your edited gallery arrives privately in one to three business days, in full 4K.