At Kempinski Hotel Cancún, propose at the quiet end of the private beach in the last half hour of light, or on a terrace if you prefer elegance to sand. Coverage starts at 245 USD.
A grand hotel suits a classic proposal. Here is how we plan one at Kempinski Hotel Cancún.
The Plan at a Glance
- HotelKempinski Hotel Cancún, the former Ritz-Carlton (Kempinski since 2022)
- Size363 rooms: 315 rooms and 48 suites, all oceanfront
- BeachAbout 400 metres of private beach with cabanas
- EventsA 1,000 square metre ballroom; beachfront venue for up to about 700
- From the airportAbout 20 to 25 minutes
- Beach facesEast, onto the open Caribbean
Where to Ask
The private beach. About 400 metres of sand on the open Caribbean; the quieter end, away from the cabanas, works best.
A terrace. For couples who prefer something elegant and dry, a sea-view terrace at the last light; ask the concierge which one is quiet at your time.
The Right Minute
We plan the question for about 25 minutes before sunset, which leaves the best light for photos afterwards. Times on the 15th of each month in 2027:
| Month | Sunrise | Golden | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 am | 5:54 pm | 6:26 pm |
| March | 6:56 am | 6:27 pm | 6:56 pm |
| May | 6:09 am | 6:47 pm | 7:18 pm |
| June | 6:05 am | 6:58 pm | 7:30 pm |
| July | 6:14 am | 7:00 pm | 7:32 pm |
| September | 6:34 am | 6:21 pm | 6:50 pm |
| November | 6:57 am | 5:34 pm | 6:06 pm |
| December | 7:16 am | 5:35 pm | 6:08 pm |
Couples We Have Photographed, Through Our Lens
Real IVAE Studios couples sessions on the beaches of the Cancún Hotel Zone. They show our work in the area, not necessarily at Kempinski Cancún.
Hiding the Photographer and After the Yes
Our photographer arrives early, checks in as your guest and waits 20 to 40 metres from the spot with a long lens, looking like any other guest. We agree three signals: a message when you leave your room, a marker where you stop, and the moment you turn your partner around. You never need to look for us. For a staying guest, a short private session is very seldom charged the outside vendor fee used for weddings, and we confirm the current policy with the resort in writing.
After the yes we take 20 to 40 minutes of portraits while the light lasts. Proposal coverage uses our session collections: Spark, 245 USD for 35 minutes and 15 photos; Glow Hour, 325 USD for 45 minutes and 25 photos; and Essential Flow, 395 USD for 60 minutes and 35 photos. The gallery arrives in one to three business days. More on our surprise proposal photographer page.