The 2026 DWU Retreat is here!
This year, we've built it differently.
New for 2026, this retreat format is completely reimagined!
Not only are we bringing advisors a full destination wedding experience, we've also added Mexican cultural immersion, strategic vendor education,
...and for the first time in DWU history, an LGBT couple's wedding celebration.
But wait - there's more!
After it's all over, each attendee will receive a bonus 2:1 coaching session
to ensure they are maximizing their retreat content and experience.
Every element is designed to show you exactly what you can offer your couples.
Lived, not lectured.
This is the retreat you've been waiting for.
JOIN US: October 25 – 29, 2026
Destination Wedding University would like to express our gratitude to our 2026 Event Sponsors!
Live Aqua Cancun
Classic Vacations
Living Dreams
Lomas Travel
New setups. New events. And a full extra day inside a real destination wedding experience.
In 2026, join DWU along with Live Aqua Cancun, Living Dreams Mexico and Lomas Travel as we come together to deliver something advisors haven't seen before.
Stronger industry relationships, deeper destination wedding knowledge, and the kind of firsthand experience that positions you as the expert your couples are looking for.
Come ready to eat, explore and play — exactly the way your clients will.
October 25 - 29, 2026
Cancun, Mexico
Live Aqua Resort Cancun
Limited Availability on a First Come, First Served basis only. Historically, the retreat has sold out on the first day.
*Please note, there may be opportunity for more agents, if you're willing to share double occupancy in a room. Pricing is the same per person for any occupancy.
You don't just hear about wedding group travel here. You live it.
Behind-the-scenes site inspections, partner-led working sessions, a full-scale destination wedding — every moment shows you exactly how these events are sold, serviced, and monetized.
You'll experience it as both the advisor and the guest. That's intentional.
This isn't about motivation. It's about replication. If you've ever wondered how to confidently sell, design, and profit from wedding groups, this is where it clicks.
Experience all that Grupo Posadas has to offer!
Immersive Mexican Cultural Experience!
Complete Destination Wedding Experience
2:1 Implementation Coaching Session
The Retreat Doesn't End When You Leave Cancun.
Most advisors come home from a FAM fired up — and then life happens. The photos sit in a folder. The momentum fades. The content never gets used.
We built this differently.
Every attendee leaves the 2026 Playbook Retreat with a dedicated follow-up strategy session. We'll help you take everything you captured — the photos, the experiences, the property knowledge — and turn it into content and conversations that actually connect with your couples.
What does that look like for your market? Your couples? Your brand? That's exactly what we'll work through together.
Because inspiration without implementation is just a really nice trip.
The Playbook Retreat is Not Your Average FAM
Who is this for? Playbook Members who want to bring a destination wedding to life and are committed to making this niche. This event is for the advisor who wants to level up their experience to deliver a truly unique-luxury wedding experience for their potential couples.
SIGN UP NOWWhat's Included
5 Days / 4 Nights
All-Inclusive Accommodation
Single Occupancy*
Roundtrip Airport Transportation
All Training and Wedding Events
Headshot and Editorial Photoshoot
Agenda (Tentative)
- Check-in (12:00pm - 4:00pm)
- Welcome Drinks
- Welcome Drinks - Terreza Cocos (5:00pm - 6:30pm)
- Group Reservation Dinner - Azur Restaurant (6:30pm)
- Evening at Leisure
- Presentations - Living Dreams, Lomas Travel, and more
- Ashley & Mario (8:30am - 10:00am)
- Break (15 Minutes)
- La Collecion (1 hr - 11:00am - 12:00pm) - Live Aqua, Devossion, Fiesta Coral Beach, Vendors
- Working Lunch
- Afternoon at Leisure
- Site Inspection with Cocktail (5:15pm)
- Dinner (6:30pm)
- Breakfast at leisure
- Excursion with Living Dreams
- Drive to Coral Beach - Transfers for Lomas
- Site Inspection at Fiesta Americana Coral Beach
- Morning at Leisure
- Ceremony - South Beach | 5:00pm - 5:20pm
- Cocktail - Garden of Senses | 5:45pm - 6:45pm
- Reception - Garden of Senses | 6:45pm - 10:00pm
- Bon Voyage!
- Private 2:1 coaching session to help you implement your retreat experience.
*The itinerary is subject to change.
The main events will be photographed. So come Paparazzi ready. 😎
Your cost to attend this ALL-Inclusive Retreat is Only $1,750 USD.
*Airfare to Cancun, Mexico and Travel Insurance is not included*
* Proof Travel Insurance with Medical Coverage is required to attend.
*OPTIONAL: Pre and Post may be available directly with the resort. TBD.
Rooms are first-come, first-serve.
*Advisors Only*
About Live Aqua Resort Cancun
Transcend the ordinary at Live Aqua Cancún, where luxury becomes a lifestyle. Prepare to be enchanted by extraordinary experiences from the moment you arrive, elevate your expectations and create unforgettable moments.
Accommodations
At this adult-only paradise in the Caribbean, everything is included to satisfy your desires. Each room is a fascinating and innovative haven designed to delight with an aromatherapy menu and beautiful views of the sea.
Cuisine
Our gastronomic variety offers options that range from traditional Mexican cuisine to gourmet delicacies, we have menu options at all restaurants for vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free guests, without forgetting our wide variety of fresh fish and seafood. Our culinary adventures will transport you through immersive atmospheres and delectable flavors, offering an exceptional dining experience unique to Live Aqua Cancún.
Spa
Let yourself be pampered at the Live Aqua Cancún spa, offering first-rate international relaxation techniques, undoubtedly a caress for your body and soul.
Live Aqua Cancún stands out as one of the most acclaimed resorts in Cancún, recognized with Blue Flag certifications for its pristine beach and Tripadvisor Excellence Awards, consistently placing us among the top ten resorts in the region. Our guests rave about their experiences, leaving excellent reviews that speak volumes about our commitment to excellence.
The Annual Playbook Retreat
Join us at one of the Cancun Hotel Zone's most stunning resorts.
October 25 - 29, 2026
Cancun, Mexico. Your cost to attend this ALL-Inclusive Retreat is Only $1,750 P/P.
*Although we are limited with the numbers of rooms available for this exclusive event, Double Occupancy can be accommodated. Pricing remains $1,750 P/P. To register for Double Occupancy, please have the room lead submit this form and then email us at support@destinationweddinguniversity.com and we will manually send an invoice to the second guest.
