Wedding Packages
RIU Palace Riviera Maya Wedding Packages & Pricing
How Pricing Works
RIU Palace Riviera Maya sits on the white-sand stretch of Playacar in Playa del Carmen, roughly 60 km / 55–60 minutes south of Cancun International Airport (CUN). The property is in the 400-room range with junior suites and suites, runs RIU's 24-hour all-inclusive model, and is anchored by a beachfront oceanfront gazebo that is the signature ceremony venue. RIU's wedding program is tiered — a free entry-level package up through paid tiers (Royal, Caprice, Indulgence) with add-ons billed à la carte. Compared to the Hyatt and Palace Resorts brands, the package model here is simpler and cheaper rather than room-night-credit driven, which suits couples wanting a straightforward beachfront ceremony without negotiating a large room block. Confirm specific venue assignments and minimum guest counts with RIU sales — wedding-team capacity guidance for private events is not consistently published.
Package tiers at RIU Palace Riviera Maya
RIU Free Wedding Package
Entry tier — complimentary symbolic ceremony for the couple and up to roughly 10 guests with a qualifying room-night block. The model most couples use when the destination event is intimate and the main reception is back home.
- Symbolic officiant
- Bridal bouquet and boutonnière
- Wedding cake and sparkling-wine toast
- Ceremony décor (chairs, basic aisle setup)
- Semi-private dinner reservation
RIU Royal Package
Mid-tier — adds a private cocktail hour, expanded floral, and dinner setup. Suited to 30–60 guest weddings running ceremony, cocktail, and a single-evening reception.
- Everything in the Free package
- Private cocktail hour with open bar
- Expanded ceremony and reception floral
- Private dinner setup
- Sound system for the ceremony
RIU Caprice Package
Top tier — RIU's most extensive package, used for the larger and more elaborate weddings the property runs. Adds DJ entertainment hours, a higher floral spec, photography coverage, and additional ceremony detailing.
- Everything in the Royal package
- DJ for the reception
- Photography and/or videography hours
- Premium floral upgrade
- Couples' room upgrade
- Anniversary night return offer
RIU Indulgence Package
Couples-focused premium track aimed at very small/elopement-style weddings rather than large-guest events — spa, private dinners, and honeymoon-style inclusions for the couple themselves. Best when the wedding party is under 10 and the priority is the couple's experience rather than guest entertainment.
- Couple's spa treatments
- Private romantic dinner on the beach
- Champagne and room amenities
- Honeymoon suite upgrade
- Photography session
Frequently Asked
How much does a wedding at RIU Palace Riviera Maya cost?
Wedding cost at RIU Palace Riviera Maya depends on your guest count, package tier, room block and any upgrades. Most packages run on a room-night model — a block of rooms unlocks event time and inclusions — rather than a flat fee. DreamWed (TICO #50019593) prepares a personalized, all-in quote for your dates and headcount.
What's included in a wedding package at RIU Palace Riviera Maya?
Each tier below lists its inclusions — typically a wedding coordinator, ceremony setup, and reception elements, scaling up with the room block. South Asian couples can add ceremony-specific elements (mandap, baraat, sangeet, halal/Indian catering where offered).