Looking For The Best Destination Wedding Packages? These Hotels Chains Have You Covered

Finding the best destination wedding packages for your special day becomes instantly easier once you decide on your location and the type of experience you want.

Moreover, comparing options from different hotel chains can be another savvy way to determine the best destination wedding package for you. Purchasing a package can be the most cost-effective way for some couples to tie the knot, particularly if they want to elope or have a weddingmoon. Also, if family and friends are joining you, many hotels offer discounts on an accommodation block that they’ll set aside for your party if you purchase a destination wedding package.

Which Countries Offer The Best Destination Wedding Packages?

Many hotels and resorts offer destination wedding packages in countries popularly chosen for saying “I do.” For couples in the planning stage, the trick is to not become overwhelmed with your options.

The best countries for finding destination wedding packages include the United States (Puerto Rico, Maui, the Florida Keys, Lake Tahoe, etc.), Mexico (Cancun, Tulum, Puerto Vallarta), the Dominican Republic (Punta Cana), and Jamaica (Montego Bay and Ocho Rios).

Of course, what will ultimately determine the best destination wedding package for you will depend on you and your partner’s desires for your special day. Below, read through hotel chain options that provide top wedding packages to consider for different types of weddings. Every chain has its unique strengths and benefits, so pick one that aligns with your vision for your wedding.

Which Hotel Chains Should I Consider?

Intimate And Romantic/For Eloping

Sandals Resorts is known for having romantic, adults-only, all-inclusive couples getaways. Its locations are ideal if you want to elope with your spouse-to-be. The chain offers wedding packages at all 17 of its locations across Curaçao, Barbados, Grenada, the Bahamas, Antigua, St. Vincent, St. Lucia, and Jamaica. 

Sandals offers four destination wedding package options, priced from $1,300 to $13,900. The right one for you will depend on the size of your wedding party and the number of rooms you’ll be occupying. A crucial thing to keep in mind is that those package prices do not include accommodations. Highlights of the “Two Lovebirds Wedding Package,” curated for eloping couples, include a pre-wedding couples massage, a two-tier wedding cake, and 10 snapshots taken on your wedding day. Also, a planning team is included in the wedding package to make sure things run smoothly and stress-free.

A couple who stays at a Sandals location for seven nights or longer in Club or Butler rooms may be eligible for a complimentary “Sweetheart Wedding Package.” A perk of the latter is that your party can include up to 10 guests. That package also provides 15% off spa services for the couple and credits toward photo and video packages of your special day.

For your anniversary, if you return, you can also receive one free night for every seven paid nights in Club or Butler rooms. For more offers, consider Sandals’ “Kiss Me At Twilight” wedding package, or the “Romance Package.”

Family Fun

If you want your wedding trip to feel like an intimate family affair where all generations have a good time, Hyatt Ziva provides several locations. You can choose from a Hyatt Ziva in Cap Cana, Montego Bay, Los Cabos, Cancun, and Puerto Vallarta. The stays are all-inclusive and offer 24-hour room service, swim-up suites, and unlimited dining and drinks. Each one also offers a designated kids’ area, live entertainment, and various activities to enjoy while not doing wedding-related things.

Hyatt Ziva’s destination wedding package prices will depend on the location you choose and the specifics of your event, party size, and personalizations.

The “Lavish & Opulent” package accommodates the spouses-to-be and up to 20 guests. Charming, standout elements include “special decorations in the couple’s room” and a floral arrangement at the altar of your ceremony made with real flowers. Lots of pampering is in store for the lovebirds, as the package also includes a mani-pedi, a couple’s massage, and hairstyling, makeup, and/or grooming — plus 15% off other spa services.

Beach Luxury At Different Price Points

If your dream is to say “I do” on a breathtaking beach, The Palace Company offers a variety of all-inclusive destination wedding packages for every price point. Hotel brands under the company’s oversight include Palace Resorts, Moon Palace Resorts, Le Blanc Resorts, and Baglioni Hotels & Resorts. That range of heavy-hitters includes beach resorts in Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Los Cabos, Ocho Rios, Punta Cana, and Maagau Island (Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives).

Depending on the size of your wedding party, if you get married at a Moon Palace or Palace Resorts location in Mexico or Jamaica, you might be able to snag a “Complimentary Wedding Package.” That includes a designated wedding specialist, discounted spa services for your wedding party, and all the ceremony basics. That free package also includes a semi-private dinner reservation for you and your guests, plus romantic tidbits for the couple to enjoy after the wedding. Other packages range from $930 to nearly $90,000.

Good Value

RIU Hotels & Resorts and RIU Palace offer five different destination wedding packages across 14 destinations. These include Aruba, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico, Costa Rica, the Bahamas, and Panama. The packages available depend on the property chosen. The package options are “Free,” “Caprice,” “Royal,” “Classic,” and “Indulgence.” Naturally, they vary in the perks and benefits they offer.

The “Free” package is complimentary and includes the essentials for a simple destination wedding for up to 30 guests. A benefit for those working on a tight budget is that there’s no requirement to purchase a certain number of rooms. On the other end of the spectrum, the “Indulgence” package accommodates up to 350 guests. Highlights of the latter include live music during your 45-minute cocktail hour, a four-hour private reception with a DJ and a special menu, and a surprise gift left in the couple’s room.

Double-check whether the RIU location you’re considering is all-inclusive. Many of the destinations are known for their party vibe, so be sure to factor that — along with a possibly younger crowd — into your planning.

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