Riu Cancun
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Riu Cancun
Riu Cancun promises a casual, all-inclusive beach getaway jam-packed with fun for the whole family. There are plenty of included land and water activities, disco, and great location all to guarantee a perfect vacation. A 24-hour sports bar, a disco and a theatre offer entertainment choices for everyone! This is a beach-front resort - Riu Cancun - which is an excellent value and extremely popular!
Weddings at Riu Cancun
Weddings by Riu celebrates three different types of ceremonies: Civil, Religious, or Renewal of Vows
Civil Ceremonies: Are performed by a Judge and are legally recognized. Paperwork as well as blood tests are required (HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea and all STD’s are tested). The new couple will receive a legal marriage certificate in Spanish.
Important
Civil Weddings are legally recognized in the country where the wedding will be performed. As each country has specific requirements, we would recommend you to contact your respective Embassy or Consulate in order to get the complete information regarding the procedure that you have to follow in order to legalize your Marriage Certificate in your country. Riu Hotels and Resorts is not legally responsible for this legal procedure.
Religious Ceremonies and Renewal of Vows: Are Blessing Cermonies performed by a Non-denominational Minister and are not legally recognized. No paper work, blood tests and witnesses are required. After the ceremony, Bride and Groom will receive a “symbolic” marriage certificate.
Locations: All of our resorts offer different locations to hold the wedding ceremony. You may choose from:
* Gazebo: Maximum number 50 people
* Beach: Maximum number 60 people
General Wedding Policies
The couple and 80% of their guests must stay at the same Riu Hotel where the wedding will be performed. Only 20% of the total group can stay at another hotel chain.
For weddings at Riu Cancun guests staying at Riu Palace Las Americas and Riu Caribe will be able to attend the wedding and dinner reception without extra charge. Guests staying in other hotels would have to pay a daypass per person.
Couple must respect the arrival date according with their ceremony. In the case of Religious weddings and Renewal of vows, they have to arrive at least 2 full business days prior to the ceremony date (Not counting the day of arrival, Sundays and Holidays), and 3 business days prior for Civil Weddings (Not counting arrival day, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays).
Weddings are not performed on Sundays and National Holidays.
Confirmed weddings cancelled within a month of the ceremony date or upon arrival to the hotel will be charged a cancellation fee of $250.00 USD.
Maximum capacity of the Riu Cancun is 60 guests.
External vendors are allowed if they are staying at the Hotel where the wedding will be performed or if they pay the Vendor’s Fee of $200.00 USD per person.
Documentation (Only for civil/legal ceremonies)
- Passports of the Couple and 4 Witnesses (Regular copies)
- Tourist Cards of the Couple and 4 Witnesses (Regular copies)
- Divorce Decree, if applicable (Regular copies)
- Death Certificate of previous partner (Original, Apostilled and translated into Spanish)
- Blood Test, included in the wedding package (can only be done at the resort)
- Written parental consents – people under 18 years old (Original, Apostilled and translated into Spanish)
IMPORTANT: If the bride or the groom own the Nationality of the country where the wedding will be performed, they need to notify this information in advance to the Sales Executive due that these type of marriages need to follow different legal requirements.
**Apostille: Is a certified seal that authenticates the signature of the public official who has signed the document. An apostille certficate confirms the person who signed a document has the authority to do so and that the document should therefore be recognized as legal without further evidence in another member state of the Hague Convention. The Apostille must be required in the State where the document was made. The Foreign Offices of each state and country can provide the apostille. In fact, you should apostille the documents before you arrive at the hotel.
**Blood Tests: Are required for legal weddings in Mexico. HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, herpes, and all the STD’s are tested. Tests must be performed in Mexico by a certified doctor (for the medical certificate). Your MICE Manager will arrange the doctor appointment in your hotel room. It is very important to mention that if one of the tests comes back positive the ceremony cannot be performed.
Marriage Certificate
For Civil & Religious Weddings: The Marriage Certificate will be sent to the couple three to four months after the wedding. Once you receive it, we suggest you take it to your Government’s City Hall to update your civil status.
For Symbolic Weddings & Renewal of Vows: The couple will receive a marriage certificate without legal bearing on the wedding date.
Wedding Packages:
The Classic Wedding Package 2011
Cost:
Civil Ceremony: $879.00 USD
Religious Ceremony: $879.00 USD
Renewal of Vows or Symbolic Ceremony: $879.00 USD
Riu Classic Wedding Package includes:
- Wedding planner to help plan the special day
- Decoration set up for the ceremony location
- Bridal Bouquet and matching boutonniere for the groom
- CD or recorded music during the ceremony
- Semi private dinner for the couple at one of our specialty restaurants
- Wedding cake for the couple
- Sparkling wine for the couple (during the main toast only)
- Surprise spa gift
- 10% percent discount on all spa services for bride and groom (restrictions apply)
- Minister/Judge service & wedding certificate
- Witnesses if required
The Royal Wedding Package 2011
Cost:
Civil Ceremony: $1695.00 USD
Religious Ceremony: $1565.00 USD
Renewal of Vows or Symbolic Ceremony: $1565.00 USD
Riu Royal Wedding Package includes:
- Wedding planner to help plan the special day
- Decoration set up for the ceremony location
- Bridal Bouquet and matching boutonniere for the groom
- CD or recorded music during the ceremony
- Semi private dinner for the couple at one of our specialty restaurants
- Wedding cake for the couple and 15 wedding guests or less
- Sparkling wine for the couple and 15 guests or less (during the main toast only)
- Special decoration in the room
- Complimentary room upgrade for the wedding couple subject to availability upon arrival (External Jacuzzi Suites are not included)
- Riu T-Shirts for bride and groom
- Surprise gift
- Romantic massage for bride and groom
- 10% percent discount on all spa services for bride and groom (restrictions apply)
- 10% percent discount on all spa services for wedding guests (available only if reserved online at www.renovaspa.com/reservations.htm)
- Minister/Judge service & marriage certificate
- Witnesses if required
The Caprice Wedding Package 2011
Cost:
Civil Ceremony: $2495.00 USD
Religious Ceremony: $2355.00 USD
Renewal of Vows or Symbolic Ceremony: $2355.00 USD
Riu Caprice Wedding Package includes:
- Wedding planner to help plan the special day
- Decoration set up for the ceremony location
- Bridal Bouquet and matching boutonniere for the groom
- CD or recorded music during the ceremony
- Semi private dinner for the couple at one of our specialty restaurants
- Wedding cake for the couple and 40 wedding guests or less
- Sparkling wine for the couple and 40 guests or less (during the main toast only)
- Special decoration in the room
- Complimentary room upgrade for the wedding couple subject to availability upon arrival (External Jacuzzi Suites are not included)
- Riu T-Shirts for bride and groom
- Surprise gift
- Romantic massage for bride and groom
- Hairstyle for bride
- Manicure for bride
- Pedicure for bride
- 10% percent discount on all spa services for bride and groom (restrictions apply)
- 10% percent discount on all spa services for wedding guests (available only if reserved online at www.renovaspa.com/reservations.htm)
- Minister/Judge service & marriage certificate
- Witnesses if required
- Late check out for the wedding couple subject to availability
- Breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding
- Fruit with chocolate & bottle of sparkling wine
- Two bags of petals
The Royal Wedding Package 2012
Cost:
Civil Ceremony: $1745.00 USD
Religious Ceremony: $1610.00 USD
Renewal of Vows or Symbolic Ceremony: $1610.00 USD
Riu Royal Wedding Package includes:
- Wedding planner to help plan the special day
- Decoration set up for the ceremony location
- Bridal Bouquet and matching boutonniere for the groom
- CD or recorded music during the ceremony
- Semi private dinner for the couple at one of our specialty restaurants
- Wedding cake for the couple and 15 wedding guests or less
- Sparkling wine for the couple and 15 guests or less (during the main toast only)
- Special decoration in the room
- Complimentary room upgrade for the wedding couple subject to availability upon arrival (External Jacuzzi Suites are not included)
- Riu T-Shirts for bride and groom
- Surprise gift
- Romantic massage for bride and groom
- 10% percent discount on all spa services for bride and groom (restrictions apply)
- 10% percent discount on all spa services for wedding guests (available only if reserved online at www.renovaspa.com/reservations.htm)
- Minister/Judge service & marriage certificate
- Witnesses if required
The Caprice Wedding Package 2012
Cost:
Civil Ceremony: $2570.00 USD
Religious Ceremony: $2425.00 USD
Renewal of Vows or Symbolic Ceremony: $2425.00 USD
Riu Caprice Wedding Package includes:
- Wedding planner to help plan the special day
- Decoration set up for the ceremony location
- Bridal Bouquet and matching boutonniere for the groom
- CD or recorded music during the ceremony
- Semi private dinner for the couple at one of our specialty restaurants
- Wedding cake for the couple and 40 wedding guests or less
- Sparkling wine for the couple and 40 guests or less (during the main toast only)
- Special decoration in the room
- Complimentary room upgrade for the wedding couple subject to availability upon arrival (External Jacuzzi Suites are not included)
- Riu T-Shirts for bride and groom
- Surprise gift
- Romantic massage for bride and groom
- Hairstyle for bride
- Manicure for bride
- Pedicure for bride
- 10% percent discount on all spa services for bride and groom (restrictions apply)
- 10% percent discount on all spa services for wedding guests (available only if reserved online at www.renovaspa.com/reservations.htm)
- Minister/Judge service & marriage certificate
- Witnesses if required
- Late check out for the wedding couple subject to availability
- Breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding
- Fruit with chocolate & bottle of sparkling wine
- Two bags of petals