Weddings at Riu Merengue, Puerto Plata

Nothing is more romantic than a beachfront wedding. Sparkling seas and dazzling sunsets create fairy tale settings. Add to this the luxury and convenience of a Riu all-inclusive resort and you have a match made in heaven. An on-site wedding coordinator will assist in making all the plans and will coordinate all the details, relieving the happy couple of the stress associated with traditional weddings. Spend valuable time with your loved ones exploring the north coast of the Dominican Republic, pamper yourself in the spa and relax in the glorious Caribbean sunshine instead. This is your special time - let Riu Resorts help make it the most memorable day of your life!

Choose from the following wedding packages: The Caprice - Riu's most extravagant, elegant and complete option; The Royal - The perfect fusion of extravagance and simplicity; The Classic - Simple, intimate and romantic.

Get married at any of the Riu Resorts and you will be able to choose the type of ceremony you want to have: either a civil wedding, religious wedding or a vow renewal. The wedding coordinator will make the necessary arrangements according to your request.

All Riu Wedding Collection requests must be submitted through the Riu website: weddingsbyriu.com.

Classic Wedding Package
Civil/Legal Wedding and Renewal of Vows/Symbolic ceremony available
The Classic wedding package provides you the opportunity to create a simple yet elegant wedding in paradise. Complete with a RIU wedding coordinator to thoughtfully plan your special day and all the elements necessary for an unforgettable ceremony. The Classic package is an ideal way to start your lives together in a very romantic and intimate way.

• on-site wedding coordinator to help plan the special day
• Classic decoration set up for the ceremony location for the couple and 10 wedding guests or less
• Bouquet of flowers for the bride and a matching boutonniere for the groom
• CD or recorded music during the ceremony
• Reception dinner for the couple and 10 wedding guests or less at one of the specialty restaurants
• Wedding cake for the couple and 10 wedding guests or less
• Sparkling wine for the couple and 10 wedding guests or less (during the Main Toast only)
• Surprise spa gift
• Ten percent discount on all spa services for the bride and the groom (restrictions apply)
• Breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding
• Minister/Judge service & wedding certificate are included
• Witnesses if required

The Classic Wedding Package is available for up to 10 wedding guests plus the bride and the groom.

Royal Wedding Package
Civil/Legal Wedding and Renewal of Vows/Symbolic ceremony available
The perfect balance between simplicity and extravagance, the Royal Wedding Package provides all the offerings of the Classic Package and a variety of other impressive amenities. From a complimentary room upgrade to a wedding cake and sparkling wine, the Royal Package is intended to make your special day perfect in every way.

• on-site wedding coordinator to help plan the special day
• Royal decoration set up for the ceremony location for the couple and 50 wedding guests or less
• Bouquet of flowers for the bride and a matching boutonniere for the groom
• CD or recorded music during the ceremony
• Twelve color photographs
• Reception dinner for the couple and 50 wedding guests or less at one of the specialty restaurants
• Wedding cake for the couple and 50 wedding guests or less
• Sparkling wine for the couple and 50 wedding guests or less (during the Main Toast only)
• Natural body exfoliation for the bride and groom
• Ten percent discount on all spa services for the bride and the groom (restrictions apply)
• Complimentary room upgrade for the couple subject to availability upon arrival (External Jacuzzi Suites are not included)
• Late check out for the couple subject to availability upon arrival
• Breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding
• Surprise gift and fruit basket
• Minister/Judge service & wedding certificate are included
• Witnesses if required

Caprice Wedding Package
Civil/Legal Wedding and Renewal of Vows/Symbolic ceremony available
The RIU Caprice Wedding Package is Riu’s most extravagant, elegant and complete option. Created for those who desire an unforgettable and once-in-a-lifetime event. The Caprice package provides an endless number of extraordinary details and amenities to ensure that your dream of a fairy-tale wedding truly does come true.

• on-site wedding coordinator to help plan the special day
• Caprice decoration set up for the ceremony location for the wedding group
• Bouquet of flowers for the bride and a matching boutonniere for the groom
• Two rose petals bags
• CD or recorded music during the ceremony
• Twenty four color photographs
• Reception dinner for the wedding group at one of the specialty restaurants
• Wedding cake for the couple and all the guests
• Sparkling wine for the couple and all the guests (during the Main Toast only)
• Natural or Chocolate body exfoliation for the bride and groom
• Aromatherapy massage for the bride and groom
• Deep-tissue or Lomi Lomi massage for the groom
• Manicure, pedicure and hairstyle for the bride
• Ten percent discount on all spa services for the bride and the groom (restrictions apply)
• Complimentary room upgrade for the couple subject to availability upon arrival (External Jacuzzi Suites are not included)
• Late check out for the couple subject to availability upon arrival
• Breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding
• Surprise gift and fruit basket
• Minister/Judge service & wedding certificate are included
• Witnesses if required

Important Information

• Additional services including additional decorations, floral arrangements, food and beverages and live music can be added; prices vary.
• Room upgrades are to the next level above your booked room, however upgrades are subject to availability and not guaranteed.
• In order to have a wedding at Riu Hotels & Resorts, the couple and at least 80 percent of the total number of wedding guests must stay at the hotel where the wedding will be performed, otherwise it will be canceled. This is a strict RIU policy.
• Inclusions are subject to change without notice.

Honeymoon Inclusions

• Surprise welcome gift in room
• Small bottle of rum
• King bed (subject to availability at time of check-in)
• Late check-out (subject to availability at time of departure)
• Complimentary upgrade to next available room category (subject to availability and upon request)
• Spa Credit for a selected service in ¨Specials for couples¨ category (120 min). This discount applies per couple per stay and does not apply with other promotions and discounts. ($)

*** IMPORTANT NOTE: Marriage certificate required (Emission date of less than 90 days) ***