Couples Resorts vs Riu weddings

Both chains have resorts in Jamaica. Every figure below is a count or range over the resorts that publish it; the resort pages have each one’s own list and source.

Where they differ

  • Couples Resorts has the cheaper entry package: $450 against $1,099 at the cheapest Riu resort.
  • Riu's free package covers more guests: up to 10, against 6.
Couples ResortsRiu
Resorts listed438
Resorts with a free package4 of 438 of 38
Most guests in a free package610
Cheapest paid package$450$1,099
Median cheapest package$450$1,099
Outside vendor feenot published$350 (1 of 38)
Day pass for non-staying guests$50 (4 of 4)$90–$100 (4 of 38)
Largest ceremony venue150 guests350 guests
Adults-only resorts4 of 413 of 38
Same-sex weddings stated0 of 418 of 38

Couples Resorts

How to get the free package

  • Stay 3+ nights; covers the couple plus 4 guests; beach or garden ceremony (4 resorts)

Resorts, cheapest package first

Riu

How to get the free package

  • No minimum rooms; eligible with the purchase of any room category. Valid for the USA and Canada markets. Maximum 30 guests. Symbolic, renewal and legal ceremony services cost extra. (38 resorts)

Resorts, cheapest package first