Karisma vs Riu weddings

Both chains have resorts in Dominican Republic and Mexico and 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

  • Riu has the cheaper entry package: $1,099 against $1,100 at the cheapest Karisma resort.
  • Karisma's free package covers more guests: up to 32, against 10.
KarismaRiu
Resorts listed538
Resorts with a free package5 of 538 of 38
Most guests in a free package3210
Cheapest paid package$1,100$1,099
Median cheapest package$1,100$1,099
Outside vendor feenot published$350 (1 of 38)
Day pass for non-staying guestsnot published$90–$100 (4 of 38)
Largest ceremony venuenot published350 guests
Adults-only resorts1 of 513 of 38
Same-sex weddings stated0 of 518 of 38

Karisma

How to get the free package

  • Book 7+ rooms, each for at least 3 nights, through Karisma Groups (contract) or a tour operator; ceremonies any day (4 resorts)
  • Can be complimentary, but the resort does not publish how to qualify (1 resort)

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