At a glance
An all-inclusive destination wedding package bundles the venue, catering, open bar and a basic ceremony setup into one per-guest or per-event fee at a resort, mostly in Mexico and the Caribbean. A 70-guest wedding at the resort is estimated at $15,000 to $30,000 USD at budget-tier resorts, $30,000 to $65,000 USD at mid-tier and $65,000 to $130,000 USD at premium resorts. Published base package prices are lower: according to Sandals' 2026 published rates, the Epic package lists at $7,600 for up to 70 resort guests, accommodation not included. Photography, outside vendors, upgrades and legal fees are extra. Core inclusions of a standard all-inclusive wedding package: the venue and ceremony location, catering, an open bar, a basic ceremony setup and often a wedding coordinator. Some base packages add a bridal bouquet, a boutonniere and a sparkling wine toast.
- Budget tier, 70 guests
- Estimated $15,000–$30,000 USD
- Mid tier, 70 guests
- Estimated $30,000–$65,000 USD
- Premium tier, 70 guests
- Estimated $65,000–$130,000 USD
- Published package price
- Sandals: $7,600 for 70, rooms not included
How much do all-inclusive destination wedding packages cost for 70 guests?
An all-inclusive destination wedding for 70 guests is estimated at $15,000 to $30,000 USD at a budget-tier resort, $30,000 to $65,000 USD at a mid-tier resort and $65,000 to $130,000 USD at a premium one. The package charge alone is estimated lower: $150 to $300 per guest at the budget tier and $400 to $900 at the premium tier.
Budget-tier packages (estimated $15K–$30K)
| Tier | Estimated cost, 70 guests | What the package covers |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | $15,000 to $30,000 USD | A ceremony time slot, a three-course dinner and a house-brand open bar |
Mid-tier packages (estimated $30K–$65K)
| Tier | Estimated cost, 70 guests | What the package covers |
|---|---|---|
| Mid | $30,000 to $65,000 USD | Better food, more customisation and a named-brand bar |
Premium packages (estimated $65K–$130K)
| Tier | Estimated cost, 70 guests | What the package covers |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | $65,000 to $130,000 USD | Full property buyout, menus written by the chef, a named-brand bar, welcome and farewell events and a dedicated planner |
These are modelled summary estimates, not resort quotes. They are not itemised and do not specify the number of nights or whether guest rooms and taxes are counted, so ask each resort for a written quote that does. The per-guest rates come to $10,500 to $21,000 USD for 70 guests at the budget tier and $28,000 to $63,000 USD at the premium tier. Both fall below the tier totals, so budget to the totals.
A resort's published package price is lower again: it buys a fixed list of inclusions and nothing more. The term "all-inclusive" is not standardised, so two packages in one tier can cover different things. For a wedding abroad outside a resort package, see the destination wedding budget breakdown.
What do all-inclusive resorts charge for their wedding packages?
RIU and Sandals, two all-inclusive resort groups that publish prices, charge from nothing for a 10-guest base package to between $7,600 and $14,699 USD for 70 guests, before legal fees and upgrades and, at Sandals, before rooms. According to Sandals' 2026 published rates, the Epic package is $7,600 for up to 70 resort guests. Based on RIU's current pricing, the top collection is $12,699 for 50 guests plus $100 per extra guest, so $14,699 for 70.
| Resort group | Package | Guests | Published price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIU | Free Collection | 10 included, 30 maximum | $0, with no minimum number of rooms |
| RIU | Indulgence Beachfront Bliss, Punta Cana | 50 included | $12,699, plus $100 per extra guest |
| Sandals | Sweetheart | Up to 10 | $1,000, or free with a 7-night stay |
| Sandals | Bliss | Up to 50 | $2,500 to $3,850 |
| Sandals | Epic | Up to 140 | $7,600 to $13,900 |
The Indulgence Beachfront Bliss price is for Punta Cana. For the country, see Dominican Republic wedding destinations.
- In between at RIU: the Classic, Royal, Caprice and Indulgence collections start at $1,099, $3,199, $4,799 and $9,599 on RIU's weddings page.
- "Free" has conditions. Sandals waives the Sweetheart price for a stay of seven nights or more in a Club or Butler room, and then the ceremony must fall between 9 am and 2 pm, Monday to Thursday. On RIU's Free Collection, symbolic and legal ceremony services cost extra.
- Rooms are separate. Sandals marks each price "Accommodation not included" and sizes its packages by rooms booked: $7,600 is for 26 to 35 rooms.
These are US-dollar prices for North American customers (see Sandals' wedding terms). If you are booking an all-inclusive wedding package abroad from the UK or elsewhere, ask for your market's price list.
What is a destination wedding package, and what does it include?
A destination wedding package is a bundle that a resort or venue sells at one price for a wedding away from home. The all-inclusive kind, sold by resorts, combines the venue, catering, an open bar, a basic ceremony setup and often a planner-coordinator in a single per-guest or per-event fee.
- A free base package. RIU's Free Collection covers 10 guests: a standard ceremony setup with recorded music, a bridal bouquet and boutonniere, a semi-private dinner at one of the resort's restaurants, a wedding cake and a sparkling wine toast.
- A 70-guest package. Sandals' Epic package covers a one-hour welcome cocktail, a two-hour rehearsal dinner, the ceremony, a one-hour cocktail reception, a two-hour dinner reception with a premium bar, a three-tier cake, a two-hour DJ and an on-site team for setup and coordination.
What is usually not included in an all-inclusive wedding package?
Photography, videography, premium bar upgrades, floral upgrades, legal marriage fees, your own flights and pre-wedding stay are usually not included in an all-inclusive wedding package. Budget an estimated 20 to 30 percent above the headline package price to cover them.
| Extra | What it costs |
|---|---|
| Outside photographer | Estimated $500 to $2,000 USD in resort vendor fees |
| Outside florist | Estimated $1,500 USD in resort vendor fees |
| Marriage licence and administration fee | $250 USD (Jamaica) to $750 USD (Curaçao) at Sandals |
| Friday or Saturday ceremony | $250 USD extra at Sandals |
| 5 pm "twilight" ceremony | $600 USD extra at Sandals |
| Legal ceremony services | Charged separately at RIU |
The first two rows are planning estimates; the rest are published resort terms. Many resorts either ban outside vendors or charge for them. Sandals' terms prohibit them for any service the resort offers itself, and otherwise require approval in advance. Fees and paperwork for a legal ceremony depend on the country: see the legal requirements for getting married abroad.
Which resorts offer all-inclusive destination wedding packages in 2026?
All-inclusive wedding packages are offered mainly by resort groups at resort destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean, where the format is dominant. Budget-tier groups include Iberostar, RIU and Hyatt Ziva; mid-tier names include Dreams Resorts, Royalton Luxury and Sandals; premium resorts include Four Seasons Punta Mita and Rosewood Mayakoba.
| Tier | Resorts |
|---|---|
| Budget | Iberostar, RIU, Hyatt Ziva, Secrets Resorts, Palace Resorts |
| Mid | Andaz Mayakoba, Grand Velas, Dreams Resorts, Royalton Luxury, Sandals |
| Premium | Four Seasons Punta Mita, Rosewood Mayakoba, Belmond Maroma, Nizuc Cancún, Le Blanc Spa Resort |
Sandals takes two adults per room. Many of the premium names are closer to full-service resorts with customisable wedding packages than to true bundled all-inclusives. For one country in detail, see all-inclusive wedding packages in Mexico or the Jamaica wedding guide.
Is it cheaper to do an all-inclusive wedding?
Yes, an all-inclusive wedding is typically the better value at an estimated budget of $25,000 to $50,000 USD for 70 guests: a resort delivers a finished wedding for that money, where separate suppliers at the same budget often feel under-planned. Above an estimated $60,000 USD, or with more than 120 guests, a full-property buyout or a villa rental gives more for the money.
- What you gain: one invoice and a resort team that carries the planning load.
- What you give up: a look of your own (expect white chair covers and standard centrepieces unless you pay for customisation), free choice of outside vendors, and adventurous food, except at premium hotel-group resorts such as Four Seasons and Rosewood.
- Watch the headline price: a cheaper package often ends up dearer once surcharges are added.
For the setting, compare beach wedding destinations.
All-inclusive wedding package vs. traditional destination wedding
| Factor | All-inclusive package | Traditional destination wedding |
|---|---|---|
| Cost structure | Single bundled fee, predictable pricing | Separate vendor invoices, variable totals |
| Planning effort | Low: resort handles logistics | High: you coordinate multiple vendors |
| Customisation level | Limited to package options and upgrades | Full creative control |
| Vendor flexibility | Restricted to resort-approved vendors | Choose any vendor you prefer |
| Geographic availability | Primarily Mexico and Caribbean | Available worldwide |
Is an all-inclusive wedding package right for you?
Check both lists before you ask a resort for a quote. The budget figures are planning estimates for 70 guests.
This guide fits
- ✓Budget is $25–50k USD for 70 guests and you want a polished result
- ✓Planning bandwidth is low; the resort handles the logistics
- ✓You are booking in Mexico, the Caribbean, or parts of Southeast Asia
- ✓Price predictability matters more than customisation
- ✓Guest experience at the reception matters more than ceremony aesthetic
- ✓You are happy with the resort's preferred-vendor list
Look elsewhere
- –You have strong aesthetic preferences beyond the resort's standard package
- –Photography quality is important to you and you want an outside photographer
- –Over 120 guests; you need a buyout, not a package
- –You are getting married in Europe (villas are better value)
- –Budget is €60k+ for 70 guests; a custom wedding gives you more
- –You want a specific chef, cuisine, or design vocabulary
Are there all-inclusive wedding packages in Europe?
No, all-inclusive wedding packages are rare in Europe in the bundled form sold in Mexico and the Caribbean. European destination weddings mostly run on a villa rental with separate catering, or on a hotel with customisable wedding packages. The exceptions are a few Greek-island and Canary-island resorts and some hotels on the Turkish coast.
- RIU's weddings page for US customers lists resorts in Mexico, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Aruba, the Bahamas, Costa Rica, Panama and Cape Verde, and none in Europe.
- At a hotel, ask for one quote covering venue, food and drink.
Start with European wedding destinations, or search wedding venues by country.
How do you compare all-inclusive wedding packages between resorts?
To compare all-inclusive wedding packages between resorts, ask each one three questions in order: what the cost per guest is with every add-on you want, what its policy on outside vendors is, and what the menu looks like for your guest count. Menu quality varies widely between resorts, so ask for sample menus early.
Then get these in writing:
- Guests included, the maximum allowed and the price of each extra guest.
- Guests staying elsewhere. Sandals sells event passes for off-site guests and caps them at 20 percent of the guest count.
- Payment and cancellation dates. Sandals takes $250 to hold a date, half the balance 120 days before arrival and the rest 60 days before.
Key takeaways
- Ideal couple profile: All-inclusive packages work best for couples with an estimated budget of $25,000–$50,000 USD for 70 guests who want a polished result with minimal planning effort.
- Price ranges: Budget tier is estimated at $15,000–$30,000 USD, mid tier at $30,000–$65,000 USD, and premium tier at $65,000–$130,000 USD for 70 guests.
- Geographic focus: All-inclusive wedding packages are primarily available in Mexico and the Caribbean; they are rare in Europe.
- Common pitfall: Published package prices exclude photography, legal fees, upgrades and often accommodation, so budget an estimated 20–30% above the headline price.
- Best value threshold: Above an estimated $60,000 USD or 120+ guests, a villa rental or full-property buyout typically offers more for the money.