Montego Bay Destination Wedding Budget Guide 2026 — Real Costs by Resort, Package Tiers & Jamaica's Structural Advantages
A Montego Bay destination wedding can cost the couple as little as $2,099 (RIU Classic Collection, 20 guests, beach ceremony, no outside vendors) or over $35,000 (Hyatt Zilara Zama package, 80 guests, outside photographer, custom florals, welcome dinner, cold fireworks over the Caribbean). The gap between those numbers is driven by four variables: which resort, which package tier, how many guests attend private events, and which Jamaica-specific cost factors you leverage. Jamaica also offers three structural financial advantages over Mexico and the Dominican Republic — no government surcharge, no apostille, and a 24-hour residency requirement — that reduce the couple's pre-wedding travel cost. This guide covers the full property budget ladder, confirmed package pricing across all brands, three full line-item cost examples, the butler service and complimentary golf value quantified in dollars, and the seven most impactful cost levers in the Montego Bay market.
Updated August 2026 · Montego Bay · Jamaica · CST #2002477-40
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How Montego Bay All-Inclusive Wedding Costs Work
The most important distinction before comparing any cost figure: the couple's cost and the guests' cost are completely separate in an all-inclusive destination wedding. Every figure on this page is the couple's cost only.
The couple pays:
- ✓ Wedding package fee (or $0 if free threshold is met)
- ✓ Private event add-ons beyond package inclusions
- ✓ Outside vendor fees (photographer, DJ, florist if external)
- ✓ Their own room and flights (partially offset by comp nights)
- ✓ Pre-wedding legal travel cost (Jamaica: minimal — 24 hrs only)
Guests pay (separately):
- ✓ Their own all-inclusive room ($200–$380/person/night at group rate)
- ✓ Their own flights (most US cities have direct MBJ service)
- ✓ Their own airport transfers (~$25–$45/person each way)
- ✗ They do NOT pay for the ceremony, package, or private events
The Jamaica math: A 40-guest Montego Bay destination wedding typically
costs the couple $8,000–$22,000 depending on property and package tier — while a
traditional US wedding at the same guest count averages $28,000–$34,000 paid entirely
by the couple. Guests in Jamaica absorb their own accommodation (a Caribbean vacation
they're taking anyway) and flights. Complimentary golf and butler service (at the Zilara)
are included in the room rate — not extras the couple pays for.
Jamaica's Three Structural Financial Advantages Over Mexico & the Dominican Republic
These are not promotional offers — they are Jamaica's standing legal framework. Each one reduces the couple's total pre-wedding travel cost compared to the equivalent wedding in Mexico or the Dominican Republic.
$0
Government surcharge
DR charges $800 · Mexico $0
DR charges $800 · Mexico $0
24 hrs
Legal residency required
Mexico: 3 business days · DR: 1–3 days
Mexico: 3 business days · DR: 1–3 days
No Apostille
Certified copies only
Mexico + DR require apostille
Mexico + DR require apostille
No Translation
English throughout
Mexico + DR require Spanish translation
Mexico + DR require Spanish translation
~$1,500+
Typical total savings
vs DR equivalent wedding pre-costs
vs DR equivalent wedding pre-costs
15 min
MBJ to Rose Hall resorts
Lowest resort transfer cost in Jamaica
Lowest resort transfer cost in Jamaica
What 24-hour residency saves in real dollars: Mexico's 3-business-day
residency requires the couple to arrive 3+ days before guests — paying for extra room
nights (typically $400–$700/night at a comparable resort) before the wedding week begins.
Jamaica's 24-hour residency means the couple arrives Thursday evening and marries Friday —
no early arrival cost. For a couple who would otherwise need 3 extra nights in Mexico:
$1,200–$2,100 in room cost alone saved by choosing Jamaica.
Montego Bay Property Budget Ladder — Lowest to Highest Couple Cost
Each rung shows the estimated starting couple cost — the package fee or first tier above free — for a ceremony with a qualifying guest group. Total couple cost rises with private events, outside vendors, and décor upgrades. All figures are 2026 estimates; confirm current pricing with VFL.
Tier 1 · Budget
$0 pkg
Free Collection
Free Collection
RIU Palace Jamaica — Free Collection: $0 ceremony with 5+ rooms × 3+ nights. Beach venue up to 100 guests. Includes coordinator, bouquet and boutonniere, recorded music, semi-private dinner, cake and sparkling wine for 10 guests. Adults-only Palace Collection. Elite Club by RIU premium tier. 3 infinity pools. Shared dining with Riu Montego Bay.
Free Collection $05 rooms × 3 nightsAdults-OnlyBeach 100 guests~15 min MBJ
Tier 2 · Budget-Mid
$2,099+
RIU Classic
RIU Classic
RIU Palace Jamaica — Classic Collection from $2,099. Upgraded aquamarine décor, minister for symbolic ceremony, semi-private dinner, cake and sparkling wine. For couples who want upgraded décor without the private dinner tier. All RIU Jamaica Collections confirmed: Classic $2,099 · Royal $5,499 · Caprice $8,999. Adults-only. Beach 100 guests.
Classic $2,099 confirmedMinister includedAdults-OnlyAquamarine décor
Tier 3 · Mid
$0 or
Secrets tiers
Confirm with VFL
Secrets tiers
Confirm with VFL
Secrets St. James + Secrets Wild Orchid — Wedding in Paradise complimentary (5 rooms × 3 nights or 7 couple nights). Secrets of Love and Secrets Ultimate paid tiers available — pricing confirms with VFL for 2026. Both properties: AAA Four Diamond, adults-only, peninsula free-flow access, over-water gazebo (St. James), Barracuda Beach 200 guests (Wild Orchid).
Free WiP qualifyingAdults-Only AOSecrets Ultimate (confirm)3-Resort Access
Tier 3 · Mid-Luxury
$0–$17,289
Zilara/Ziva
Zilara/Ziva
Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall (family) + Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall (AO) — Wedding in Paradise complimentary (7 qualifying nights). Zama top tier confirmed at $17,289 with DJ + cold fireworks + light-up dance floor. 10 shared venues. East Lawn 1,212. Ocean Gazebo 160. Complimentary golf both courses. Butler every room at Zilara (standard). Just for Two from $619 (Zilara) / $649 (Ziva).
Zama $17,289 confirmedCold fireworksGolf includedButler at Zilara~15 min MBJ
Tier 4 · Mid
$0
Palace Free
Moon Palace
Palace Free
Moon Palace
Moon Palace Jamaica (Ocho Rios) — Palace Free Collection complimentary with qualifying room contract. Paid Palace tiers (Petite, Classic, Prestige, Luxe) available. 700+ rooms — highest capacity in VFL Jamaica portfolio. Family-friendly. Note: Located in Ocho Rios, ~90 min from MBJ airport. Best for very large groups (100–300+) or week-stay groups where the transfer is absorbed.
Palace Free Collection700+ roomsFamily-Friendly~90 min MBJ
Inclusions Unique to Montego Bay — Value Quantified
Two inclusions at Rose Hall properties have real dollar value that is unique to Montego Bay — not available at any Mexico or DR all-inclusive in the VFL portfolio at the same price point. Both are confirmed standard inclusions, not paid upgrades.
Complimentary Golf — Rose Hall Properties
$3,000–$5,000
Complimentary golf at White Witch (Robert Von Hagge) and Cinnamon Hill (Robert Trent Jones Jr.) is included for every guest at both Hyatt Ziva and Zilara Rose Hall — standard, not an upgrade. At equivalent Caribbean courses, a round costs $150–$250 per person. For a group of 20 golfers playing one round each: $3,000–$5,000 in value included in the room rate. No other Hyatt Ziva or Zilara destination globally offers golf as standard. This is not reflected in published room rate comparisons between Jamaica and Mexico properties — it is an invisible inclusion that makes the effective per-night value higher than the listed rate suggests.
Butler Service Every Room — Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall
$150–$300/room/night
Butler service is included as a standard amenity in every one of the 344 suites at Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall — no other Hyatt Ziva or Zilara globally offers this. At properties where butler service is available as an upgrade (e.g. Club Level at select resorts), the cost typically runs $150–$300 per room per night. For a group of 30 rooms staying 4 nights: $18,000–$36,000 in butler service value included in the standard room rate. The practical wedding-week effect: every guest's dinner reservations, spa bookings, golf tee times, and room requests are handled by their butler automatically — the couple does not coordinate any of this.
Confirmed Wedding Package Pricing — Montego Bay 2026
Pricing confirmed from live VFL property pages as of August 2026 where published. Secrets pricing is not republished on the live pages (post-Hyatt transition) — confirm with VFL at time of inquiry.
| Property | Package | Price | Guests Included | Key Inclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIU Palace Jamaica | Free Collection | $0 | Up to 10 guests | Coordinator · ceremony setup · bouquet + boutonniere · recorded music · semi-private dinner · cake + sparkling wine · room deco · spa gift. Threshold: 5+ rooms × 3+ nights. |
| Classic | $2,099 | Up to 10 guests | All Free inclusions + upgraded aquamarine décor + minister for symbolic ceremony + 10% spa discount | |
| Royal | $5,499 | Up to 20 guests | All Classic + light pink décor + private dinner + cake + wine for 20 + room deco + surprise gift + 20-min romantic massage for couple | |
| Caprice | $8,999 | Confirm | All Royal + lavender décor + extra bouquet/boutonniere (MOH + BM) + cocktail with rum/tequila tasting + room upgrade + late checkout + breakfast in bed + $150 photo credit + beauty package + 50-min couples massage | |
| Indulgence | Confirm with VFL | Confirm | Flagship tier — confirm full inclusions and pricing with VFL specialists | |
| Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall | Just for Two | From $649 | 2 (couple only) | Ceremony setup · officiant · bouquet + boutonniere · cake · sparkling wine · romantic dinner · room decoration |
| Wedding in Paradise | $0 complimentary | Up to 20 included | Ceremony · coordinator · bouquet + boutonniere · cake · sparkling wine · comp room upgrade. Threshold: 7 qualifying nights. | |
| Zama (top tier) | $17,289 confirmed | Up to 50 included | DJ · cold fireworks · light-up dance floor · ceremony · cocktail hour · reception dinner · couples spa · premium décor · photo + video · comp suite upgrade. $30/person beyond 50. | |
| Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall | Just for Two | From $619 | 2 (couple only) | Same as Ziva Just for Two at lower entry price |
| Wedding in Paradise | $0 complimentary | Up to 20 included | Same as Ziva WiP. Threshold: 7 qualifying nights. | |
| Zama (top tier) | $17,289 confirmed | Up to 50 included | Same as Ziva Zama at same price. Zilara adds butler service for every guest — standard inclusion, not package add-on. | |
| Secrets St. James + Wild Orchid | Wedding in Paradise | $0 complimentary | Up to 10 included | Coordinator · ceremony setup · bouquet + boutonniere · cake + sparkling wine (10 guests) · newlywed package · comp room night before · late checkout · anniversary nights · 15% spa discount. Threshold: 5 rooms × 3 nights or 7 nights. |
| Secrets of Love | Confirm with VFL | Up to 20 included | All WiP + minister · hair + makeup · cocktail hour Silver Menu (20 guests, 1hr) · dinner Silver Menu (20 guests, 3hrs) · 36 photos + album · Vera Wang flutes · welcome dinner bonus | |
| Secrets Ultimate | Confirm with VFL | Up to 20 included | All Secrets of Love + live Jamaican entertainment · full décor (chairs, table, runner) · Gold Menu cocktail + dinner (20 guests each) · 50 photos + album · 30-min video · spa for two | |
| Moon Palace Jamaica | Palace Free Collection | $0 complimentary | Confirm with VFL | Complimentary ceremony with qualifying group room contract. Paid tiers: Petite · Classic · Prestige · Luxe. Confirm with VFL for current pricing and inclusions. |
Three Full Cost Examples — Budget · Mid · Luxury
All three are couple's total cost only — guest rooms and flights are paid by guests separately. All figures are 2026 representative estimates. Confirm current pricing with VFL before budgeting.
Example 1 — Budget: RIU Palace Jamaica, Royal Collection
20 Guests · Beach Ceremony · Adults-OnlyBeach ceremony + private dinner · Royal Collection $5,499 · small group · minimal outside vendors
| Royal Collection package (private dinner for 20 · décor · massage for couple · cake + wine) | $5,499 |
| Photography — resort-supplied photographer (2 hrs) | $900 |
| Décor upgrades beyond package (additional florals, chair covers) | $600 |
| Couple's room (4 nights, partially offset by 6th-person-free group benefit) | $800 |
| Couple's flights | $700 |
| Miscellaneous (welcome bags, tips, marriage certificate) | $400 |
| Estimated total couple cost | ~$8,900 |
Guest cost (separate): ~$220/person/night × 4 nights = ~$880/person all-inclusive. 20 guests × $880 = ~$17,600 total guest accommodation spend (paid by guests, not couple). Jamaica advantage: $0 government surcharge (would be $800 in DR); 24-hr residency — no early arrival room cost.
Example 2 — Mid: Secrets Wild Orchid, Secrets of Love + Upgrades
45 Guests · Barracuda Beach · Outside PhotographerBarracuda Beach ceremony · mid-tier package · outside photographer · welcome reception (group benefit)
| Secrets of Love package (dinner 20 guests · 36 photos · minister · cocktail hour Silver Menu) | Confirm with VFL |
| Additional guests beyond 20 included (25 extra × $30/person) | $750 |
| Outside photographer — vendor access fee + 6-hr package | $3,800 |
| Décor upgrade (additional florals, Barracuda Beach setup beyond package) | $1,800 |
| Welcome reception (1-hr hosted, 45 guests) — included via group benefit at qualifying room count | $0 (group benefit) |
| Couple's room and flights (partially offset by comp room from group benefit) | $1,400 |
| Miscellaneous (tips, favors, marriage certificate, transportation) | $700 |
| Group benefit comp room (6th person free, 1 per 5 paid) | ~−$880 |
| Estimated total couple cost (ex-package — add Secrets of Love price from VFL) | ~$8,450 + pkg |
Guest cost (separate): ~$290/person/night × 5 nights = ~$1,450/person. 45 guests × $1,450 = ~$65,250 total guest accommodation (paid by guests). Peninsula advantage: Ceremony at Barracuda Beach (200 guests) with free-flow to St. James over-water gazebo for couple's portrait session.
Example 3 — Luxury: Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall, Zama Package + Full Production
70 Guests · East Lawn · Cold Fireworks · Butler Every RoomZama package · East Lawn reception · outside photographer · Sky Lounge rehearsal dinner · cold fireworks · butler for every guest (standard, no extra cost)
| Zama package confirmed $17,289 (DJ · cold fireworks · dance floor · ceremony · cocktail · reception · spa · décor · 50 photos + video · comp suite upgrade) | $17,289 |
| Additional guests beyond 50 included (20 extra × $30/person) | $600 |
| Outside photographer — vendor access fee + 8-hr full day package | $5,500 |
| Enhanced florals beyond package (East Lawn arch, ceremony aisle, reception centerpieces) | $4,200 |
| Sky Lounge rehearsal dinner (50 guests, Zilara-exclusive) — private event add-on | $3,500 |
| Butler service for all 70 guests (standard room inclusion — $0 extra to couple) | $0 |
| Complimentary golf for 20 guests × 2 rounds each (standard room inclusion — $0 extra) | $0 |
| Couple's room (5 nights, partially offset by comp nights from room block) | $1,500 |
| Couple's flights | $900 |
| Miscellaneous (tips, welcome bags, marriage certificate, excursion for bridal party) | $1,200 |
| Jamaica advantages: $0 surcharge + 24-hr residency (no early arrival nights) | Saves ~$1,600 vs DR equivalent |
| Estimated total couple cost | ~$34,700 |
What butler service would cost elsewhere: At properties where butler service is a paid upgrade (~$200/room/night), 70 guests × 4 nights × $200 = $56,000 in butler service value — included free in Zilara room rates. What complimentary golf saves: 20 golfers × 2 rounds × $200/round = $8,000 in golf value — included free at Rose Hall. Guest cost (separate): ~$360/person/night × 5 nights = ~$1,800/person. 70 guests × $1,800 = ~$126,000 total guest accommodation (paid by guests).
Seven Cost Levers — In Order of Impact
1
Meet the free package threshold. The Free Collection ($0) at RIU, Wedding in Paradise ($0) at Secrets, and WiP ($0) at Hyatt Rose Hall all eliminate the base package cost entirely. At the Zama level, that threshold saves $17,289. Even at the mid-tier Secrets of Love level, meeting the threshold saves the full package price. The single largest cost lever available at any Montego Bay property.
Saves $0–$17,289
2
Choose Jamaica over DR. The Dominican Republic charges an $800 mandatory government surcharge on legal ceremonies. Jamaica charges $0. Add $800 to any comparable DR wedding budget — that's the minimum fixed savings Jamaica provides before any other choice is made. Plus no apostille cost (~$50–$200 per document), no Spanish translation fees (~$100–$300), and no early arrival room nights from extended residency.
Saves ~$1,200–$2,500 vs DR
3
Book Rose Hall for butler service and golf without paying extra. Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall includes butler service in every room (standard) and complimentary golf at two championship courses for all guests. Both are standard room inclusions — no upgrade cost. The effective per-night value of the room rate is significantly higher than the listed rate when these inclusions are factored in against equivalent paid services elsewhere.
$3,000–$50,000+ in value vs paying separately
4
Use the RIU group benefit (6th person free). RIU Palace Jamaica gives 1 complimentary room night for every 5 paid rooms per night — the 6th person free model. For a group of 30 rooms staying 4 nights: 6 comp room nights at ~$220/night = $1,320 in comp night value applied to the couple's room cost or distributed as group perks. Certificates valid 24 months from the wedding date.
Saves $800–$2,000+
5
Use the Secrets group welcome reception (free for 10+ rooms × 3 nights). Both Secrets Montego Bay properties include a complimentary 1-hour hosted welcome reception for up to 50 guests — open bar and hors d'oeuvres — with a qualifying group contract. At $35–$55/person for a hosted bar and food event, this is $875–$2,750 in value included in the group benefits package at no additional cost to the couple.
Saves $875–$2,750
6
Use resort photographer and resort DJ instead of outside vendors. Outside photographers at Montego Bay properties carry vendor access fees ($300–$600/day) on top of their session fee. Resort-supplied photographers are lower total cost with no access fee. Same logic for DJs. For a budget-focused wedding at RIU or Secrets, using resort vendors for both photography and entertainment can save $1,500–$3,000 vs equivalent outside vendor costs.
Saves $1,500–$3,000
7
Arrive Thursday, marry Friday — leverage Jamaica's 24-hour residency. Mexico's 3-business-day residency requires the couple to arrive days before guests, paying for extra room nights at the resort. Jamaica's 24-hour rule means the couple arrives Thursday evening and marries Friday — same arrival as guests. For a couple who would need 3 early arrival nights at a $500/night Mexico resort: $1,500 saved by choosing Jamaica with no change to the wedding program.
Saves $1,200–$2,100 vs Mexico
Montego Bay vs Mexico vs Dominican Republic — Budget Comparison
Jamaica (Montego Bay)
✓ $0 government surcharge
✓ 24-hr residency (arrive Thu, marry Fri)
✓ No apostille required
✓ No Spanish translation
✓ English throughout
✓ Golf included at Rose Hall (unique)
✓ Butler included at Zilara (unique)
✓ 15 min from MBJ (Rose Hall)
✗ Same-sex legal not available (symbolic fully supported)
Mexico (Riviera Maya / Cancún)
✓ $0 government surcharge
✗ 3 business days residency (arrive days before guests)
✗ Apostille required on birth certificates
✗ Spanish translation required
✓ Same-sex legal marriage available
✗ No complimentary golf standard
✗ No butler standard at any brand
✗ 25–70 min from CUN (varies by resort)
✓ Barceló Mon–Thu 20% discount (unique to RM)
Dominican Republic (Punta Cana)
✗ $800 mandatory government surcharge
✗ Apostille required
✗ Spanish translation required
✗ 1–3 day residency (varies)
✗ Same-sex legal not available
✗ No complimentary golf standard
✗ No butler standard at most brands
✗ 30–45 min from PUJ (varies)
Jamaica wins on total-cost-of-ownership vs the Dominican Republic in nearly
every scenario. The $800 DR surcharge alone, combined with apostille fees (~$50–$200 per
document) and translation costs (~$100–$300), adds $1,000–$1,300 in mandatory legal costs
the Jamaica couple does not pay. Add the early-arrival room cost from Mexico's 3-day
residency, and a comparable Montego Bay wedding saves $1,200–$2,500 in pre-wedding costs
before any package or property decision is made. Jamaica's unique golf and butler inclusions
at Rose Hall are additionally unique — not available as standard in any Mexico or DR
all-inclusive portfolio.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Montego Bay destination wedding cost in 2026?
The couple's total cost for a Montego Bay destination wedding in 2026 ranges from approximately $7,000 (budget: RIU Palace Jamaica, Royal Collection, 20 guests, resort photographer, minimal upgrades) to $35,000+ (luxury: Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall, Zama package, 70 guests, outside photographer, custom florals, Sky Lounge rehearsal dinner, cold fireworks over the Caribbean). The most common range for 30–50 guests at a mid-luxury property is $12,000–$22,000 in couple's costs. Guests pay their own all-inclusive room rates ($200–$380/person/night at group rates) and flights separately. See the three full cost examples above for line-item breakdowns at each budget tier.
What is the cheapest way to get married in Montego Bay?
The lowest-cost couple option is the RIU Free Collection at RIU Palace Jamaica — $0 package cost when 5 or more rooms are booked for 3 or more nights (threshold-based, not the 80% occupancy rule). The Free Collection includes a coordinator, ceremony setup, bouquet and boutonniere, recorded music, semi-private dinner, cake, and sparkling wine for 10 guests. Total couple cost with resort photographer and minimal upgrades runs approximately $6,000–$8,000 for a 15–25 guest wedding. For a completely free ceremony package: the Secrets Wedding in Paradise at Secrets St. James or Secrets Wild Orchid also qualifies at $0 with 5 rooms × 3 nights or 7 qualifying couple nights — and includes the iconic over-water gazebo at St. James or Barracuda Beach (200 guests) at Wild Orchid.
How much is the Zama package at Hyatt Rose Hall and what does it include?
The Zama package is confirmed at $17,289 at both Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall and Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall. It includes a DJ, cold fireworks over the Caribbean, a light-up dance floor, full ceremony production, cocktail hour, private reception dinner, a couples spa treatment, premium décor, photo and video package, and a complimentary suite upgrade for the couple. Up to 50 guests are included in the package; additional guests are $30 per person. The cold fireworks — deployed over the East Lawn (1,212 guests) or Ocean Gazebo — are among the most dramatic reception finale moments available at any all-inclusive resort globally.
Does Jamaica really save money compared to the Dominican Republic for a destination wedding?
Yes — significantly and structurally. The Dominican Republic charges an $800 mandatory government surcharge on legal wedding ceremonies. Jamaica charges $0. The DR also requires apostille certification on documents ($50–$200 per document) and Spanish translation ($100–$300) — Jamaica requires neither, since all legal proceedings are in English with certified copies only. Total mandatory pre-wedding cost savings versus a comparable DR wedding: $1,000–$1,300 before any property or package decision. Additionally, Jamaica's 24-hour residency requirement means the couple arrives the day before the wedding — no early arrival room nights at $400–$600/night as required by Mexico's 3-business-day residency. On a total-cost-of-ownership basis, a comparable Montego Bay wedding costs $1,200–$2,500 less than the equivalent DR or Mexico wedding in pre-wedding fixed costs alone.
Is butler service at the Zilara really free or is it a hidden upgrade?
Butler service at Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall is genuinely free — a standard inclusion in every one of the 344 suites, regardless of room category or package. It is not a Club Level perk, not an upgrade, not a room category add-on, and not hidden in any way. It is listed by Hyatt as a standard room amenity. At comparable properties where butler service is available as an upgrade, the cost typically runs $150–$300 per room per night. For a 30-room group staying 4 nights, this is $18,000–$36,000 in butler service value included at no additional cost in the standard Zilara room rate. This is unique in the global Hyatt Ziva and Zilara portfolio — no other property offers butler service as a standard amenity for all guests.
What is the RIU group benefit at RIU Palace Jamaica and how does it help with wedding costs?
RIU recognizes a group when 10 or more rooms are booked together. The group benefit at RIU Palace Jamaica includes: 1 complimentary room night for every 5 paid guest rooms per night (6th person free — refunded after travel); 1 complimentary room upgrade per 10 rooms; a semi-private group dinner for up to 40 guests; and a VIP arrival fruit basket and wine for one guest. Complimentary nights can be taken as certificates valid for 24 months from the wedding date — giving flexibility to use the comp night as a post-honeymoon stay if preferred. VFL tracks room nights and ensures the complimentary benefit is issued correctly after travel.
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- Free to $2,099: RIU Free or Classic Collection
- $5,499: RIU Royal (private dinner · 20 guests)
- $8,999: RIU Caprice (couples massage · photo credit)
- $0 or confirm: Secrets WiP free · Secrets of Love / Ultimate confirm with VFL
- From $619/$649: Hyatt Just for Two
- $17,289 confirmed: Hyatt Zama (DJ + cold fireworks)
Jamaica Savings vs DR
- $800 surcharge — not in Jamaica
- Apostille cost — not in Jamaica
- Translation fees — not in Jamaica
- Early arrival rooms (vs Mexico) — not in Jamaica
- Golf included at Rose Hall (unique)
- Butler at Zilara — no upgrade cost
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