Many people think that destination weddings are small and intimate affairs. Luckily, that’s just a myth, as there are several resorts with venues that cater to 100+ guests, so you can have the big wedding of your dreams in a tropical paradise. The beautiful Riviera Maya, located on Mexico’s Caribbean coastline, has several resorts that can make your special day extraordinary.
Couples considering Riviera Maya all inclusive resorts weddings have an endless list of activities everyone can enjoy. After all, the Riviera Maya has warm, beautiful weather year-round, so the wedding party can enjoy water activities like scuba diving, catching seasonal sightings of marine life, windsurfing, touring historic sites and so much more! And who can forget about simply lounging on the beach or having a drink poolside in this dream destination.
If you’re dreaming of a huge destination wedding, we’ve put together a list of some of the best all inclusive wedding resorts Riviera Maya that are perfect for you and all of your friends and family.
Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya
You’ll have a lot of room for your family and friends to enjoy your wedding festivities at the 4.5-star Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya resort. It boasts 953 rooms and is capable of hosting five weddings daily. The resort is family-friendly, so your wedding can include nieces and nephews in the invites. Located right on the Riviera Maya coastline, this music-inspired resort has indoor and outdoor venue choices to accommodate 100 to 1500 people.
Everyone can enjoy some pampering with 24-hour room service, a steam room, privacy balconies, jacuzzis, and poolside drinks. For an additional fee, guests with kids can have babysitting/supervision services.
Venue Options for 100+ Guests
Take your vows in front of up to 100 guests in a simple ceremony in the Chapel. The white interior with marble floors and wood benches provides a classy and simple ambiance. While all eyes will be on the newlywed couple, the surrounding Riviera view provides some competition for attention.
Planning a wedding with over 200 guests? Hacienda Beach is perfect for you. Say your vows as turquoise waves crash in the background. From the ceremony to the reception to a cocktail hour, this option can fit any stage of your wedding.
Entertain 300 guests at a reception or cocktail hour at the Woodstock Terrace. It’s another outdoor spot so guests can enjoy the view and breeze from the ocean as everyone parties the night away.
If you want to enjoy your special day with as many people as can come, then book your nuptials in the Epic Ballroom. This grand space can hold up to 1,500 guests. The massive size makes it a perfect option for a ceremony, reception, or cocktail hour. With its bold lighting and A/V capabilities, your reception can have non-stop entertainment, announcements, and more.
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The Fives Beach Hotel & Residences
The Fives Beach Hotel & Residences on the coastline in Playa del Carmen is a 4.5-star resort open to families and LGBTQ+ couples. Those bringing children have access to baby amenities and babysitting/supervision services. Guests can choose from the privacy of 24-hour room service or soak up some action at the swim-up pool bar or watersports like kayaking. Relax before and after the ceremony in the sauna, spa, or your private balcony.
With 662 rooms that permit group room blocks and 11 restaurants, there’s plenty of space to comfortably host and feed your wedding party. Plus, there are five drinking spots in addition to the swim-up bar. When planning your wedding, you have six venues that can fit 100 people or more.
Venue Options for 100+ Guests
The shoreline is your stunning backdrop at the beach venue that fits 150 guests. Book this option for your reception ceremony or cocktail hour.
The Beachfront Gazebo is a good pick for the ceremony and holds up to 120 wedding guests. The stunning architectural backdrop adds to the beauty of the beach surroundings, making it a perfect spot for wedding photos.
Maybe you prefer a more green setting for your nuptials. If so, you book the Love Garden, which holds up to 100 people. From the ceremony to the reception or cocktail hour, your wedding will be surrounded by lush greenery and colorful flowers.
Another garden option is the Grand Garden, fit for up to 100 people. This option is perfect for those who want a more bohemian flair, which the resort can further customize for your ideal wedding reception, ceremony, and cocktail time.
If your wedding list gets up to 200 people, it’s time to book the Salon Fives. This indoor setting boosts a contemporary design fit for couples who want a more elegant architectural backdrop for a big reception, ceremony, or cocktail hour.
Do you want a venue that allows guests to enjoy tropical views while inside? Consider the Zky Bar, where up to 100 guests can toast cocktails on the rooftop terrace. Sit inside as large windows provide panoramic sea views, or take your drink on the terrace and enjoy the breeze.
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Dreams Natura Resort & Spa
If you dream of a wedding getaway surrounded by the Mayan jungle while also being steps from the beach, Dreams Natura Resort & Spa is for you. The family-friendly resort provides a Teen club, Kids’ activities, and babysitting/supervision so your younger guests won’t be bored.
The happy couple and older guests can enjoy adult time at the spa or with poolside drink service. Everyone can have fun at theme parties, play pool volleyball, or pay extra for scuba diving lessons and nearby golfing.
553 rooms include several suites, and many have full or partial ocean or tropical views. Nine restaurants ensure everyone can find something to suit their taste buds.
Venue Options for 100+ Guests
At this resort, you can choose indoor and outdoor venues that host 200 – 300 guests.
Book the Infinity Poolside for up to 200 people. It’s perfect for a serene ceremony. If anyone wants a bit of fun after the vows are exchanged, they can immediately jump into the infinity pool to start the reception.
If you prefer to keep everything inside, the Ballroom can hold up to 300 guests. Work with the resort’s wedding coordinator to customize the space to reflect your desired wedding theme.
For those who want to keep the wedding reception going, the Spa Cenote is the perfect after-party venue from 11 pm to 3 am.
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Hyatt Vivid Playa del Carmen
If you need an excuse to visit Playa del Carmen, getting married at the Hyatt Vivid Playa del Carmen is the perfect one. Guests can step off the resort to enjoy a lively beachside city with lots of shopping and nightlife. A day trip to Tulum or a ferry to the island of Cozumel is easy, and the resort has a tour desk to help.
The wedding party can relax in all-suite accommodations as they enjoy room service, concierge service, or massages. Have fun with all-day entertainment and party away with live music. Soak up some water therapy with hot tubs and saunas.
This adults-only resort has 524 rooms and 3 venues that can support 100 – 300 wedding guests. So, there’s enough space for people to stay and celebrate your special day.
Venue Options for 100+ Guests
Enjoy open space and the ocean as a backdrop on the Infinity Deck. It’s ideal for scenic ceremonies, receptions, and cocktail hours for 100 people.
The Beach Gazebo can hold 120 guests and also provides stunning ocean views for your wedding ceremony, reception, and cocktail hour.
For those hosting up to 300 people, you can enjoy the Central Garden. The elegant open-air space gives your large wedding party plenty of room to mingle and enjoy the landscape, manicured lawns, and views of the turquoise water during the reception or cocktail hour.
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Sandos Caracol Nature Resort & Water Park
Sandos Caracol Nature Resort & Water Park isn’t just any resort in Playa del Carmen. It’s also a water park and won the 2024 World Travel Award and Mexico & Central America’s Leading Green Hotel 2024 award.
So it’s the perfect choice for an eco-conscious couple who wants everyone to be comfortable with loads of activities. Wedding guests at the LGBTQ+ and family-friendly spot can do snorkeling, hiking, dance lessons, scuba diving lessons, or splash around the water park and waterslide. Challenge some family and friends to a match on the tennis courts. There are separate activities for children and a Kids’ Club, while adults have seven bars to enjoy.
Your large wedding party has several options to stay fed throughout the stay. Eight all-inclusive restaurants serve Japanese, Brazilian, Mediterranean-inspired, Italian, and Mexican food.
For an extra fee, anyone can use the beauty salon to look perfect in the wedding photos. Spa, steam room and sauna access are also available as add-ons.
With over 955 rooms, guests have several accommodation options from luxurious penthouse suites to pool view rooms. The engaged couple can choose from two venues for 100 guests.
Venue Options for 100+ Guests
The dome-like Beach Gazebo stands out on the stunning white sand overlooking the Caribbean Sea. You can have your ceremony, reception, or cocktail hour inside the space and fit 70 people. However, the outdoor option fits 100 guests. Regardless of what option you choose, you’ll have a gorgeous structure that’ll add to your wedding photos.
The Rooftop Terrace can also host 100 guests for all your wedding activities. As you exchange vows, dance away at the reception, or toast at the cocktail hour, you’ll be greeted by swaying palm trees and sea views amidst an elegant design. Imagine the gorgeous sunset photos you can capture from the rooftop as you celebrate.
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Start Planning the Big Destination Wedding You’ve Always Wanted Today!
As you can see, a large destination wedding is possible when you choose the right resort in the Riviera Maya.
Thanks to several options and venues, couples can have the ideal space to accommodate a reception, ceremony, or cocktail hour. Many of these resorts are family-friendly, so guests can comfortably bring the kids along and have something for everyone to do. LGBTQ+ couples can also exchange vows in a welcoming environment at these resorts.
Preparing for 100 or several hundred guests for your destination wedding can be overwhelming, but our Certified Destination Wedding Specialists are here to help. All you have to do is fill out an online wedding planning form to get started and we’ll help you every step of the way!
