Resort Recommendations For Large Weddings?

[shelikespink]

Hi everyone,

I'm expecting 120-150 guests for my wedding. I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations for resorts that would work well for a large group and would still keep costs reasonable. I am hoping to have a private banquet hall reception with the party lasting til 2am or so.

 

A lot of the "complementary" options won't work since I would like a private reception.

 

I initially was looking at the Dreams or Barcelo resorts, but they charge a lot per person for ceremony set up, meals, alcohol, extending the reception, etc. The Palace resorts offer unlimited events (since I will have a lot more than 75 nights!) but reading reviews I keep hearing Palace tends to nickel and dime you. I am leaning towards Moon Palace right now but I would love to hear others' opinions or recommendations!

Thanks in advance!

[iWeddingMexico]

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!

 

I think if you are going to have a large wedding sometimes the All Inclusives that are a bit smaller are able to provide more personalized service and often are more open to negotiate with you and look at you as a person not just another wedding out of thousands. Also, in some of the super huge hotels it can be hard to find each other during the day, a small hotel will give you the feeling of almost that your group owns the place so to speak haha. More fun that way. 

 

If you`d like to get in touch with me I can provide you some more details. You will definitely need a hotel willing to pay special attention to detail for a group that size. 

 

Happy Planning!

[shelikespink]

Thanks! Any particular resort recommendations?

[shellsal]

Congratulations on your engagement!

I am getting married at Moon Palace in August and have between 70 and 80 guests attending. so far the planning portion has not been the best so be forewarned.

That being said with that amount of guests you are expecting i think Moon Palace would be the most accommodating.   

[kmk2016]

Thanks! Any particular resort recommendations?

karisma properties can handle this size of group... Aside from Azul Beach. They would be a great option to look into!

 

 

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[shelikespink]

Great, I'll investigate the wedding packages from the Karisma resorts. Thanks!

[stefnani]

In short, I have done similar research

Grab Caribe Real
Moon Palace Cancun
Dreams Tulum
Grand Pallidium Kantenah
Barcelo Maya Palace
Riu Palace Rivera Maya
Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya
Valentin Imperial Maya
Xcaret Park
Amarte Maroma Beach (not all inclusive)

Hope this helps! 

[shelikespink]

Thanks for the input everyone! After 6 months of ho-humming and making excel charts comparing all the different packages, we finally decided on Moon Palace!

[dreamweddings]

Hello Ladies,

 

Another hotel to consider , that really offers a lot is Hacienda Tres Rios. packages are so worth it and the accommodation too.

 

Goodluck and happy planning!

[maredith]

I'm doing research right now. Thanks for all of re helpful suggestions!

Hello Ladies,

 

Another hotel to consider , that really offers a lot is Hacienda Tres Rios. packages are so worth it and the accommodation too.

 

Goodluck and happy planning!

Haven't heard of that one yet. Will definitely have to check it out!