Destination wedding at Hotel RIU Palace Costa Rica

Andrea and Kevin’s Wedding

Friday February 27, 2026
Two people shaking hands with a heart above them, symbolizing a destination wedding celebration.

wedding venue

Garden

Wedding Package

Indulgence

Cost

$9999

Ceremony Venue

Riu Palace Costa Rica

Reception Venue

Riu Palace Costa Rica

Wedding Package?

Indulgence

Cost of Wedding Package? Did you add any upgrades?

$9,999 we got a few upgrades for the bridal bouquet and some extra bouquets and boutonnieres.

How did Destify help you choose the perfect destination and resort for your wedding?

We had already chosen the resort when we contacted destify.

What was your favorite wedding moment with your spouse?

Walking down the aisle, we were surrounded by our loved ones but it felt as though we were the only people on earth.

What was your favorite experience at the wedding?

The los stress dinner where we were able to enjoy the meal.

How was the experience for your guests, and what did they enjoy most about the wedding and destination?

They all had a wonderful time and they seemed to really enjoy that the entire trip felt like a 3 day party rather than a one day celebration.

Looking back, what would you say to couples considering a destination wedding with Destify?

If you have any issues with reaching your on-site coordinator the Destify team will make sure that everything is taken care of.

How was your ceremony, and did you have a reception? Where was your reception?

We loved our garden ceremony and the reception was on the dry side of the pool bar which seemed like such a small space during the day but the resort team really made it so open and inviting.

What did you love most about getting married at your resort?

I loved that they did everything based on the meetings with our coordinator and let us enjoy our morning with minimal interruptions.

How did the amenities at your resort make your wedding week special?

The resort was able to upgrade our room and the extras included in our package allowed us to truly feel like celebrities. they decorated our room thr staff all remebered who vwe were and what we were celebrating. As our group was just under 30 people the staff even learned names and drink orders. it was truly a beautiful experience.

What features of your resort made your ceremony or reception memorable?

The resort was fully booked and had multiple weddings during our stay but during our ceremony we were placed in an area of the resort that made it seem as though there was no one around.

How did you feel about planning a destination wedding at first, and in what ways did our team help simplify the process and bring your vision to life?

They ensured that our guests could reserve their rooms quickly and manage the payments easily

Knowing what you know, would you do a destination wedding again?

Absolutely!! It was sad that many of our loved ones could not attend for a multitude of reasons but it allowed us to enjoy our special day for more than just a day with those who could make it and thanks to technology we were able to ensure that those who could not make it were included.

Lastly, do you have any advice for future couples?

Take a step back and really look at all the things you are obsessing over and if they will make a difference or matter to you after you say I do. If the answer is no it is not worth losing hair over. Also choosing the right photo/video team can make or break your day because they are truly the people who control what you do, where you are, and the memories you get to keep. We loved our team and even during the formals they made it fun and memorable.

Where did you purchase your wedding dress or attire from?

Brides of Florida

An Honest Review

From Andrea and Kevin

Cost of Wedding Package? Did you add any upgrades?

$9,999 – we got a few upgrades for the bridal bouquet and some extra bouquets and boutonnieres.

How did Destify help you choose the perfect destination and resort for your wedding?

We had already chosen the resort when we contacted Destify.

What was your favorite wedding moment with your spouse?

Walking down the aisle, we were surrounded by our loved ones, but it felt as though we were the only people on earth.

Looking back, what would you say to couples considering a destination wedding with Destify?

If you have any issues with reaching your on-site coordinator, the Destify team will make sure that everything is taken care of.

How was your ceremony, and did you have a reception? Where was your reception?

We loved our garden ceremony and the reception was on the dry side of the pool bar which seemed like such a small space during the day, but the resort team really made it so open and inviting.

What did you love most about getting married at your resort?

I loved that they did everything based on the meetings with our coordinator, and let us enjoy our morning with minimal interruptions.

How did the amenities at your resort make your wedding week special?

The resort was able to upgrade our room and the extras included in our package, which allowed us to truly feel like celebrities. They decorated our room, the staff all remembered who we were and what we were celebrating. As our group was just under 30 people the staff even learned names and drink orders. It was truly a beautiful experience!

What features of your resort made your ceremony or reception memorable?

The resort was fully booked and had multiple weddings during our stay, but during our ceremony we were placed in an area of the resort that made it seem as though there was no one around.

How did you feel about planning a destination wedding at first, and in what ways did our team help simplify the process and bring your vision to life?

They ensured that our guests could reserve their rooms quickly and manage the payments easily.

Where did you purchase your wedding dress or attire from?

Brides of Florida
Two people shaking hands with a heart above them, symbolizing a destination wedding celebration.

wedding venue

Garden

Wedding Package

Indulgence

Cost

$9999

Wedding Experience & Advice

Ashley and Zach hold hands at their destination wedding outdoors, surrounded by bridesmaids and groomsman.

What was your favorite experience at the wedding?

The low stress reception dinner where we were able to enjoy the meal.

How was the experience for your guests, and what did they enjoy most about the wedding and destination?

They all had a wonderful time, and they seemed to really enjoy that the entire trip. It felt like a 3 day party rather than a one day celebration.
Andrea stands on an upper balcony and Kevin on a lower one at a white building for their destination wedding.

Do you have any advice for future couples?

Take a step back and really look at all the things you are obsessing over and if they will make a difference or matter to you after you say I do. If the answer is no, it is not worth losing hair over. Also choosing the right photo/video team can make or break your day, because they are truly the people who control what you do, where you are, and the memories you get to keep. We loved our team and even during the formals they made it fun and memorable.

if you have any issues with reaching your on-site coordinator the Destify team will make sure that everything is taken care of.

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