Destination wedding at Dreams Riviera Cancun – an Honest Review from Catherine and Carlos

Madison and Robert embrace on a terrace at their destination wedding, surrounded by floral arrangements.

Madison and Robert's destination wedding by the ocean, guests seated with palm trees in the background.

Madison and Robert walk hand in hand down the aisle at their outdoor destination wedding ceremony.

Madison and Robert play lit-up drums at their destination wedding as guests celebrate around them.

Madison and Robert celebrate their destination wedding outdoors with their party beneath palm trees.

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Destination Wedding Details

Ceremony Venue

Dreams Rivera Resort and Spa Cancun

Reception Venue

Dreams Rivera Resort and Spa Cancun

Wedding Package?

Beyond Memorable Package

Cost of Wedding Package? Did you add any upgrades?

Around 12,000 prior to the upgrades. we added mirror photo booth, flowers, fireworks, water drums , mariachi for a total around $30,000.

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

Destify listened to our wants/ needs and gave us a few options that fit what we were looking for perfectly

What was your favorite wedding moment with your spouse?

My favorite moment prior to the wedding was the first look- he made me calm and all my nerves went away. after the ceremony- i loved dancing with my spouse and seeing ll our favorite people having fun

What was your favorite experience at the wedding?

The water drums and mariachi during cocktail hour

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

Our guests said they had a great time and the resort was fabulous! they loved how dreams had many activities to attend, the restaurant and spa were great and everyone was so friendly!

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

If you want to have a destination wedding, Destify is hands down the best!!!!! They helped answer every question and ease every nerve. It was so nice having a third party on our side during the wedding process

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

The ceremony was on the Ocean Resturaunt over look and it was fabulous! the views were great and we were able to have 70 guests easily. our reception was on the deck on the beach!

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

I loved that the guests had multiple options for activities that catered to all ages

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

We were able to book cabanas and eat at the restaurants with no issues, everyone was so friendly and made our guests feel safe and comfortable!

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

The overlook was beautiful, we had rehearsal dinner at the ocean restaurant and it was great!

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?

I was nervous at first because there are so many resort options and I wasn’t sure how to start the process. Destify helped simplify options based on our price and what we wanted and made the process so easy.

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

Yes!!!! (only through destify)

💖 Cost of Wedding Package? Did you add any upgrades?

Around $12,000 prior to the upgrades. We added a mirror photo booth, flowers, fireworks, water drums, and mariachi band for a total around $30,000.

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

Destify listened to our wants/ needs and gave us a few options that fit what we were looking for perfectly.

💖 What was your favorite wedding moment with your spouse?

My favorite moment prior to the wedding was the first look, he made me calm and all my nerves went away. After the ceremony, I loved dancing with my spouse and seeing our favorite people having fun.

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

If you want to have a destination wedding, Destify is hands down the best! They helped answer every question and ease every nerve. It was so nice having a third party on our side during the wedding process.

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

The ceremony was on the Ocean Restaurant over look and it was fabulous! The views were great and we were able to have 70 guests easily. Our reception was on the deck on the beach.

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

I loved that the guests had multiple options for activities that catered to all ages.

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

We were able to book cabanas and eat at the restaurants with no issues, everyone was so friendly and made our guests feel safe and comfortable.

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

The overlook was beautiful, we had a rehearsal dinner at the Ocean restaurant and it was great.

💖 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?

I was nervous at first because there are so many resort options and I wasn’t sure how to start the process. Destify helped simplify options based on our price and what we wanted and made the process so easy.

💖 Where did you purchase your wedding dress or attire from?

Anthropologie

Resort

Dreams Riviera Cancun

Riviera Maya Destination Weddings, Mexico

Date

Sunday December 14, 2025

Venue

Rooftop / Terrace

Wedding Package

Beyond Memorable Package

Cost

$12,000 prior to the upgrades. A total around $30,000.

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Wedding experience and advice

What was your favorite experience at the wedding?

The water drums and mariachi during cocktail hour!

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

Our guests said they had a great time and the resort was fabulous! They loved how Dreams had many activities to attend. The restaurant and spa were great and everyone was so friendly.

Catherine and Carlos at their destination wedding: Bride in white with bouquet, smiling bridal party outdoors.

Do you have any advice for future couples?

Everything will work out! People care more about the experience than what color napkins you have or chairs you choose so don’t sweat the small stuff.

Destify helped simplify options based on our price and what we wanted and made the process so easy.

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