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Type of Ceremonies

Weddings by Riu celebrates three different types of ceremonies: Civil, Symbolic & Renewal of Vows.

  • Civil Ceremonies: Are performed by an official Judge in Spanish, his speech is translated from the On-Site Wedding Coordinator, are legally recognized.
  • Important:

    Civil weddings are legally recognized in the country where are performed. We recommend you to contact your respective Embassy or Consulate in order to get the complete information regarding the procedure that you'll have to follow in order to legalize your Marriage Certificate in your home country. 

    *Riu Hotels & Resorts is not responsible for this legal procedure.

  • Religious ceremonies (Catholic): Performed by a Catholic Priest which offers a marriage certificate. The ceremony takes from 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Important:

    Catholic ceremonies can take place at Riu Palace Bavaro's Garden Area only, this type of ceremony can not take place on the beach, please note that if you select the Riu Palace Bavaro's Garden Area; additional charges apply for this area, your on site wedding coordinator will inform you about it.

    This type of ceremony must be requested at least 6 months before the wedding date, in order to be confirmed.

  • Symbolic & Renewal of Vows ceremonies: Are Blessing Ceremonies performed by a Non-denominational Minister and are not legally recognized. No paper work or witnesses are required. After the ceremony, wedding couple will receive a “symbolic” marriage certificate. This wedding takes from 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Important: If you bring a Minister of your own please be aware the price will be the same and the minister must stay for 3 nights minimum.

    In order to apply for a renewal of vows ceremony is a must to send a photocopy from the legal marriage certificate of your home country.

Locations

  • At Riu Palace Bavaro you may choose from:
    • • Beach: Maximum capacity 350 persons -
    • • Garden: Maximum capacity 200 persons Beautiful location in Riu Palace Bavaro, used for Catholic ceremonies. Additional charges applies for huppa set up.
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Services

  • Room service 24 hours a day
  • "Montecristo" main restaurant with terrace
  • "Krystal" Fusion restaurant
  • "Geisha" Japanese restaurant
  • "La Bámbola" Italian restaurant
  • "Kulinarium" restaurant
  • "Taíno" poolside restaurant/ steakhouse
  • "Daiquiri" lobby bar with "Capuchino" pâtisserie & ice cream parlor
  • "La Fiesta" lounge bar with terrace
  • "La Yola" poolside bar
  • Swim-up bar
  • "La Plaza" bar
  • Two swimming pools (870/150 m²), one of them with swim-up bar and adjoining whirlpool bath
  • Children's swimming pool
  • Free sun loungers, towels and parasols by pool area
  • Sun terrace
  • Miniclub

  • "Renova Spa" with a variety of treatments, beauty salon, hairdresser and massages (additional charge)
  • Free gym and steam bath
  • 6 conference rooms
  • Kiosk / gifts, boutique
  • Use of computers with Internet access (additional charge)
  • Free WiFi throughout hotel
  • Exclusively for villa clients:
  • Two swimming pools (395/400 m²), one of them with swim-up bar and adjoining whirlpool bath
  • "Melao" poolside bar
  • "La Bamba" poolside bar
  • Water park "Splash Water World" at the Riu Resort Punta Cana:
  • Free entrance for all guests staying at the RIU Resort
  • "Splash Water World" with 6 water slides: Open body slide, Body Bowl, Aquatubo, Kamikaze, Aquaracer, Stuka
  • Guests must be of a height of at least 1.20m/3.9ft to be admitted
  • Children's pool with water slides
  • On Caribbean Street:
  • Gym, jeweller's, chemist's, photo studio and lab, a variety of shops, "Pacha" discotheque

Rooms
  • 610 guest rooms
  • All guest rooms have:
  • Room service 24 hours a day
  • Turndown service
  • Integrated lounge area with sofa
  • Bathroom with hydromassage bathtub and shower cabin, double washbasin
  • Bathroom toiletries
  • Special make-up mirror
  • Hairdryer
  • 110 V
  • Telephone
  • Free WiFi
  • Central air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Liquor dispenser
  • Coffee maker
  • Satellite TV
  • Electronic in-room safe
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Balcony or terrace
  • MAIN BUILDING
  • Junior suites with:
  • 2 beds (125 x 200 cm) or 1 king-size bed (200 x 200 cm)
  • Some with larger terrace
  • Garden or courtyard views
  • Whirlpool bath suites with:
  • 1 king-size bed (200 x 200 cm)
  • Whirlpool bath on balcony or terrace
  • VILLAS
  • Junior suites with:
  • Bathrobe
  • 2 beds (125 x 200 cm) or 1 king-size bed (200 x 200 cm)
  • Some with whirlpool bath on terrace
  • Whirlpool bath suites with:
  • Bathrobe
  • 1 king-size bed (200 x 200 cm)
  • Whirlpool bath on balcony or terrace
Gastronomy
  • All Inclusive 24 hours
  • All meals and snacks
  • Breakfast:
  • Full American breakfast buffet, live cooking stations, fruit, juices and Cava
  • Lunch:
  • Hot and cold buffet and live cooking stations
  • Dinner (main restaurant):
  • Buffets and live cooking stations
  • Special evenings: themed buffet (three times a week)
  • Optional dining (à la carte):
  • "Krystal" Fusion restaurant
  • "Geisha" Japanese restaurant
  • Steakhouse
  • "La Bámbola" Italian restaurant (buffet starters)
  • "Kulinarium" restaurant
  • Formal dress required for dinner. Main restaurant: gentlemen – no sleeveless T-shirts. Theme restaurants: gentlemen – no sleeveless T-shirts, long trousers
  • Snacks 24 hours a day
  • For additional lunches and snacks, free choice from a selection of restaurants within the Riu Resort (excluding Riu Palace Macao)
  • Beverages:
  • Unlimited local and imported beverages served 24 hours a day
  • Drinks service at pool
  • Access to all bars within the Riu Resort (excluding Riu Palace Macao and "Pacha" discotheque)
  • Minibar and regularly restocked liquor dispenser
  • Room service 24 hours a day
Sport
  • All Inclusive features
  • Sports and activities:
  • In the Riu Resort: 4 tennis courts
  • Gym, workout, steam bath
  • Windsurfing, kayaking, snorkelling equipment
  • 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in pool
  • Entertainment:
  • Daytime entertainment programme for children ages 4 to 12 (daily)
  • Daytime entertainment programme for adults (daily)
  • Live music, shows or Riu evening programme (daily)
  • "Pacha" discotheque (open every night)
  • Free entry to "Pacha" discotheque (excluding special evenings); drinks not included
  • Sports and facilities nearby (additional charge):
  • Various water sports available
  • 18-hole golf course
  • The RIU Group has no direct or indirect relationship with external services (especially PARASAILING) and does not assume any liability for them, any contract between them being the exclusive responsibility of the clients themselves.
All Inclusive
  • All meals and snacks
  • Breakfast:
  • Full American breakfast buffet, live cooking stations, fruit, juices and Cava
  • Lunch:
  • Hot and cold buffet and live cooking stations
  • Dinner (main restaurant):
  • Buffets and live cooking stations
  • Special evenings: themed buffet (three times a week)
  • Optional dining (à la carte):
  • "Krystal" Fusion restaurant
  • "Geisha" Japanese restaurant
  • Steakhouse
  • "La Bámbola" Italian restaurant (buffet starters)
  • "Kulinarium" restaurant
  • Formal dress required for dinner. Main restaurant: gentlemen – no sleeveless T-shirts. Theme restaurants: gentlemen – no sleeveless T-shirts, long trousers
  • Snacks 24 hours a day
  • For additional lunches and snacks, free choice from a selection of restaurants within the Riu Resort (excl. Riu Palace Macao)
  • Beverages:
  • Unlimited local and imported beverages served 24 hours a day
  • Drinks service at pool
  • Access to all bars within the Riu Resort (excluding Riu Palace Macao and "Pacha" discotheque)
  • Minibar and regularly restocked liquor dispenser
  • Room service 24 hours a day
  • In-room safe
  • Sports and activities:
  • In the Riu Resort: 4 tennis courts
  • Gym, workout, steam bath
  • Windsurfing, kayaking, snorkelling equipment
  • 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in pool
  • Entertainment:
  • Daytime entertainment programme for children ages 4 to 12 (daily)
  • Daytime entertainment programme for adults (daily)
  • Live music, shows or Riu evening programme (daily)
  • "Pacha" discotheque (open every night)
  • Free entry to "Pacha" discotheque (excluding special evenings); drinks not included
  • All accommodation, taxes and tips included
  • All hotel guests are required to wear an "All Inclusive" wristband for identification purposes
Map and location
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Playa de Arena Gorda
Punta Cana - -
Tel: 001 809 221 2290

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