Looking for the inside scoop on weddings at Excellence Riviera Cancun?
You’re in the right place.
At PlayaDelCarmen.Com we regularly arrange dream weddings at the resort.
So, we have all the info you need about wedding packages and venues.
Plus, we know what you can expect from accommodation, dining, and activities at the resort.
And, we’re happy to share.
Ready to take a peek at Excellence Riviera Cancun weddings?
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Weddings at Excellence Riviera Cancun | Your Ultimate Guide
- Hotel Overview
- Package Options + Add Ons/Perks/Discounts
- Ceremony & Reception Options
- Gay Weddings At Generations Riviera Maya
- Room Types
- Beach
- Food & Drink
- Activities & Group Entertainment
- What Brides & Grooms Said…
- Why We Like It (Pros/Cons)
- Additional Resources You May Find Useful
- Start Planning Your Dream Day
1. Hotel Overview
★★★★★ | Adults-only| Riviera Maya
Searching for a destination wedding resort that’s luxurious and welcoming?
Excellence Riviera Cancun is exactly that.
It has all the amenities you would expect from a 5★ resort.
And, the resort team prides itself on making every guest feel at home.
Plus, you get a location with six stunning pools, lush tropical gardens, and a state-of-the-art spa.
Want to treat yourself to some added luxury?
Choose The Excellence Club at the resort and you get accommodation in Excellence suites and upgraded amenities.
Plus, you get access to private VIP areas.
What’s not to love ❤?
Is Excellence Riviera Cancun all-inclusive?
Choose to host your wedding at this resort and the experience includes features such as:
- Food and drink
- 24-hour room service
- In-room minibar
- Activities such as dance classes, paddleboarding, and Spanish lessons
- Free WiFi
How far is Excellence Riviera Cancun from the airport?
The resort is approximately 23 minutes away from Cancun International.
Speak to us about arranging your transfers so that you don’t have to worry about transportation.
2. All-Inclusive Wedding Package Options
There are three competitively priced wedding packages at Excellence Riviera Cancun.
They reflect a variety of wedding dreams and budgets.
The Gold Excellence Wedding Package is a popular choice for the couples we work with.
It costs $2,400 and includes features such as:
- Onsite wedding coordinator
- Services of a minister or judge
- Standard ceremony decor
- One-hour cocktail party
- Private four-hour dinner reception
- Sparkling wine for the ceremony
- Wedding cake
- Four boutonnières or corsages for the wedding party
- Bouquet for the bride and boutonnière for the groom
- Floral centerpiece for the head table
- Sound system for the ceremony
- Music trio for 45 minutes
- Bride’s hairstyling and make-up for the ceremony
- Duet Balance Massage for the wedding couple
- 15% discount on spa treatments
- Professional photography services
- Suite for the groom on the night before the ceremony (subject to availability).
The other wedding packages at Excellence Riviera Cancun are:
- Excellence Wedding Package (cost $850)
- Excellence of Love Wedding Package (cost $1,500)
The wedding team at the resort is happy to help you adapt any wedding package to help you create your wedding dream.
Additional wedding services available at the resort include:
- Special floristry requests
- Photography and videography
- Special decor
- Spa packages for the wedding couple
- Hairstyling and make-up for the bride
- DJ or live music
- Entertainment
- Romantic beach dinners
- Fireworks and indoor pyrotechnics
Call us at 888-537-9797 to discuss any of the wedding packages and additional wedding services at this resort.
3. Ceremony & Reception Venues
Every wedding venue at Excellence Riviera Cancun benefits from stunning natural surroundings and exquisite decor.
They’re gorgeous 😍.
There are three wedding venues suitable for ceremonies at the resort:
- Stone Gazebo
- Pier
- Beach Gazebo
Each venue has a maximum capacity of 120.
So, you can accommodate a decent-sized guest list.
This is great news if friends and family are traveling with you to celebrate your love.
There are also seven wedding venues suitable for cocktails and receptions at the resort:
- Garibaldi Square – maximum capacity of 120 guests
- Agave – maximum capacity of 64 guests
- Foyer – maximum capacity of 120 guests
- Las Olas – maximum capacity of 70 guests
- Beach – maximum capacity of 120 guests
- X-Lounge – maximum capacity of 50 guests
- Ballroom – speak to us about the capacity of this venue
Call us at 888-537-9797 to talk to us about wedding venues at this resort.
You may want to check out some other wedding venues in the area for comparison.
Check out my blog post for more info.
“Top 10 Wedding Venues in Cancun | Your Ultimate Guide (2024)”
4. Gay Weddings at This Resort
The team at PlayaDelCarmen.Com loves helping couples make their wedding dreams come true.
So, we’re passionate about organizing wedding celebrations for same-sex couples.
Many couples choose to have a symbolic ceremony at the resort.
This means they can leave the legal paperwork for back home.
But, it’s also possible to have a legal same-sex wedding in Mexico.
This just requires a little extra paperwork and planning.
Call us at 888-537-9797 if you’d like more information about this.
5. Room Types
The luxury suites at Excellence Riviera Cancun are spacious and contemporary.
Choose this resort for your destination wedding and you and your wedding guests get to stay in accommodation with many elegant touches.
Features of this accommodation include jacuzzi tubs and private terraces.
Your suite choices at Excellence Riviera Cancun include:
- Junior Suite Spa or Pool View
- Junior Swim-Up Suite Spa or Pool View
- Junior Suite Ocean View
And the totally fabulous Two-Story Rooftop Terrace Suite Spa or Pool View…
This elegantly designed accommodation includes a fully-furnished private rooftop terrace with amazing views.
If you choose The Excellence Club at the resort, you have additional suite choices.
- Excellence Club Junior Suite Ocean Front
- Excellence Club Junior Swim-Up Suite Pool View
- Excellence Club Junior Swim-Up Suite Ocean View
- Excellence Club Honeymoon Suite Ocean Front
- Excellence Club Two-Story Rooftop Terrace Suite Ocean Front
- Excellence Club Imperial Suite
And, for the ultimate in romantic luxury…
The Excellence Club Honeymoon Suite Ocean Front with Rooftop Terrace.
This is a really special accommodation space with two fully-furnished balconies, a personal plunge pool, and a private outdoor jacuzzi.
How fabulous is that?
How Many rooms are there at Excellence Riviera Cancun?
There are 440 accommodation spaces at the resort.
They’re all spacious, contemporary suites.
How much does it cost to stay at Excellence Riviera Cancun?
The cost of staying at this resort ranges from around $358 per night to around $852 per night.
The actual cost of your accommodation depends on which suite type you choose and when you stay.
6. Beach
The beach at Excellence Riviera Cancun consists of soft white sand against a backdrop of brilliant blue skies.
Of course, you also get stunning views across the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea.
Keeping it real, there is sometimes a problem with seaweed in the area.
But, the resort team does all that it can to clear the seaweed away and keep the beach clean for guests.
Personally, I love this beach because there’s plenty of room to spread out and relax.
Plus, the resort has a ton of palapas available.
And, The Excellence Club option gives you access to a private stretch of beach.
7. Food & Drink
Your wedding guests can savor an array of exciting international flavors at Excellence Riviera Cancun.
Menus at the ten resort restaurants include dishes with an authentic Mexican influence as well as dishes inspired by countries as diverse as Spain, France, and India.
The restaurants you and your wedding guests can choose to eat at are:
- The Kitchen Table – an international buffet for breakfast or lunch.
- Agave – where local flavors and authentic cuisine are given a modern touch.
- Chez Isabelle – elegant surroundings and French cuisine.
- Basmati – all about the flavors of India where classic dishes share menu space with contemporary creations.
- Oregano – the place for classic hearty Italian dishes.
- Flavor Market – a perfect gathering place for family and friends where internationally inspired small plates are on the menu.
- The Lobster House – the home of world-class seafood.
- Spice – bringing the flavors of the Far East to Mexico by combining cuisine from Thailand, Vietnam, and China.
- The Grill – an indoor eatery that features various cuts of meat.
- Las Olas – a beach restaurant serving delicious pizzas and salads.
The 12 bars at Excellence Riviera Cancun are the perfect places to relax and enjoy a drink with your partner or members of your wedding party.
Why not check them all out during your stay?
You can visit:
- Sports Bar – pub-inspired food and big-screen sports action.
- Martini – cocktails, and glamor in the resort’s main lobby bar.
- Prelude – an outdoor bistro where coffee is a specialty.
- Blue – an indulgent swim-up bar where you don’t have to leave the water to enjoy a drink.
- Sol – the space for relaxed lunchtime snacks and drinks by the main pool.
- Aroma – a gourmet coffee shop where fresh-baked pastries and coffee are on the menu.
- Stars – an evening entertainment space for drinks and live shows.
- X-Lounge – cocktails and live music with magical views of the Caribbean Sea.
- Revive – the place for refreshing and reviving juices and smoothies.
- La Havana Cigar Bar Lounge – a must for cigar enthusiasts.
- Excellence Club Lounge – an exclusive lounge for Excellence Club guests where gourmet bites, coffee, and alcohol are available.
- Cielo – a beach bar with an extra touch of refinement where alcoholic drinks and light bites are on the menu.
8. Activities & Entertainment
Concerned that you and your guests will not have enough to keep you entertained outside of your wedding celebrations?
You don’t have to worry because there are tons of amazing activities at Excellence Riveria Cancun.
The beach is a pristine space where you can relax and enjoy the sun, take a romantic stroll, or spend some time paddleboarding.
You can also take a dip in one of the resort’s six swimming pools or take one of the many classes available.
Here are some of the other activities available to you and your wedding party at this resort:
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Aerobics and water aerobics
- Water polo
- Yoga classes
- Dance classes
- Beach volleyball
- Beach soccer
- Tennis
- Table tennis
- Archery
- Air rifle shooting
- Fitness center
Other activities available at an extra cost include deep-sea fishing and private yacht excursions.
Last but not least…
I’d recommend you spend some time at the Miilé Spa.
This is a fantastic world-class spa where you can visit any of the state-of-the-art treatment rooms.
Why not try a restorative massage or a luxe beauty treatment.
These are just some of the amazing experiences at this luxury spa.
Is there anything to do outside of Excellence Riviera Cancun?
This resort is a fabulous destination so you may be tempted to spend all of your time there.
But, if you choose Excellence Riviera Maya for your destination wedding you should make sure to explore outside the resort as well.
This is a stunning part of the world and it would be a shame to miss its magic.
The PlayaDelCarmen.Com team can arrange tours and activities for you and your wedding guests.
And, we’ll put our local connections to use to get you the best bang for your buck.
The Jungle Buggy Adventure is one of my favorite tours.
It’s an amazing combination of fun and culture.
You get to drive your jungle buggy through the Mayan jungle and swim in a refreshing cenote.
It’s an incredible experience.
Learn more about this adventure by reading my blog post.
“My HONEST Review of The Jungle Buggy Tour in Playa del Carmen (2024)”
9. What Brides Said…
“We decided to have our wedding at Excellence Riviera Cancun as a recommendation from our travel agent Lauren Bailey (thatblondetravels). She helped us get in contact with our wedding planner Jessica Gutierrez who was amazing! Jessica was kind, communicative, flexible, and helpful. She made our wedding day run smoothly. The service during our stay was great. We couldn’t have enjoyed our special day without the help of our travel agent Lauren and our wedding planner Jessica. Highly recommend this resort for all your destination wedding needs!”
Tammy N
“Jessica was amazing helping us with our wedding on the pier! It was a very special day for us! I can’t say enough great things about our stay! The staff are so friendly and helpful. Amir and Sisco were wonderful at the Lobster House. The food was wonderful and we enjoyed the entertainment every night. The grounds are kept immaculate, sidewalks were scrubbed and the pool walls were being cleaned every day. We had chocolate-covered strawberries, champagne, and a rose petal bubble bath waiting for us in our room the night of our wedding.”
Linda W
“Jessica the wedding coordinator helped make our special day everything we have hoped for and more. The wedding package was very affordable and included so much. We are thankful to have had friends and family meet us here to celebrate our big day. We had a large group and Antonio took care of us at the pool each day. Every staff member was top-notch.”
Jnighswander
10. Why We Like It
At PlayaDelCarmen.Com we love creating dream destination wedding experiences for couples.
So, we only recommend resorts, wedding packages, and venues that we have experience of and love.
At Excellence Riviera Maya, we’re especially fans of:
- The Excellence Club experience that’s well worth the extra investment for added luxury touches.
- A collection of amazing activities to keep guests entertained.
- All-suite spacious and contemporary accommodation.
- The Miilé Spa for top-class treatments.
You may experience some seaweed on the beach at the resort.
But the team works hard to clear it away so you get to enjoy pristine soft white sands.
11. Additional Resources You May Find Useful
- 10 Best Activities to Do When There’s Seaweed On The Beach
- 10 Best Resorts for Your Beach Wedding in Cancun
- 10 Best Resorts for a 50+ Guest Wedding
12. Get Married in Paradise
Like what you’ve heard about weddings at Excellence Riviera Maya?
That’s amazing news.
The team of local professionals at PlayaDelCarmen.Com is here to help you arrange your celebrations at this resort.
And we’re happy to put our knowledge and contacts to use getting you the best deals on wedding packages, accommodation, and activities.
Call us at 888-537-9797 or complete the contact form on our website to start your wedding planning journey.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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