Weddings at Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya | Our Honest Review 2024

Looking for an honest opinion about weddings at Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya?

I’m excited to help.

The team at PlayaDelCarmen.Com has helped couples plan their celebrations at the resort.

So, we know the truth about Valentin Imperial weddings and we’re happy to share.

I’ll give you the lowdown on everything from competitively priced wedding packages to romantic venues where you can say “I do.”

Ready to uncover your dream wedding at Valentin Imperial?

Keep reading to reveal everything you need to know.

Weddings at Valentin Imperial | Your Ultimate Guide

1. Hotel Overview
2. Package Options + Add Ons/Perks/Discounts
3. Ceremony & Reception Options
4. Gay Weddings At Generations Riviera Maya
5. Room Types
6. Beach
7. Food & Drink
8. Activities & Group Entertainment
9. What Brides & Grooms Said…
10. Why We Like It (Pros/Cons)
11. Additional Resources You May Find Useful
12. Start Planning Your Dream Day

1. Hotel Overview

★★★★★ | Adults-only| Riviera Maya

Searching for a casually elegant resort for your destination wedding?

The Valentin Imperial is the perfect luxurious and relaxing space.

You and your wedding guests can spend time in this oasis of peace where strict attention is paid to every little detail.

All of this comes in tropical surroundings of a lush green landscape, brilliant blue skies, and a soft white-sand beach.

Is Valentin Imperial all-inclusive?

Choose this resort for your Mexican wedding and you and your wedding party can savor an all-inclusive luxury experience.

Features of this experience include:

• Concierge services
• 24-hour room service
• Unlimited access to bars and restaurants
• Fully-equipped spa
• Daily and nightly activities
• Fitness center

Want to treat yourself to an extra touch of luxury?

Choose Valentin Privé.

You get amazing perks including a premium accommodation location, special concierge services, and upgraded amenities.

How far is Valentin Imperial from the airport?

The resort is 32 minutes away from Cancun International.

We can help you arrange your airport transfers so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey.

If you’re traveling from the US or Canada, we can also organize your flights if you’d like us to.

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2. All-Inclusive Wedding Package Options

There are four romantic wedding packages at Valentin Imperial and they’re all competitively priced.

So, you get amazing value for the dollars you spend.

The Heavenly Moments package is a favorite with the couples we work with at PlayaDelCarmen.Com.

Choose this option and you get inclusions such as:

• Judge or Minister
• Documents for a legal ceremony if necessary
• Services of a wedding coordinator
• Romantic wedding location
• Sound system for the ceremony
• Sparkling wine for the toast
• Bouquet for the bride and boutonniere for the groom
• Petals for the aisle
• One-hour cocktail party including live music for 45 minutes
• Four-hour reception
• Wedding cake
• Romantic dinner on the beach for the wedding couple
• 20% discount on beauty salon services and massages
• 50-minute Swedish couple massage on the beach
• Photography and video service for the ceremony

The cost of this package is $8,199 for 30 people.

The other weddings packages available at Valentin Imperial are:

• Eternal Love for up to 16 people costs $1,299.
• The One and Only for up to 20 people costs $5,100.

There is also a Mayan wedding option that costs $1,799.

Call us at 888-537-9797 to talk about wedding packages at this resort.

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3. Ceremony & Reception Venues

The wedding venues at Valentin Imperial are romantic and exquisitely decorated.

Each one is just gorgeous 😍.

There are four locations for wedding ceremonies:

• The Beach (maximum capacity of 150 guests) *$309 fee for this venue with the Ever After wedding package.
• Gazebo (maximum capacity of 80 guests).
• Bridge (maximum capacity of 30 guests).
• Catholic Chapel San Valentin (maximum capacity of 80 guests) *Catholic ceremonies only. $580 location fee and donation of $200 to the priest apply.

Choose The One and Only and Heavenly Moments wedding package and you get a cocktail hour included.

There are seven venues to choose from:

• Sunrise Beach Bar  (minimum 30 guests, maximum 60 guests, available 5 pm-8 pm). *This is a semi-private venue.
• Sunset Beach Bear  (minimum 10 guests, maximum 30 guests, available 5 pm-8 pm). *This is a semi-private venue.
• Steak Pot (minimum 20 guests, maximum 60 guests)  *location fee applies if less than 20 guests attend.
• Foyer (minimum 10 guests, maximum 80 guests) *location fee applies if less than 10 guests attend.
• Gazebo (minimum 10 guests, maximum 80 guests) *location fee applies if less than 10 guests attend.
• La Hacienda Terrace (minimum 30 guests, maximum 100 guests) *location fee applies if less than 30 guests attend.
• Las Fuentes (minimum 52 guests, maximum 300 guests ) *location fee applies if less than 52 guests attend.

The Heavenly Moments wedding package also includes a reception.

There are seven reception spaces to choose from:

• Gazebo (minimum 20 guests, maximum 60 guests) *location fee applies if less than 20 guests attend.
• Steak Pot (minimum 20 guests, maximum 60 guests) *location fee applies if less than 20 guests attend.
• L’Olivo Terrace (minimum 20 guests, maximum 25 guests) *location fee applies if less than 20 guests attend.
• Taman Sari Terrace (minimum 20 guests, maximum 25 guests) * location fee applies if less than 20 guests attend.
• La Hacienda Terrace (minimum 30 guests, maximum 50 guests) *location fee applies if less than 30 guests attend.
• Las Fuentes (minimum 52 guests, maximum 200 guests) *location fee applies if less than 52 guests attend.
• Beach (minimum 20 guests, maximum 200 guests) *set fee applies of $15 per person, the venue is only available before 8 pm May to November due to turtle breeding season.

These venues are big enough to accommodate medium to large weddings.

If you’re having a big celebration, you may also want to take a look at my blog post.

“10 Best Wedding Resorts for 200+ Guests in Mexico (2024)”

Call us at 888-537-9797 to talk about the wedding venues at this resort.

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4. Gay Weddings at This Resort

At PlayaDelCarmen.Com we’re passionate about bringing wedding dreams to life.

So, we love helping couples organize same-sex weddings

Many couples prefer to arrange a symbolic ceremony at the resort.

This means they can take care of all the legal stuff at 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 would like to know more.

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5. Room Types

The spacious colonial-style suites at Valentin Imperial are contemporary and stylish.

They’re also super comfortable with 5★ amenities.

Are people with disabilities attending your wedding?

No problem.

There are adapted rooms available.

We’ll help you and your guests to secure the accommodation you need.

Luxury features of the suites at this resort include:

• Free WiFi
• Minibar restocked daily
• Bluetooth speaker system
• Large furnished balcony or terrace
• Marble bathroom
• Hydromassage bathtub
• Hairdryer
• 40” flat-screen TV
• Coffee maker
• Iron and ironing board

There’s an array of contemporary accommodation to choose from at Valentin Imperial  including:

• Deluxe Junior Suite
• Emerald Junior Suite Ocean Front King Size
• Silver Junior Suite King Size
• Silver Superior Junior Suite King Size
• Golden Junior Suite
• Imperial Suite Prive King Size (includes Valentin Privé package privileges)

And, the accommodation that provides the best view of the resort…

The Diamond Suite Privé King Size (includes Valentin Privé package privileges).

The remaining suite option that you may want to consider is a favorite with many of the couples we work with.

The Golden Swim-Up Junior Suite has views of the swimming pool and natural lagoon.

These suites are open concept.

They’re located on the third floor and have a king bed, balcony, and, independent living room.

How Many rooms are there at Valentin Imperial?

There are 540 accommodations at Valentin  Imperial.

Each space is a contemporary luxury suite.

How much does it cost to stay at Valentin Imperial?

Staying at the resort costs an average of around $480 – $550.

The exact prices depend on when you stay and which accommodation you choose.

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6. Beach

Looking for a destination with a pristine white sand beach for your wedding?

Valentin  Imperial has a beautiful stretch of beach where you can spend time enjoying the Caribbean sunshine.

You can celebrate your wedding on the expansive stretch of clean soft sand.

It’s also the perfect place for romantic walks at sunset.

And, the beach massages are to die for.

Heard that seaweed can be a problem in the area?

It’s certainly true that there can be seaweed issues at times but the resort team works hard to clear it away.

So, you have a pristine beach to enjoy.

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7. Food & Drink

The dining experiences at Valentin Imperial are modern and adventurous.

You can enjoy breakfast and lunch at the main buffet restaurant.

For dinner, there are seven a la carte restaurants serving cuisines including Italian, French, Japanese, Asian, and Mexican.

Wondering what to expect when dining at this resort?

Take a look at this brief overview of the restaurants you can visit.

• Mar y Tierra – Buffet restaurant that’s open for breakfast from 7.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. and lunch from 12.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.
• Taman Sari – The place to enjoy Asian flavors influenced by Thailand, Vietnam, China, and Indonesia that’s open for dinner from 6.00 p.m. to 10.30. p.m.
• La Hacienda – A home to modern Mexican cuisine influenced by traditional dishes from Veracruz, Puebla, and Yucatan that’s open for dinner from 6.00 p.m to 10.30 p.m.
• Ginger – Japanese dishes are on the menu here with sushi and teppanyaki a specialty at this restaurant that’s open for dinner from 6.00 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.
• L’Alsace – The perfect place to eat for fans of French cuisine that’s open for dinner from 6.00 to 10.30 p.m.
• L’Olivo – Mediterranean cuisine is on the menu at this restaurant that’s open for dinner from 6.00 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.
• Le Marché – A buffet restaurant that’s open for breakfast and lunch each day.
• The Corner – This is the home of a unique dining experience that’s available from 6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. each day and has an additional cost.

Whichever eatery you choose, you can be certain of making great memories.

The resort’s bars are also excellent places to do this.

You and your wedding party can spend time at:

• La Plaza España for romantic evenings (opening hours 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.).
• Martini Bar for cocktails or coffee in a relaxed environment (opening hours 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.).
• Don Miguel, the perfect place to meet at the start of the evening (opening hours 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.).
• Salón Partagás, a must for cigar enthusiasts (Opening hours 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.).
• El Palenque for drinks and entertainment including music and live shows (Opening hours 9:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. depending on the activities program).
• Sports and Music Bar, the place to have a drink while watching your favorite team (opening hours 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.).
• Sun Bar for drinks in the exclusive swim-up pool (opening hours 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.).
• Heaven & Earth, a swim-up bar in the main pool area (opening hours 11:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.).
• Sunrise & Sunset, beach bars for refreshing drinks (Sunset opening hours 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Sunrise opening hours 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m.) *closes at 8 p.m. during turtle breeding season.

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8. Activities & Entertainment

Your wedding celebrations will obviously be the main activity of the trip for everyone.

But, you and your guests will want to have plenty to do at other times as well.

This isn’t a problem at Valentin Imperial.

You can take part in yoga classes on the beach and try your hand at rifle shooting.

Other activities at this resort include:

• Beach and pool volleyball
• Pool tournaments
• Tennis
• Basketball
• Foam parties
• Cooking classes
• Spanish classes
• Tequila tasting
• Pool parties
• Live music and other entertainment

Is there anything to do outside of  Valentin Imperial?

There’s so much to do at Valentin Imperial that it’s tempting to simply hang out at the resort.

But, it’s always a good idea to venture further afield.

This is a gorgeous part of the world so it would be a shame not to see as much as you can.

The team at PlayaDelCarmen.Com will organize tours and activities for you and your wedding guests.

And, we’ll put our connections and knowledge to use getting you the best bang for your buck.

One of the activities I always recommend is the Chichen Itza Tour.

You get to see the famous archaeological ruin and you also have time to explore a cenote and have a swim.

How amazing is that ❤?

Looking for some more inspiration about tours in Mexico?

Check out my blog post.

“10 Best Tours for Group Vacations When Travelling to The Rivera Maya (2024)”

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9. What Brides Said…

“We had our wedding at the Valentin in December 2021 and had the best time!!! Having been to other adult all-inclusive resorts in the area, the Valentin is by far the nicest in terms of rooms, service, food and liquor quality, and all-in experience! All of our friends raved about the resort too! The food at the restaurants was all very good, which is rare to say at an all-inclusive. The liquor was premium as well. We really enjoyed the courtyard where they had live music and a DJ at night!

Our wedding coordinator, Gema, was amazing and made our wedding stress-free and so much fun! She was very organized and really great at ensuring everything went smoothly. Highly recommended for a destination wedding!”

A.L.

“17 of us came to Valentin for my wedding – 22 years old to 55 years old, and all of us really enjoyed it. The rooms are clean, the coffee shop is great, the churro truck at night, the food truck by the pool, and live bands at night! The wildlife is an addition to this paradise.”

Marcelle2022

“Absolutely incredible! Gorgeous property, amazing staff, amazing food. We had the best week celebrating our beautiful wedding. Felt extremely safe during COVID, 52 guests no one came back positive or feeling sick. The wedding coordinators and staff were super helpful.”

Taline N

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10. Why We Like It

At PlayaDelCarmen.Com we’re dedicated to making every destination wedding perfect.

So, we only recommend resorts and experiences that we’ve experienced and love.

And, we’re always honest.

At Valentin Imperial, we’re especially impressed by:

• A gorgeous stretch of white sand beach.
• Impressive selection of romantic wedding venues for ceremonies, cocktails, and receptions.
• An array of activities to keep wedding parties entertained throughout their stay.
• All-inclusive international dining and drinking experiences.

This is an adults-only resort so is not ideal if you have children in your wedding party.

There are plenty of family-friendly resorts in the area.

Take a look at my blog post for inspiration.

“10 Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Playa del Carmen (2024)”

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11. Additional Resources You May Find Useful

1. Top Vegan-Friendly Resorts for Your Wedding
2. Best Things to Do In The Riviera Maya When There’s Seaweed
3. Top 10 Hotels for A Beach Wedding in Cancun

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12. Get Married in Paradise

Like what you’ve seen about weddings at Valentin Imperial?

That’s excellent news.

The team at PlayaDelCarmen.Com is excited to help you with your wedding plans.

We’re a team of local experts, so we have the knowledge and contacts needed to get you the best deals.

Call us at 888-537-9797  or complete the contact form on our website.

We look forward to helping you with your destination wedding plans.

Have questions or comments about weddings at Valentin Imperial?

I’d love to hear what you have to say.

Just pop something in the comments and I’ll get on it as soon as I can.