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Destination Weddings in Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya
The Riviera Maya is quickly becoming the new "hot spot"
to commemorate the once in a life time experience of getting married. Many
people are choosing to leave their own homes to design a wedding that not only
will be unique, but will also cost a fraction of the cost of a high end wedding
in other parts of the world. On average a wedding in the United States can
easily run $30,000 USD, with an average UK wedding running upwards of £19595
(just under $38,000 USD), and Canada tops the list with wedding bills as high
as $60,000 Canadian (about $54,000 USD) in some metropolitan areas. A wedding
in Mexico can literally cost a third of the price, and with destination
weddings usually catering to smaller groups the number can go down even more. And
just because the cost is lower this does not mean people are compromising on
quality or service, but rather enhancing their experience by embracing a
foreign land and culture. More and more couples are shedding traditional norms,
and
are heading south of the border to
have a dream wedding some people well, only dream about. Imagine saying your
wedding vows with the Caribbean Sea as the back drop, your toes in the white
sand on our beautiful white sandy beaches, and warm breezes gently surrounding
you as you take the vows to love, honor, and cherish each other. Whether you
want an informal beach ceremony for two, or, if you are looking for a more
upscale event for a larger group at one of the fancy resorts, or if your dream
wedding falls somewhere in between, there is a perfect location for you to hold
the wedding of your dreams in the Riviera Maya.
If you have always pictured yourself surrounded by incredible landscapes and
the Caribbean Sea in the background of your
wedding ceremony, we have the best selection of packages created to meet all your
needs. If you wish, we can design a unique package with your ideas and
requirements in mind.
Traditional Wedding on the Beach
Our
Traditional Wedding on the Beach includes:
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Pre-wedding meeting and site inspection at the chosen venue.
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Wedding on the beach including:
- Dressed table for the
ceremony
- Flower arrangement
for the Judge or Minister's table.
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Legal ceremony by our local judge and all legal fees.
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Or Religious ceremony with an interdenominational Priest
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Wedding cake for 12 people decorated with exotic tropical flowers.
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Toast with sparkling wine for up to 12 people.
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Bridal bouquet with white tropical flowers.
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Boutonniere for the groom matching bride's bouquet.
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36 photographs taken by a professional photographer.
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Personalized service with your on site coordinator before,
during and after the wedding.
Unforgettable Wedding on the
Beach
Our
Unforgettable Wedding on the Beach includes:
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Pre-wedding meeting and site inspection at the chosen venue.

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Wedding on the beach including:
- Arch of natural
tropical flowers and palm leaves
- Dressed table for the
ceremony
- Covered chairs with bows
- Aisle runner decorated
with rose petals
- Flower arrangement
for the Judge or Minister's table
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Legal ceremony by our local judge and all legal fees.
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Or Religious ceremony with an interdenominational Priest
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Wedding cake for 12 people decorated with exotic tropical flowers.
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Toast with domestic champagne for up to 12 people.
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Bridal bouquet with tropical flowers.
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Boutonniere for the groom matching bride's bouquet.
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50 photographs taken by a professional photographer.
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Personalized service with your on site coordinator before,
during and after the wedding.
Sunset Sailing Dream
Our
Sunset Sailing Dream wedding includes:
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Pre-wedding meeting
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Wedding ceremony on a luxury sailing catamaran.

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Romantic decoration of the boat including:
- 6 decorative cascade flower
bouquets
- Rose petals decorating
the main deck of the boat
- Catamaran decorated
with elegant gauze bows.
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Legal ceremony by our local judge and all legal fees.
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Or Religious ceremony with an interdenominational Priest.
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Wedding cake for up to 45 people with flowers or chocolate sea
shells.
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Toast with French Champagne for up to 45 people.
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Fine selection of canapés for up to 45 people.
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Romantic music during the ceremony.
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Bridal bouquet with exotic tropical flowers.
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Boutonniere for the groom matching bride's bouquet.
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Professional photographer for 3 hours including:
- 70 photos 6 x 8 , 4
pictures 8 x10
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Sailing trip for 6 hours on the beautiful Riviera Maya coast
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Snorkeling in a secluded reef with colorful fish and coral.
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Personalized service with your on site coordinator before,
during and after the wedding.
Say... "I do" again in paradise
Our
Renewal of Vows includes:
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Pre-ceremony meeting & site inspection at the chosen venue.
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Wedding on the beach including:
- Dressed table for the
ceremony
- Covered chairs with
bows
- Aisle runner
- Flower arrangement
for the Minister's table.
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Religious ceremony with an interdenominational Priest
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Toast with sparkling wine for up to 8 people.
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Bridal bouquet with exotic tropical flowers.
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Boutonniere for the groom matching bride's bouquet.
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Personalized service with your on site coordinator before,
during and after the ceremony.
Please fill out
the form below with any questions you may have and we will be more then happy
to answer them for you. Congratulations on your engagement!
Wedding Inquiry
REQUIREMENTS AND DETAILS
Now that the question has been
popped, and accepted, the date has been set, and you both have decided to get
married in the Riviera Maya, Mexico you now need to know the legalities and
requirements of getting married in Mexico. It is better to take care of as much
of your paperwork prior to arriving so that you won't have to worry about as
much once you arrive. You will have plenty of other things you will be
preoccupied with. Worrying about wedding license and legal paperwork should be
at the bottom of your list. We recommend taking care of the legal aspect of your
wedding at least one month before your wedding date.
The following is a list of legal
requirements needed to get legal permission and a wedding license in Mexico for
a civil ceremony. The following laws and regulations are subject to change.
ID
Requirements in Mexico:
If you are not a resident of Mexico, you will be asked for a tourist visa and a
valid passport. The airlines will provide you with your tourist visa form if
you are flying into Mexico. If you are driving, you will need to get one in an
immigration office in Mexico when crossing the border.
Ceremony:
A marriage in Mexico is legal only if it is a civil ceremony performed at a
local Civil Register Office (Oficina del Registro Civil). Your marriage certificate,
given to you after your ceremony is completed, is your official documentation. Some
countries outside of Mexico require the certificate to be notarized. It is
important that you check with local laws and requirements from your place of
residence. Many couples choose to have a civil ceremony prior to their Mexican
celebration and forego the legal civil ceremony here.
Waiting
Period in Mexico:
It generally takes at least three
working days to have your paperwork and documents processed.
Divorce:
If you have been divorced, you need to wait a year before applying for a
marriage license. You will also need a certified copy of your divorce decree or
a certified copy of a death certificate if either the bride or groom is a
widow(er).
Medical
requirements:
A blood test for blood type, syphilis, and HIV are required in Mexico. The
results must be translated into Spanish so there are a couple of different ways
to handle the medical requirements.
a)
A letter from your family doctor
that states the results of the above tests translated into Spanish and dated at
least 15 days prior to your wedding date
b)
Test results directly from a laboratory
translated into Spanish and dated at least 15 days prior to your wedding date.
c)
Test results from tests administered
in Mexico. This is a very easy process and only takes a brief stop at a local
lab, and the results will be given in Spanish so there is no need to have them
translated. It is recommended that these tests be done 2 days prior to your
wedding if you choose to do it here in Mexico.
Witnesses:
4 witnesses, 2 per person, each will need a valid passport
and tourist visa as well as being over
18 years of age.
Under 18:
Parental consent is required if
either of you is under 18.
Fees
in Mexico:
It will cost you approximately $200
USD to get all of your legal documents required to get married in Mexico.
*Weddings are
not performed on Sundays.
Now that you have decided to take the plunge and know
what the legal requirements are, it is now for the fun part; planning the
party! We have nearly 5 years of experience in the area and have helped groups,
both large and small, plan special occasion getaways. We can help you navigate
the legal aspect, plan a sailing trip for your pre-wedding dinner, or help you
from start to finish with catering, location, ceremony, and all of the special
things that will make your wedding day unique and memorable.
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