México destination weddings are all about relaxing and enjoying life at some of México's most famed travel locations. Barceló's all inclusive resorts will reduce the stress and pressure from the planning of your special day and allow you to take it all in and truly experience your wedding. Just the same, questions of etiquette and legality arise in any wedding ceremony and destination weddings are no different. Below are some of the questions that couples frequently ask.
Registration is paramount if you are having a destination wedding so that guests don't have to worry about transporting a gift to the ceremony. It is considered good etiquette to have someone close to the couple let guests know to send gifts to the couple's home and only to bring gifts of money or gift certificates to the destination.
If you can afford to, paying for the travel of all of your guests is a grand expression of your desire to have them with you on this day. Most of us however cannot reasonably afford such a nice gift. It is considered proper etiquette for the couple and their families pay for the ceremony, reception and any other required events. If covering the extended families vacation is not in your budget, covering some of the accommodations expenses is a nice gesture as well. With our all inclusive resorts there should be very few if any extra costs for your guests.
This is a wedding just like any other wedding for your guests. Proper etiquette is that the guests cover all of their travel and accommodations. Other expenses guests should be prepared for are amusements and any other additional expenses although with our all inclusive resorts, additional expenses should be minimal. And remember the couple is on their honeymoon, allow them some time alone.
México recognizes only civil marriages; while religious ceremonies may be performed they have no legal standing.
Please note that the bride and groom must plan to arrive at their destination 5 days, excluding Sundays, prior to the ceremony.
For a binding marriage the following must be provided to the wedding planner in advance where possible:
- Valid Passport
- Original Birth Certificate plus 2 photo copies
- Official Document of Marital Status if either participant has been previously married
- A notarized letter stating both parties are single if neither have been previously married
- Prenuptial Medical Certificate - this is given after a blood test which must be performed in México.
- Four Witnesses all over 18 years old with valid passports and FMT Tourist Cards (may not be parents of the bride or groom)
- Be sure to visit Travel Tips for additional entry requirements to your México destination
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