Requirement for a Legal Wedding in Mexico:

• Copies of birth certificates for Bride and Groom
• Copies of the "Tourist Card" which you will receive when you enter Mexico (We will get copies when you arrive)
• Copies of first and last pages of Divorce Decree (If applicable).  You must have been divorced for at least one year in order to be legally married in Mexico.
• 4 Witnesses (Parents of Bride and Groom are not permitted)
• Blood test to be performed which can be performed here or at home before you leave
• A completed marriage application that we will provide for you in English.

All documents must be presented in Spanish.  We will take care of the translations for you.  We must receive all of the required documents within 2 weeks of your confirmation. 

There are some special requirements depending on your country of origin.  Please check with us.

Types of Ceremonies:

• Legal Weddings - Performed by a local Judge.  This is the only legal wedding in Mexico and is recognized as legal around the world.  The Judge has a set service.  You cannot change his words or add to his service.
• Spiritual Ceremonies - Performed by a non-denominational minister.  Our minister will contact you to discuss your vows.  You can use his or write your own.

You can have both ceremonies if you desire

• Vow Renewals - Performed by a non-denominational minister.
• Religious Services - If you would like to get married in a Catholic Church in Mexico there you will need to obtain permission.  Please ask us for more details.
• Catholic Priests will not perform a ceremony outside of the Church,

You are able to bring in a religious officiate if you desire, to perform beach ceremonies.

Some Sample Vows From Our Ministers

These are just a few examples of some vows from our ministers.  They have many more to choose from or you may write your own.

• The Blessing of the Rings;
  The wedding ring is the outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual bond, which unites two loyal hearts in endless love. It is a seal of the vows [Groom's name] and [Bride's name] have made to one another. Bless O God these rings, that [Bride's name] and [Groom's name], who give them, and who wear them, may ever abide in thy peace. Living together in unity, love and happiness for the rest of their lives
• Love is patient, Love is kind,
  It does not envy, it does not boast,
  It is not proud, it is not rude,
  It is not self-seeking,
  It is not easily angered,
  It keeps no record of wrongs.
  Love does not delight in evil,
  but rejoices with the truth.
  Love always protects, always trusts,
  always hopes, always perseveres.
  Love bears all things, believes all things,
  hopes all things, endures all things.
  Love never ends.
  L o v e  N e v e r  F a i l s.
  --Corinthians 13 : 4 - 8
• (Bride) and (Groom) as the years go by, may you find more and more love in each other, which neither comes nor goes, which neither flowers nor fades, but is always expressing itself anew.  Everything in your marriage can partake of this mystery, until wherever you turn you see reflections of your love for one another.
• May the love you have for one another always remember the radiant power which first brought you together.  Love is stronger than your conflicts, bigger than life's changes, the miracle always inviting you to learn, to blossom, and to expand.  It is to love that you always must return.
• The Blessing of the Apaches
  Now you will feel no rain, for each of you will be shelter for the other. Now you will feel no cold, for each of you will be warmth to the other. Now there will be no loneliness, for each of you will be companion to the other. Now you are two persons, but there is only one life before you. May beauty surround you both in the journey ahead and through all the years, May happiness be your companion and your days together be good and long upon the earth.
• Treat yourselves and each other with respect, and remind yourselves often of what brought you together. Give the highest priority to the tenderness, gentleness and kindness that your connection deserves. When frustration, difficult and fear assail your relationship - as they threaten all relationships at one time or another - remember to focus on what is right between you, not only the part which seems wrong. In this way, you can ride out the storms when clouds hide the face of the sun in your lives - remembering that even if you lose sight of it for a moment, the sun is still there. And if each of you takes responsibility for the quality of your life together, it will be marked by abundance and delight.

Sand Ceremony

Often beach locations are far too windy to have a traditional unity candle ceremony. The sand ceremony can be a beautiful and meaningful addition to your vows. Simply find three containers, one for you and your fiancé to pour the sand into, two for each of you to pour the sand from. You can find colored at most craft stores. Or more easily just get sand from the beach where you are to be married.  After the officiate reads the text below (or any text you choose) pour the two containers of sand into the third container simultaneously. You may wish to leave a small amount of sand in each container to symbolize that although you are now joined as one, you each remain individuals.

_______ and _______, you have just sealed your relationship by the giving and receiving of rings and the exchange of a kiss, and this covenant is a relationship pledge between two people who agree that they will commit themselves to one another throughout their lives. The most beautiful example of this partnership is the marriage relationship. You have committed here today to share the rest of your lives with each other. Today, this relationship is symbolized through the pouring of these two individual containers of sand one, representing you, _______ and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be, and the other representing you, _______, and all that you were and all that you are, and all that you will ever be. As these two containers of sand are poured into the third container, the individual containers of sand will no longer exist, but will be joined together as one. Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into the individual containers, so will your marriage be.

Food

From mouthwatering buffets to elegant plated dishes.  You event will be catered to in the utmost degree.  We use only the best catering services and resorts with the highest reputations for food.  This is not a day to worry about your diet!  Let's Eat!

Cake

The cake is not only the centerpiece for your fabulous meal but the first slice that you will cut and share with each other is representative of the wonderful things you will be sharing for the rest of your lives together.
Here are some ideas to consider for your cake.  If you don't see what you like, send us a photo of the cake of your dreams and we can have it made for you in whatever flavour or flavours you like; however grand or simple. Remember this is your dream!

Flowers

Your flowers reflect your style. From orchids to daisies they are all beautiful and all add colour and beauty to your wedding day.  Here are a few ideas for you to look at.  Let us know what flowers you like and we can create your bouquet, centrepieces, arch, boutonnières, corsages, and anything else you can imagine, exactly how you envision. Let your imagination run wild!

Helpful Tips

• When deciding on your cake remember that it can be very hot here in the summer months and cream cheese frosting is not a good idea as it has a tendency to slip off the cake!  Butter cream, fondant or whipped cream is a better choice all year round.
• Remember that not all flowers are available all year round.  If you have a special request check first on availability so you are not disappointed.
• Remember that fingers have a tendency to swell in the heat.  It is a good idea to bring some Vaseline with you a put a little on your ring finger before the ceremony so that your rings slip on a little easier.
• If you have a song that is a must for your reception then consider bringing a copy of it on a CD.  This way we ensure that we have it here to play.
• It is a good idea for both the bride and groom to have a manicure so that your hands look nice for the photos of the rings.
• If you are planning a beach wedding remember that high heels do not work well in the sand.  Consider going barefoot or bringing some flip-flops or low sandals to walk on the beach in. 
• If you are planning a wedding at sunset, we always start the ceremony at least an hour before the actual time of sunset to allow enough time for photos in the daylight.
• If you are going to a beach destination and you want to get some sun beforehand remember to consider the cut of your dress to avoid tan lines, and try not to get too much sun.  You don't want to look like a lobster in your photos.
• Put a little Vaseline on your front teeth to stop your lipstick from sticking to them!
• Make sure you have a friend with you to help you with make-up and hair touch-ups during the posed photo shoot.
• Remember, no sunglasses or gum for anyone in the wedding party for the ceremony.
• If your dress has straps to hang it with, consider cutting them out so that they are not visible.
• Bring with you a picture of how you would like your hair to look so the stylists know exactly what you want.