Mexico Destination Wedding

Winner of three awards from Karisma resorts 2010:
Top new travel agent for the West region
Top 10 producer for Azul Resorts
Top 10 producer for Azul Destination Weddings

See what others have to say about destination weddings by Special Occasion Travel. We offer destination weddings to many resorts in Mexico. If you don't have the time to call right now, please sent an email to: Ellen@SpecialOccasionTravel.com

"Ellen...Meant to email all week but trying to play catch up...we enjoyed our stay @ the Azul Beach...it was the perfect spot for an intimate destination wedding gathering...the accomodations were lovely and the bride and groom were radiant and beautiful...I thought my stay may have felt rushed but it was completely relaxing...everything went wonderfully...thanks for all your help...the transfers were great, the resort and people @ resort were superb...A JOB WELL DONE ON YOUR PART!!!...I know it is not easy co ordinating that many people (100+)...hope to do business again some day...THANKS FOR ALL THE ATTENTION TO DETAIL!."

Linda (St. Louis)
Azul Beach Resort

Convenience is key when planning a destination wedding, that's why we provide travel arrangements with no hastle to the bride or groom. This is an important occasion that will to be beautiful, elegant and stunning. We have been to many resorts so we can offer a first hand description of wedding locations. We can find family friendly resort or adults only resorts along the Riviera Maya. Guests can enjoy all of the amenities of an all inclusive resort while the bride and groom can experience the wedding of their dreams.

WHAT WE WILL PROVIDE FOR YOU

Your wedding is an important Special Occasion. We will work diligently with you to create the most marvelous and stress free wedding as possible.

Researching your destination

Research 3 all inclusive resorts in your chosen destination. I visit the areas often looking for destination wedding locations.
Contact resorts to find your preferred wedding date availability.
Email wedding packages for each resort requested.
Legal and hotel requirements for a wedding or vow renewal.
Prices and amenities for groups.

Wedding Services

Reserve your wedding date with resort.
Attain contact information for wedding coordinator.
Facilitate your relationship with the wedding coordinator.
Set up a Honeymoon registry.
Send sample “save the date” emails for you to use.

Travel Services

Professional travel services for you and your guest including air (if need), transfers to/from the airport/resort and bedding options.
Modify reservation as needed for each guest’s travel date.
Answer ALL of you and your guest’s questions.
Provide bride and groom with list of guest travel dates and times so they may greet them upon arrival.
Offer travel insurance to each traveler.
Work with clients specific needs such as handicap rooms.

Electronic Services

Help you create a web page with my contact information so your guests know whom to contact for reservations.
Send documents electronically along with information about traveling internationally.
Provide each guest with an itinerary including payments made and when final payments are due.
Make secure payments for room reservations.

Ellen Keralla is a GI Vacation Specialists for Karisma Hotels. Ask her about the added value packages she can offer you at Karisma Resorts: Free Bridal Spa package, free welcome cocktail party or $350 Caribe Photo credit. Having a destination wedding in Mexico is easy with our help.

"As a GI Vacation Consultant I am well versed and educated on the different resorts. I would love to share that knowledge with your about the Karisma Resort family. Your wedding ceremony will be a festive and exquisite event with my help on deciding the right wedding resort just for you. I have first hand understanding and learning after going through rigorous coaching and property site inspections at their hotels."

She is also an AMResorts specialst. This means she has been to many of the AMResorts to check out their location for a destination wedding. Ask her about Secrets Maroma or Dreams Resort. Any of the AMResorts will give you an impressive dreamy destination wedding.

Follow these links to see more information on the following adults only resorts:

El Dorado Royale
El Dorado Seaside Suites
El Dorado Maroma

Follow these links for more information on the following family friendly resort:

Azul Beach
Azul Fives
Azul Sensatori

Types of Destination Weddings Mexico:

Civil/legal ceremony: This wedding type is recognized as legal in both the US and Canada. It can be combined with a religious portion to be legal.

· You must register your marriage certificate at your local city hall upon return to make it legal at home.

· You are required to be in Mexico 3 full week days before the destination wedding. Weekends are not included.

· Blood tests will be taken in the privacy of your room. Yes, they are safe! An additional fee may apply.

· You will need witness to also arrive 3 full days before the wedding with passports. If you do not have witnesses, the resorts can provide two for you (may be an additional fee). Your best man and maid of honor can still sign the papers.

Religious or symbolic: Catholic, Jewish and non denominational ceremonies are available alone or in conjunction with a civil ceremony. The only requirement is to have at least one full business day between the hotel arrival date and the ceremony date. These ceremonies are not recognized as legal in Mexico or your home country. They are a great alternative to those that want to be married at home before they travel to Mexico.

Symbolic Ceremony:
This type of ceremony is typically performed for couples already married and wishing to have a destination wedding ceremony, those thinking of a legal ceremony at a later date, or those wishing to renew vows with their loved one. A non-denominational minister performs symbolic ceremonies. Some speak English; if performed in Spanish, the ceremony will be translated into English by On-Site Wedding Coordinator.

Religious Ceremony:
Catholic or Jewish ceremonies are available alone or in conjunction with a civil ceremony. Additional fees apply and are not included in any of the packages. Religious ceremonies (performed by a priest or rabbi) require an official letter from the bride and groom’s house of worship allowing them to marry in Mexico. Catholic ceremonies also require bride and groom birth certificates, baptism certificates and confirmation certificates. These documents should be submitted three months before the wedding day. Catholic ceremonies can only be performed in a chapel in Mexico.

Official documents required at least 3 months before your wedding:

Birth Certificates: Birth certificate originals for the bride and groom are required, and they will not be returned to the couple. If you have never been married before, then your birth certificate in English will suffice. If you have been divorced in the past, your birth certificate must be translated into Spanish by an official translator and have an Apostille Certificate.
Divorce Documents: Under Mexican law, those previously married must be divorced for one full year before marrying again. A copy of the divorce decree will be required, translated into Spanish by an official translator and accompanied by an Apostille Certificate. If the divorced bride’s passport is under her maiden name, no additional documentation is needed. If the bride’s passport is under her ex-husband’s last name, she must provide a birth certificate translated into Spanish with an Apostille Certificate.
Deceased Former Spouse: If the bride or groom’s former spouse is deceased, then a copy of the death certificate is required. It must be translated into Spanish by an official translator and have an Apostille Certificate.
Legalized Wedding Certificate: You’ll need a Legalized Wedding Certificate to submit to your local City Hall. Your Mexican wedding certificate must be translated and carry the Apostille Certificate for international legal authenticity. This will take 30 to 45 working days, and cost $250.
Civil Registration Form: You will need to fill out the civil registration form in advance of travel, please complete, print and fax or email to your wedding coordinator.

Ask me about the adults only El Dorado Royale, El Dorado Casitas or El Dorado Seaside Suites. www.apps.karismahotels.com/brochures/eds/index.html

http://www.apps.karismahotels.com/doradoroyal/videos/casitas_royal_flash.html

Have children attending your wedding? We have several family friendly options available for you.
Just give us a call! 1-800-691-0243

May dates for Mexico destination wedding are booking fast. Best to call today! 720-200-0243

Wait for November 24th and the new annoucement by Palace Resorts for the destination wedding packages. Palace Resorts offers destination weddings in Mexico and Dominican Republic. For a romantic and easy destination wedding call Special Occasion Travel.

Iberostar Cancun is offering a free destination wedding including minister fees, flower, cake champagne toast, 10% discound off spa services and complimentary room for the groom the night before the wedding. Call us today to secure your date for you Mexico destination wedding.