"I wanted to thank you from the bottom our hearts for helping us plan the best week of our entire lives.  We could not have done planned our wedding in Mexico without you.  You took all the pressure off of my husband and I and helped our guest immensly.  The advice and tips you gave us and our guest were so helpful and we knew you cared about our wedding and trip as much as we did.  The piece of mind you and your services gave us during the time it took to plan our wedding was priceless.  We can never thank you enough and we cannot wait to plan our next trip with you!"
Joe and Kelly
Denver, Colorado
Iberostar Del Mar

 

 "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 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 Hodge(St. Louis)
Azul Beach Resort 2010

Ellen Keralla is a GI Vacation Specialists for Karisma Hotels.  Ask her about the added value packages she can offer you at Karisma Resorts. A GI Vacation Consultant is a travel professional who is well versed, educated and prepared to provide exceptional service offering a tailor made vacation experience according to their client's needs and expectations at El Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels and Azul Hotels, by Karisma. A GI Vacation Consultant is a specialist in one or more of the following niche markets; destination weddings, honeymoons, adults only, romance, anniversaries, families and group travel. A GI Vacation Consultant provides customers with confidence based on their first hand experience and knowledge after going through rigorous training and property site inspections at our hotels.

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 resorts:

• Azul Beach
• Azul Fives 
• Azul Sensatori
  

Convenience is key when planning a wedding, that's why Azul Beach provides a place for the guests to stay without the bride having to give up a beautiful, secluded wedding location at Azul Villa Carola. This family friendly resort and private oceanfront villa are located right next to each other along the Riviera Maya, and guests of the villa have complete access to the resort! Guests can enjoy all of the amenities of a Gourmet Inclusive® resort and the bride and groom can experience the private wedding of their dreams.

There are many great resorts in several areas of Mexico that offer romantic wedding options. I’m here to help you decide which resort would work best for your dream wedding. Ask me about group rates!  Contact Ellen today at 1-800-691-0243. Or email Ellen@SpecialOccasionTravel.com

 

Mexico Weddings available:

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 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).

 

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 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 our 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. Catholic ceremonies are $500 and Jewish ceremonies are $1,200.

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.

 

FREE Wedding hotels:
Aventura Spa Palace
Barcelo Maya Beach
Barcelo Maya Palace
Dreams Puerto Aventuras, Dreams Riviera Cancun, Dreams Tulum Resort
El Dorado Royale, El Dorado Seaside Suites 
Gran Porto Real
Grand Riviera Princess, Grand Sunset Princess
Moon Palace Golf and Spa
Paradisus Riviera Cancun
Playacar Palace
RIU Palace Mexico
Royal Hideaway Playacar
THE ROYAL in Playa del Carmen
Xpu Ha Palace
Zoetry Paraiso de La Bonita