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F. A. Q.

Deciding to have a destination wedding or a honeymoon abroad may feel as a daunting task at the begining, but we are here to help, take care of your concerns and give you the support you need in this special part of your life.

Our wedding and honeymon experts have put together a list of commonly asked questions with their answers. We have also gathered contact information on high quality wedding planners and specialized professional photographers, whom you can contact to get specific advice to start planning and budgeting your destination wedding, honeymoon or romantic trip in Mexico.

We hope that you find this information useful and also offer you a register form where you can provide to us your contact information, so we can reach you with more information and special offers for your travel to Mexico.

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What are the Legal Requirements for a Wedding?

Love and marriage know no boundaries, but when you plan for a destination wedding, one important thing to take into account is the legal aspects of your new life. You may be considering the possibility of having a legal civil wedding in Mexico either with your American or Canadian sweetheart or maybe to a Mexican national. We have researched and put together some information that may be very helpful to you in this sense. Please look at it carefully in order to decide on the best legal path for your wedding.

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Legal V.S. Symbolic Weddings

Civil wedding ceremonies are the only one legally recognized in your home country and world wide, since it complies with all legal requirements to be fully binding according to international private law. A religious ceremony has no legal bearing and does not replace in any way the binding legal civil marriage. In order to avoid confusion, in Mexico religious ceremonies are held once the religious minister has confirmed that you are legally married and both ceremonies usually take place on the same day. There are also symbolic ceremonies, which assume you are taking care of the legal aspects of your marriage in your home country, but give you, your partner and guests, the significant experience of a destination wedding.

Are Ceremonies Performed in English or Spanish?

Most international wedding ceremonies in Mexico are performed in Spanish with an English translator. Some judges speak English, and many ministers do, however, one cannot guarantee which official will perform the ceremony although most likely the local coordinator can confirm which ministers or spiritual officiant would perform at your wedding. You will need to discuss language aspects with your wedding planner or consultant, in order to make sure that the necessary special arrangements are timely made, so you and your guests feel confortable and part during the wedding ceremony.

Are Same Sex Weddings Allowed?

Mexico is a modern and tolerant society, so same sex wedding is a practice accepted in some parts of the country and is expected to expand. Currently there are two places where same-sex couples can get legally married or enter a legally recognized partnership: The State of Coahuila and Mexico City. Both federal entities allow legal same-sex unions. Mexico City allows same-sex couples all the rights and responsibilities of marriage since March 2010, including the right to adopt children. Marriages performed in Mexico City, by law must be recognized elsewhere in Mexico. There is a possibility that in the near future the State of Quintana Roo may also approve these type of civil weddings.

Are we Obliged to Pay Accommodations for Guests?

There is a general consensus among wedding etiquette specialists that the marrying couple is under no obligation to pay for any of their guests’ accommodations, regardless of where the wedding is taking place. This would be true if the wedding was at a local venue or at an international locale such as in a Mexican destination. It is however, very gracious when the couple makes a thoughtful selection of the host venue with their guests in mind so they can all manage to stay together in the same resort to have a good experience during those days and having all guest feel as they are part of the group, rather than having to stay elsewhere because of some of the host hotel’s expenses.

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Can I Import Items for my Wedding?

Mexico is a country committed to free trade, so imports are handled in an easier way than in many other countries. You may freely bring your personal luggage and a variety of exempt goods that vary according to the route by which you enter the country. Only when the total expense of the purchases being imported to Mexico and quantities are beyond the normal personal use parameters must be stated in the mandatory customs declaration to be delivered on entrance to the country. If you are planned to make a large import of goods, remember to include this issue in your discussion with your wedding planner, so he/she can timely take care of any special arrangements.

Do I Need to Bring Vendors for my Wedding?

No, you really don´t unless you want so. We suggest working with one of Mexico’s reputable local vendors who have the experience on the customs, locations, practices and resources to make the magic happen. Just make sure to make contact as early as possible, in order to start your planning and have enough time to take care of all aspects of your wedding exactly as you need them. In the frequently asked section of this website, you will find a directory of wedding planners and consultants, both based in Mexico and in North America, so you can start your planning right away!

Why a Destination Wedding?

There are many reasons why couples choose a destination wedding in Mexico. Here, just a few: • A destination wedding in Mexico is a way to have a unique and memorable wedding experience. • A destination wedding in a Mexican destination allows guests from different states or countries to attend a wedding and travel somewhere authentic, different and fabulous, a perfect opportunity for a relaxing vacation. • Some couples are in love with a particular destination in Mexico and want to spend the most special day of their lives in their idea of paradise. • A destination wedding also solves the problem of deciding against one hometown or another.

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Will I have a problem if I do not speak Spanish?

No, English is spoken quite extensively throughout the country by businesses dealing with tourists. Most precisely anyone in a group coordination position at a resort of choice will be English speaking, as will many of the professionals taking care of your group. The level of proficiency will of course depend on the location and hotel of choice However, you may become frustrated if you expect everyone to speak fluent English or to understand you, so be patient and explain yourself in detail when possible so there’ no room for loss in translation. In order to help in this section we provide a directory of wedding planners both Mexico and US based, so you find the right one to help you on your wedding arrangements.

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