Riviera Maya destination weddings

i do!
but only on the beach!
your guide to destination weddings
riviera maya
destination weddings
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destination weddings
Felicidades on your engagement!
Your wedding day is YOUR day and
should be what you and your fiance
envision as your greatest day...ever!
If you are looking to renew your
vows during your upcoming anniversay, this e-book will be a useful
tool to arrange your ceremony.
Take a few moments and dream
about how you want to share this
day with family and friends. Then
dream about where....
1 in 4 couples are choosing to host
a destination wedding. Why? Smart
couples want to have a stress-free
wedding for less money with the
added bonus of giving their families and friends a vacation!
The Riviera Maya is a top choice for
these very reasons. The translucent
blue ocean, white sand, variety in
places to stay, great food and activities make for the greatest day ever!
The diversity in the area is like no
other with over 10 different cities to
choose from and hundreds of
exotic locations for your perfect
ceremony.
Still dreaming? A destination wedding is an option and a reality for
you. We will show you how!
Bienvenidos to the Riviera Maya
and your best wedding option for
an amazing and memorable day!
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Your destination wedding
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destination weddings
You are considering a destination wedding for many
reasons. It could be the
place that you met, the
place of your dreams or
where your parents got
married.
There are some additional
benefits and attractive
advantages to having a
destination wedding.
1. Family reunions - It’s
hard to get families in one
place at one time. Destination weddings are great for
getting people together for
longer than a day.
2. Seasonal flexibility Destination wedding locations have great weather.
This enables a couple to
arrange their wedding
during winter months without having to deal with the
hassels of a winter wedding.
3. Expense - Destination
weddings provide flexibility
in a wedding budget. Buy
local and save more!
4. Less stress - When you
arrive at your destination
and get that vacation feel,
bridal jitters seem to disappear. Wedding couples and
their families appreciate the
ease of a destination wedding.
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The benefits
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Every wedding takes planning. We
have put together a quick planning
guide for your destination wedding
so you will not miss a beat. Whether
you plan your wedding or hire a
wedding planner to take off the
wedding heat, there are a few destination wedding items that take
priority.
1. Style and attire. Relaxed, formal
or inbetween. Anything goes. But
make it YOU. Your style will determine location, feel and hotels.
Define your style first.
2. Wedding planner or DIY? You
choose, but know that there are
many local wedding planners who
know area secrets and ways to save
money.
3. Budget. Oh the wonderous
budget. How much do you want to
spend and who is paying?
4. Wedding and honeymoon?
Combine it or make it an all-in-one
celebration with family and friends.
5. All-inclusive resort or intimate
villas. Both are available in the
Riviera Maya with villas being the
number one choice!
6. Legal or symbolic ceremony?
You decide. We give you more tips
and advice on making that decision.
7. Off-season. Off-season rates are
less expensive.
This will get you started but read on
for more info!
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Quick planning guide
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destination weddings
When getting married in the
Riviera Maya you can make
your wedding vows legal or
just exchange vows in a
public ceremony.
Your ceremony options are a
religious ceremony, a Justice
of the Peace, an officiator or a
Mayan wedding ceremony
with a local shaman. Some
ceremonies are legal, some
are not. Pick the best option
for you.
Religious ceremonies Playa del Carmen has a
Catholic church overlooking
the ocean. Other churches
are available throughout the
coast that honor a host of
differnt religions.
Justice of the Peace - Legal
(civil)
weddings
are
performed by a Justice of the
Peace on any beach in the
Riviera Maya. Book in
advance and arrive early for
blood tests and paperwork.
Symbolic weddings - Vows
& Mayan ceremonies Some
couples conduct their legal
ceremony at home and then
exchange public vows in
Mexico. You can opt tfor a
Justine of the Peace or have a
cultural ceremony with a
Mayan shaman.
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Legal or Symbolic Ceremony
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It’s easy to get carried away in
your wedding planning. If you
are hoping for a destination
wedding or have already
decided, remember to keep it
simple.
Throw all wedding must-do’s
out the window and focus on
the elements of the wedding
day that are most important to
you and your fiance.
The natural surroundings of the
Riviera Maya decreases the
need for eleborate decor and
provides all that you need. A
cenote is naturally decorated.
The jungle has more plants and
flowers than any bride could
buy!
Local food is the best way to
keep your wedding simple and
under budget. Mexican cuisine
is flavorful, extraordinary and
exotic. Introduce your guests to
new flavors and watch them be
wowed.
Simplicity is the goal of a destination wedding. Simplier is
better so you can spend more
time with your guests and each
other.
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Keep it simple - kiss
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Weather at your wedding
destination can bring some
surprising realizations. Here
are some tips to make your
hair, makeup and dress
choices fit your location.
Heat - You have most likely
choosen a destination for
the sun and the beach. Your
dress should be light
weight, your hair pulled
back and shoes are not
required. Schedule the
ceremony for later in the
day when it is cooler. Use
local hairstylists and make
up artists who deal with the
environment every day. Let
your guests know the
average temperature so
they to can choose appropriate attire.
Wind - If you are getting
married on the beach,
expect wind. Make your
decorations simple, wind
resistant and fun. Pin your
hair back so your photos are
stellar and that final kiss is
hair-free!
Use local suppliers. They
know how to deal with and
make great suggestions for
the local climate. Keep it
light, keep it simple and
keep it fun!
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Saying i do and looking your best
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Your wedding vows are
most important - but the
budget comes a pretty
close second.
Here are the basic items
that need to be considered:
Travel/Accommodations
• travel expenses
• hotel/villa expenses
• reception dinner & drinks
• invites and thank you’s
• travel insurance
• passports
• extra baggage
• airport transfers
Wedding
• photographer/video
• hair and make-up
• music (ceremony & party)
• welcome bags
• marriage legal fees
• officiator
• wedding planner
• flowers and decor
• wedding activities/gifts
• wedding cake
Some wedding planners
have packages to save you
money, or you can source
out each of these items
individually and buy local!
Some couples don’t have
the need for all of these
things. The ocean as a backdrop or a great villa is
plenty.
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Destination wedding budget
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If your destination wedding
is DIY or organized by a
wedding planner, build in
support for you and your
fiance.
There are various kinds of
help a wedding couple may
need. Here are a few tips to
ensure that both of you are
not the go-to person the
week of your wedding.
1. Book your bridal hotel
room or villa close to, but
away from, the group. This
could mean a villa just for
the wedding party, or
arranging to have your
hotel room on a seperate
floor. As a couple this
provides you privacy and
space.
2. Appoint a family member
as the go-to person who
will answer any wedding or
destination questions.
3. Create a wedding itinerary that is placed in guests’
rooms. This includes scheduled dinners, free nights,
group activities and wedding day timing.
4. Make ‘welcome bags’ that
include all basic items
guests may forget. Suntan
lotion, activity suggestions,
maps, etc.!
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Help for the wedding couple
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Details are important. Your
careful wedding planning
will get those details sorted
out.
1. Take care of the elderly.
Reserve bottom floor units,
have umbrellas and chairs
at the ceremony. The elderly
can find the beach a difficult place to walk so create
ways to make it easy for
them.
2. Airport transportation.
Find a great company that
can book the airport transfers in advance for all your
guests. This is a small detail
that can make the journey
to your wedding that much
easier.
3. Hydrate, hydrate. Find
ways to remind your guests
to keep hydrated while they
enjoy the tropical sun
before the wedding.
4. Keep your guests
informed. Create wedding
itineraries, social media
updates and a twitter
hashtag for wedding messages.
5. Location details. Have a
cheat sheet for exchange
rates, weather apps, emergency numbers and consulates. Some guests may be
travelling for the first time.
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Details - details - details
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Local is where you are
today, and sustainable
weddings are a wonderful
way to have a dream wedding.
Taking care of people and
the planet starts with your
bouquet and continues
through the celebration.
Using the sea as your backdrop, local potted plants as
your centerpieces, and
laterns to light up the
evening, a sustainable
wedding will leave you and
your guests in awe of Mexico.
Local chefs and sustainable
accommodations can fulfill
your desire not to disturb
the planet as you share your
celebration. There are endless ideas and you will be
amazed at your choices.
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Sustainable weddings
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Looking for a unique setting in
the Riviera Maya off the beach?
There are many locations for
your wedding ceremony that
will express your interests as a
couple.
Think land, sea, history and
culture. Anything is possible
and lasting memories are guaranteed!
1. Scuba weddings - A favorite
of ours and unique. If you love
diving say I Do! on the second
largest barrier reef in the world.
2. Sacred Mayan spaces - Pick
a cenote, a jungle location,
Mayan ruin or village. Add in a
mayan ceremony and you have
a great cultural wedding in a
fascinating location!
3. Haciendas - The Yucatan is
filled with restored historical
Haciendas (properties similar to
Plantations) where you find
on-site chapels, great food and
unique accommodations.
4. Private villas - Make it
intimate and personal when
you say I Do! this is a growing
trend that builds a magnificent
event that everyone
remembers.
The Riviera Maya is more than
beaches. The unique options
are endless and will make your
dream wedding come true!
Make it fun!
riviera maya
destination weddings
Your destination wedding
should be anything but
ordinary.
This is YOUR day and YOUR
lifetime memories. As local
vacation planners who live in
the Riviera Maya, we will work
with you to create the best
destination wedding...ever!
In 1993 Gary and I got married
at a cenote in the Riviera Maya,
which was a special place to us.
It remains unforgettable.
This e-book is the beginning of
your destination wedding
journey in the Riviera Maya
and we created it with you in
mind. We know that great
things happen when people
truly care.
Check out our website, read
through our social media, ask
questions, and let’s get
planning!
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