Mexico Beach Wedding

Besides all other attractions in Mexico, beach weddings are also a part of the glorious culture here. People come from all over the world to see these beach weddings.

There are certain restrictions on beach weddings though, and some of these are described below.

Civil marriage ceremonies are the only recognized ones in Mexico, although religious ones can be held but they are not considered official.

For attending these ceremonies you must have a tourist card. For Mexican citizens, there are no requirements. Marriages are registered at the Oficina del registro civil (civil registration office) for a fee, which can range from $100 to $200. Every area in Mexico has an office for marriage purposes.

There are certain destinations in Mexico where you can witness several marriages. The following are places that are well known for them: Puerto Vallarta, San Miguel de Allende, Acapulco, Yucatan Peninsula and Punta Mita.

Below are given some rules and regulations for marriage in Mexico:

A divorced person cannot re-marry in Mexico until after one year of his or her finalized divorce. A person under 18 cannot marry without a permission letter from a guardian or parents. For foreigners the following requirements stand:

A current passport with tourist card or visa,
certified copies of your birth certificate, and
an application stating whether you are willing to marry.

If the person has been previously divorced in Mexico, a decree from the Mexican consular office is required, along with a blood test. Foreigners wishing to marry Mexican citizens must take permission from the government.

Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo is one good place to enjoy a Mexican beach wedding. This place is known for making your days more amusing and enjoyable, and when it comes to a beach wedding, it surely is the best. A beautiful beach to seriously consider for this kind of event would be Playa la Ropa, where Hotel Villa Mexicana is located.