WEDDINGS IN PARADISE AND ROMANTIC HONEYMOONSIN RIVIERA NAYARIT

Riviera Nayarit, MEXICO - Marrying in Riviera Nayarit is a dream come true! This beautiful Mexican destination provides the most romantic resorts, spectacular beaches, superb cuisine and a special attention to all of the myriad details of organizing a wedding. Couples can choose to wed in the exclusive Punta Mita resort enclave, a stylish boutique hotel along Banderas Bay or at a fabulous all-inclusive resort in Nuevo Vallarta.

Riviera Nayarit is ideal for a destination wedding or honeymoon because in addition to these beautiful wedding locations, there is so much to do for wedding guests and honeymooners – 192 miles of beach framed by forested Sierra Madre Mountains, luxury yachts, world class spas, six championship golf courses, great diving and snorkeling, some of the best surfing beaches in the world, many opportunities to commune with nature, shopping and gourmet restaurants – in an authentically Mexican, unspoiled setting.

Couples who wish to marry in Riviera Nayarit can have a civil marriage ceremony or a religious ceremony with a priest, minister or rabbi. Wedding planners in each of the hotels can help couples prepare the necessary documentation and if desired, obtain clergy from the appropriate religious denomination. Below we have outlined the documents needed to marry in Mexico.

Some of the most popular locations for weddings in Riviera Nayarit include:

Dreams Villamagna, Nuevo VallartaThe all new, 233-room all-suites Dreams Villamagna Nuevo Vallarta, is a luxurious, all-inclusive resort just 15 minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta International Airport. In addition to four a la carte restaurants and a buffet venue, the hotel provides a spa, fitness center and a variety of recreational options, including dolphin and sea lion swimming adventures and sunset tours. Wedding facilities include a 6,652-square foot grand ballroom accommodating more than 200 guests that can be divided into two roughly equal spaces, and over 5,000 square feet of terraces for outdoor ceremonies or receptions. www.dreamsresorts.com/drenv/

Four Seasons Resort, Punta MitaThe Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, edged in pristine white-sand beaches, natural islands and the turquoise Pacific, offers an unparalleled luxury in Riviera Nayarit. In addition to 141 rooms and 32 suites, there are four restaurants, two Jack Nicklaus-designed championship golf courses, the luxurious Apuane Spa, tennis courts and shopping boutiques. In addition to a wedding on the spectacular beach, the resort provides event space for up to 200 guests. www.fourseasons.com/puntamita

Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit Nuevo Vallarta As a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, and The Leading Spas of the World, the beachfront Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit offers an all-inclusive luxury experience. It is also a recipient of the AAA Five Diamond Award. In addition to 267 suites there are five restaurants (three hold the AAA Four Diamond designation), a luxurious spa, tennis and infinity pool with three levels. The resort’s event space is 17,411 square feet and can accommodate up to 600 people for a reception. The wedding gazebo by the sea is a beautiful spot for a small ceremony or wedding photographs. www.vallarta.grandvelas.com

Marival Resort and Suites, Nuevo Vallarta This 5-star, all-inclusive beachfront property provides 495 rooms and a variety of suites, six restaurants and extensive recreational facilities including four swimming pools. It has a beautiful 7,740-square-foot grand ballroom that can be divided into three sections, along with outdoor areas for the wedding. www.gomarival.com

Paradise Village Resort, Nuevo Vallarta Paradise Village Resort is surrounded by water one of the most beautiful beaches on the Mexican Riviera. The resort provides 700 suites, nine restaurants, and the acclaimed El Tigre Golf Course designed by famed golf architect, Robert Von Hagge. A world class sports and fitness center includes tennis, squash and racquet ball, heated swimming pools and an extreme sports facility. The Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 1,250 for receptions. www.paradisevillage.com

St. Regis, Punta MitaSituated on Banderas Bay, the St. Regis Punta Mita Resort has 120 rooms; 89 guestrooms, and 31 luxurious suites, including one presidential suite with three bedrooms. Other facilities include: three premier restaurants, two bars, Remède Spa with 10 Treatment Rooms, two Jack Nicklaus-designed golf courses and 3,787 square feet of event space. www.stregis.com

Riu Palace Pacifico, Nuevo VallartaThis beachfront all-inclusive resort provides 445 Junior Suites as well as five restaurants, five bars and daily entertainment program. The pool area includes a swimming pool with adjoining Jacuzzi as well as a children’s pool. The resort’s Renova Spa combines perfectly with the complimentary gym, sauna, steam bath and Jacuzzi. For weddings the hotel can accommodate 60 people for a beach wedding or 40 for the wedding gazebo. There is also a 2000 square foot indoor event space. www.riupacifico.com/all-inclusive.html

Riu Vallarta, Nuevo VallartaSituated on the Pacific Beach adjacent to the Riu Palace Pacifico, the all-inclusive Riu Vallarta provides 550 guest rooms, five restaurants, five bars and its Pacha Disco. Other facilities include two swimming pools -each with an integrated Jacuzzi, children’s pool, fitness center, sauna and beauty salon. Weddings on the beach are ideal for up to 60 guests. There are also three indoor event spaces ranging from 1065 to 2000 square feet in size. www.riu.com

Taheima Wellness Resort & SpaTahéima Wellness Resort & Spa offers 135 spacious suite accommodations, two gourmet restaurants, fitness center and several infinity swimming pools. The resort features a luxurious Grand Ballroom for up to 600 people Guests also have access to facilities at the adjacent Paradise Village Resort, including golf at El Tigre and world class sports and fitness center.

Playa Royale Beach Club on the Pacific Ocean provides access to the white sand Pacific beach and offers its own restaurant and bar. http://taheima.com/home.html

Hard Rock Hotel VallartaLocated on the beautiful beaches of Bahia de Banderas in the heart of Riviera Nayarit, Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta has incredible views of the Pacific Coast, modern amenities and attentive service infused with the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll, ideal for any rockstar wedding. This all-inclusive Hard Rock hotel features 348 stylishly chic guest rooms, six decadent restaurants, four bars, cozy lounge areas, the world famous Rock Spa®, two refreshing swimming pools and 6,317 sq. ft. of meeting facilities. For couples looking to tie the knot, celebrity event designer, Colin Cowie has customized nine exclusive wedding collections individually designed to be seen, heard and remembered for ages, much like the music that has inspired the brand for 40 years. Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta features picturesque wedding venues including iconic beaches, gardens, terraces, ballrooms and a charming gazebo. Colin Cowie wedding designs feature exciting options including Compliments of Hard Rock, Elegant Ivory, El Sol, Insignia, Metallic Dunes, Purple Shimmer, Rocker Chic, Seaglass and White Rosette. Visit www.hrhvallarta.com and www.allinclusivehotelweddings.com for additional information.

Villa La Estancia Riviera Nayarit An exclusive and relaxing resort along one of Nayarit’s most beautiful Pacific beaches, Villa La Estancia offers 245 suites, two restaurants, luxurious Tatewari Spa and a 17,036 sq. ft. conference center equipped with the latest technology. Website: http://www.villagroupresorts.com/resorts/villa-la-estancia-riviera-nayarit

Legal Requirements for getting married in Riviera Nayarit

Documentation required for each participant in a Civil Marriage Ceremony. You can bring the originals and one complete set of copies or send it to your wedding coordinator at least 15 days prior to the wedding. Birth, divorce, death, name change certificates must be translated into Spanish by an authorized translator from the City Hall of Bahia de Banderas, Nayarit.

o Valid passport. o One additional form of valid picture identification, such as a driver’s license. o Birth certificate, translated into Spanisho Mexican entry visa or tourist card (this is provided by Customs upon arrival at the Puerto

Vallarta International Airport). o Blood test results for HIV and STD.  These tests and the required medical certificate are

normally taken care of at the hotel with results in 24 hours. o If either party has been married before, the proper dissolution documents, dated at least

one year prior to the wedding date, must be provided.  If by divorce, a certified copy of the divorce decree.  If by death, a certified copy of the death certificate.

o Legal documentation of adoption or name change, if applicable. o Two witnesses for the bride and two for the groom.  If the witnesses are not Mexican

citizens, they must provide their Mexico entry visa or a tourist card, passport and another form of picture ID.

o Completed and signed “Application for Civil Marriage.”  This is normally available to sign at the Civil Registry Office upon arrival.

Required documentation for the bride and groom for the Religious or Non-denominational Ceremony include the following:

o Valid passport and a driver’s license or birth certificateo Mexican entry visa or tourist card (provided by Customs upon arrival at the Puerto

Vallarta International Airport). o Two witnesses with their passport, driver’s license or birth certificate and their Mexican

entry visa or tourist card. o If either party has been married before, the proper dissolution documents must be

provided.  If by divorce, a certified copy of the divorce decree or, if by death, a copy of the death certificate.

o A copy of the original Marriage Certificate.

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About Riviera NayaritMexico’s newest destination, Riviera Nayarit, stretches along 192 miles of pristine Pacific coast framed by the majestic Sierra Madre Mountains just ten minutes north of accessible Puerto Vallarta International Airport. The region extends along the entire coast of the Pacific state of Nayarit including the resorts of Nuevo Vallarta, the historic colonial town of San Blas, exclusive Punta Mita, picturesque fishing villages, miles of serene beaches and spectacular Banderas Bay. Riviera Nayarit offers countless activities, such as: PGA golf courses, luxury spas, whale watching, turtle release, zip lining, surfing, bird watching, international cuisine, and the local artwork from the traditional Huichol tribe. Riviera Nayarit is recognized as a “Virtuoso Preferred Destination.” The region attracts and satisfies vacationers of all tastes and budgets with its wide range of accommodations including chic luxury resorts, eco-tourism boutique hotels and quaint B&B inns. For more information, visit www.RivieraNayarit.com or follow Riviera Nayarit's Fan Page on Facebook.