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Marriage is a huge step in a couple´s life, and for this unforgettable moment, what could be better than the opportunity we offer in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo for the wedding to take place surrounded by the nature of the Pacific coast, it´s beaches and landscape.

Imagine what it is like to get married in the sand, caressed by the wam and humid weather, and with the sound of the waves as soundtrack, in the most beautiful sun set you have ever seen. Later, an unforgettable party with a succulent banquet, with views to the beautiful beaches of Zihuatanejo and it´s calm waters, or at Ixtapa, in an elegant reception of a magnificent hotel next to the shores of the sea, or inside the it´s spectacular salons.

Please visit the marriage and events section to see a complete list of weddings and events coordinators, as well as locations where your wedding can take place.

Things to know before getting married in Mexico

Requirements to Get Married In Mexico

• If you are not Mexican resident, you will be asked for a Tourist Card/Visa and a valid passport. The airlines will provide you with your tourist card if you are flying in. If you are driving, you will have to get one in Mexico.


• You will need your birth certificates, translated into Spanish and confirmed by your own country. Don’t bring originals as the documents will be kept.


• Only a civil marriage is recognized as legal in Mexico. You don't need to have a religious ceremony but if you omit the civil ceremony, the marriage will not be legal. The civil ceremony can be performed at the Local Registry Office or, for a further fee, you can arrange for the ceremony to take place elsewhere.


• If you want to marry a Mexican citizen, you need to have authorization from the National Institute for Migration (Instituto Nacional de Migración).


• There is a waiting period of two to three days to have your paperwork and documents processed before the ceremony takes place.


• If you have been divorced, you need to wait a year before applying for a marriage license. You will also need a certified copy of your divorce decree or certified copy of death certificate of deceased spouse.


• A blood test for RPR, and HIV and Thorax (chest) X-rays are required in Mexico. It is recommended that these tests be done 2 days prior to your wedding.


• You need two witnesses over the age of 18. Your witnesses also need to provide identification.

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