Cancun has become a demanded venue for weddings and all kinds of celebrations. Its great variety of all-inclusive resorts and amazing settings are the reason why Cancun is the ultimate wedding destination. In this article, we’ll tell you all you need to know about getting married in Cancun, from legal documentation to when is the best time of the year to get married in this paradisiac venue.
Best Month to Get Married in Cancun
If you have picked Cancun as your wedding destination, the next question is “when”. Here we give you a general view of Cancun’s weather throughout the year, to help you decide.
- Low Season: Between the end of October and the beginning of December. Weather is both pleasant and occurs during a low-travel period of time.
- High Season: January through June is where you get your classic sun-soaked Mexico weather. Nearlyweds and travelers alike clamor for dates within this range.
- Rainy Season: July through September will be a wedding in the rain. While it doesn’t rain every day during this time of year, you still run the risk of hosting a wetter ceremony. But sure you can enjoy the low rates and perhaps add personalized umbrellas to the wedding favors list.
The best time to carry your wedding in Cancun goes from the last days of October to the first days of December.
Pro tip: November is a great time to carry out a beach wedding ceremony since, in addition, This is why:
- Perfect weather and low season.
- Natural lighting for pictures is perfect.
You have to consider, though, that Mexico celebrates its Revolution Day Memorial on the third weekend of November. For this reason, in this particular week for national tourism, you may have to book your accommodations at least one year in advance.
Consider this:
- Prices rise in December.
- January and February it’s the beginning of the high season. Wedding dates might not be that requested, but that will probably get you good prices.
- If you’re looking for sunny but not super hot weather, easter is a good option. But it could get really crowded because this is one of the most representative religious holidays in Mexico. Also, churches don’t officiate marriages during this season.
- From July to September it’s the rainy season, with more humidity and really hot temperatures. These would be the least recommended months to hold a wedding in Cancun.
Best resorts to get married at
Once you and your partner have decided on a date for the wedding, your next step is to choose the resort and book your flights. As we’ve mentioned before, the time of the year will affect the rates for accommodations and flights.
The following are suggestions of the best resorts to get married at even outside of Cancun in the great Riviera Maya (which offers more luxurious events). Keep in mind that for any of these, you’ll have to fly into the Cancun Int. Airport. In this case, you can check out our transportation services for you and your party to get you to the actual venue and back after your time in Cancun.
- Moon Palace Cancun
- Riu Palace Las Americas
- Hard Rock Hotel Cancun
- Le Blanc Spa Resort
Playa Mujeres (North of Cancun)
- Finest Playa Mujeres
- Majestic Costa Mujeres
- Secrets Playa Mujeres
- Excellence Playa Mujeres
- El Dorado Royale
- Hotel Xcaret
- Dreams Tulum
- Sandos Caracol
Marriage Requirements
In Mexico, a pastor, a priest, or a rabbi does not have the legal authority to perform civil weddings. The civil-legal marriage process is handled by judges from the Civil Registry Office and generates a Marriage Certificate that as a public document, is permanently filed with the State Civil Registry office in Chetumal, capital of the State of Quintana Roo, México.
One of the most essential steps in the planning process is acquiring all the proper paperwork and setting the marriage requirements.
Mexico’s marriage requirements are as follows:
- A valid passport and tourist card for both members of the wedding couple
- Four witnesses stand at the ceremony (who also have passports and tourist cards). If you’re eloping, your resort can usually provide these witnesses for you.
- Health and birth certificates for the couple
- A prenuptial blood test for both spouses
When it comes to planning your destination wedding, Mexico should be at the top of your list. The all-inclusive resort hotels are used to hosting foreign national weddings making it easy to plan from abroad. And as if Cancun didn’t have enough to offer, you and your guests will get to enjoy the great surroundings. You can even plan a day trip to an eco-park or visit the ancient ruins of Chichen Itza. Who knows? You can even stay and explore the Yucatan Peninsula for your honeymoon…