What do Playa del Carmen Elopement Packages Include?
So, in a nutshell, a legal elopement in Mexico will require you to invest a bit more time and money.
I know, this sounds a bit overwhelming at first, but don’t worry, this is why we have wedding planners! They will hold your hand through it all, and can even provide witnesses to sign the paperwork. (Contact us[3] now to be connected with the best!)
*An important note: If you are a US citizen who wants to get legally married in Mexico[4], certain states will require your marriage certificate be translated into English to be recognized as legal. Find your state on the list here[5].
Our Playa del Carmen elopement package tip:
Would you prefer to keep it simple and not jump through all the legal hoops?
Plan a symbolic (non-legal) ceremony instead!
- Have anyone you want to officiate the ceremony, like a friend, a Mayan Shaman, or Yours Truly!
- No witnesses are necessary.
- Get married as soon as you arrive if you want! No restrictions.
- Keep all the legalities in your home country.
(See more from Vanessa & Mike’s Holbox elopement)[6]
2. Do you want an all-inclusive resort elopement package?
Have you thought of a wedding venue for your Playa del Carmen elopement?
It is easy to get tunnel-vision and think that all-inclusive wedding resorts[7] are your only option for eloping in Riviera Maya, Mexico, and yes, this can be a fantastic option with loads of resorts to fit your style and budget.
The upside to planning an all-inclusive resort elopement in Playa del Carmen is that everything is taken care of for you. You are assigned a wedding coordinator, and they take care of the rest!
However, the downside is that you will lose any creative control over your elopement package. You will need to use their wedding vendors, or be faced with an outside vendor fee, or what they might call a vendor penalty. In a nutshell, if you want to bring in your photographer and videographer, hair and makeup, florist or officiant, they will charge you a hefty price to do so. Read more about Outside Vendor Fees[8] and how to handle them.