Where to Get Married in Riviera Nayarit

The coastline is an unbelievable setting for a destination wedding, with some of the best resorts in the country that will accommodate festivities of any size, from intimate ceremonies to lavish receptions. 

Punta Monterrey Beach Resort Hotel

Magic is in the air at this hillside eco-resort north of Sayulita set on 300 acres of an ecological reserve with a private white-sand beach. There are just 12 unique thatched-roof, stand-alone bungalows (many positioned for amazing sunsets), and guests dine on fruit and veggies from a nearby garden, plus the daily catch. The hotel is soulful, with open-air yoga classes, hiking and kayaking available — it’s a hidden gem among the wealth of high-priced resorts in the area. Custom wedding planning services accommodate any choice of decor, flowers and music and more, which is why it has hosted dozens of breezy, beachfront ceremonies and elegant receptions since opening in 2015. The resort accommodates up to 35 people, and weddings of up to 300 guests. Wedding package rates start at $150 per person.

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Punta Monterrey Beach Resort Hotel

Legally Wedded
Most Mexican resorts can assist with paperwork and tell you the rules since marriage requirements vary by city. All couples must be 18 or older and not currently married, and the bride and groom, plus their four witnesses, need to arrive in Mexico four business days before the wedding day. You’ll need to present a valid passport, tourist card (typically issued upon arrival at the airport), birth certificate, blood test results (done in Mexico) and completed marriage application forms from the local registry. If the bride or groom have been divorced or had a name change, these documents will need to be translated, and the couple needs to include an Apostille, a separate document that certifies the authenticity of the other papers.

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