WEDDING INFORMATION

General Information and Booking Procedures -

To book your wedding at the Desire Resort first you need to confirm Hotel Reservations.

You must request a Wedding Application (it is send with this information).

Payment can be done in cash once you are here by credit card (6% fee). What we do need is your complete Desire Resort Wedding Application as soon as you receive it. Important: No arrangements will be made until the Wedding Application is received.

Upon received filled Desire Resort Wedding Application, our professional Wedding Coordinator will contact the bride or groom at the designated phone number or email: if you don´t want to be disturbed by the Wedding Coordinator, please let us know. From this point on all inquires and/or requests should be directed to the Wedding Coordinator who is in close contact with the hotel regarding wedding arrangements.

The Wedding Coordinator will provide the following services: Application to the legal authorities in Puerto Morelos; Wedding License including an authenticated copy of the Wedding Certificate; Judge or designated official to perform ceremony at the hotel in english or spanish; all the information regarding blood tests, setting day and time with the bride and groom, wedding day itinerary; any needs you want (included in the Plus List); final touch and supervision of the wedding decoration and all other assistance and coordination of the wedding.

Couples need to be in Puerto Morelos at least 4 business days before the Wedding Ceremony.

Information regarding:
The day of arrival, the Wedding Coordinator will phone or contact you to set the appointment for the blood test and for meeting the next day. The bride and groom will meet with the hotel Wedding Coordinator who will tell you everything about the wedding. First of all she will ask for the legal documents, music, flowers, setting and all the rest of the details for the Wonderful Wedding!

A) LEGAL DOCUMENTS:

1. Birth Certificates APOSTILLE for the bride and groom
2. Passports (bride, groom and 4 witness). Although passports are not required for US Citizens for entry into Mexico, they are mandatory for wedding
3. Emmigration Card - FMT (bride, groom and 4 witness, provided by customs upon arrival to Cancun International Airport)
4. Full names, address, age, nationality and occupation of the bride, groom and 4 witness (filled in the Wedding Application)
5. Statutory Declaration confirming marital status (not a joint declaration)
6. If Divorce - Decree Absolute APOSTILLE
7. If Adopted - Adoption Certificate
If Widowed - Death certificate of former spouse and Marriage Certificates
If under 21 years - evidence of parental consent by statutory declaration.

B) BLOOD TEST:

Blood Type, HIV and STD
The hotel Wedding Coordinator will advise the couple of the appointment time for the blood test which will be done in their room and it only takes 5 minutes. The results will be sent to the hotel or to the Wedding Coordinator. Approximate cost is 150 USD per couple.

The time of the wedding depends on the couple, it could be morning or afternoon (no more than 4 p.m.); ceremonies could be done from Monday to Friday.
Guests can choose from:
° Palapa Mexican Style by the sea
° Pool Area
° Garden
Rates are subject to change without notice.

WEDDING DAY ITINERARY

If the couple or the companions need hairdresser, makeup, manicure- pedicure or more, the appointment can be arranged to visit them at their room.

The groom will have to be 15 minutes before the wedding time, while the coordinator will go to the brides room when everything is ready and go together to the wedding location.

The bride can be accompanied by the coordinator if she does not have friends or family when she walks up the location.

The judge will conduct the ceremony in English or spanish, it is not really a religious speech, the couple may be asked if they want to say some vows to each other. Bride and Groom will need to sign and thumb print 6 copies of the Wedding Certificate and the witnesses will be asked to sign to (4 witness are required legally, they can be friends, other holiday makers or hotel staff).

This ceremony will take about 30 minutes; then the champagne will be opened and the cake cut, followed by photographs, video (optional) in different settings at the beach and hotel. Then you will have your delicious dinner at the Restaurant.

WEDDING PACKAGES

*Note: Prices can Vary, please contact wedding coordinator to confirm.

DELUXE PACKAGE $2,712.00 USD
· Marriage License and Certificate
· Complete Legal Organization
· Fee for Bilingual Minister
· Guaranteed up-grade to Ocean View Room
· Bouquet for the Bride
· Bouttoniere for the groom
· Bottle of National Champagne for the ceremony
· Wedding Cake (6 to 12 persons)
· Wedding location nicely decorated (palapa by the beach with white silk flowers, red carpet, white decoration for the chairs, tables and more)
· Waitress at your service during the ceremony
· Bottle of National Champagne at the room upon arrival
· Special Memory Gift at the room upon arrival
· T-Shirts for the bride and groom: 'Just Married'
· 40 photos 4 x 6 ( album, approx. 15 extra photos and negatives included)
· Video
· Wedding Dinner for two in a romantic setting
· Witnesses (if required)
· CD player or Tape player available (bring your special songs)
· Late check out until 4 pm (upon request and availability)
· Services of the Wedding Coordinator that will help you with all the necessary arrangements.


SUPERIOR PACKAGE $ 2,024.00 USD
· Marriage License and Certificate
· Complete Legal Organization
· Fee for Bilingual Minister
· Guaranteed up-grade to Ocean View Room
· Bouquet for the Bride
· Bottle of National Champagne for the ceremony
· Wedding Cake (6 to 12 persons)
·Wedding location nicely decorated (palapa by the beach with white silk flowers, red carpet, white decoration for the chairs, tables and more)
· Waitress at your service during the ceremony
· Special Memory Gift at the room upon arrival
· T-Shirts for the bride and groom: 'Just Married'
· Video
· Wedding Dinner for two in a romantic setting
· Witnesses (if required)
· CD player or Tape player available (bring your special songs)
· Late check out until 4 pm (upon request and availability)
· Services of the Wedding Coordinator that will help you with all the necessary arrangements.

BASIC PACKAGE $1,430.00 USD
· Marriage License and Certificate
· Complete Legal Organization
· Fee for Bilingual Minister
· Bouttoniere for the groom
· Guaranteed up-grade to Ocean View Room
· Wedding Cake (6 to 12 persons)
· Wedding location nicely decorated (palapa by the beach with white silk flowers, red carpet, white decoration for the chairs, tables and more)
· Waitress at your service during the ceremony
· Wedding Dinner in Restaurant
· Witnesses (if required)
· CD player or Tape player available (bring your special songs)
· Services of the Wedding Coordinator that will help you with all the necessary arrangements.

RENEWAL OF VOWS $ 799.00 USD
· Non Denominational Christian Pastor
· Fee for bilingual shepard
· Guaranteed up-grade to Ocean View Room Buttonhole for the Bride and Groom
· Bottle of National Champagne for the ceremony
· Wedding Cake (6 to 12 persons)
· Wedding location nicely decorated (palapa by the beach with white silk flowers, red carpet, white decoration for the chairs, tables and more)
· Waitress at your service during the ceremony
· Wedding Dinner in a romantic setting
· Witnesses (if required)
· CD player or Tape player available (bring your special songs)
· Services of the Wedding Coordinator that will help you with all the necessary arrangements

Note: If you reserve 10 rooms for family or friends, YOU GET 30 FREE PHOTOS OF YOUR WONDERFUL WEDDING!

WEDDING APPLICATION

DESIRE RESORT & SPA - RIVIERA MAYA

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
1. Birth Certificates APOSTILLE for the bride and groom
2. Passports (bride, groom and 4 witness). Although passports are not required for US Citizens for entry into Mexico, they are mandatory for wedding
5. Emmigration Card - FMT (bride, groom and 4 witness, provided by customs upon arrival to Cancun International Airport)
4. Full names, address, age, nationality and occupation of the bride, groom and 4 witness (filled in the Wedding Application)
5. Statutory Declaration confirming marital status (not a joint declaration)
6. If Divorce - Decree Absolute (APOSTILLE)
7. If Adopted - Adoption Certificate
8. If Widowed - Death certificate of former spouse and Marriage Certificates
9. If under 21 years - evidence of parental consent by statutory declaration.
You must have a blood test before marrying in Puerto Morelos. Approximate cost is 150 USD per couple.

SPECIAL REQUESTS
·Preferred color of Bouquet for the bride __________________________
·Preferred color of Boutonniere for the groom __________________________
·Flavor of wedding cake (6 to 12 persons) during the wedding. Chocolate w/strawberries peach other _________________
White w/strawberries peach other _________________

DETAILS OF THE BRIDE
Surname _____________________ Christian Name (s) ____________________
Date of Birth ___ /_________ / ____ Place of birth ________________________
Nationality ____________________ Religion ____________________________
Marital Status: Single Divorced Widowed Age: _____ years
Home Address: ______________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Occupation: ____________________ Telephone: _______________________
Fathers Name _________________ Nacionality ___________________________
Home Address: _______________________________________________________
_______________________________Occupation: ___________________________
Mothers Name _________________ Nacionality ___________________________
Home Address: _______________________________________________________
_______________________________Occupation: ___________________________

DETAILS OF THE BRIDEGROOM
Surname _____________________ Christian Name (s) ____________________
Date of Birth ___ /_________ / ____ Place of birth ________________________
Nationality ____________________ Religion ____________________________
Marital Status: Single Divorced Widowed Age: _____ years
Home Address: ______________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Occupation: ____________________ Telephone: _______________________
Fathers Name _________________ Nacionality ___________________________
Home Address: _______________________________________________________
_______________________________Occupation: ___________________________
Mothers Name _________________ Nacionality ___________________________
Home Address: _______________________________________________________
_______________________________Occupation: ___________________________
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Bride Divorced
Name of the person you married before: __________________________________
Cause and date of divorce: _____________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Bridegroom Divorced
Name of the person you married before: __________________________________
Cause and date of divorce: _____________________________________________
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