Last week we had the chance to be part of a very special event that took place at Hacienda Isla Capitan, located in Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit. This awesome venue provides their guests with an unforgettable vacation experience.
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You can use this 2-night certificate for your site inspection visit, wedding stay, honeymoon, or even your anniversary! You decide when to use it.
Rules and restrictions do apply to this promotion as follows:
• This promotion is valid only with the purchase of our Full Wedding Planning and Coordination Service, priced at $2,800 USD.
• A certificate valid for a 2 (two)- night stay at the Marriott CasaMagna Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta (Puerto Vallarta, México) will be issued to the couple (Valued $300+ USD), according to the names on your Eventives contract. And will only be issued after the Eventives contract has been signed by both parties and full payment is received.
• Eventives booking window is from December 25th, 2017– January 31st, 2018.
• Travel window is May 1st – October 31st, 2018, or Nov. 1st – December 22nd, 2018.
• Reservations must be made in advance through an Eventives representative and are subject to hotel availability. You will receive a confirmation when the room reservation is complete.
• Includes standard room with Garden View and one king size bed or two double beds for up to 4 people. Taxes included.
• European plan (no meals are included).
• Complimentary 10% discount on food and beverage.
• Upgrades, additional nights of stay, as well as any other incidental charges must be paid directly to the hotel, by the guests, according to their payment methods available.
• Cancellation policies as well as any other regulations will be specified on the reservation and are subject to hotel rules.
• The printed certificate and a valid ID will be required for verification at the hotel during check-in time.
• This promotion is not valid for any other properties or hotels and cannot be transferable or refundable in cash or credit.
• This promotion cannot be combined with other promotions or discounts.
Contact us: contacto@eventives.com.mx / mywedding@eventives.com.mx
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The new year is just around the corner and along with it, so many projects and wedding ideas still to come to LIFE. A great starting point is to check out trends, and what a better way to begin than the Pantone Color Institute announcing the color of the year 2018: ULTRA VIOLET. Before all […]
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Couples need to complete the cooresponding paperwork depending on the ceremony of their choice, prior to the event. The Wedding Planner is usually the to go person during this process. Filing the paperwork on time and according to the requirements will guarantee you a stress free wedding experience.
Civil ceremony
In order to get legally married in México you will need to start the paperwork process at least 2 months in advance.
Here is a list of the requirements you must comply with to get legally married in Puerto Vallarta:
|
Requirements |
Between two Mexicans | Between two Foreigners |
Between a Foreigner and a Mexican |
| Marriage request form |
X |
X |
X |
| Original and copy of birth certificates |
X |
X |
X |
| Original prenuptial certificate and blood types issued less than 15 days prior to the wedding |
X |
X |
X |
| Agreement on property ownership |
If desired |
If desired |
If desired |
| Copy of official photo IDs |
X |
X |
|
| Copy of passport | X | ||
| Proof of residence |
X |
X |
|
| Certificate of attendance to Premarital course at DIF (National System for Integral Family Development) |
X |
X |
X |
| If applicable, divorce or death certificate |
X |
X |
X |
| “Tourist card” issued at entry to Mexican territory | X |
X |
|
| Original and copy of official IDs of witnesses (2) |
X |
X |
X |
| Foreigners who marry in Mexico must legalize their union in their country of residence | X |
X |
All foreign documents, except the passport, must be apostilled by the authorities of the foreign country where they were issued. Also, a Certified Translator must translate the birth certificates into Spanish.
We will arrange for a copy of the marriage license to be sent to you immediately after the ceremony. The translated and final license, which has international legal validity, (including in the U.S.) can be requested and be mailed to you within one or two months after the wedding.
Religious ceremony
The paperwork for the Catholic ceremony must be completed in the parish corresponding to your home address area. They will subsequently send a sealed and completed file to the church of your choice in Puerto Vallarta, usually within 15 days prior to the wedding day. We will make sure that the file has been received and that all the documents are in order.
Other religious ceremonies are also available, such as Lutheran, Jewish, etc. Make sure to notify your Wedding Planner the type of ceremony that your interested in, so she can verify the availability of the officiant and requirements in advance.
Spiritual or Symbolic ceremony
The Spiritual or Symbolic Ceremony does not require specific paperwork since it is usually officiated by a minister of peace withno denomination, therefore, you and your fiance will be able to choose the rituals that are more suitable for you. i.e. sand, wine, candle, etc.
Native ceremony
The native ceremony does not require filing any special paperwork. The only request for couples is to prepare their own vows to be exchanged during the ceremony. However, it is worth mentioning that some couples decide not to exchange vows
By Eve Chávez – Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit Certified Destination Wedding Specialist
Learn more about the these types of ceremonies in our website http://www.eventives.com.mx/ceremonies/
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As a Certified Wedding Planner I encourage couples to go choose for the ideal ceremony for their Destination Wedding according to the time, legalities, requirements, but above all of that, the one more suitable for their vision of their Destination Wedding, the one that makes feel complete and plenty. This will be a day to remember; therefore we have to make the ceremony as special as we can.
Here are some of my insights regarding the most common ceremonies for a Puerto Vallarta Destination Wedding.
The Civil Ceremony is performed by a “Justice of Peace,” this person is usually a representative of the Civil Registry Office. In most cases it does not exceed 20 minutes, and it can be held at the location of your choice. The certificate of civil marriage has legal validity in Mexico, and it can also be validated in other countries, as long as the requirements and laws of the original country are fulfilled. In order to celebrate the Civil Ceremony, both bride and groom must be single. In case one, or both are divorced or widowers, legal documentation must be presented to the Civil Registry Office to attest to it.
In order to get legally married in Puerto Vallarta you will need to start the paperwork process at least 2 months in advance.
Note that if you have been divorced you will need to wait at least one year before remarrying.
Please also note that if your time is too limited to comply with these formalities, you may, by all means, still opt to have a beautiful symbolic wedding instead.
The most common is the Catholic ceremony and this one is generally held at a church, under the requirements and rites of the religion. The ceremony is considered a Sacrament, and it is performed by a priest. It can last between 45 to 60 minutes. Certain matters need to be arranged previously in order to fulfill the rites that the Catholic religion establishes for a religious ceremony; these may include the rings, the coins (arras), and the “tie that binds” (lazo).
Spiritual or Symbolic ceremony
The Spiritual or Symbolic Ceremony is an alternate choice for those couples that are not interested in conventional ceremonies. Couples are free to exchange their own vows and incorporate the traditions and rites that they wish. This is also the perfect ceremony of choice to renew vows for a wedding anniversary.
The Spiritual or Symbolic Ceremony has no religious denomination; therefore, couples that have been previously married in a Civil or Religious Ceremony can also get married in a Spiritual or Symbolic Ceremony, or simply renew their vows to reinforce the love they feel for each other.
A native wedding ceremony is a spiritual event based on Native American traditions, it symbolizes the union of day and night, sun and moon, earth and sun, male and female, the duality of the universe coming together as one and a true reflection of a couple’s inner spirituality and beliefs.
For those from another culture, this ceremony offers a truly distinctive wedding experience, some couples embrace traditions from their heritage, and others prefer a more personal approach. Either way, a native ceremony offers a unique experience that incorporates respect and understanding of individual beliefs and traditions. Since these ceremonies are not religious, any belief can be incorporated into the ceremonial, it is important to mention that the native ceremony does not have legal validity; therefore, it does not require filing any special paperwork.
Finally, it is important to mention that all ceremonies can be performed in English, Spanish or both (English and Spanish at the same time).
By Eve Chávez – Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit Certified Destination Wedding Specialist
Click here to learn more about the requirements for each ceremony http://www.eventives.com.mx/ceremonies/
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As mind boggling as it sounds, nowadays there are many couples that doubt of the importance of hiring a wedding planner to plan and coordinate their destination wedding. Even though, a certified wedding planner is, in big part, the key to make one of the most important days of your life, that perfect and stream lined event you have always dreamed of.
A certified wedding planner will make your life easier at one of the most difficult times in your life. Planning a wedding in your place of residence, without a wedding planner, is hard enough; planning a destination wedding, without a wedding planner, that just a disaster waiting to happen!
However, it never fails, many couples opt to try to save a few bucks and decide to take the risk of planning their own destination wedding. Nonetheless, as soon as the big date nears, they realize the complications and stress that trying to coordinate so many things at once generates: work demands, getting ready for the trip, paying remaining balances due to vendors, planning your honeymoon, dealing with last minute changes, cancellations or additional guests, having to deal with vendors that are not responding to your e-mails, preparing welcome kits, supervising deliveries, drafting and revising the itinerary, coordinating the set up and break down on the event day, hormones, etc. It is at this point that you wish you had hired a certified wedding planner. You see, a certified wedding planner deals with all the stressful facets of your big day, so you in turn, can devote time to enjoy this big adventure with your soon to be husband, family and friends; all of whom have made huge efforts to be with you during your last few single days, and to witness you and your loved one unite and say, “I do”.
It is true that some hotels will offer you a package deal, which usually includes a wedding planner. But do not be fooled! In most of those cases, this wedding planner’s planning capabilities are limited to only certain aspects of your wedding, as s/he will only be coordinating the services offered within the bounds of your chosen hotel. Often times they are also obligated to recommend vendors who have existing contracts with the hotel, and in most cases, they are not the best suited vendors for your needs. Lastly, please consider that these wedding planners are juggling a myriad of weddings aside from yours, some on the same day! Hence, their attention and timely response to your needs might be compromised and not as devoted as you would expect, and realize you need.
On the other hand, a certified wedding planner will not only help you plan and execute every aspect of your wedding, s/he will also share with you their experience with the destination and the industry; s/he will also help you find the ideal venue for your celebration, select the vendors which are best suited for your needs, and further, s/he will negotiate the best conditions and prices for you and your guests. A certified wedding planner will maximize your budget and will personally supervise and ensure that vendors render their services at 100% capacity on the big day.
A certified wedding planner will also ensure that all the proper paperwork is filed on time and with no complications, s/he will provide you with samples of the design and flowers in advance, to guarantee that everything looks just the way you want it. S/he will elaborate a detailed itinerary of the big day; s/he will rehearse, with you and your bridal party, every single aspect, down to the smallest of details, to make sure everyone knows their role in the wedding. S/he will answer all of your questions, and qualm any of your concerns or unexpected last minute inconveniences that may arise.
By Eve Chávez – Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit Certified Destination Wedding Specialist
Read some of the comments shared by some of our Eventives couples about our services, and their destination wedding experience. https://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/eventives-destination-weddings-by-eve-chvez-puerto-vallarta/0e4ea943889b1839.html
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This well travelled couple, having been to many of the most beautiful places on earth, picked our beautiful destination, Puerto Vallarta, for their intimate wedding celebration; we are so honored! Working with Rachael and Eric on their big day was a real joy! The couple exchanged vows in the company of 22 of their closest family and friends in the lively and colorful Villa Mandarinas.
Hailing from the gorgeous southern Californian town of San Diego both, Rachael and Eric, are travel enthusiasts who share their passion for traveling, amongst other very useful travel tips on their blog www.thetravelthread.com. We’ve perused through their website and highly encourage you to check it out.
The wedding included very simple, yet elegant floral arrangements including succulents, creamy canary colored roses and a touch of eucalyptus greenery. The bridesmaids wore different color dresses in a pastel palette including gray, pink, green and blue.
The entire event was filled with warm exchanges of love and notes about the story of this happy couple.
Rachael and Eric, thank you for allowing us to assist you on such a big day! We wish you a happy lived, filled with much more travel experiences and adventures. Cheers to you!
Read MoreRules and restrictions do apply to this promotion.
This promotion is valid only with the purchase of our Full Wedding Planning and Coordination Service, priced at $2,800 USD.
Booking window: October 20th – December 31st, 2016.
Wedding window: January – December, 2017 and January – July 2018.
Please verify that your preferred date is available on our Eventives calendar.
1 A set of Mariachi music consists of 45 minutes of Mariachi music with a 10 element mariachi band wearing typical Charro uniforms.
2 Photo session consists of 2 hours with a professional photographer from Avesol photography or similar.
3 Romantic gourmet dinner
•The couple will choose a dinner menu from award winning Chef Carlos Rojas’ set menus.
This 3-night certificate can be used for your site inspection visit, wedding stay, honeymoon, or even your anniversary! The possibilities are endless.
Rules and restrictions do apply to this promotion.
Contact us: info@eventives.com.mx / mywedding@eventives.com.mx
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