Weddings

Vallarta Palace Weddings 

Complimentary Wedding Package:

Couples may enjoy a free civil or symbolic wedding package which include:

• Gazebo wedding ceremony location
• Justice of the Peace or minister
• White avant-garde chairs
• Bridal bouquet of roses or lilies
• Matching grooms boutonniere
• Wedding cake for 25 guests
• Blood analysis included for civil ceremony (additional fee applies)
• Domestic champagne during ceremony
• Dinner reservations for 25 guests
• Breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding
• CD player available for ceremony
• Personal wedding planner
• Witnesses if required
• Free Honeymoon Package

Cost:  Complimentary

A government administrative fee of $300.00 USD will apply to all civil ceremonies.  Wedding packages must be reserved at least 7 days prior to arrival.  Package does not apply if requested onsite. 

 

Amber Collection:

• Gazebo wedding ceremony location
• Justice of the Peace or Minister
• White avant-garde chairs
• Chairs of aisle walkway draped in rustic orange satin
• Crystal bases with amber gems for aisle
• Exotic silk flowers provided for aisle décor
• Amber collection bridal bouquet
• Matching grooms boutonniere
• Themed wedding cake with natural flowers
• Two themed natural flower arrangements for judge’s table with satin orange runner
• Photography Package A
• Dove release after ceremony
• DVD of wedding ceremony
• Champagne during ceremony
• Blood analysis included for civil ceremony (additional fee applies)
• Dinner reservation for 25 guests
• Breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding
• Personal “My Palace Weddings Website”
• CD system available for ceremony
• Wedding planner
• Witnesses if required
• Honeymoon package

Collection Cost 2010/2011:  $1925.00 USD

A government administrative fee of $300.00 USD will apply to all civil ceremonies.  Wedding packages must be reserved at least 7 days prior to arrival.

 

 

Sapphire Collection:

• Gazebo wedding ceremony location
• Justice of the Peace or Minister
• White avant-garde chairs
• Chairs of aisle walkway draped in cobalt blue satin
• Crystal bases with seashells for aisle
• Hydrangeas and Iris silk flowers provided for aisle décor
• Sapphire collection bridal bouquet
• Matching grooms boutonniere
• Themed wedding cake with natural flowers
• Two themed natural flower arrangements for judge’s table with cobalt blue runner
• Photography Package A
• Dove release after ceremony
• DVD of wedding ceremony
• Champagne during ceremony
• Blood analysis included for civil ceremony (additional fee applies)
• Dinner reservation for 25 guests
• Breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding
• Personal “My Palace Weddings Website”
• CD system available for ceremony
• Wedding planner
• Witnesses if required
• Honeymoon package

Collection Cost 2010/2011:  $1925.00 USD

A government administrative fee of $300.00 USD will apply to all civil ceremonies.  Wedding packages must be reserved at least 7 days prior to arrival.

 

 

Ruby Collection:

• Gazebo wedding ceremony location
• Justice of the Peace or Minister
• White avant-garde chairs
• Chairs of aisle walkway draped in ruby red satin
• Crystal bases with ruby gems for aisle
• Ginger & Anthurium silk flowers provided for aisle décor
• Ruby collection bridal bouquet
• Matching grooms boutonniere
• Themed wedding cake with natural flowers
• Two themed natural flower arrangements for judge’s table with ruby red runner
• Photography Package A
• Dove release after ceremony
• DVD of wedding ceremony
• Champagne during ceremony
• Blood analysis included for civil ceremony (additional fee applies)
• Dinner reservation for 25 guests
• Breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding
• Personal “My Palace Weddings Website”
• CD system available for ceremony
• Wedding planner
• Witnesses if required
• Honeymoon package

Collection Cost 2010/2011:  $1925.00 USD

A government administrative fee of $300.00 USD will apply to all civil ceremonies.  Wedding packages must be reserved at least 7 days prior to arrival.

 

Amethyst Rose Collection:

• Gazebo wedding ceremony location
• Justice of the Peace or Minister
• White avant-garde chairs
• Chairs of aisle walkway draped in amethyst purple satin
• Crystal bases with onyx gems for aisle
• Fuchsia & dusty pink dendrobium silk orchids provided for aisle décor
• Amethyst rose collection bridal bouquet
• Matching grooms boutonniere
• Themed wedding cake with natural flowers
• Two themed natural flower arrangements for judge’s table with amethyst purple runner
• Photography Package A
• Dove release after ceremony
• DVD of wedding ceremony
• Champagne during ceremony
• Blood analysis included for civil ceremony (additional fee applies)
• Dinner reservation for 25 guests
• Breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding
• Personal “My Palace Weddings Website”
• CD system available for ceremony
• Soloist for ceremony
• Wedding planner
• Witnesses if required
• Honeymoon package

Collection Cost 2010/2011:  $2375.00 USD

A government administrative fee of $300.00 USD will apply to all civil ceremonies.  Wedding packages must be reserved at least 7 days prior to arrival.

 

 

Amethyst Rose Collection:

• Gazebo wedding ceremony location
• Justice of the Peace or Minister
• White avant-garde chairs
• Chairs of aisle walkway draped in amethyst purple satin
• Crystal bases with onyx gems for aisle
• Fuchsia & dusty pink dendrobium silk orchids provided for aisle décor
• Amethyst rose collection bridal bouquet
• Matching grooms boutonniere
• Themed wedding cake with natural flowers
• Two themed natural flower arrangements for judge’s table with amethyst purple runner
• Photography Package A
• Fireworks Display after ceremony
• DVD of wedding ceremony
• Champagne during ceremony
• Blood analysis included for civil ceremony (additional fee applies)
• Dinner reservation for 25 guests
• Breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding
• Personal “My Palace Weddings Website”
• CD system available for ceremony
• Soloist for ceremony
• Wedding planner
• Witnesses if required
• Honeymoon package

Collection Cost 2010/2011:  $2375.00 USD

A government administrative fee of $300.00 USD will apply to all civil ceremonies.  Wedding packages must be reserved at least 7 days prior to arrival.

 

 

Emerald Collection:

• Wedding ceremony location
• Justice of the Peace or Minister
• White avant-garde chairs
• Chairs of aisle walkway draped in peridot green  satin
• Crystal bases with river rocks for aisle
• Green cymbidium silk orchids provided for aisle décor
• Emerald collection bridal bouquet
• Matching grooms boutonniere
• Themed wedding cake with natural flowers
• Two themed natural flower arrangements for judge’s table with peridot green runner
• Photography Package A
• Dove release after ceremony
• DVD of wedding ceremony
• Champagne during ceremony
• Blood analysis included for civil ceremony (additional fee applies)
• Dinner reservation for 25 guests
• Breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding
• Personal “My Palace Weddings Website”
• CD system available for ceremony
• Soloist for ceremony
• Wedding planner
• Witnesses if required
• Honeymoon package

Collection Cost 2010/2011:  $2375.00 USD

A government administrative fee of $300.00 USD will apply to all civil ceremonies.  Wedding packages must be reserved at least 7 days prior to arrival.

 

Diamond Collection:

• Gazebo wedding ceremony location
• Justice of the Peace or Minister
• White avant-garde chairs
• Chairs of aisle walkway draped in silver satin
• Crystal bases with diamond gems for aisle
• White phalaenopsis silk orchids provided for aisle décor
• Diamond collection bridal bouquet
• Matching grooms boutonniere
• Themed wedding cake with natural flowers
• Two themed natural flower arrangements for judge’s table with silver satin runner
• Photography Package A
• Dove release after ceremony
• DVD of wedding ceremony
• Champagne during ceremony
• Blood analysis included for civil ceremony (additional fee applies)
• Dinner reservation for 25 guests
• Breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding
• Personal “My Palace Weddings Website”
• CD system available for ceremony
• Soloist for ceremony
• Wedding planner
• Witnesses if required
• Honeymoon package

Collection Cost 2010/2011:  $2375.00 USD

A government administrative fee of $300.00 USD will apply to all civil ceremonies.  Wedding packages must be reserved at least 7 days prior to arrival.

 

 

 

Requirements for Civil/Legal Ceremonies:

• Home address and occupations of Bride & Groom
• Certified copies of Birth Certificates
• Valid Passports
• Original blood test (to determine blood type, HIV and STD – Syphilis and Gonorrhea)  Tests must be taken at the resort and results are ready within 24 hours.  (Fee is included in the administrative/government fee)
• Certified copy of former spouse’s Death Certificate (if applicable)
• If divorced, a certified copy of Divorce Decree is required.  If divorced more than once, please bring each Divorce Decree.  If divorced less than one year, a mandatory pregnancy test must be taken.  If test is positive, wedding cannot be performed. (additional fee of $15.00 applies for test)
• Legal documentation of adoption or name change (if applicable)
• Witnesses:  Name, address, age nationality, passport and tourist ID of 4 witnesses required.  Witnesses must arrive 2 business days prior to ceremony.  Witnesses must be 18 years or older.  If witnesses are not available, Palace Resorts will provide them at no additional cost.
• Bride & groom must be at the resort at least 4 business days prior to wedding day and must arrive at the resort by 12 noon on the first day.  Sundays are not considered a business day.
• A Marriage Certificate is provided by the State of Vallarta Nayarit, Mexico for civil ceremonies, this is a legal document issued in Spanish, all wedding couples must contact their local court house for filing requirements.  Every state/country is different when it comes to filing of foreign marriage documents.  Some states/countries require the certificates to be translated from Spanish to English and others may require additional paperwork to be filed. This is the couple’s responsibility  and Palace Resorts is not liable for any additional charges that may be associated according to the state/country’s requirements on supplementary paperwork.
• Ceremony cannot be performed unless all documents are in order.  No exceptions.  All documents with the exception of Passports become the property Mexico.
• All documents must be presented in English and will be translated into Spanish at the resort.

 

Requirements for Symbolic/Vow Renewal Ceremony:

• Passport and Tourist ID
• Marriage Certificate
• Bride & Groom must arrive in Puerto Vallarta at least 4 business days prior to wedding ceremony to meet the wedding planner and submit documents.  Sundays are not considered a business day.  Bride & Groom must be at the resort by 12 noon on day one for it to count as a day.

 

Wedding Requirements & Facts:

• Bride and groom are required to arrive at the Resort 4 business days prior to ceremony and must arrive by 12 noon to count as a day.
• Administrative/Government fee of $300.00 will be applied to all civil ceremonies performed by the justice of the peace in addition to package cost.  Translation fees for documents will be charged at the resort according to the documents and number of pages.
• Wedding cake included in our collection will be customized for number of guests attending ceremony
• In case of inclement weather, fireworks presentation will not be extended.   No credit is extended.
• Four bottles of champagne are included in complimentary and wedding collections packages.
• Dinner reservations at selected restaurants up to noted number of guests.   If you have more guests, a private function can be purchased.
• Photography packages are ready within 72 hours.
• Penalty of $300.00 will be charged to credit card if reservation is cancelled within 45 days of the wedding date.
• Wedding packages are extended to guests of the Palace Resorts only.
• Deposit of 50% is required within 14 days of wedding ceremony confirmation.  The final payment is due 30 days prior to the wedding date.
• Optional services can be paid for during the meeting with the wedding planner.  Exceptions are private functions, religious ceremony and live band.
• Legal ceremonies are performed in English with the exception of Isla Mujeres Palace, Playacar Palace, Cozumel Palace and Vallarta Palace where ceremonies are only performed in Spanish.
• Guests attending the wedding that are not staying at one of the Palace Resorts hotels will be required to purchase a day pass.  Costs and restrictions apply.