Destination Weddings

Mexico beach destination weddings (that can be a wedding and a honeymoon all in one!) and honeymoon adventures — in the tropics and on the beach — are swiftly becoming the favored way to make your big splash into married life. Every year we in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo have a growing number of couples who enjoy these memorable occasions with the natural backdrops of our gorgeous Zihuatanejo Bay, the Pacific Ocean and spectacular sunsets.

Necessary Documentation for marrying in Mexico

Destination weddings

If you’re considering the adventure of getting married n Mexico to start off your married life, keep in mind that the following requisites are in order:

  • Certified copy of birth certificate or the valid passport of both bride and groom (you need the passport to travel to and from Mexico, anyway)
  • Copy of your Mexican tourist visa or immigration document.
  • Blood test taken within 15 days of the wedding.
  • Four (4) witnesses with valid ID (passport or birth certificate).
  • For widows/widowers, certified copy of death certificate of spouse dated a minimum of one year previous to remarriage.
  • For divorcees, certified copy of the final divorce decree dated a minimum of one year previous to remarriage.

Wedding Coordinators and other specialized services

There are a number of experienced Wedding Coordinators in the Ixtapa Zihuatanejo area who can help you with all the details of a destination wedding on the beach in Mexico, from the necessary paperwork and contracting of the minister or officiating authority to airport pickups and accommodations for the wedding party.  You coordinator can steer you in the right direction for local beautician services, catering, flower arrangements… even spectacular fireworks displays to make your wedding even more memorable!

And of course for your very special occasion you’ll want top-notch photography and Internet options that will also allow you to share your photos and the excitement of your wedding with those who aren’t able to attend in person… and Zihuatanejo can also serve up that order with excellent local photographers and digital services.


BN Fotografia
Wedding photography and video in Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo and Troncones. Bilingual, bi-cultural Canadian and Mexican couple. Professional Creative Efficient.

EM Arte Visual
Professional wedding digital photography. Wide experience in covering wedding and special events in the Ixtapa – Zihuatanejo area

Mexico Weddings – Awesome Weddings!
Let the expertise of Isabel Pais take over and transport you easily through your destination wedding arrangements in Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, Troncones or other areas of the State of Guerrero, Mexico

The Wedding Planner – Francisco Ibarra at La Perla Restaurant on La Ropa Beach organizes and conducts weddings in our area


Other Information

Marriage in Mexico for U.S. citizens
What’s needed to get married in Mexico – information for U.S. citizens from the Embassy of Mexico to the United States

Marrying in Mexico for Canadian citizens
Information about marrying in Mexico for Canadian citizens, from the Embassy

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