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Riviera Maya - Grand Palladium White Sands Riviera"Lets get away, far away..."
WEDDING PACKAGES FOR 2008 Package No. I
The price quoted includes service for a maximum of 8 persons. Every extra person has a charge of 20 USD (incl. Tax & service charge) Children under the age of 16 are free of charge. The ceremony will take place either at the private terrace area which is surrounded by tropical jungle or down on the beach. In case of bad weather the ceremony cannot be cancelled; it will be moved to our back up place indoor location. The area is decorated in a traditional white style. We will be pleased to answer any further questions that you may have. ** Special dinner is not arranged Cost: US$ 1,700. (incl. Tax & Service
charges) *PACKAGES CANNOT BE ALTERED Wedding packages are non commissionable Times and dates for ceremonies are scheduled based on availability depending on the resort’s activities and availability of the Justice of the Peace (weddings cannot be performed during Easter week, Mexican Holidays and Sundays). We cannot guarantee any date or time before checking with the government office. Since service and quality is our main goal, the resort does not handle more than 3 weddings per day (in high season) and also depends on the number of guests each one has.
Package No. II Registration fees / Civil Judge The price quoted includes service for a maximum of 8 persons. Every extra person has a charge of 45 USD (incl. Tax & service charges) Children under the age of 16 are free of charge. The ceremony will take place either at the private terrace area which is surrounded by tropical jungle or down on the beach. In case of bad weather the ceremony cannot be cancelled; it will be moved to our back up indoor locations. The area is decorated in a traditional white style. We will be pleased to answer any further questions that you may have. ** Special dinner is pre arranged in one of our a la carte restaurants. (Mexican, Mediterranean and Steak House) **For the Japanese Restaurant there are some exceptions (If you are interested please check with your wedding coordinator) *Maximum time you can be at the restaurant is of 2 hours. Cost: US$ 2,200. (incl. Tax & Service
charge) *PACKAGES CANNOT BE ALTERED Wedding packages are non commissionable Times and dates for ceremonies are scheduled based on availability depending on the resort’s activities and availability of the Justice of the Peace (weddings cannot be performed during Easter week, Mexican Holidays and Sundays). We cannot guarantee any date or time before checking with government office. Since service and quality is our main goal, the resort does not handle more than 3 weddings per day (in high season) and also depends on the number of guests each one has. WEDDING INFORMATION FOR 2007.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A WEDDING IN MEXICO: There are two options of documentation that you can bring in order to be married here in Mexico; but through my experience I recommend option # 1 since it is easier and it is not necessary to leave any original documents in the government office here in Mexico. IT IS ALSO REQUIRED BY THE GOVERNMENT OFFICE THAT THE BRIDE, GROOM AND THEIR 4 WITNESSES MUST BE HERE IN MEXICO AT LEAST 3 WORKING DAYS BEFORE THE WEDDING DATE IN ORDER TO PREPARE ALL THE DOCUMENTATION AND THE BLOOD WORK WHICH TAKES 24 HRS. FOR THE RESULTS. PLEASE NOTICE THAT THE WORKING DAYS ARE FROM MONDAY UNTIL FRIDAY FROM 9:00 AM UNTIL 3:00 PM. Please be sure to continue checking with your wedding coordinator on site in case of any requirement changes; and for people who have been previously widowed or divorced please check with your wedding coordinator since there are some additional requirements for them and it is better to DOUBLE CHECK ALL INFORMATION IN ORDER TO AVOID MISUNDERSTANDINGS OR THE CANCELLATION OF THE WEDDING BECAUSE OF MISSING INFORMATION OR DOCUMENTATION. OPTION 1) Bride & Groom must bring:
***Must contain: Blood type, R&H factor, Syphilis test and HIV test. They must be done as required by the government office once you arrive to Mexico by a Mexican doctor. Blood test , results and certification may be obtained also by a local laboratory. US$190 to be paid in cash directly to the doctor. (This is not included in the wedding package price). The wedding coordinator on site will make an appointment and on your arrival you will be notified of the date and time of your appointment. This blood work is done on the facility so it is more convenient for bride and groom because they do not need to go outside of the resort. IN MEXICO, INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE HIV POSITIVE ARE NOT PERMITTED TO BE MARRIED. The 4 witnesses must bring:
** Witnesses must be older than 18 years and can be relatives including parents.
OPTION 2) Bride & Groom must bring:
** The ORIGINAL Birth Certificates will be kept by the civil register office and will not be given back since they are used for the records here in Mexico. (Apostille, is a form of certification, of an American authority, usually the Secretary of State, from the state where they originated, who attaches this Apostille to the document). ***Must contain: Blood type, R&H factor, Syphilis test and HIV test. They must be done as required by the government office once you arrive to Mexico by a Mexican doctor. Blood test , results and certification may be obtained also by a local laboratory. US$190 to be paid in cash directly to the doctor. (This is not included in the wedding package price). The wedding coordinator on site will make an appointment and on your arrival you will be notified of the date and time of your appointment. This blood work is done on the facility so it is more convenient for bride and groom because they do not need to go outside of the resort. IN MEXICO, INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE HIV POSITIVE ARE NOT PERMITTED TO BE MARRIED. The 4 witnesses must bring:
** Witnesses must be older than 18 years and can be relatives including parents. Once a date has been confirmed for your wedding and you have chosen a wedding package; I would appreciate that you send a copy of this document by fax since this is a very important document for us and acts as a guarantee. Prices are subject to change. If you need more specific information, please do not hesitate to contact me. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How long do we have to be at the resort before we can get married? For civil ceremonies, couples must arrive 3 full working days prior to the wedding date excluding Saturday & Sundays. For vow renewals, couples must arrive 2 days prior, excluding Sundays. (Working days are from Monday until Friday and you must also consider checking with your wedding coordinator if there are no public Holidays that could interfere with the 3 days that are required).
Which are the requirements to get married in Mexico (especially in the Riviera Maya)? Please be sure of to check the wedding packages that are provided by the resort where you can find the all necessary documentation to get married in Mexico. In case you have any other question please contact your wedding coordinator.
Can relatives be witnesses? (i.e. parents) Yes, there is no problem if you decide to make your parents witnesses; however you will need to be sure that they have the complete documentation and also that witnesses are older than 18 years.
Which is the required documentation if one of us is widowed / divorced? This question must be answered personally by your wedding coordinator since there are different options but these will depend on different factors, as who is divorced or if you have kept your ex-husband’s last name, etc. So please get in touch with your wedding coordinator on site to provide a follow up.
What is an Apostille document, why do I need it and where can I get it? The Apostille document is a special certification document which is accepted by countries who are a party to the rules of the 1961 Hague Convention. This Apostille document enables you to bypass further certification from the US Department of State and immediately send or take your documents to the country of intended use. Please contact your Secretary of State office for information on how to obtain the Apostille Document or log on to www.state.gov/www/authenticate Are the weddings performed at the resort legal? Yes, the weddings are legal but have value only in Mexico; in order to make the wedding valid in your country you will need to request an apostille or a certification (Please be sure to ask to your wedding coordinator on site how is the procedure, the time that it takes to get it and the fee). Is the ceremony performed in English or Spanish? Since we are in Mexico weddings must be performed in Spanish and translated into English by a translator that will be at the ceremony. If I have guests who would like to attend the wedding, but will not be staying on the same property where the wedding will be performed, can they still attend the wedding? Yes. However, guests not staying at the resort must purchase a day pass upon arriving to the resort. The day pass gives the guest full access to the resorts amenities. (Please be sure to check restrictions for day passes with your wedding coordinator on site). Can I take a blood test in my country and take the results to the resort? No. Blood tests must be taken in Mexico as it is required by the Mexican Government office. Can I pay for the wedding package and optional services at the resort? Yes, the payment can be done upon arrival to the resort. The payment can be: credit card (visa or MasterCard only), travelers cheques or cash. Extra expenses such as the photographer or blood tests must be paid in cash. Is there an out of pocket fee we must pay for the wedding package? There is a mandatory blood test that must be taken at the resort. The cost is approximately $170.00usd per couple and this price may change without any notice since these are done by an external company. What Kind of ceremonies are performed at Grand Palladium? The weddings that are held are only civil ceremonies that are performed by a local Justice of the Peace. When will we receive our marriage certificate? You will be receiving it during the wedding ceremony. Does the Justice of the Peace usually do a standard (generic) wedding or are we allowed to insert our own vows? The JP has a standard ceremony; however there is spare time during the ceremony when he asks bride and groom to exchange rings. If they have prepared their own vows or would like to exchange some words he will provide them of a couple minutes after the rings have been exchanged to do this. What happens if on our wedding day it rains? Since all the preparations have been organized long time in advance we cannot cancel the ceremony; but you do not need to worry because we do have a back up plan and location that very nice. This place is located on the Kantenah side which has a flamingo pond beside it and a nice waterfall. (For any further info. please check with your wedding coordinator on site). Where will our wedding ceremony take place? We have two wedding gazebos (one on the beach and the other one in a garden), plus our back up option that is very nice and sometimes has been selected by our wedding couples to be their wedding spot although we have sunshine. The location will be chosen by bride and groom upon their arrival to the resort. Will we need to complete any paperwork at the resort? Yes.. unfortunately it is necessary to complete and sign some forms upon your arrival to the resort (these will be done by the bride, groom and their 4 witnesses). Is there a place where bride can steam her dress? Yes... the resort does have this service available at the resort, but it is necessary to request it ahead of time since sometimes we have several weddings during the same week and it is necessary to have time to steam a bride’s dress. (For the cost please be sure to check with your wedding coordinator). Are hair and beauty services available at the resort? We do have a Spa that offers these services with an additional charge. Do I need to make a reservation in advance for the Spa? We recommend you do make your reservation when you arrive since this way you can choose your hairstyle and the services you will need. At this time the Spa Staff can calculate the amount of time it will take them to have you ready and that way you won’t spend extra time getting ready. Can we bring our own CD to be played during the ceremony? Of course you can bring your own music (walking down the isle & signatures) this will give the ceremony a special touch; but if you do not bring your own do not worry, music will be provided. Is there a rehearsal? Since the ceremony is short and simple, we feel that is not necessary a rehearsal, but your wedding coordinator will explain in details of the ceremony as well as how everything works so you can feel more relaxed. Is there a dinner included in our wedding package? We have two different wedding package options, but in order to answer this question you will need to let us know which is the one you are interested in purchasing so we can provide you with more details. If the dinner is included in my wedding package do I need to choose a menu? If your group is larger than 12 people it will be required that bride & groom select a set menu for their dinner. What happens if one of my guests has allergies or is a vegetarian? Do not worry about this; a special course is able to be prepared for them; however we will need to know in advance. What is the dress code for the a la carte restaurants? For our a la carte restaurants men are required to wear long pants although you are in a wedding group.
When do I choose the flowers for my bouquet and check the last details? Upon your arrival to the resort you and your future husband will be having a meeting with your wedding coordinator. She will be leaving a message in your welcome package that the front desk will be providing to you at the moment of check in, and in that message you will be informed of the time, place and date where she will be meeting you to finalize the all arrangements, select your flowers, menu, the blood work and the all documentation. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPERTY All Inclusive Resort Distances:
All ages Resort
8 a la carte restaurants:
Amenities:
ACCOMMODATIONS Types of rooms:
Number of each type of room: Std Rooms:
Jr. Suite:
Mayan Suite:
ROOM`S DESCRIPTION
STD. ROOM.- 2 Double beds or 1 king size bed, bathroom, Air Conditioner, ceiling fan, mini fridge, satellite TV, internal information channel, telephone, electronic safety deposit box, hair dryer, coffee making facilities, ironing and ironing board. JUNIOR SUITE.- 2 Double beds or 1 king size bed, bathroom, Air Conditioner, ceiling fan, mini fridge, satellite TV, internal information channel, telephone, electronic safety deposit box, hair dryer, coffee making facilities, ironing , ironing board, a sofa bed and an hydro massage style bath. MAYAN SUITE.- 2 Double beds or 1 king size bed, bathroom, Air Conditioner, ceiling fan, mini fridge, satellite TV, internal information channel, telephone, electronic safety deposit box, hair dryer, coffee making facilities, ironing , ironing board, a sofa bed and in addition these rooms have a private entrance, a large terrace, a wonderful bathroom with hydro massage bath and outdoor Mayan style shower. CEREMONY SITES Names and brief description of sites: Garden Site, Beach Site, Indoor site
Garden Site: Private terrace rounded by jungle and green nature. Beach Site: The typical gazebo located at the beach area rounded of tropical vegetation. Indoor Site: The perfect place to get married which is located beside a wonderful waterfall and a flamingo’s pond (used also as the back up place in case of bad weather). Capacity:
NUMBER OF DINNERS These are limited because depend on the number of nights guests stay at the resort. Ie.
A LA CARTE RESTAURANTS
COST FOR OUTSIDE GUESTS
RESTRICTIONS FOR JAPANESE RESTAURANT Since there are 3 different kinds of tables at the Japanese Restaurant, it is not possible to receive groups or families bigger than 10 people at this restaurant.
**All these 8 restaurants offer a la carte service and it is necessary to make reservations in advance and the dress code for these is to wear long pants/trousers (for men). Please also notice that there are other restaurants that have also restrictions for big groups so you will need to check with the hotel for these.
RESTRICTIONS FOR GROUPS
LIVE MUSIC FOR CEREMONIES There is a trio band available to play during the wedding ceremonies; they play for 45-50 minutes and there is an additional charge for this. This can be quoted thru your wedding coordinator. Name of the group: “Los Santana” CHARGE FOR SOUND SYSTEM/ CD PLAYER We use to have it during our wedding ceremonies and it is part of the wedding package price.
WEDDING CAKE We have a standard one tiered wedding cake and this is prepared based on the number of people in the wedding group. There is no an individual charge for a larger cake because the wedding packages are already made to fit 8 people maximum; and for every additional guest over the 8th one has an additional charge (per person), but this charge is not only for extra cake; it is for extra champagne, extra chairs, etc. PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY
COST FOR EXTRA FLOWERS
SALON SERVICES THIS IS AN EXTERNAL COMPANY BUT IS LOCATED IN OUR FACILITIES.
For further information or appointments in advance: CLOTHES STEAMING SERVICE
** This has to be requested AT LEAST 24 hours before the wedding day ** The Grand Palladium offers many different
packages. Contact
Shauna or Nancy
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