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 Modern Bride magazine ranks Mexico as number five among the most desirable locations to get married away from home. Puerto Vallarta with all of its romantic sites and proximity to the US and Canada is becoming the preferred place to marry in Mexico... As an ordained Christian Minister from the state of California, Richard Kaplan is also recognized and authorized to perform Spiritual weddings in Mexico. | ||
 THE SPIRITUAL CEREMONY We offer this Spiritual Ceremony to couples who want to have a romantic Puerto Vallarta wedding without the hassles and expenses that are required for a Civil Ceremony performed in a foreign country. We recommend that couples wanting to be married in Puerto Vallarta have the Spiritual Ceremony performed here, followed by a Civil Ceremony that adheres to the legal procedures and requirements to have the marriage legally registered at home, either before or after their trip to Mexico. No paperwork or blood tests are required for the Spiritual Ceremony, as this ceremony is a contract between the couple and God. A wedding certificate authenticated by the minister is provided to the couple after the ceremony. If you decide that you want to have the Spiritual Ceremony performed in Puerto Vallarta, all that we will need is the following information:
We can arrange the pre-nuptial meeting once everything else is finalized. No advance payment is required. CONTACT US regarding the Spiritual Ceremony. | ||
RENEWAL OF VOWS Whether you are in Puerto Vallarta to celebrate your wedding anniversary, or just here on vacation, consider celebrating or rejuvenating your marriage with a Renewal of Vows. This special ceremony is designed to bless and release your past, renew your love for each other in the present, and to make a commitment to begin a new joyful future together. Renewing your marriage vows will enhance your visit to the Paradise known as Puerto Vallarta and truly make your vacation a honeymoon. Your marriage vow renewal ceremony can be performed at the time and place of your choice with or without any friends or family members in attendance. No pre-planning or weeks notice needed. The cost for the ceremony is $395 USD (cash or traveler's checks only) and includes the Renewal of Vows Ceremony and a lovely certificate to commemorate your reaffirmation. Payment can be made upon your arrival in Puerto Vallarta. CONTACT US regarding the Renewal of Vows Ceremony | ||
 THE CIVIL CEREMONY If you are interested in having the Legal (Civil) Ceremony performed in Puerto Vallarta, be prepared for a more complicated situation requiring a lot of paperwork, translation of documents, blood tests in Mexico, etc., all of which have to be accomplished before the wedding. You will need to hire a wedding coordinator in Puerto Vallarta to take care of the pre-planning phase. This usually takes about a month. You do not need to be here for the whole month, but you will need several days in Puerto Vallarta before the wedding in order to get the blood tests done and finalize to the paperwork. If you decide that you want to have the Civil and/or Spiritual Ceremonies performed in Puerto Vallarta, please CONTACT US with the necessary information on the form provided. | ||
 WHERE IS THE CEREMONY PERFORMED?Puerto Vallarta offers wedding couples many romantic wedding locations, and spiritual ceremonies can be performed almost anywhere the couple chooses. Many hotels and restaurants in Puerto Vallarta provide a romantic atmosphere for saying your vows, while others offer fabulous views, such as the "Bluff at Le Kliff" shown in this photo, and "Villa Vista Hermosa." Click HERE to learn more about Villa Vista Hermosa...  Other couples choose to get married in a simple "barefoot on the beach" wedding ceremony, or on a romantic sunset cruise across Banderas Bay on the Vaquero II. Click HERE to learn more about the Vaquero II... The Civil Ceremony must be performed by a judge and can be followed by the Spiritual Ceremony at the location of your choice.  A UNIQUE WEDDING DESTINATION - COSTA CAREYESA rare combination of unparalleled privacy and ravishing scenic beauty makes Costa Careyes a favorite wedding destination for people from all over the world. With uninhabited beaches interspersed with dramatic cliffs, it is a magical place where couples can relax and enjoy an exotic wedding and the carefree pleasures of a romantic honeymoon. Click here for more information and photos of the unique wedding destination of Costa Careyes. | ||
 MAKING IT OFFICIALAnywhere in the world regardless of the type of clergy performing the ceremony, the couple also needs to comply with the laws of their state and country if they want their marriage to be considered legal for tax purposes and to be eligible for certain benefits and protected by the laws and regulations of that state. This usually involves applying for the wedding license and taking blood tests, but requirements vary from country to country & state to state. | ||
| THE COST The minimum cost for the basic Spiritual Ceremony or the Renewal of Vows Ceremony is $350 USD. The cost includes performing the ceremony, issuing a wedding or renewal of vows certificate (whichever you are choosing) & roundtrip ground transportation for Rev. Kaplan. All fees are payable in cash or traveler's checks, no credit cards or checks accepted. The cost of the Civil Ceremony varies depending on many things such as number of documents needed to be translated, origin of birth, etc. If you would like more information, CONTACT US and we will provide you with estimates regarding all associated costs. | ||
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