{"id":14941,"date":"2020-01-23T14:07:20","date_gmt":"2020-01-23T19:07:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/?p=14941"},"modified":"2024-02-02T08:56:49","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T13:56:49","slug":"catholic-symbolic-legal-marriages-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/catholic-symbolic-legal-marriages-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Ultimate Guide On How To Get Married in Mexico (2024)"},"content":{"rendered":"

First off, CONGRATULATIONS<\/strong> on the forthcoming nuptials!<\/p>\n

Want to have a destination wedding but unsure how to get legally married<\/strong>?<\/p>\n

You might think getting legally married in Mexico is very complicated and not worth the extra hassle?<\/p>\n

Well, the truth is that, YES, there are extra steps to follow and hoops to jump through.<\/p>\n

BUT it can be made simple and we can help<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

How to get married in Mexico:<\/h2>\n
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    1. Types of weddings available in Mexico?<\/a><\/li>\n
    2. What are the legal requirements to get married in Mexico?<\/a><\/li>\n
    3. What do you need (Paperwork & Documentation)?<\/a><\/li>\n
    4. The process<\/a><\/li>\n
    5. Fees involved<\/a><\/li>\n
    6. What should I know about ceremonies in Mexico?<\/a><\/li>\n
    7. The cost of a wedding in Mexico<\/a><\/li>\n
    8. Top locations and hotels<\/a><\/li>\n
    9. Wedding traditions in Mexico<\/a><\/li>\n
    10. Wedding planners in Mexico<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. Types of weddings available in Mexico?<\/h2>\n

      In Mexico, there are 3 types of weddings<\/strong> available:<\/p>\n

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      1. Legal \/ Civil<\/li>\n
      2. Catholic (can also be legal)<\/li>\n
      3. Symbolic<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Since 2015 same-sex marriage is also legal in Mexico too! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

        Civil weddings are the only legally recognized weddings<\/strong> in Mexico.<\/p>\n

        Religious weddings and other symbolic blessing ceremonies are common, but they’re not legally recognized without having a civil component <\/strong>(which requires a few extra fees and a little extra planning – more on this later).<\/p>\n

        \"legal<\/p>\n

        Most tourists get legally married back home and come to sunny Mexico to celebrate the event with a symbolic ceremony<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

        This is by far the most popular option as it’s the option that is the most straightforward.<\/p>\n

        That said, with our professional help legal\/civil weddings can also be arranged…<\/p>\n

        So, if you have your heart set on getting legally married IN Mexico continue reading…<\/p>\n

        Read our guide to Catholic, Symbolic, and Legal weddings here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

        Back to top<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

        2. What are the legal requirements to get married in Mexico?<\/h2>\n

        So, what are the requirements you need to meet in order to get legally married in Mexico?<\/p>\n

        1. You can not get married under the age of 18<\/strong> in Mexico without parental consent.<\/p>\n

        With parental consent boys as young as 16 and girls as young as 14 can wed.<\/p>\n

        2. During the legal ceremony, you will need\u00a0four witnesses present<\/strong>, with valid identification.<\/p>\n

        3. Foreigners can get married in Mexico with:<\/p>\n