Connubial Bliss In Acapulco
Ayayay, Acapulco! This “Queen of Mexican Beach Resorts” is now considered a haven for wedded bliss and beyond. And small wonder, when its tropical setting is the perfect backdrop for an exchange of “I do’s”, a flurry of newlywed kisses, and dramatic sunsets to cap the whole nuptial with a festive reception for loved ones who have just witnessed a romantic union. Do I hear a collective sigh of longing? Well stop sighing, and start planning for a wedding in Acapulco right now!
Whether it’s matrimony worthy of a paparazzi fever, or something small and intimate gathering close friends and family, Acapulco has something to offer the blushing bride-to-be. Bear in mind that Mexico has, in recent years, become quite an exciting destination for tourists, with its unparalleled night life, drool-worthy cuisine, friendly locals, and rich culture and history. You would be hard-pressed to find something more bursting with colour and life than in this Spanish tropical paradise filled in turns with lush vegetation and breath-taking cliffs, from where daring divers take a plunge from the likes of the La Quebrada to the delight of onlookers.
No need to make the plunge with such reckless abandon when it comes to your wedding, however. With just a few clicks, you will find at your fingertips a myriad of wedding sites devoted especially to Acapulco. You could plan your whole nuptials around the very thought of a Pacific breeze blowing your veil off your radiant face as you join your destiny with the man you love, and practically leave the rest of the nitty gritty to tried-and-tested wedding planners. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t participate in the details to make your wedding a very personal one, though. As with any other kind of wedding, first decide how big or small you want your wedding to be. Couples have been known to get so enchanted with Acapulco during a break that they end up eloping without even consulting wedding planners, in fact. Bottom line is, if it’s a civil ceremony or a religious service (or both) that you want, Acapulco has it. Usually conducted in Spanish, the wedding vows can be tailor-made to your personal preference, with a translation of the judge’s vows for a smoother ceremony.
Bear in mind that for a civil ceremony, you would need to present copies of your birth certificate, passport, tourist visa, local medical lab tests, and four witnesses who are at least aged eighteen years, or older. If you or your spouse-to-be is divorced, you will also need to obtain papers proving you have been divorced at least a year prior to your planned marriage in Acapulco. Mexican laws require this, so it’s best to comply to the letter for a hitch-free hitching (pun intended).
It’s understandable that a little nervousness would settle in with the thought of getting married in a foreign country, especially if you don’t speak a single word of Spanish. So ask around, do your own research online and off, and be as obsessive-compulsive as you think you have to be when it comes to picking out the right Acapulco wedding packages and planners. It is your wedding, after all. But amidst all the choosing and the planning, allow yourself to be seduced by the turquoise attractions Acapulco offers, and imagine connubial bliss that starts with a tropical paradise experience. Yours.