IBEROSTAR TUCAN AND QUETZAL
WEDDING PACKAGES
Looking for some romance on the beach? Consider our
resort as your event venue. We offer completely comprehensive
wedding services to create a unique and personal event, at our
elegant, intimate locations and exotic beaches. Our on-site experts
will make this special occasion truly memorable.
Soak up the stunning surroundings of the Iberostar
Tucan / Quetzal and endless facilities on offer; with a choice of
restaurants, and a dive centre. Originally a jungle area, the beauty
of the natural foliage makes these resorts seem both spacious and
secluded at the same time.
The Iberostar Tucan and Quetzal reflect in its
decoration the past of the ancient Maya. Many figures of this old
culture are distributed throughout the hotel and make the guests
participating in the mystery of this part of the world. A quality
hotel that is perfect for those couples looking for something extra
special, the Iberostar Tucan or Iberostar Quetzal is a marvelous
choice. With spacious and luxurious surroundings, its beautiful
beachside location it is no wonder it scores so highly on newlyweds
chart. Located in a superb beachside location with Playa del Carmen
two miles away.
BLESSING wedding package
Religious Ceremony * (Not
Legal)
US$1,650 (incl. tax & service charge)
Minister Fees
Wedding organization and personalization from our wedding
coordinator
Decoration of the wedding venue
Bride’s bouquet
Groom’s boutonniere
Flower arrangement for the wedding table
Traditional white frosting Wedding Cake
Champagne toast after ceremony
DJ service during the ceremony
Wedding dinner in one of our 4 a la Carte Restaurants
Fruit basket and bottle of red wine on wedding couple arrival date
Two Iberostar honeymooners T-shirts
Our Blessing package is from 2 to 8 people.
If the group is larger than 8 people there is a charge of $18.00 US
Dollars for each extra person.
Children under the age of 12 are free of charge.
* This ceremony is performed by a Non-denominational Minister in
English, it is not legal neither here nor in your country, it is a
symbolic ceremony
CIVIL BLESSING WEDDING PACKAGE
Civil (Legal Ceremony)
US$1,950 (incl. tax & service charge)
Register fees /Civil Judge
Marriage License and legal processing fees
Wedding organization and personalization from our wedding
coordinator
Decoration of the wedding venue
Bride’s bouquet
Groom’s boutonniere
Flower arrangement for the wedding table
Traditional white frosting Wedding Cake
Champagne toast after ceremony
DJ service during the ceremony
Wedding dinner in one of our 4 a la Carte Restaurants
Fruit basket and bottle of red wine on wedding couple arrival date
Two Iberostar honeymooners T-shirts
Our Wedding package is from 2 to 8 people.
If the group is larger than 8 people there is a charge of $18.00 US
Dollars for each
extra person.
Children under the age of 12 are free of charge.
Requirements
for The Legal Marriage Ceremony
For the wedding ceremony or the renewal of the vows
you need the following documents:
Passports
translated into Spanish by an official translator with an “Apostille
attached”. (An official translator can be found in the yellow pages
of your city).
If you are a US Citizen, you need an "Apostille", which is a form of
international certification. The "Apostille" is requested from the
entity who registered births in the county or state you were born at
(usually the Secretary of State or the Department of Health). You
should send your birth certificates to the Secretary of State and
enclose a letter stating that you are getting married in Mexico and
that you need an Apostille. They will then return your documents.
You will need to send your birth certificate to such entity, along
with a letter stating that you are getting married in Mexico and
that you need an Apostille. They will attach this "Apostille" to the
birth certificate and will then return the documents to you.
If you are Canadian, please contact the nearest Mexican Embassy or
Consulate in order to legalize your Birth Certificate. For more
information please contact the web page below:
http://www.embamexcan.com/CONSULAR/FQGettingMarried.shtml
If you are British, you need to contact the Legalization Department
of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
The Judge might keep the birth certificates, thus we recommend you
to bring certified copies rather than the originals.
The birth certificates do not need to be translated into Spanish. In
case the Judge requests to have a Spanish version, they will have to
be translated in Mexico by an official local translator (at an extra
charge).
Copy of divorce decree (in case you are divorced). It is necessary
to be divorced at least one year in advance of your Civil Ceremony
in Mexico. This is a government law and there are absolutely no
exceptions here. The divorce certificate has to be translated into
Spanish (if Bride is divorced). “Apostille” is mandatory and needed.
Tourist cards - which every foreigner obtains on the aircraft on the
way down to Mexico.
Please note that the judge will NOT perform the legal ceremony if he
does not receive all the necessary documents.
Blood test - it has to be made at the hotel in Mexico and it costs
154 USD per couple (to be paid in cash to the doctor).
4 witnesses with their picture ID (passport or driver's license) and
a copy of their tourist card, which they will receive on the
airplane. In case you do not bring any witnesses, the hotel will
provide them.
Important
The bride and groom and their witnesses have to be in Mexico for at
least 4 working days before the wedding, to get all the necessary
legal papers arranged.
The judge does NOT accept ceremonies for: Sundays, Easter week, the
1st and 2nd of November, the 24th and 25th of December and the 1st
of January.
Please note that once you get the marital contract you have to
inform your local authorities about the change of marital status and
proceed to register your marriage.
The wedding couple and their witnesses must be in Mexico for at
least 4 complete business days (Saturdays, Sundays & Public Mexican
Holidays are not included) before the wedding, not counting the
arrival date or the wedding date, to meet with the wedding
coordinator and submit all the required documents and go over the
wedding details.
Marriage License Apostille (for USA and British Citizens) – After
the wedding you will receive your Marriage License. In order to make
this valid in your country, we will obtain the Apostille for the
Marriage License as well. The procedure takes 3 to 5 months, as soon
as we have it back, you would receive by courier mailing. After
that, it has to be translated into English in you country and
registered in the city hall.
Marriage License Original Copies – every extra copy is 10 USD
payable in cash. This procedure takes around one month. As soon as
we receive it we will mail it by courier mailing.
The marriage is legal only in Mexico. If you want to make it legal
in your country you have to pay $ 45 USD extra in order to take the
Apostille. You will receive this paper by mail 2 months after the
wedding.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE BLESSING CEREMONY
The Blessing is performed by an English speaking
Minister. He reads parts from the Bible, he blesses your wedding
rings and you exchange your vows. The blessing is a religious
ceremony, not a legal ceremony, therefore you will have to be
married before you come to Mexico.
BOOK YOUR WEDDING
Due to the high amount of weddings that we have we
kindly ask you to request the wedding date as soon as possible. We
have a policy of having only one wedding per day to ensure that it
is your special day.
If you would like to reserve a date, we require a written request
with the couples complete names, the type of ceremony, and
approximate number of guests. The Wedding will be charged the room
account and will be settled during your stay, before the wedding
day. The hotel accepts credit cards (Master Card, Visa & American
Express), travelers checks and cash.
Here at the Iberostar Tucan and Quetzal, we understand that all
couples have their own ideas of how they want their special day to
be. Between now and when you walk down the aisle, you may have a lot
of questions. Please do not hesitate to contact our Wedding
Coordinator Mrs. Catalina Cortez or the Wedding Assistant Miss.
Amanda Pillow. No question is too small or too big! We are here to
take out the stress of planning a wedding in a different country.
The Judge does not perform weddings on Sundays, Public Mexican
Holidays, Easter, November 1st and 2nd (All Saint’s day), December
24th and 25th, New Year 31st and 1st.
Wedding
Dinner
You may choose from one of our 4 A La Carte Restaurants:
La Hacienda (Mexican)
La Hacienda offers a selection of Mexican dishes from this area of
Mexico including, chicken, beef, fish and shrimp. This is an
air-conditioned restaurant.
La Gondola (Italian)
Here you will find a variety of dishes from Italy including, pizzas,
veal, pasta, as well as some chicken and fish entrees. This is also
an air-conditioned restaurant.
La Marimba (Steakhouse)
La Marimba has a selection of entrees that are all prepared on our
grill. You can choose from steaks, ribs, chicken and fish. The
restaurant is open air and is located by the pool.
Tropical Restaurant
This is an open air restaurant, located by the beach. It offers a
selection of steaks, chicken, fish and sea food, all served with
Caribbean flair.
We also have the Japanese Restaurant Bonsai. However, we usually do
not offer it as a possibility since we do not find it suitable for a
wedding dinner (it is Tepanyaki style).
If your group is of 25 people or larger we kindly ask you to chose a
fixed menu.
Dress code:
La Gondola & La Hacienda, require gentlemen to wear long pants.
La Marimba & The Tropical, the dress code is casual, nice Bermuda
shorts are allowed.
Note that dining time is limited from 6:30 p.m. until 8:15 p.m.
Rental of the restaurants from 6:30 p.m. t 10:30 p.m. can only be
provided for groups of more than 50 people.
The table decoration for the wedding dinner is
standard. The main table is decorated with a center piece. If you
would like to bring some extra details to decorate the tables such
as candles, sea shells, “Just Married” confetti, little sombrero
hats, little bags with wine charms, etc., you are welcome to do so.
If you are interested in a private event for your
wedding party, we can offer you a cocktail party or you can rent the
disco for your celebrations.
Cocktail Party
If you would like to have a pre-dinner celebration, we can arrange a
private cocktail party of at least 20 people. You can choose from a
selection of National or International brand alcohol. Also, if you
would like light snacks, we offer a selection of hot and cold
appetizers (toast with smoked salmon and cheese, calamari, chicken
fingers, quesadillas and fried shrimp). There are several areas
around the hotel where the cocktail party can take place. We can add
some Mexican decoration to give the party a nice Mexican touch.
Disco
We offer you the option to rent our air-conditioned nightclub after
your wedding dinner from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Here you have an
open International bar and your private DJ. You can also have your
first dance as Mr. and Mrs. Just bring your favorite music and the
DJ can play if for you!
Frequently
asked Questions
Q. Can we have our blood test taken before we arrive
to Mexico?
A. Under Mexican Regulations for a Civil Wedding, the blood test has
to be done in Mexico. When you arrive to our reception, in you will
receive a letter from the wedding coordinator indicating the day and
time to meet with the doctor.
Q. Why do we need to pay the $18 USD extra guests over the package
of 8 people?
A. Weddings are not part of the All-Inclusive package, the extra
charge is for the organization of large event. This includes the
specially made wedding cake, the set up and break down of the
wedding area, a personal attendant at the wedding providing
champagne for your wedding group, as well as an extra dinner in one
of our à La Carte restaurants on your wedding night.
Q. If I am divorced, what papers do I need to bring?
A. You will need to bring the papers which are listed, as well as
some extra documents in case the bride does not have her maiden name
on her passport. Please contact us for more detailed information.
Q. How long do we need to be in Mexico before we can be married?
A. I f you are having a Blessing Ceremony you only need to be here 2
days beforehand. For a Legal, Civil wedding, it is mandatory for you
to be in Mexico 4 working days before the ceremony.
Q. D o you have any suites that we can upgrade to?
A. The Iberostar Tucan & Quetzal Hotels has Junior Suites, which
need to booked through your travel agent before you arrive to
Mexico. Only certain tour operators have a contract for the Jr.
Suits. Please check with your travel agent when you are making your
travel plans.
Q. Some of our guests will be staying outside your hotel, but we
would like them to join our celebrations. Is this possible?
A. The day of the wedding, your guests can purchase our wedding day
pass, which enables them to come into the hotel between 9:00 a.m.
and 3:00 a.m., when the nightclub closes. They will be able to use
all of our all-inclusive facilities including the wedding dinner.
Please provide us with their names prior to their arrival as well as
ask them to bring a photo ID with them.
Q. When do we need to make all our final decisions concerning the
flowers, cake etc.?
A. When you arrive to the hotel, we will have a meeting with you.
During this meeting we will show you an album full of photos from
previous weddings. You can then decide exactly what you would like
to have.
Q. Will I be able to have my wedding dress steamed?
A. We will be able to arrange for your dress to be steamed here in
the hotel for an additional charge.
Q. What time of the day will our wedding be?
A. We try to schedule our ceremonies at 5:00 p.m. during the months
of April through September, and at 4:00 p.m. during October through
March. We have found this to be the best time, as the heat of the
day has gone, yet we still have enough light to take all your
beautiful wedding photographs. However, the definite time will
depend on the Judge’s availability. Also, if you prefer a different
time, please let us know in advance, so that we can inform the Judge
or the Minister and confirm his availability.
Q. Can we rent tuxedos when we get to Mexico?
A. There is a place in Cancun that rents tuxedos, but we highly
recommend you to bring your own outfits. This saves you any
unnecessary stress, as you know that your outfits fit well because
you have tried them on before you come here.
Q. Will there be a hairdresser to style my hair?
A. We have a Spa located within our hotel. They have excellent
hairstylists and a selection of photos that you can look through to
get some ideas. They are also able to provide massages, manicures,
pedicures and facials. All these services are at an extra charge and
are payable to the Spa directly. Once you are in the hotel, you can
make the appointment directly with the Spa.
Q. What type of music will there be at our wedding ceremony?
A. Included in the packages is music from a selection of CDs, or you
can bring your own favorite ones with you. There is an extra charge
for live music. A very popular option is the Mariachis. They are a
large band dressed in traditional Mexican outfits, playing a mixture
of popular Mexican music with guitars, a violin and a trumpet.
Q. Where will our wedding dinner be?
A. You can choose from one of our 4 A La Carte Restaurants –
Mexican, Italian, Steakhouse or Tropical. You will find descriptions
of these in the above Restaurant section.
Q. Can we arrange to get gift bags sent to the rooms of our guests?
A. I f you would like us to send gift bags to the guests’ rooms
after arrival, we can assist you with that. Please write down the
name and the arrival date on the bag or the envelope. We can only
send the gifts to the rooms after the guests checked in, to avoid
confusion in case the guests change rooms upon arrival.
Some suggestions: beach towel, sun cream, after sun, shower gel,
disposable camera, body scrub, post card of the hotel, articles from
the logo shop, etc.
OPTIONAL SERVICES (NOT INCLUDED)
Flowers
Boutonnière 7 USD
1-flower corsage 12 USD
Bridesmaids bouquet 29 USD
Flower crown 19 USD
Flowers for the hair 10 USD
Flowers for the arch 50 USD
Single rose 3 USD
Small children’s bouquet 23 USD
Centerpiece for pedestal 23 USD
Small Centerpiece for table 39 USD
Flower petals 11 USD
Flowers for 1-tier cake 11 USD
Flowers for 2-tier and 3-tier cake 28 USD
Photography/Video
Due to an exclusivity contract with Photo Caribbean, there is a
charge of 300 US Dollars for external photographers. See enclosure
for information on their options.
Live Music
Mariachis (45 minutes) 450 USD
Mexican Trio (45 minutes) 350 USD
Guitar player (45 minutes) 350 USD
Violinist (45 minutes) 450 USD
Spa Treatments
Brides hairstyle 790 pesos
Manicure 450 pesos
Pedicure 520 pesos
Massage – 50 minutes relax 860 pesos
Massage – 30 minutes relax 550 pesos
Private Events
Cocktail party can be arranged for group of minimum
20 people.
National open bar 4 USD per person
National open bar and canapés 12 USD per person
International open bar 7 USD per person
International bar and canapés 20 USD per person
Private party at nightclub after wedding dinner (8:30 p.m. – 10:30
p.m.)
including international bar and DJ (suggested for a minimum of 30
guests) 350 USD
Day pass (9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.) for non-Iberostar guests 560 pesos
Night pass (5:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m.) for non-Iberostar guests 560 pesos
Full day pass for non-Iberostar guests 950 pesos
Special day and night pass for invited guests on the wedding day 560
pesos
* At least 80% of the entire wedding party have to stay at the hotel
for a minimum of 3 nights.
Important:
All prices are quoted in pesos (unless noted otherwise) and are
subject to change without notice.
10.50 pesos is approximately 1 USD.
Further
Information
Here at the Iberostar Tucan & Iberostar Quetzal, we understand that
all couples have their own ideas of how they want their special day
to be. Therefore, we try to be as flexible as possible. Between now
and when you walk down the aisle, you will have lots of questions,
please do not hesitate to contact us by e-mail, fax or telephone so
that we can answer any individual questions. No question is too
small or too big, please let us help you as much as possible. We are
here to take out the stress of planning a wedding in a different
country.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Email:
weddings.playacar@iberostar.com.mx
Phone: + 011-52-984-877-2000 ext 3140 US and Canada
+
00-52-984-877-2000 ext 3140 Europe
Fax: + 011-52-984-873-0424 US & Canada
+ 00-52-984-873-0424 Europe
Address: IBEROSTAR TUCAN & QUETZAL
Av. Xaman-Há, Lote Hotelero no. 2 Fracc. Playa Car
77710 Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, México
Disclaimer:
Important: The above prices are subject to change
without notice.
Weddings by Iberostar makes every effort to keep the travel
information up to date on this website, however, laws do change and
so we cannot guarantee that all information regarding rules,
regulations, and marriage requirements at particular sites are
completely accurate at the time of viewing. Before making marriage
decisions on a particular destination, we highly recommend couples
should verify all information with the consulate from their
respective countries and with the local offices before making any
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