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Pu e r t o Va l lar t a & Riviera Nayarit PAULINA ULLOA continued ceremony, couples may arrange to have their reception dinner with an eyeful of the aforementioned views, with little, if any, decorations needed. They just might be “blessed” by the nearby church’s bells chiming in to offer congratulations. Base rental fees for the chapel range from $1,000 to $3,000, with separate fees for catering and bar and other accoutrements. Room rates start at $485. Sightseeing: Visitors wanting to explore Riviera Nayarit have Tell clients to opt for a nighttime grand affair. backdrop for a ceremony. Another beneﬁt to Garza Blanca: wedding guests will have all the space they need in the most comfortable of rooms and suites, with up to three bedrooms in the largest of them and huge terraces. They also have the luxurious Hamara Spa in which to indulge before and after the wedding. The entire resort, in fact, is a study in full relaxation. The Opal ceremony package is $1,700 and is good for up to 50 guests; it includes a non-denominational ceremony under a bamboo huppah or gazebo overlooking the Paciﬁc, two ﬂower arrangements for the gazebo, bouquet and boutonniere, chairs, the services of the onsite wedding coordinator and a bump to a higher room category when available. Couples can combine this and other ceremony offers with a reception package at $99 pp: hors d’oeuvres and cocktails for an hour, then four hours of premium open bar, the wedding cake and a 3-course dinner. All-inclusive room rates start at $261 pp, per night. Another option in Puerto Vallarta: the Hacienda San Angel, with just 20 suites hidden away in small, Vallarta-style villas—one the former home of Richard Burton—and small courtyards, fountains and gardens mixed in throughout. The view from the rooftop terrace/event space is simply priceless. Imagine getting married with vistas of the Paciﬁc Ocean, the Sierra Madre Mountains and the spire of Puerto Vallarta’s Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The hotel is ﬁlled with antique furnishings and offers guests nightly mariachi cocktail hours and complimentary calls to the U.S. from their suites. Hacienda San Angel has its own chapel, Puerta del Cielo, that ﬁts up to 100 people and is a gorgeous representation of Mexicana; picture wooden doors hand-carved by Oaxacan artisans, ancient artifacts, a hand-painted ceiling. After the M12 May 2011 roughly 200 miles of shoreline to choose from, with a smattering of beachside towns hidden away by abundant vegetation, top-tier golf courses and a wonderful mix of small, inexpensive hotels and luxurious brand-name resorts. There are gorgeous quiet beaches to discover, not to mention surﬁng hotspots like Sayulita, a bird-watcher’s paradise in San Blas and the eclectic, friendly town of San Pancho. Drive from Nuevo Vallarta into Puerto Vallarta and you’re in the state of Jalisco, still enjoying a beach-jungle combo but now deep in one of Mexico’s most charmed cities. A walking tour of downtown Puerto Vallarta reveals unique architecture, cobblestone streets, art galleries and landmarks such as the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Salcedo Theater and several emblematic sculptures that line its boardwalk. Visitors can easily lose themselves in the many attractions and activities of the region: ziplining amid dense foliage in Mismaloya, snorkeling around the rock formations known as Los Arcos or the Marietas Islands, or even spotting whales during the winter months. DMCs such as Royale Tours and Tropical Incentives can arrange all matters of excursions as well as weddings to remember for a lifetime. Weather: Warmer during the summer and almost perfect the rest of the year. ● Contact Information Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa: (888) 844-8169, garzablancaresort.com Hacienda San Angel: (866) 973-0095; haciendasanangel.com Puerto Vallarta Convention & Visitors Bureau: visitpuertovallarta.com Royale Tours: royale-tours.com Tropical Incentives: tropicalincentives.com Villa La Estancia: (888) 844-8169; villagroupresorts.com More Destination Wedding Options Casa de Mita: (866) 740-7999; casademita.com CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa: (888) 236-2427; marriott.com Dreams Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa: (866) 2-DREAMS; dreamsresorts.com/drepv Garza Canela: garzacanela.com Prisar Vallarta Planners: prisarvallarta.com Vallarta Adventures: (888) 526-2238; vallarta-adventures.com Velas Vallarta: (866) 847-4609; velasvallarta.com recommend.com http://www.garzablancaresort.com http://www.haciendasanangel.com http://www.visitpuertovallarta.com http://www.royale-tours.com http://www.tropicalincentives.com http://www.villagroupresorts.com http://www.casademita.com http://www.marriott.com http://www.dreamsresorts.com/drepv http://www.garzacanela.com http://www.prisarvallarta.com http://www.vallarta-adventures.com http://www.velasvallarta.com http://www.recommend.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Mexico Destination Weddings & Honeymoon Planner 2011

Mexico Says "I Do" to Destination Weddings
Baja California Sur
Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit
Acapulco
San Miguel de Allende & Guanajuato
Morelia
Cuernavaca
Oaxaca & Huatulco
Campeche
Marriage Requirements
Merida, Yucatan
The Mexican Caribbean
Built for Romance
How to Get There

Mexico Destination Weddings & Honeymoon Planner 2011