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Pu e r t o Va l lar t a & Riviera Nayarit C M Y CM MY CY CMY K Puerto Vallarta offers a rich colonial feel that’s perfect for an idyllic wedding. What to Expect: Warm greetings from the Paciﬁc Ocean and the Sierra Madre Mountains, beautiful hotels ready to serve and some of Mexico’s most iconic landscapes. Wedding Bells: Couples will ﬁnd a wide range of choices for their dream wedding here: from beach ceremonies where shoes are optional, to the most elaborate and luxurious of functions. We love Villa la Estancia in Nuevo Vallarta for, among other things, its ability to offer both, although most ceremonies and receptions take place right on the beach. Amy Vargas, owner of California-based First Comes Love Weddings & Events in Southern California and consultant and wedding expert for Villa Group Resorts, explains that the resort is very spacious and serene, with spacious accommodations that include private balconies with expansive views of the sea. Villa la Estancia also has a variety of ready-made packages including Fly Me to the Moon, priced at $2,270. What it offers: the ceremony and gazebo, decorated chairs, bouquet and boutonniere, a 1-hour photo package, a candlelit dinner for two and breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding, the M10 May 2011 services of a wedding coordinator, and either a romantic couple’s massage or the bride’s mani, pedi, hair and makeup for the wedding (plus a trial run a few days prior). The starting rate for a standard deluxe studio for two people is $235 per night. Vargas is also a great believer in the cost effectiveness of destination weddings. “While many couples think that destination weddings are more expensive than having a hometown wedding, they actually tend to cost the same or less. Destination weddings are the perfect option for couples who want a dream beach wedding, plus the honeymoon is built right in.” Her advice? “Make sure that you work with a professional who knows the area/ property that you want to get married at. It is important to have someone who knows the ins and outs, quality wedding vendors and can help you with all of the planning from afar.” Drive over to Puerto Vallarta and we’ve got yet another fave in which to say “I do”: Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa, which recently debuted both its all-inclusive plan and a collection of moderately priced wedding packages designed to alleviate the couple’s preparations. Because many of its common areas are so close to the sea, it can all but guarantee a naturally exquisite continued on page M12 recommend.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