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Hi brides! Here's some info about the marriage licenses and their validity internationally: Validity Outside of Mexico: "Your Marriage Certificate will be valid world-wide, BUT you should get your certificate 'legalised' in Mexico to ensure it is legally accepted when you get back home. The process is the reverse of getting your Native documentation legalised by the necessary authorities (e.g. Foreign Office) for marriage in Mexico (see below); The registry office in Mexico will tell you where this can be done locally." http://usmarriagelaws.com/search/caribbean/mexico_city/index.shtml http://www.mexicolaw.com/Marriage%20in%20Mexico.htm Though that's specific to Mexico, where we operate, you can find general info here for US citizens getting married elsewhere: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/abroad/events-and-records/marriage.html Good luck tying the knot!

Hi brides! We recently published a blog post on the subject, so I thought we could chip in with our two cents These are our pointers on the Best Etsy Wedding Shops For Beach Wedding Goodies, from our Photo & Video team! http://www.weddingdaystory.com/blog/2016/05/19/4722/best-etsy-wedding-shops-beach-weddings-1/ http://www.weddingdaystory.com/blog/2016/05/27/4805/best-etsy-wedding-shops-beach-wedding-goodies-part-2/ My personal favorites: Ring Box Crochet Cake Toppers Bouquet Bridal Tattoos Handcrafted Jewelry Wedding Letterings & the Custom Rubber Stamps: Hope you all find amazing things!

Hi all! Quite of a topic bump here --but I just want to make sure this information is out on every Blue Lens Caribe post out there: Blue Lens Caribe Photography has been rebranded as WeddingDayStory in Riviera Maya. And who's WeddingDayStory, you might ask. We are a family of wedding photographers & videographers devoted to celebrating the simple romance of weddings in the sun. We have been in business for 10 years now, from Dominican Republic & Costa Rica to Mexico (first in Cabo, now Riviera Maya). So, Blue Lens Caribe has ceased to exist as brand for the last two years. It just got together with WeddingDayStory, but the latter name was the one that reflected who we are the best, so we kept it. Helping our friends out is a big deal for us-so if you have any questions, need any information, or just want to have a quick chat, don't hesitate to reach out to us! On top of the channels that appear on our signature below, you can also choose to schedule a call with us, no strings attached To do so, click here: https://calendly.com/weddingdaystory Happy planning everyone!

Hi @@norwaybride! Here's some Mexican Riviera Maya & Costa Rica wedding inspiration: Costa Rica Mexico's Riviera Maya Are you up for a Cenote Trash The Dress session? You can get results like this: Mexico's Baja California Sur (Cabo)

Hi finest brides! We would like to share some images from our latest wedding in the resort for your inspiration If there's anything we can do to help, just ask! Happy planning

Hi brides! Here's some centerpiece inspiration for you: http://www.weddingdaystory.com/blog/2016/04/22/4537/mexican-beach-wedding-centerpieces/ Can we help? Just ask! Happy planning

Hi @@Siuc4me, welcome to the forum! Here's some Etsy gift inspiration for your gift bags! Find many more on our website's #BeachWeddingTips section: http://www.weddingdaystory.com/blog/2016/05/19/4722/best-etsy-wedding-shops-beach-weddings-1/ http://www.weddingdaystory.com/blog/2016/05/27/4805/best-etsy-wedding-shops-beach-wedding-goodies-part-2/ Some ideas: Favor box instead of a regular bag (they can be carried unfolded) Wedding Mad Libs: A little something for your maids of honor: Wedding Tattoos! If we can help with any other questions, just ask! Best of luck!

Agreed ---if you set everyone's expectations from the start, you can't go wrong! Best of luck

Hi all! Here's some Riviera Maya wedding inspiration for you! To see more, check us out on Pinterest Visit our website for more Riviera Maya Photography wedding galleries!

Hi all! If you are thinking about having your ceremony in this beautiful location, here's all you need to know about Cozumel weddings: Part 1: http://www.weddingdaystory.com/blog/2016/03/22/4112/cozumel-weddings/ Part 2: http://www.weddingdaystory.com/blog/2016/03/30/4129/cozumel-weddings-part-2/ If you need anything from information to photo or video quotes, don't hesitate to contact us!

Hi brides! Our two cents on the topic, here's How To Choose A Wedding Dress That Will Travel Well For Your Playa Del Carmen Destination Wedding: http://www.weddingdaystory.com/blog/2016/04/15/4380/playa-del-carmen-destination-wedding-dress/ We got together with experts from a Canada bridal store (Best For Bride) to bring you great tips on the subject! And, these are just a couple of our favorite bridal gowns we got to photograph over the years: Happy planning everyone!

Hi brides! This is a biggie for couples traveling to our beautiful home and we love sharing our recommendations. Plus, we are serious lovers of good food. For more local recommendations for your honeymoon in Riviera Maya, download our free guide: http://blog.weddingdaystory.com/honeymoon-activities-in-riviera-maya Mexican Frida Kahlo Restaurante Gorgeous ambiance. This is Mexican food at its finest. https://www.tripadvisor.com.mx/Restaurant_Review-g150812-d9601131-Reviews-Frida_Kahlo_Restaurante-Playa_del_Carmen_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Yaxche Here, you'll find gourmet Mayan cuisine. An experience worth having in the Riviera Maya https://www.tripadvisor.com.mx/Restaurant_Review-g150812-d1032967-Reviews-Yaxche_Maya_Cuisine-Playa_del_Carmen_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Los Aguachiles Caguamería & Marisquería. Our favorite: figurín de atún fresco. https://www.tripadvisor.com.mx/Restaurant_Review-g150812-d1747331-Reviews-Los_Aguachiles-Playa_del_Carmen_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Los Hijos De La Tostada Yummy fresh fish toast, tacos & a trendy atmosphere. https://www.tripadvisor.com.mx/Restaurant_Review-g150812-d8361193-Reviews-Los_Hijos_De_La_Tostada-Playa_del_Carmen_Yucatan_Peninsula.html La Cueva Del Chango This one is a great breakfast spot too, for that after-night out breakfast at 11 am Might have a bit of a wait time during the weekend so be prepared! https://www.tripadvisor.com.mx/Restaurant_Review-g150812-d1108648-Reviews-La_Cueva_del_Chango-Playa_del_Carmen_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Restaurante Nativo Grab a quick lunch here if you like to hang out where the locals do! https://www.tripadvisor.com.mx/Restaurant_Review-g150812-d1059518-Reviews-Nativo-Playa_del_Carmen_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Almirante Pech Great for a date or night out, Mexican dishes combined with seafood and a nice spot to stay for drinks after. https://www.tripadvisor.com.mx/Restaurant_Review-g150812-d4172921-Reviews-Almirante_Pech-Playa_del_Carmen_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Seafood El Pirata Local's favorite for fresh fish. Only opens for lunch. Not "fancy", just really good local seafood! https://www.tripadvisor.com.mx/Restaurant_Review-g150812-d1108692-Reviews-El_Pirata-Playa_del_Carmen_Yucatan_Peninsula.html El Muelle De Playa del Carmen Have dinner here. https://www.tripadvisor.com.mx/Restaurant_Review-g150812-d5954074-Reviews-El_Muelle_Restaurant-Playa_del_Carmen_Yucatan_Peninsula.html La Fisheria Trendy, on 5th. Try the fish burger! https://www.tripadvisor.com.mx/Restaurant_Review-g150812-d6168047-Reviews-La_Fisheria-Playa_del_Carmen_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Sushi Kampai 2x1 rolls Monday to Wednesday! Our favorite Sushi spot on 5th. https://www.tripadvisor.com.mx/Restaurant_Review-g150812-d4680255-Reviews-Kampai-Playa_del_Carmen_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Sushi Club Don't leave without checking out the terrace. https://www.tripadvisor.com.mx/Restaurant_Review-g150812-d2173016-Reviews-Sushi_Club-Playa_del_Carmen_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Vegan La Senda Vegana https://www.tripadvisor.com.mx/Restaurant_Review-g150812-d3953838-Reviews-La_Senda-Playa_del_Carmen_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Italian Perché no Brand new here in Playa, its a big hit already. https://www.tripadvisor.com.mx/Restaurant_Review-g150812-d10219538-Reviews-Perche_No_Restaurante_Pizzeria-Playa_del_Carmen_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Il Baretto This one is a Playa classic go to spot for Italian food. Right on 5th. https://www.tripadvisor.com.mx/Restaurant_Review-g150812-d1006363-Reviews-Il_Baretto_Italian_Restaurant-Playa_del_Carmen_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Romeo Trattoria We recommend the tagliatelle ai frutti di mare or the carbonara. And the chocolate volcano for dessert! https://www.tripadvisor.com.mx/Restaurant_Review-g150812-d1494054-Reviews-Trattoria_Pizzeria_ROMEO-Playa_del_Carmen_Yucatan_Peninsula.html International Food Alux This is a restaurant that emerges within the depths of a naturally formed cavern, so you’ll find yourself surrounded by stalactites and flow-stones as you sit down for your meal. This original restaurant specializes in Pre-Hispanic, Mexican and international cuisine. If you have only one night to go out and must pick one spot, we say this one. https://www.tripadvisor.com.mx/Restaurant_Review-g150812-d1756387-Reviews-Alux_Restaurant-Playa_del_Carmen_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Afrodisiako Amazing friendly atmosphere, signature cocktails & gourmet dishes. One of our favorite spots in Playa. https://es.foursquare.com/v/afrodisiako/5205615f498e43c7cde8926d Zenzi Watch the moon rise while you have a romantic dinner right on the beach. https://www.tripadvisor.com.mx/Restaurant_Review-g150812-d1490732-Reviews-Zenzi_Beach_Bar_Restaurant-Playa_del_Carmen_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Babe's Noodles and Bar Asian fusion, thai & vegan. Must haves: Goat cheese rolls & a cocktail! https://www.tripadvisor.com.mx/Restaurant_Review-g150812-d1129708-Reviews-Babe_s_Noodles_and_Bar-Playa_del_Carmen_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Chester Es Pasta Another local's favorite, here you won't get a menu (you have to stand and read it off the wall) and you'll be encouraged to leave your cell phone behind so that you can have a nice conversation. The food comes in BIG portions and the natural shakes are great. Family oriented! https://www.tripadvisor.com.mx/Restaurant_Review-g150812-d3209497-Reviews-Cheester_Playa_del_Carmen-Playa_del_Carmen_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Kaxapa Factory Veneuzuela in Playa del Carmen. Tasty arepas & friendly hosts. https://www.tripadvisor.com.mx/Restaurant_Review-g150812-d2102270-Reviews-Kaxapa_Factory-Playa_del_Carmen_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Let us know which one you liked best! Download our Honeymoon Activities Guide for more ideas on places to go & things to do at our beautiful home! Mi casa es su casa

A note to all brides thinking about doing this on their weddings --- do it! Your photographer will love you. Although we understand that guests and family usually want to take their own pictures and capture memories of their own during the ceremony, it is the one special moment you have all gathered there to share, so it only makes sense to ask your loved ones to be there. In the moment with you. Make sure to ask your photographer if they can provide you with the service of uploading images to a private, online gallery. What we do is send the couple a link to where the images will be, with the option of having guests sign up to receive an update once the images are posted (which is only 7 to 12 business days after the wedding). That way, everyone can access the ceremony images, share them on Facebook or print them out We hope the unplugged wedding trend is here to stay! This one post that became viral says it very well too: http://www.today.com/style/unplugged-weddings-photographers-anti-phone-rant-goes-viral-t55546

Hi brides! We second @@Wafflesmom's mention of paperless post. I actually have been getting these RSVP's over the e-mail for a friend's wedding this year, and found it extremely convenient. Apart from viewing all necessary information right there, you can send direct messages to the couple and everything gets copied on e-mails. There are many more! Check them out: http://www.bridebox.com/blog/best-rsvp-websites-for-wedding-guests/ Best of luck, everybody!

Hi all! Just a quick message that we just left on the original "Blue Lens Caribe" thread, and is in order here as well: Blue Lens Caribe Photography has been rebranded as WeddingDayStory in Riviera Maya. And who's WeddingDayStory, you might ask. We are a family of wedding photographers & videographers devoted to celebrating the simple romance of weddings in the sun. We have been in business for 10 years now, from Dominican Republic & Costa Rica to Mexico (first in Cabo, now Riviera Maya). So, Blue Lens Caribe has ceased to exist as brand for the last two years. It just got together with WeddingDayStory, but the latter name was the one that reflected who we are the best, so we kept it. Helping our friends out is a big deal for us-so if you have any questions, need any information, or just want to have a quick chat, don't hesitate to reach out to us! On top of the channels that appear on our signature below, you can also choose to schedule a call with us, no strings attached To do so, click here: https://calendly.com/weddingdaystory Happy planning!

Hi all! Quite of a bump here --but I see we haven't made it official in the forum yet, so here it goes: Blue Lens Caribe Photography has been rebranded as WeddingDayStory in Riviera Maya. And who's WeddingDayStory, you might ask. We are a family of wedding photographers & videographers devoted to celebrating the simple romance of weddings in the sun. We have been in business for 10 years now, from Dominican Republic & Costa Rica to Mexico (first in Cabo, now Riviera Maya). So, Blue Lens Caribe has ceased to exist as brand for the last two years. It just got together with WeddingDayStory, but the latter name was the one that reflected who we are the best, so we kept it. Helping our friends out is a big deal for us-so if you have any questions, need any information, or just want to have a quick chat, don't hesitate to reach out to us! On top of the channels that appear on our signature below, you can also choose to schedule a call with us, no strings attached To do so, click here: https://calendly.com/weddingdaystory Welcome to our beautiful home. See you on the sunny side!

Hi brides! This is a gorgeous location where we were in-house vendors for a quite some time. Happy to share images below for your reference & inspiration! You can also see more here: @@heben42, when are you getting married? I'm also guessing @@lab209 might have had her wedding already, but just in case anyone else is wondering, this is not a particularly windy location around June (actually, here in Playa, June is a very nice and warm month). Our beaches are not particularly windy (nothing like say, Aruba) and the Paradisus has ceremony locations such as the Gaby bridge or the Gazebo that are very secluded, so if you are coming anywhere near the rainy season (mid September/October) you can ask your WP about those options. Here are some images for ya'll: If there's anything at all we can help out with, information about Riviera Maya that you might be needing, don't hesitate to ask! We are happy to help. Happy planning

Hi all! Bumping this for an update here- based on our experiences with resorts and what our WeddingDayStory couples tell us, this IS indeed a possibility, but, in most cases, it can be talked over with your resort's WP. If you absolutely don't want the resort photographers shooting your day, communicate with your wedding planner and let them know what you feel. If resort policy is not making you happy and you feel you are left without choice, that can affect your overall wedding experience and venues are very good at trying to compensate for these kinds of situations. We hope our two cents help! Happy planning! The WeddingDayStory Family

Hi all! Azul Fives is a gorgeous location, congrats! Here are some of our shots at the venue, we would be more than happy to help with anything you might need. Happy planning!

Hi All! We regularly work with La Cabina Cancun and we can say that they are the best. Very attentive... All the brides that work with them are happy in the end! Check them out: https://www.facebook.com/Photo.Booth.Cancun/ http://www.lacabinamexico.com/ Hope it helps. Happy planning!

Hi everyone! We have a great guide out with Riviera Maya Honeymoon recommendations. Check it out! http://blog.weddingdaystory.com/honeymoon-activities-in-riviera-maya Mexico is a gorgeous and fun location, specially around this time of the year. If you need any tips or advise, don't hesitate to ask! We would love to help

Hi @@Navvenji34 & @@SvitlanaG! In case you are considering Mexico as well, you can check out our guide on the best Riviera Maya Honeymoon Activities Find some tips here: http://www.weddingdaystory.com/blog/2016/02/26/3417/riviera-maya-honeymoon-1/ http://www.weddingdaystory.com/blog/2016/03/01/3441/riviera-maya-honeymoon-2/ Or just download the full guide: http://blog.weddingdaystory.com/honeymoon-activities-in-riviera-maya Hope your brother has a great time!

Hola a todos! Amazing information on this thread - looks like @@Kfred, @@tpenner & @@MrsOHara had their questions answered. We'll be looking forward to any updates in case we can help out with contacts for other vendors or with anything we can add from our experience shooting weddings there. We also wanted to share some images of our latest one with an awesome couple, Ronda & Heith. They got married at the Cenote, which is a gorgeous location as well. Sandos Eco is a great option if you dream of getting married surrounded by nature & jungle! Happy planning! #WeddingDayStoryFamily

Hi BDW forum! Though we are sure OP already took care of the starfish issue since it's over 4 years old, we wanted to leave this helpful link here for future brides going trough the same starfish-related dilema! http://www.weddingdaystory.com/blog/2016/03/08/3957/beach-wedding-diy-projects/ Among those DIY projects, you'll find a link with instructions to make your own starfish.. They look virtually the same as the real ones, you'll have no issues with flying them whatsoever... and, most importantly, you won't be disrupting any eco-system by using starfish in your wedding decorations Happy planning everyone!

Hey there @VancouverGal! Welcome to the forum! The resort you chose has really nice locations. As fellow photographers were mentioning, there are many options for the reception lightning setups. We would recommend you to steer clear of laser effects in the lights (should they offer this to you) since they can become both a photographer and videographer's nightmare! These are highlights from a previous wedding we shot at the resort. Do you have any photo or video related questions we can help you with? Feel free to browse our #WeddingsInTheSun galleries: http://www.weddingdaystory.com/blog/category/weddings-in-the-sun/ ... and get destination wedding inspiration trough our #BeachWeddingTips: http://www.weddingdaystory.com/blog/category/beach-wedding-tips/ Happy planning!