Plate
$4,250
Hotel Avg
$12,050
Best Month
December
Airport Dist.
105km
Estimated Budget
Price converted to MXN from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
Plan my Wedding in CareyesComplete guide for your wedding in Careyes
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Careyes, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. The ultra-luxury bohemian sanctuary perched on untouched Pacific cliffs featuring iconic ocean castles and international polo. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 9.9/10 in romanticism, Careyes offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Careyes has excellent leisure infrastructure (9.2/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Careyes
Main advantages
- Peerless exclusivity and privacy: preferred sanctuary of global creatives, European nobility, and discerning jet-setters.
- Iconic vivid Ocean Castle architecture featuring 360-degree wrap-around infinity pools suspended over the Pacific.
- Championship polo facilities (Careyes Polo Club) and pristine private jungle coves.
Points to keep in mind
- Top-tier luxury accommodation pricing within the Mexican market.
- Requires private chauffeur shuttle transfers from Manzanillo Airport (1h15) or Puerto Vallarta Airport (2h30).
The style in Careyes
Dominant Style
Mediterranean-Mexican Boho-Luxe, Cliffside Ocean Castles & Elite Privacy
Local Tradition
Sunset vow exchange at the monumental cliffside sculpture 'La Copa del Sol', passionfruit margarita cocktail reception at Playa Rosa, followed by barefoot starlit gala dancing with live mariachi and world-class guest DJs
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Top Venues in Careyes
Castillo Sol de Oriente
The quintessential yellow Careyes ocean castle crowning a private headland with a circular infinity moat floating above the ocean.
Playa Rosa Beach Club
The vibrant social heart of Careyes featuring Mediterranean-Mexican gourmet dining along tranquil emerald waters.
La Copa del Sol
A monumental cliffside acoustic amphitheater sculpture capturing the setting sun for truly mystical vow exchanges.
Wedding traditions in Mexico
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Arras and the lazo
The 13 arras represent shared prosperity, and the lazo —a cord placed over the couple's shoulders during the ceremony— symbolises eternal union.
Godparents (padrinos)
A Mexican wedding has padrinos for everything: velación, lazo, arras, bouquet, rings, cushions, bible… Key figures who accompany and sponsor the couple.
Mariachi and callejoneada
Mariachi typically accompanies the welcome or closing of the banquet. In colonial cities like Guanajuato or San Miguel, the callejoneada parades guests and couple through the streets before the party.
Hora loca and víbora de la mar
The hora loca explodes at midnight with masks, hats and streamers. The víbora de la mar is the chain-dance that closes every proper Mexican wedding.
Mexican candy table
Cocadas, palanquetas, mazapán, alegrías, tamarindo enchilado, ate, pulparindos… The candy table is a must-have cultural touch.
Legal requirements to marry in Mexico
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
State Civil Registry
Minimum notice
15 days
Witnesses per spouse
2
Key steps
- Application at the State Civil Registry where you'll marry.
- Certified birth certificate (less than 3 months old) and valid government ID.
- Pre-marital blood tests (mandatory in several Mexican states).
- Pre-marital talk required in some states.
- Civil ceremony before the Civil Registry judge; four witnesses (2 per spouse).
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in Mexico- Birth certificate apostilled and translated by an official perito.
- Valid migratory form or passport.
- Certificate of single status (apostilled) in some states.
How to get there from Mexico
Main airports
Common departure points
Mexico City · Guadalajara · Monterrey · Querétaro · Mérida
Typical vendors in Mexico
What Mexican couples ask most
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Alojamiento para tu boda en Careyes
Precio medio: ~650€/noche
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Vuelos a Careyes
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Que hacer en Careyes
Actividades para invitados que viajan a la boda: tours guiados, experiencias locales y planes para los dias previos o posteriores.
Cancelacion gratuita en la mayoria de actividades
Preparativos esenciales
Seguro de viaje
Imprescindible para viajar tranquilos
- Cobertura medica
- Cancelacion de vuelos
- Equipaje perdido
- Asistencia 24h
eSIM internacional
Internet sin roaming ni sorpresas
- Datos ilimitados
- Sin cambiar de SIM
- Activa al instante
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Careyes considered Mexico's most exclusive destination wedding sanctuary?
Created by Gian Franco Brignone, Careyes marries Italian Mediterranean aesthetic with Mexican coastal mysticism: clifftop castles, championship polo, and unmatched privacy for high-profile couples.
How do guests reach Careyes?
Airports of choice are Manzanillo International (ZLO, 1h15 drive) and Puerto Vallarta International (PVR, 2h30 drive), complemented by private charter flights to the nearby Chamela airstrip.
What is the expected budget for a Careyes wedding?
Ultra-luxury banquets and bespoke bar service average €200 to €450 per guest. A multi-day celebration for 80 guests at an Ocean Castle typically ranges between €60,000 and €160,000.
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Estimated Budget
Price converted to MXN from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
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