Plate
$1,750
Hotel Avg
$2,200
Best Month
November
Airport Dist.
85km
Estimated Budget
Price converted to MXN from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
Plan my Wedding in TepoztlanComplete guide for your wedding in Tepoztlan
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Tepoztlan, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. A magical town below mystical cliffs, spiritual romance, and pre-Hispanic history. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 9.4/10 in romanticism, Tepoztlan offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Tepoztlan has excellent leisure infrastructure (8/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Tepoztlan
Main advantages
- Spectacular landscape surrounded by rugged cliffs and a unique energy.
- Great variety of boutique hotels and gorgeous gardens specializing in weddings.
- Proximity to Mexico City for international traveling guests.
Points to keep in mind
- Steep cobblestone streets which make walking difficult for elderly guests.
- Traffic congestion on weekends due to high domestic tourism.
The style in Tepoztlan
Dominant Style
Spiritual & Nature
Local Tradition
Union ceremony featuring a pre-Hispanic copal incense blessing and local mezcal toast
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Tepoztlan
Bajo de la Montana
Spectacular garden with a modern design harmoniously integrated with the cliffs.
Hostal de la Luz
Emblematic venue with breathtaking views and specialized in mystical and spiritual weddings.
Amomoxtli
Exclusive boutique hotel with lush gardens and a spectacular stone pool.
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 Tepoztlan
Precio medio: ~120€/noche
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Vuelos a Tepoztlan
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Que hacer en Tepoztlan
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
- Cobertura en +190 paises
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a wedding in Tepoztlan cost?
The average plate price is 95€. A gala wedding of 100 guests in a specialized garden can range from 15,000€ to 28,000€.
What is a pre-Hispanic ceremony like in Tepoztlan?
It is a spiritual blessing officiated by a local shaman, using copal incense, conch shells, flowers, and natural elements of the earth.
What is the best time of year for a wedding in this town?
From November to April. The climate in November is optimal, with warm sunny days, cool nights, and lush green vegetation.
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Estimated Budget
Price converted to MXN from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
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