Destination Weddings, Honeymoons, Vow Renewals
Destination Weddings . . .
. . . Caribbean and Mexico
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. . . Cancun . . . Cozumel . . . Huatulco . . . Los Cabos . . . Riviera Maya . . . Puerto Vallarta . . .
Cap Cana . . . La Romana . . . Punta Cana . . .
. . . Montego Bay . . . Negril . . . Ocho Rios . .
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Planning for your special day will be a wonderful time for you! Finding someone you can trust to assist you 
with planning your special day will be rewarding and beneficial. Judy and Maria’s Travel, Inc. specializing in planning honeymoons, destination weddings and vow renewal celebrations.
Destination weddings are intensive and demand a level of planning and knowledge over that of a traditional wedding. Our destination wedding planners will walk you through every step of the process making it easy, stress-free and enjoyable.
Judy & Maria's "Destination Wedding I Do"
Your best group selection if you prefer that your guests book direct with Judy and Maria’s Travel, instead of making one large group booking. This option included more booking flexibility and savings for the bride and groom as well as your guests utilizing your group’s very own promotional code.
Here is How" Destination Wedding I Do" Works:
Judy and Maria’s Travel will provide the wedding party with a promotional code. First the Bride and Groom book their wedding/honeymoon with Judy and Maria’s Travel. For every guest that books and travels, using the promotional code, the Bride and Groom will receive a discount off their package.
The wedding guests will save too (savings depends on the package price). Valid on new vacations, charter or scheduled air/hotel packages or land only bookings staying at the wedding party’s hotel. In addition, guests may purchase the optional AV-OK Total Vacation Security Plan including AV-OK plus with Best Price Guarantee.
Brides and Grooms interested in the program should contact Judy and Maria’s Travel, Inc. Toll-free 1-877-380-4142 or email travel@jmtravel.com for additional details, program restrictions and a personalized promotional code.
Avoid the Stress
Destination weddings are as stress-free as a wedding can get! You will have an on-site wedding planner handing the majority of the details so that you can sit back and relax. There are no rules, so there is nothing that “must be done.”
Extended Families
It is very common for the bride and groom to live in a different state or country than their parents, siblings and friends. If people have to fly to attend a wedding, why not choose an exotic location. One that people want to visit!
Couples in Second Marriages
Couples in second marriages that include children have a great opportunity to start the new family off with an exciting vacation built into a wonderful event.
Romantics 
Nothing is more romantic than a destination wedding. For couples who want to make the wedding something truly special, a destination wedding is the right choice for them. Plus, the destination will always hold a special place in their hearts and is the ideal location to visit over and over again to celebrate anniversaries!
Non-traditional Destination Weddings
Do you want a wedding to symbolize your interests? A destination wedding allows for more choices than the local wedding hall. How about an underwater scuba wedding? For those couples who are not interested in tuxedos and the traditional wedding gown, how about a wedding on the beach in casual clothes and bare feet?
Do you have a limited budget?
Many couples don’t have the means or choose not to spend a lot on one day’s events. With fewer guests and many resorts offering intimate weddings at a minimal cost – or even for free – a destination wedding makes sense for the couple.
The All-Inclusive Wedding
Why not plan your wedding at an all-inclusive resort that offers a wedding ceremony or vow renewal free of charge or for a minimal fee, usually with a minimum stay. Typical inclusions are the services of the wedding officiator, the wedding license, and scenic spot for the ceremony, wedding cake, bouquet and boutonnieres for the bride and groom and a few photographs. An on-site wedding planner can help the couple choose their extras if they want, which can include almost anything you would find at a traditional wedding. The wedding planner also handles all the paperwork and details, allowing the couple to arrive and enjoy their special day and honeymoon after. Couples can come on their own or bring as many guests as they like for the festivities.
The Resort Wedding
Many resorts in the top honeymoon spots around the world have hired on-site wedding planners to create the ideal event for the bride and groom. You will find a choice of packages, from the simplest intimate ceremony for the couple alone; to the most elaborate á la carte affair for hundreds.
Wedding Packages usually include most of the following, depending on the resort and package selected:
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Services of a judge or minister
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Services of a wedding coordinator
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Flowers, including a bouquet for the bride, boutonniere for the groom
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Wedding cake
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Bottle of champagne for the wedding toast
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Private candlelit dinner and/or breakfast in bed for the bride and groom
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Late checkout for the bride and groom
Popular Destinations
Dominican Republic . . .
Whether couples are looking for a quiet, secluded beach getaway or want to start off their new lives with an exciting eco-adventure, the Dominican Republic can accommodate them. Brides and grooms can opt for extravagant and lavish ceremonies and receptions or more sedate and private affairs on the beach, in lush gardens or anywhere else they would like. Most of the resorts in Punta Cana offer a selection of wedding and romance packages and often have wedding specialists on hand to assist in coordinating every last detail.
Jamaica . . .
Jamaica, a land of lively culture and gorgeous beaches, continues to be very popular for weddings and honeymoons. All inclusive resorts abound in Jamaica. Top romantic spots to tie the knot on the island include the Blue Lagoon in port Antonio, Lovers Leap near the South coast’s rugged edge and on Negril’s cliffs at sunset.
Mexico . . .
Mexico, a perennial top-ten destination wedding and honeymoon choice, was named “Most Affordable Destination” in the Modern Bride honeymoon survey. Mexico boasts its share of romantic enclaves in Cancun, Cozumel, and the Riviera Maya as well as in the Pacific coast resort areas such as Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta. The options are virtually endless. The bride and groom can enjoy an all-inclusive resort wedding or get married at a Mayan Indian ceremony on the Yucatan peninsula.
Caribbean Marriage Regulations
In the Caribbean, requirements differ by island, but some documents and procedures are standard throughout the region such as;
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Valid legal identification (passport)
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Proof of divorce (deed poll or name certificate where necessary) or death certificate (original or certified copies) where applicable.
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Documented parental consent if either party is under 18 years of age (21 in some cases)
- Most islands require two adult witnesses.
Symbolic Wedding Ceremonies
Many wedding couples choose to be legally married in the United States, preceded or followed by a symbolic wedding ceremony in resort with family and friends. Symbolic weddings are less costly, and a great choice for busy couples that prefer to bypass gathering and completing the documentation, required for a legally-binding ceremony in a foreign country.
Legally-Binding Wedding Ceremonies
The table below has been designed to provide a general guide of the documentation, etc. that is required for legally-binding ceremonies in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica. Other restrictions or requirements may change, so for the most accurate and current information, be sure to check with the embassy/consulate of the country in which you are marrying (contact information provided below).
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REQUIREMENTS* FOR LEGALLY-BINDING CEREMONIES
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MEXICO
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JAMAICA
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
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Passport (valid for at least 6 months)
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Original & Copies
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Tourist Card
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Birth Certificate
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Original & Copies
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Original
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Minimum Residence Requirement
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4 Working Days
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2 Working Days
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Local Blood Text
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Proof of Divorce (if applicable)
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Documents translated into local language
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Single Status Declaration
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Document application prior to departure
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ID of Witnesses
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*Information is valid for US citizens only, at the time of printing (June 2010). The information above has been obtained fromt he official government websites listed below. Judy & Maria's Travel does not accept and expressly disclaims any responsibility arising from your reliance on the information provided on the table above.
Riviera Maya Marriage Requirements*
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Birth certificates (or legalized copies) and passports of both partners
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Blood tests taken within 15 days prior to wedding. Sometimes tests need to be taken in Mexico or certified by a Mexican physician.
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Copy of visa or immigration form (FMT)
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Four witnesses. Some cities require four Mexican people, while others accept foreigners as witnesses. All civil registration offices have a witness service (fee).
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To fulfill the requirements listed above, it is recommended to arrive in Mexico at least three business days prior to the ceremony.
*can change at any time
Previously Married Couples
If one of the partners having got divorced or become a widow, they have to show proof that one year has passed since this has happened. For divorced partners, final sentence of dissolution of marriage is required; certified copies are accepted. Widow/widower must present death certificate (or copy thereof) of previous partner.
For details on wedding requirements throughout Mexico visit: www.visitmexico.com
Judy and Maria’s Travel, Inc.’s Wedding Program Policies
It is important for Judy and Maria’s Travel, Inc. to book your wedding with a preferred hotel / travel partner. These partners have been individually selected by the management at Judy and Maria's Travel, Inc. because of their prompt and courteous on-site wedding planners. These selected travel partners are the ones who make us successful at making your special day memorable and stress free!
All of the following resort icons are ideal resort selections to plan your wedding, honeymoon, or vow renewal! Please feel free to contact Maria at travel@jmtravel.com to discuss your destination wedding, vow renewal or honeymoon!
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Destination Weddings . . . . . . Caribbean and Mexico
Mexico . . . Cancun . . . Cozumel . . . Huatulco . . . Los Cabos . . . Puerto Vallarta . . .
Dominican Republic . . . La Romana . . . Punta Cana . . . Cap Cana . . .
. . . Jamaica . . . Montego Bay . . . Negril . . . Ocho Rios . . .
