Shangri-la is a place where guests spend days relaxing and unwinding amidst the palm gardens and on the white sand beaches. Such a romantic and pleasant atmosphere makes it a natural choice for your destination wedding. It's an honor to provide wedding services for our guests but Shangri-la does not provide facilities for parties not staying at the resort.
The Wedding Package $3,999.00 USD
These basic items are included in any wedding at Shangri-la Caribe
Legal or Symbolic Ceremony
There are various ways to be married here. You can choose a legal ceremony that requires blood tests and legal paperwork to be completed within Mexico. Or, you can have a symbolic ceremony on the beach and have your legal marriage performed at home - either prior to or after your trip to Mexico.
Option A - A legal ceremony is performed by a local municipal judge in Spanish only. Blood tests are required in Mexico along with 4 witnesses with proper documentation (passport & tourist card). Both the wedding couple and witnesses must be in Mexico 5 business days prior to the ceremony.
Option B - A symbolic, religious ceremony is performed by a local non-denominational clergyman in either Spanish or English. The minister will supply a marriage certificate from his church. (Catholic priests will not perform marriages outside the church).
Option C - Your own symbolic ceremony: The wedding couple can create their own vows/ceremony to be read by any individual designated by you. (Deduct $400.00 from the package price if you use option C)
Ceremony Setting
The site is located on our beautiful white sand beach with the turquoise waters of the Caribbean as the background. A podium of native woods is surrounded by coconut and palm greenery. Tiki torches help provide lighting and ambiance for sunset ceremonies. Seating for up to 100 people and a microphone can be provided. Indoor options are also available if you prefer or if the weather requires it.
Tropical Flowers
1 bridal bouquet
2 smaller bouquets (bridesmaids, mothers or flower girls)
1 groom's boutonniere
2 smaller boutonnieres (groomsmen, fathers, or ring bearers)
1 floral centerpiece
Music
2 hours of live music is included - a choice of one of three styles
Mexican Trio playing traditional Mexican music
Violin Duet for a classical background
Violin and guitar for nice background music
Wedding Cake
Nicely decorated wedding cake to serve all of your guests
Treats for the Bride and Groom
Relaxing massages for the wedding couple prior to the big event
Special Coco Locos for the bride and the groom
On-site Wedding Coordinator
A personal assistant on site to handle all aspects of your wedding
The Reception & Dinner
Cocktails are served around the Aventura pool. Your musicians will provide a nice atmosphere while your guests chat and mingle.
Later, the festivities will move on to the main dining restaurant "La Loma". This is the area where all guests of the resort have dinner each evening. A special seating area and décor will be provided for the wedding party. The meal will consist of the menu of the day, but lobster may be substituted for the main course at $15.00 per person.
The resort's nightly room rate includes breakfast and dinner. Therefore, the cost of this reception dinner is already included in your guests' room payments. Non-resort guests will be charged $25.00 each.
Optional Items You May Add to the Package
Reception & Buffet Dinner in the Aventura Dining Area
The Aventura area dining facility is available at an additional cost to larger groups that desire a more elaborate and private setting and flexibility for the evening's activities. The Aventura area boasts a gorgeous dining room and a separate bar and dancing area. It is suitable for the ceremony, reception, dinner, and dancing. You'll have more leeway in the timing and flow of activities with this option.
(Note: other resort guests will be allowed access through the outdoor area at all times)
When the group has confirmed pre-paid room reservations in excess of 85 room nights, the rental of the Aventura dining area is discounted to a nominal fee - available for one night only.
Group with less than 85 reserved room nights: Aventura area rental fee is $7,750.00 / evening
Group with 85 or more reserved room nights: Aventura area rental fee is $750.00 / evening
The dinner is a beautiful buffet and is normally set up after the ceremony/cocktail hour. There are various bar and menu options available. Your wedding coordinator will supply these details at your request.
Dinner Buffet (min. of 40 people) $40.00 per person
(Price set based on the fact that dinner is already included in the room rate)
Appetizers
• Hors d'oeuvres $100.00 / platter of 50
Photographer: $400.00
• You will receive 36 6 x 8 prints, a CD with total 70 pictures on it, and a modest album to take your pictures home in.
• Other options available. Please ask.
Videographer
• DVD of 25 minutes (ceremony only) $440.00
• DVD of 50 minutes (ceremony and dinner) $660.00
• DVD of 70 minutes (ceremony, dinner and dancing) $880.00
You will receive an edited DVD with all the precious moments in your BIG DAY!!!
If you wish, the Videographer can use your own music for the background.
• Additional hour for "Wedding Package Music" $350 / hr
• Mariachi Band $450 for 45 minutes
• CD sound system no charge
• Live Band "La Mata" $2,500 for 3 sets
• DJ $650 for 4 hours
Pampering
• Massage $60.00 / hour
• Manicure $25.00 / person
• Pedicure $35.00 / person
Sightseeing and Adventures
The Mayan Riviera boasts many natural and cultural attractions. Tours and activities can be arranged for any number of your group who wish to enjoy the full experience of visiting the Yucatan peninsula. Contact the wedding coordinator in Playa del Carmen for details about the many trips and activities that are available.
The Fine Print
Shangri-la accommodates wedding groups between May 1 and December 17 only (periods between July 15 and August 31 by special request and excluding Nov. 20 - 30). Some exceptions are permitted in late January and April. See the "Just the Two of Us" package for smaller groups (10 or less).
Wedding activities cannot continue past 11:30 p.m. on the resort grounds.
Contact the wedding coordinator for scheduling and more information:
011-52-(984)-803-8124 or by email to: playaoffice@turqreef.com.
A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve the date of your wedding.
This deposit is applied to the final balance due 30 days prior to the event.
After confirming your date, please place all reservation through the Turquoise Reef Group Inc. 1-(800)-538-6802 or www.mexicoholiday.com.
A 15% Mexico's Agency Coordination Fee will be added to the total cost of your wedding not including the room reservations.
