Type of Ceremonies

At Riu Emerald Bay 3 different types of ceremonies are held: Symbolic, Renewal of Vows and Civil*. _{*Civil weddings available with additional cost.}

• Civil Ceremonies:

  Are performed by a Judge and are legally recognized. Paperwork as well as blood tests are required (HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea and all STD's are tested). The newlyweds will receive a legal marriage certificate in Spanish Language.

  Blood Tests are not required for foreign couples.
  

• Important:

  Civil weddings are legally recognized in the country where the wedding was performed. As each country has specific requirements, we highly recommend you contact your respective Embassy or Consulate to get the complete information of the procedure that you will have to follow with the purpose of legalize your Marriage Certificate in your country. *Riu Hotels and Resorts is not responsible for this legal procedure.

• Symbolic & Renewal of Vows Ceremonies
  : Are Blessing Ceremonies performed by a Non-denominational Minister and are not legally recognized. No paper work, blood tests and witnesses are required. After the ceremony, wedding couple will receive a “symbolic” marriage certificate.
  
• Important: Riu Hotels & Resorts prides itself on the reliability of our properties which always welcome cultural diversity, please note that our Riu property in Mazatlán performs symbolic same-sex weddings.
  
  In order to apply for a renewal of vows ceremony is a must to send a photocopy from the legal marriage certificate of your home country.
  

Locations

• At the Riu Emerald Bay you will be able to have your ceremony on the Beach.:
  
  • • Playa: Maximum capacity 80 persons (*sujetos a cambios por clima y marea)