Marriage Requirements

• Complimentary Collection does not apply if requested onsite.
• Last minute weddings: A $1,000 USD fee will apply if the Complimentary Wedding Collection is reserved 30 days or less prior to the ceremony date. Wedding will be turned over to the resort for planning once contract and fee is received from the couple.
• A third party vendor fee of $1,500 USD will apply per outside vendor hired by the couple and not contracted by the hotel as a preferred vendor. If vendor provides multiple services, the fee will apply per service. The fee covers one (1) person for one (1) day. Additional persons that work for vendors, or access on additional days will be charged a day pass. If you would like for the vendor to eat at the event, a day pass must be purchased. At Hard Rock Hotel Cancun, Riviera Maya, Vallarta & Los Cabos a $1,500 Vendor Supervision Fee and $500,000 Insurance Policy will be required for any third party vendor needing to carry out audiovisual work, bringing their own DJ equipment, or installing heavy duty materials (trussing structures, tents, hanging fabrics, etc) within our establishment.
• Décor included in the wedding collections will only be extended exclusively for the ceremony only.
• Upon check-in couples are required to proceed towards the Honeymoon desk in order to reconfirm their Honeymoon Package amenities.
• The sparkling wine toast may be done at the ceremony, cocktail or private function. The resort must be notified of couple’s choice.
• The cake cutting may be done at the cocktail or private function. The resort must be notified of couple’s choice.
• Depending on selection of requested flowers, additional costs may apply. Please note that our onsite flower selection highly depends on the time of year as well as our weekly floral imports. Certain flowers may not be available.
• Additional charge will apply for additional chairs, linens and cake in excess of 32 persons.
• Depending on photography package chosen, it may take up to 8 weeks to receive by mail. If the couple purchases one of the photography packages with a CD included, the onsite photographers will be able to provide a CD with the images.
• Musician’s selection is subject to availability.
• In case of inclement weather, dove release/ground firework presentation will not be extended. No credits will be adjusted.
• No personal checks will be accepted at the resort.
• Same Sex Symbolic Ceremonies can be performed at all properties.
• Same Sex Civil Ceremonies can be performed in Cancun, Riviera Maya, Los Cabos and Vallarta

• A set up fee is incurred when a cocktail and/or private function is on the beach or an area with limited or with no elevator access. For a cocktail hour, it is $6 USD per person (ages 4 and up). For a private function, it is $12 USD per person (ages 4 and up). For a cocktail hour and private function, it is $18 USD per person (ages 4 and up).
• Pool areas are not available for cocktail/private functions until 7:00 PM.
• All private functions that are hosted outdoors must be over by 10:30 PM, with the exception of certain locations at Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos which must be over by 9:00 PM.
• All private functions that are hosted in the ballroom can go until requested time with the purchase of additional hours and additional staff fee.
• Private functions in ballrooms may be either plated or buffet. Couple must notify hotel of choice.

• 2024: $136 per Adult and Children ages13-18 / $66 per children ages 4-12

*The hotel allows the purchase of Wedding Day Passes for up to a maximum of 20% of the total number of guests attending the wedding. The day passes are only guaranteed on the day of the ceremony. The Wedding Day Passes allow access to the hotel during the ceremony and until the wedding events are done. Prices are subject to change without notice.

• The couple is required to arrive at the resort 3 business days (Monday - Friday) prior to the ceremony. They must arrive by 12:00 PM in order for the day of arrival to count towards a business day.
• Hard Rock Hotels Riviera Maya, Cancun, and Los Cabos have an Administrative / Government fee of $1,200 USD for Civil Ceremonies. This is in addition to the collection cost.
• Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta has an Administrative / Government fee of $800 USD for Civil Ceremonies. This is in addition to the collection cost.
• Birth Certificates (certified copy of each)
• Valid Passports
• Original blood test (to determine Blood type, H.I.V. and S.T.D). Test must be taken at the resort and results are ready within 24 hours. Fee is included in the Administrative / Government fee. If test is positive, a special release must be signed by couple in order to proceed with the ceremony.
• Certified copy of former spouse’s Death Certificate (if applicable)*
• If divorced, a certified copy of Divorce Decree is required. If divorced more than once, please bring each Divorce Decree. If divorced less than one year, mandatory pregnancy test will be required. Additional fee of $15.00 USD approximately applies if a pregnancy test is required.
• Legal documentation of adoption or name change (if applicable)*
• Tourist ID (Provided by customs upon your arrival at Cancun International Airport/Puerto Vallarta Airport/ International Airport of San Jose). Please be sure to complete all information correctly on tourist ID, otherwise you may need to obtain a new Tourist ID at the Airport.
• Name, age, nationality, home address, occupation, passport and tourist ID of 4 witnesses. Witnesses must arrive two (2) business days (Monday - Friday) prior to ceremony. Witnesses must be 18 years or older. If witnesses are not available, we will provide them at no additional cost.
• Civil Ceremonies are performed in Spanish. A translator can be hired at an additional fee.
• Same Sex Civil Ceremonies may be performed in Cancun, Riviera Maya, Los Cabos and Vallarta.

• The couple is required to arrive at the resort 3 business days (Monday - Friday) prior to the ceremony. They must arrive by 12:00 PM in order for the day of arrival to count towards a business day.
• Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta has a Catholic Ceremony fee of $650 USD. This fee is in addition to the collection cost.
• Hard Rock Hotel Cancun has a Catholic Ceremony fee of $1,500 USD. This fee is in addition to the collection cost.
• Catholic ceremonies may be performed in either English or Spanish.
• Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya has a Catholic Ceremony fee of $1,100 USD. This fee is in addition to the collection cost.
• The couples must check with their local Parish for all requirements to proceed with a foreign ceremony.
• When all requirements have been completed, the couple will receive a Letter of Permission, signed and sealed by their local Parish Priest and Diocese Bishop, confirming completion. The letter must be submitted to the corresponding diocese (either Cancun or Puerto Vallarta) 2 months prior to the ceremony date.
• Please email scanned copies of the following documents to the person helping in each Parish here in México. Your event consultant will confirm the correct email address:
• Certificate of Baptism (of both)
• Certificate of Confirmation (of both)
• Record of premarital course required by your local Parish. *These documents are provided to you by your local Parish.
• If the couple is bringing a Priest to perform the ceremony, they must send the Priest’s credentials. The couple must confirm with the Priest whether he will be bringing in his own sacred items. If not, the couple may request the sacred items to be provided by the local parish.
• When all documents have been submitted, the couple must notify their wedding planner, who will follow up with the Parish to ensure everything has been received.

• The couple is required to arrive at the resort 2 business days (Monday - Friday) prior to the ceremony. They must arrive by 12:00 PM in order for the day of arrival to count towards a business day.
• Symbolic Ceremonies are not legally binding.
• Passport and tourist ID of each in the couple.
• Home addresses and occupations of the couple.
• Marriage certificate (if applicable).
• It is the responsibility of the couple to get legally married in their home town whether it’s pre/post travel.
• Do not send documents by mail.
• Symbolic Ceremonies can be performed in either English or Spanish.
• Same Sex Symbolic Ceremonies may be performed at all hotels.

• All weddings will require a $500 USD non-refundable deposit to confirm the wedding date and time.
• The non-refundable deposit will be applied to the couple’s Wedding Proposal and can be used towards a Wedding Collection or optional services. If the couple chooses to change their wedding to a later time, then the remaining balance will be applied at the time of the requested change, if applicable.
• Final payment for all wedding services are due 45 days prior to ceremony.
• There will be a $500 late fee for any payments made 44 days or less prior to the wedding.

• Cancellations made 45 days or more prior to the wedding, deposit is not refundable. All other payments are refundable.
• Cancellations made 44 days or less prior to the wedding, all payments are non-refundable

Visa, Master Card & American Express are accepted. Personal checks are not accepted at the resort.

ALL PRICES, PACKAGES AND REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE