WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO MARRY IN MEXICO?
There are two forms of weddings performed in Mexico: THE CIVIL WEDDING (Matrimonio Civil) and the RELIGIOUS/NON-DENOMINATIONAL ceremony. The Civil Ceremony changes your marital status from single to married. Your proof of marriage is recognized as legal throughout the world. A Spanish-speaking Judge performs the civil ceremony. We are with you to translate the ceremony. This can be compared to a ceremony performed by the Justice of the Peace in the United States or Canada. The Judge’s vows are set and cannot be altered. The other ceremony is the Religious/Non-denomination Ceremony. This ceremony does not change your marital status here in Mexico or anywhere in the world. If you want to perform the civil ceremony at your home either before or after your Mexican wedding, you can, or you can do both the civil ceremony and the religious/Non-denominational wedding here. For a Non-Denominational ceremony, you may choose your wedding vows from some of the Minister’s favorites. You may alter o
