Barra Weddings

A number of couples have come to Barra and rented out Casa Chips for their wedding — you can have your wedding ceremony and honeymoon at the same place — we can help with the arrangements. So please let us know if you are interested in having your wedding in Barra and we can begin to work with you on the details!

Mexico Marriage Requirements

• Certified copy of both parties’ birth certificates or valid passports.
• A blood test from your doctor taken within 15 days of your Mexico wedding date. Most Mexican cities require tests for STD’s (sexually transmitted diseases) and blood type, but some cities require an HIV test. Some cities require that the test be done in Mexico or at least notarized by a Mexican doctor.
• A copy of your tourist card or visa.
• Four witnesses (some cities require the witnesses to be Mexican while in other cities U.S. witnesses are fine.) Each Civil Registry office has witnesses available for a nominal fee.
• The wedding party must allow two to four days in Mexico prior to the wedding to complete these requirements unless using a wedding coordinator.
• Previously Married Parties
  Verification is required that a minimum time period of one full year has elapsed from the date of one of the following:
• a. Divorced. Final dissolution of marriage. Must be verified with a certified copy of the final divorce decree.
• b. Widowed. Must be verified with a certified copy of the spouse’s death certificate.

NOTE: Under a treaty between the U.S. and Mexico, Mexican civil marriages are automatically valid in the U.S. However, if you marry a non-US Citizen, you had better check with an immigration lawyer first, because INS will probably not let you back into the US with your new bride.