The wedding is on Valentine's Day 2015 at 4 p.m. (2-14-2015).  The couple is having a welcome reception on the day before the wedding as well (2-13-2015).

You can arrive as early in the week as you would like and stay as long as you like, but definitely make sure you are there by 2-12-15 to make it to the welcome reception or by 2-13-15 to make it for the wedding.

Yes, you will need a passport to enter Mexico and re-enter the U.S.A.  The passport application process can take up to 6 weeks to complete, so start now!  The link below will help you through the process.

Also, if your passport is going to expire within 6 months of traveling they may not let you through.  So go ahead and renew.
http://travel.state.gov/

We get this question all the time.  The answer is yes, depending on where you go.  If you are planning t go to Mexico City or one of the areas near the US border, then no.  The dangerous areas of Mexico have travel advisories from the US government.  The Riviera Maya area does not have one.  We have sent thousands of clients to this area, and have never had an issue. 

We will get you flights from your local airport to Cancun International Airport.

We will arrange transportation to pick you up right outside the terminal and deliver you to the resort after a short 30 minute ride. Here is a short video showing you how to get to your transportation:  Finding Your Transfer

You actually won't need to know any Spanish on the resort or at the airport.  Most everyone in the area speaks English.

Mexico is based on the Peso.  You are going to a location that will allow you to use American dollars most everywhere you go.  For the rare occassasion that you may need a peso, the front desk will be able to exchange it for you.  So you will not need to do any exchanges before you travel.

In an effort to fit everyone's budget, the couple has chosen a resort that actually has three individual resorts within the resort.  All of the resorts span over a mile and you will have access to multiple restaurants and bars that are included in your price of the resort. 

Two of the resorts (El Dorado Royale and El Dorado Royale Casitas) are adults only.  So anyone staying there needs to be at least 18 years old. The El Dorado Royale is the largest of the properties and is the most lively of the bunch while also being the most economical.  The El Dorado Royale Casitas will provide you with a larger room and will include amenities such as a pool butler and smaller private pools that are for the Casitas guests only.

Here are links to the adults only resorts:

http://www.karismahotels.com/hotelsresorts/foradultsonly/eldoradoroyale

http://www.karismahotels.com/hotelsresorts/foradultsonly/eldoradocasitasroyale

The last resort is Generations Riviera Maya.  This is a brand new resort that just opened in Feb of 2014.  If you are bringing your children, this is the resort for you.  You can also stay here without kids if you prefer.  The resort really caters to everything a family might need.  There is a children's play areas, nanny services, strollers, bottle warmers, pack n plays, etc. 

http://www.karismahotels.com/hotelsresorts/foreveryone/generationsrivieramaya

For more details you can give us a call at 405-752-2400 or email us at info@skihaustravel.com

So many activities are available for you to book.  Examples include scuba diving, parasailing, local shopping, deep sea fishing, visiting ancient ruins, etc.  Be sure to book these ahead of time, and you won't incur a conversion fee.  Let us know what you like to do and we will take care of it ahead of time for you!

While dining at the restaurants for breakfast or lunch:

Ladies:  Sun Dresses, Sandals, t-shirts and skirts
Gentelemen:  Shorts, Tshirts, and flip flops

At dinner/bars:

Ladies:  dresses, skirts, long pants, capri pants and sandals
Gentleman:  long pants, collared shirts and casual shoes or dress sandals

We have worked with the resort to get a group discount for the wedding attendees.  So you can call us at 405-752-2400 or email us at info@skihaustravel.com to get started.  Usually there is a small deposit due when booking and the rest can be paid up until 45 days before the trip.