11.1.2024
WEDDING

*No children please
Areas can be dangerous for little ones

HOMÚN, YUC., MEXICO 4:00pm (1hr commute)

Pickup at 4:00pm.

*Transportation cost covered

Wedding 6:00pm – 12:00am
Early departure back to hotels 11:30pm/12:30am

MEETINGS SPOTS

Please be on time or early, vans will ONLY wait 5 MINUTES at the spots.
Vans will have Lauren y Jorge on the windshields.

SPOT 1: 4:00pm (on 63rd)

C. 64 507, Parque Santiago, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc.

Templo Expiatorio de Nuestra Señora de la Consolación

HOTELS NEARBY:
Casona 61, Hotel Gobernador, Boutique

SPOT 2: 4:05pm

C. 63 506, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc.
Museo Casa Montejo

HOTELS NEARBY:
Piedra de Agua Hotel Boutique & Spa and Gran Hotel, Caribe, Hotel La Nacional

SPOT 3: 4:10pm

C. 60 476A, Parque Santa Lucia, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc.

HOTELS NEARBY:
Hotel Santa Maria (Familia Vargas)

your guide to merida

BIENVENIDOS A MÉRIDA

Dear friends and family. We are excited to have you with us to celebrate such a special moment in the magical state of Yucatán. We know that some of you are visiting Mérida for the first time, so we have prepared this guide so that you can make the most of your stay in this beautiful city.

From recommendations on how to get around, to tips for enjoying the rich Yucatecan culture and gastronomy, we hope that this information will be of great help to make your visit unforgettable.

Get ready to discover the best of Mérida and its surroundings!

– Lauren y Jorge

Download the comprehensive guide put together by my lovely cousin Vicky.

let's dance!

Get on your dancing shoes. Here are some group dances we’ll be doing at the wedding.

Click on ‘unavailable’ video to view on Youtube.

LAST MINUTE INFO

Checklist

Passport/IDs
CASH (most places DO NOT take credit cards) Get cash from airport once you land.
Make sure to tell your banks and credit card companies you will be out of the country
Download WhatsApp for communication
Check with your cellphone provider about international costs (T-Mobile is free for Mexico and Canada
Check with your credit card companies about international costs

Day of the Dead

Full info on events in Merida while we are there can be found on this website.

TIPS

Uber is not as popular (add at least 15 min to your waiting time)
DO NOT pay with bills higher than 500 pesos. Many people will not have change for large bills.
Weak Wifi and cell service (practically no service for wedding venue)
Drink bottled water (very cheap), not from the faucet.
Take it easy on the spicy food.
Pack swim suit for cenotes or beach day and water shoes
SLOW is the pace. Do not expect fast service anywhere, this is a very calm atmosphere.
Nightlife. If you are an early bird, sleep in. Most places do not open until 10 or 11 am. This is a place to stay out late.
Do not expect English to be spoken. Many of us speak both, but Google translate does a good job. Just be patient.
Please and thank you (Por favor and Gracias) goes a very long way when not knowing the language.
You may want to carry bug spray, there are pharmacies and convenient stores available for purchasing these.
Bring fiber pills just in case.
RENTING A CAR? Mexico requires insurance. Be aware to not get scammed here. The lowest tier should be fine.

MERIDA, YUCATÁN
2024

Days

Hours

Minutes

important days

*IT IS RECOMMENDED TO FLY IN THURSDAY OR EARLIER.

11.2.2024 BEACH DAY

Isla Columpios

*Some costs covered

Pickup at 11am. Same pickup spots as wedding.

21, 246366,-89.842073, 97336 Chuburná, Yuc., Mexico

attire

Whites and lights.
Why? The land where the ceremony will be held, is considered sacred.
The Mayan people believe it serves as a vital portal for the realm of Earth and the water underworld.
Dress for humidity and heat (light fabrics like linen, silk, chiffon).
Beach formal (no shorts).
Colors: White, beige, khaki, eggshell.

*Shoes: Stilettos or high heels are not recommended as there will be grass and rocky areas.

See examples below:

Venue Rules

This space is considered sacred by the Mayans.

No smoking.

No fireworks allowed.

No balloons.

No swimming.

Some areas may be wet or rocky.

Be aware of your surroundings for safety purposes.

airlines

These are some recommended airlines:

AeroMexico

American

United

ground transportation

These are some recommended options for transportation once you arrive:

Rental Car

Uber

recommended activities

These are some recommended activities you can do if you stay longer or arrive earlier.

Uxmal Pyramids $$$

Isla columpios

Museo De Chocolate – Uxmal

Hacienda Mucuyche

Centro – Merida

our journey

Since the first year of knowing each other, we have been on some amazing adventures; some more magical than others.

Sure we went skydiving in Vegas, and sat in the middle of a firestorm at Rammstein, but even a simple grocery store errand can turn into a lasting memory merely because of our humor, our silly antics and sharing of brains.