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Mexico Resort: Moon Palace Golf and Spa

Description of Resort - This resort has two of the largest lagoon-style pools in all of Mexico. It offers Jacuzzis, swim-up bars and children’s areas. With a championship Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, marina, full-service spa, tennis and basketball courts, fitness centers, miniature golf, billiards, bicycles and limited select tours with the Palace Passport Promotion, there is little reason to leave the grounds.

Ratings – 4.5

Size of Resort – 2031 rooms

Guests list – Families

Amenities - Non-smoking rooms, handicap accessible rooms, on-site shopping, rollaway beds, cribs, 24-hour front desk, concierge, bellhop, baggage check, courtesy room, safety deposit box, ATM, business services, internet access, laundry service, direct beach access, swim-up pool bars, kayaking, snorkeling, paddleboats, windsurfing, windsailing, game room, arcade, children’s activity program, bike rental (fees), lighted tennis courts, fitness center, Jacuzzis, sauna, spa (fees) and wedding services on site. Palace Passport Tour choices: Chichen Itza/Chichen Itza Light & Sound, Ek-Balam/Vallardolid, Tulum, Isla Mujeres, Coba, Wet'nWild/Parque Nizuc. (Per person).

Meal plans – All inclusive, includes all meals, domestic and selected international drinks, room accommodations, entertainment, hotel taxes and gratuities, unlimited hotel activities and non-motorized water sport activities with equipment and certain instruction are included in the package price.

 

Location - Located on a secluded beach 10 minutes from the Cancun Airport.

Wedding Packages – See below for Civil weddings, Catholic weddings and Vow renewals.

Room Rates - $420 to $826/night/double occupancy, depends on time of year, number of nights and number of occupants per room.

Room categories – Most rooms have an oceanview. All rooms have a balcony and double Jacuzzi. Superior room with whirlpool, jr. golf suite, superior room with whirlpool and golf, 2 bedroom presidential suite with golf view and 2 bedroom presidential suite.

Reviews from Brides/Grooms -

Contact informationweddings@palaceresorts.com Ph: 1-800-635-1836 x 6010

Moon Palace Golf and Spa Resort Wedding packages:

CIVIL CEREMONIES:

    Free Wedding Package for 2006
    Wedding package cost: Free **Some restrictions apply.
    Note: Package inclusions cannot be exchanged for additional services. Applies to USA and Mexico residents. Free wedding package must be reserved in advance at least 7 business days prior to arrival at the resort. Weddings are only performed at Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort and Aventura Spa Palace.

    Our free wedding package includes the following:
    • Wedding gazebo
    • All document arrangements
    • Justice of the peace
    • Marriage Certificate (Document issued in Spanish)
    • Table and white linen covered chairs (extra chairs available upon request)
    • Domestic champagne for guests during the ceremony (4 bottles max)
    • Dinner reservations for the wedding party*
    • Continental breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding
    • Candlelight Dinner for the Bride and Groom with special menu and decoration
    • Fruit basket and bottle of sparkling wine in room
    • Honeymooners' weekly cocktail party with memento photograph for the couple.
    • CD Player or tape player available (Bring your special songs)
    • Red carpeted walkway
    • Wedding coordinator
    • Witnesses if required
    • Late check out until 6:00 p.m. (upon request and availability)

    Only at selected restaurants ( Up to 50 guests at Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort and Aventura Spa Palace)
    ** This offer is valid only for guests staying at any of our Wedding Resorts (Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort or Aventura Spa Palace) for the entire stay. Travel Agent, discounted or complementary stays do not qualify.
    ** Non-commissionable to Travel Agents
    A penalty of $300.00 will be charged to credit card if reservation is cancelled within 45 days of the wedding date.

    Superior Wedding Package for 2006
    Superior Wedding Package: $1,480.00 USD***
    Note: Package inclusions cannot be exchanged for additional services.
    Applies to USA, Canada & Mexico residents only.
    Weddings are only performed at Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort and Aventura Spa Palace.
    Our Superior Wedding Package includes the following:

    • Wedding gazebo
    • All document arrangements
    • Justice of the peace
    • Marriage Certificate (Document issued in Spanish)
    • Two table top flower arrangements
    • Bridal Bouquet & Groom's Boutonniere
    • Small heart-shaped cake
    • Decorated horse drawn carriage for the bride
    • Manicure & Pedicure (Bride or Groom)
    • Make-up & hair style (Bride)
    • Holistic Spa Package: 25 min. Marine Body Scrub, 50 min. Holistic Massage, 25 min. Refresher Facial, and use of hydrotherapy area. (Bride & Groom) ****
    • Photo package A (36 pictures 4 x 6 + 1-6x8 + album)
    • Video (30 Minutes)
    • Special décor in the room
    • Table and white linen covered chairs (extra chairs available upon request)
    • Domestic champagne for guests during the ceremony
    • Dinner reservations for the wedding party*
    • Continental breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding
    • Candlelight Dinner for the Bride and Groom with special menu and decoration
    • Fruit basket and bottle of sparkling wine in room
    • Two T-shirts with the Palace Resorts logo
    • Honeymooners weekly cocktail party with memento photograph for the couple.
    • CD Player or tape player available (Bring your special songs)
    • Red carpeted walkway
    • Wedding coordinator
    • Witnesses if required
    • Late check out until 6:00 p.m. (upon request and availability)

    Only at selected restaurants (Up to 50 guests at Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort and Aventura Spa Palace)
    **In addition to room rate
    *** Commissionable to Travel Agents
    **** For couples staying at the Hotel Zone or Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort, Spa services are provided at the Spa at Moon Spa & Golf Club. For couples staying at Aventura Spa Palace, Spa services are provided at this resort. (Spa Services are subject to availability.)

    Deluxe Wedding Package for 2006
    Deluxe Wedding Package: $1,900.00 USD***
    Note: Package inclusions cannot be exchanged for additional services .
    Applies to USA, Canada & Mexico residents only.
    Weddings are only performed at Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort and Aventura Spa Palace.
    Our Deluxe wedding package includes the following:

    • Wedding gazebo
    • All document arrangements
    • Justice of the peace
    • Marriage Certificate (Document issued in Spanish)
    • Two table top flower arrangements
    • Bridal Bouquet & Groom's Boutonniere
    • Small heart-shaped wedding cake
    • Decorated horse-drawn carriage for the bride
    • Wedding dress pressing services
    • Manicure & Pedicure (Bride or Groom)
    • Holistic Spa Package: 25 min. Marine Body Scrub, 50 min. Holistic Massage, 25 min. Refresher Facial, and use of hydrotherapy area. (Bride & Groom) ****
    • Make-up & hair style (Bride)
    • Photo package A (36 pictures 4 x 6 + 1-6x8 + album)
    • Video (30 Minutes)
    • Special décor in room
    • Mariachi (45 Minutes)
    • Table and white linen covered chairs (extra chairs available upon request)
    • Domestic champagne for guests during the ceremony
    • Dinner reservations for the wedding party*
    • Continental breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding
    • Candlelight Dinner for the Bride and Groom with special menu and decoration
    • Fruit basket and bottle of sparkling wine in room
    • Two T-shirts with the Palace Resorts logo
    • Honeymooners weekly cocktail party with memento photograph for the couple.
    • CD Player or tape player available (Bring your special songs)
    • Red carpeted walkway
    • Wedding coordinator
    • Witnesses if required
    • Late check out until 6:00 p.m. (upon request and availability)

    *Only at selected restaurants (Up to 50 guests at Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort and Aventura Spa Palace)
    **In addition to room rate
    *** Commissionable to Travel Agents
    ****For couples staying at the Hotel Zone or Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort, Spa services are provided at the Spa at Moon Spa & Golf Club. For couples staying at Aventura Spa Palace, Spa services are provided at this resort. (Spa services are subject to availability)

    Documents Required for Civil Office
    • Home address and occupations (Bride & Groom)
    • Birth certificates (Original or certified copy of each one)
    • VALID PASSPORTS (Although passports are not required for US Citizens for entry into Mexico, they are mandatory for weddings)
    • Original blood test (To determine Blood type, H.I.V and S.T.D). Tests must be taken at the resort and results are ready within 24 hrs. ($50.00 fee per person applies) *If test is positive, wedding will not be performed.
    • Certified copy of former spouse's death certificate (If applicable)*
    • If divorced, a certified copy of divorce decree is required with the Apostille document. If divorced more than once, please bring each divorce decree with the Apostille document attached.
    • Legal documentation of adoption or name change (If applicable)*
    • Tourist ID (Provided by customs upon your arrival at Cancun International Airport).
    • Name, age, nationality, home address, occupation, passport and tourist ID of 4 witnesses. Witnesses must arrive two (2) working days (Monday – Saturday) prior to ceremony. If witnesses are not available, Palace Resorts will provide them at no additional cost.
    • The couple must arrive in Cancun at least three (3) working days (Monday – Saturday) prior to the wedding ceremony to meet with the wedding coordinator and submit all documents. The couple must be at the resort by check-in time (3:00 PM) or earlier in order to consider day of arrival as the first day.
    • The Bride & Groom must NOT be legally married in order to qualify for any of our wedding packages. If they are already married, other services are available. Please ask about our vow renewal package.
    • Important - If the Bride or Groom's nationality is Mexican, additional documents are required. Please advise your wedding coordinator. Names on Tourist ID, divorce decree and Passport MUST be the same.
      * An Apostille Document MUST be attached to all divorce decrees, death certificates, adoption and name change documents. For information on how to obtain the Apostille document, please contact the Secretary of State Office or visit www.travel.state.gov/family/abduction/hague_issues/hague_issues_562.html
      * If the Bride or Groom's nationality is Canadian, an Authentication Document must be attached to all divorce decrees, death certificates, adoption and name change documents. For information on how to legalize all documents, please contact the Embassy of Mexico in Canada or visit www.embamexcan.com/CONSULAR/FQGettingMarried.shtml .

    Please note that divorce decrees, Apostille documents, death certificates, adoption and name change documents MUST be translated into Spanish. All translations MUST be done by our on-site certified translators at the hotel only. (Fee approx. $60.00 per document) (Prices vary depending on number of pages). Ceremony will not be performed unless all documents are in order. (NO EXCEPTIONS). All documents with the exception of birth certificates and passports become the property of the State of Quintana Roo, Mexico. Name on Tourist ID, divorce decree, birth certificates and Passport MUST be the same. Upon arrival, clients will receive a letter from the wedding coordinator at the front desk with an appointment time and date to meet with the coordinator. Couples getting married at Xpu-Ha Palace will have the interview at the Aventura Spa Palace. (Transportation will be provided).

    All wedding ceremonies must be reserved in advanced at least 7 business days prior to arrival to the resort. Once your wedding is reserved, you should receive a written confirmation within 24-48 business hours. Mexican registry office is open from Monday through Saturday only.

    Wedding Times: 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm (April – September)
    11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm (October – March)
CATHOLIC WEDDING:
    2006 Classic Package
    Wedding package cost: $770.00 **Some restrictions apply.
    Note: Package inclusions cannot be exchanged for additional services. Applies to USA and Mexico residents only. Weddings are only performed at Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort. Wedding requests must be confirmed with Catholic priest to ensure his availability prior to confirming couples the ceremony date and time.
    Our Catholic Wedding package includes the following:
    • Catholic Chapel – “Immaculate Conception Chapel”
    • Catholic Priest
    • Catholic Marriage Certificate (issued in Spanish)
    • Candlelight Dinner for the Bride and Groom with special menu and decoration
    • Fruit basket and bottle of sparkling wine in room
    • Continental breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding
    • Honeymooners' weekly cocktail party with memento photograph for the couple.
    • Red carpeted walkway
    • Wedding coordinator
    • Dinner reservations for the wedding party*
    • Special décor in the room



    * Only at selected restaurants (Up to 50 guests at Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort)
    ** This offer is valid only for guests staying at any of our Wedding Resorts
    (Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort and Aventura Spa Palace) for the
    entire stay. Travel Agent, discounted or complementary stays do not qualify
    A penalty of $300.00 will be charged to credit card if reservation is cancelled within
    60 days of the wedding date.

    2006 Royal Package
    Wedding package cost: $1320.00 **Some restrictions apply.
    Note: Package inclusions cannot be exchanged for additional services. Applies to USA and Mexico residents only. Weddings are only performed at Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort. Wedding requests must be confirmed with Catholic priest to ensure his availability prior to confirming couples the ceremony date and time.
    Our Catholic Wedding package includes the following:

    • Catholic Chapel – “Immaculate Conception Chapel”
    • Catholic Priest
    • Catholic Marriage Certificate (issued in Spanish)
    • Chapel nicely decorated with natural flower arrangements
    • Solo harpist during the ceremony
    • Bridal Bouquet
    • Groom's Boutonniere
    • Candlelight Dinner for the Bride and Groom with special menu and decoration
    • Fruit basket and bottle of sparkling wine in room
    • Honeymooners' weekly cocktail party with memento photograph for the couple.
    • Horse Drawn Carriage
    • Red carpeted walkway
    • Wedding coordinator
    • Continental Breakfast in bed the morning after the wedding
    • Dinner reservations for the wedding party*
    • Special décor in the room

    * Only at selected restaurants (Up to 50 guests at Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort)
    ** This offer is valid only for guests staying at any of our Wedding Resorts
    (Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort and Aventura Spa Palace) for the
    entire stay. Travel Agent, discounted or complementary stays do not qualify.
    A penalty of $300.00 will be charged to credit card if reservation is cancelled within
    60 days of the wedding date.

    2006 Catholic Package Requirements:

    Documents required for Catholic weddings:

    • Home address and occupation (Bride & Groom)
    • Couples must make arrangements at least six months prior to the date of marriage and meet all sacramental requirements.
    • The Catholic Church makes certain requests of the bride and groom to help the couple with their spiritual preparation. There is no uniform set of rules for all catholic wedding preparations. Therefore, please check with your local parish priest to find out what your dioceses requires for Catholic weddings.
    • Once all requirements have been completed, your local church needs to send these documents directly to the following address and send us a copy for our records:

    Priest Pierre Gouraud L.C
    Prelatura de Cancún-Chetumal
    Bonampak 91 SM 3
    CP 77500
    Cancún, Quintana Roo
    México
    pgouraud@prodigy.net.mx

  • Important: The priest has final say on granting official permission for the wedding to move forward after seeing the paperwork. Palace Resorts does not have authority over religious regulations. (NO EXCEPTIONS).
  • Bride and Groom must arrive in Cancun at least three (3) working days ( Monday –Saturday) prior to the wedding ceremony to meet with the wedding coordinator and submit all documents. Bride & Groom must be at the resort by check-in time (3:00 PM) or earlier in order to consider day of arrival as the first day.
  • The above refers to a couple that has never been married previously. If you have been divorced and your marriage was not officially annulled you cannot marry in the Catholic Church.
  • Catholic weddings in Mexico are not legally binding.
  • All weddings will be performed in either Spanish or English.
  • All documents become the property of the Immaculate Conception Chapel, Quintana Roo, Mexico.

    Reservations should be made at least 6 months in advance to guarantee preferred wedding date. Catholic weddings are performed Monday through Saturday only. Please note that weddings must be confirmed with Catholic priest and are subject to his availability.

VOW RENEWAL:

    Vow Renewal 2006

    Vow Renewal package cost: $660.00**
    Note: Package inclusions cannot be exchanged for additional services. Applies to USA, Canada & Mexico.
    Weddings are only performed at Moon Palace Golf Resort & Spa, Aventura Spa Palace and Xpu-Ha Palace.
    Our Vow Renewal Package includes the following:
    • Wedding gazebo
    • All document arrangements
    • Minister (Non-denominational)
    • Small heart-shaped cake
    • Domestic champagne for guests attending the ceremony (4 bottles max)
    • Special Honeymoon Package and 2 “Just Married” T-shirts
    • Special turn down service after the ceremony (upon request)
    • Dinner reservation for wedding party*
    • Decorated chairs and table (extra chairs available upon request)
    • Red carpeted walkway
    • CD player, tape player and music available (Bring your special songs)
    • Wedding coordinator
    Documentation required for religious ceremony:
    • Home address and occupation (Bride & Groom)
    • Marriage Certificate
    • Picture Identification

    The couple must arrive in Cancun at least three (3) working days (Monday –Saturday) prior to the wedding ceremony to meet with the wedding coordinator and submit all documents. The couple must be at the resort by check-in time (3:00 PM) or earlier in order to consider day of arrival as the first day

    Dress code: Formal or semi-formal, no shorts or bathing suits.

    - Payment Policy for Superior, Deluxe &Vow Renewal packages:

    A 50% deposit of the complete package is required 14 days after confirmation is received. Final payment is due 30 days prior to ceremony. A cancellation penalty of $300.00 will apply to all wedding packages if cancelled within 45 days of wedding date. When canceling a wedding ceremony, a written confirmation must be received from assigned coordinator in order to complete the cancellation process . Payments should be made payable to:

    Operadora Palace Resorts
    Attn: Wedding Department
    8725 NW 18th Terrace, Suite 301
    Miami, FL 33172

    Visa, Master Card & American Express also accepted.