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[ THE WEDDING ] [ WORKING WITH US ] [ ROOM BLOCKS & BOOKINGS ] [ BEYOND THE WEDDING ] [ PRICING & FEES ]
WORKING WITH US
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Hi, we’re Misti and Colin, founders of Bohemia Wedding Travel and a husband-and-wife team who turned a 1-year newlywed adventure into a life and business rooted in destination weddings. What began in 2013 as a move from the U.S. to Mexico has grown into nearly 15 years of living, working, and building deep relationships throughout the Riviera Maya and beyond.
Today, we lead a carefully curated team of professionals who share our passion for thoughtful design, seamless execution, and exceptional service. As full-time residents of Mexico, we know these resorts intimately; their strengths, their nuances, and the details that can make or break a wedding experience. We offer honest guidance, realistic expectations, and insider knowledge to help you confidently choose the right venue.
From all-inclusive resorts to boutique properties, beach clubs, and private venues across destinations like the Riviera Maya, Sayulita, San Miguel de Allende, and Cabo, we’ve spent over a decade helping couples find the perfect setting for their wedding. Our role is to simplify the process and elevate the experience: Handling venue research and selection, managing room blocks, guest bookings, payments, timelines, excursions, transportation, and more, while unlocking added value wherever possible.
Our work has been recognized throughout the industry, including being named top group sellers for Mexico with Classic Vacations, the #1 sellers for Hyatt Inclusive Collection, and #2 sellers for Tafer Resorts. We are also honored recipients of the WorldVia Ascension Award, serve as ambassadors and board members of the Destination Wedding & Honeymoon Specialists Association, and are proud members of Travel Allies.
At the heart of everything we do is a simple belief: planning a destination wedding should feel as effortless as the experience itself; thoughtfully designed, beautifully executed, and completely unforgettable.
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To start, we send you our Venue Research Form
When we receive the questionnaire answers back, we will schedule a call to go over your answers.
We can go over the details of what you’re looking for in a venue, any obstacles you’re facing; and we can get a better idea of your overall ‘vibe’.
After that, we’ll present you with some different venue ideas that we think could suit your needs.
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Answer: Yes.
We help people book smaller or private venues all the time! They are a popular option for weddings here, as you get a private space to yourselves without vendor fees.
We could still facilitate our normal hotel venue bookings and room blocks for you and your guests at nearby resorts or hotels to the small wedding venue you have chosen - with no added charges from us.
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No. Our role is centered on everything leading up to your wedding: venue selection, rate and perk negotiations where possible, guest accommodations management, payment coordination for you and your guests, transportation arrangements, and ongoing guest support, including fielding travel-related questions. We also provide overall planning support to ensure a seamless experience. Once your venue is confirmed, the onsite wedding team will take over all event-day details, including décor, table design, menu planning, and execution. Should you wish to work with an independent planner, we’re happy to recommend trusted professionals throughout Mexico.
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Yes! We can request site visits for you if you want to see your venue before your wedding, or visit a few venues before you book - BUT we need at least 2 weeks notice to get those site visits scheduled for you, and they’re not guaranteed if the staff are booked up. Also, site visits are only scheduled Monday-Thursday.
Please note that in Mexico, you cannot show up to a resort unannounced and ask to look around. You have to be pre-approved and on the security gate’s entry list for that day to enter the property.
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We are self-licensed and accredited by IATA , a global industry standard that enables us to facilitate travel bookings seamlessly to and from anywhere in the world.
Our team is deeply involved in the destination wedding industry. We proudly serve on the Board of Directors for the Destination Wedding & Honeymoon Specialists Association (DWHSA) and are active members of Travel Allies. Misti has been recognized among the Top 55 Female Travel Leaders by Travel Allies. We are also members of the Travel Leaders consortium and the Honeymoon & Destination Wedding Leaders Alliance.
We are honored to be recognized as the #1 sellers for Hyatt Inclusive Collection, #2 sellers for Tafer Resorts, and Platinum sellers for AIC resorts. In addition, we are consistently recommended by our industry peers and resort partners for our expertise, professionalism, and results.
We are also proud recipients of WeddingWire’s Couples’ Choice Award for 10 consecutive years, reflecting the trust and experience we deliver to every client.
PRICING & FEES
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After a free consultation and before the wedding booking process we require a one time $500 USD retainer fee as a commitment to our service. After that you officially have an expert agency managing the destination wedding booking process for you and your guests.
The benefit of using us is that we have close relationships with the resorts and wedding managers and we are able to bring you the added perks and benefits that a website like Expedia can’t offer you. Plus, we are locals and know most of these resorts inside and out.
Also many resorts will not permit you to book a room block on your own without an agent license, like we have.
We also have tons of experience in working with these resorts at weddings, and we’ve seen the front and back end of these operations. We can tell you which places have terrible reputations for weddings… and which resorts create beautiful, seamless, stress-free wedding days.
We often are able to get the lowest prices available for room blocks.
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Where do we start?
Beyond our extensive knowledge of destination weddings in Mexico, we bring added value through long-standing relationships and insider access.What we offer:
Preferred room rates and exclusive perks
Room upgrades, complimentary nights, and flexible check-in/out options whenever possible.
Airport transportation perks, including VIP transfers for the couple
Custom wedding website with all travel details for your guests
Simple, streamlined guest payment system
Digital wedding planner for a seamless planning experience
Custom digital wedding invitations with a personalized booking video
Complimentary honeymoon planning services
Our expertise includes:
Access to resort wedding calendars for faster date availability
Insight into vendor fees and trusted local partners
Guidance on the best (and not-so-best) venues
Direct relationships with resort management to expedite bookings
Guest experience support:
Ongoing communication and travel assistance for your guests
Coordination of room blocks, excursions, and transportation
And of course— so much more to elevate your experience along the way.
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No, unfortunately we cannot guarantee rates or price matching from what you may see as a temporary promo online.
We can always ask for you, but resort pricing and policies are ultimately up to the resorts. Typically travel agency group rates are the lowest to be found.
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Of course, it depends - as all weddings are custom to your vision.
Many of the quotes you’ll see online only reflect a resort’s basic wedding package, typically covering a simple setup with dinner and drinks for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception for a set number of guests (for example, "up to 50 people" with an additional per person price after that ).
In reality, most weddings go well beyond that base package. Additional elements such as upgraded décor, florals, DJ or live music, dance floor, photography and videography, hair and makeup, and other enhancements are typically added à la carte. It’s also important to note that these extras are subject to a 16% tax (the flat tax in Mexico), which should be factored into your budget from the beginning.
For a more realistic expectation, an average destination wedding in Mexico with 60–75 guests typically starts around $30,000+, depending on the resort, level of customization, and overall experience you’re creating.
Non-All-inclusive (AKA: European Plan) resorts often price higher, as they tend to offer more elevated and luxury experiences.
Guest accommodations are another key part of the investment. For 2027–2028, room rates at a great mid-tier resort are averaging around $350 per person, per night. More luxury resorts can exceed this, while more budget-friendly options with fewer amenities may fall closer to the $250–$300 range.
We should also note that prices depend on the season; Christmas through Easter is the most expensive time period for room rates.
August through mid-October tends to have the lowest room rates.
Our advice? Plan and budget early, and give your guests plenty of time to prepare. This makes the entire experience smoother and more enjoyable for everyone involved.
With us, your guests can have a monthly or weekly payment plan to pay off their trip well before they arrive.
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Once you've decided on a venue, it's time to start working with that venue/resort. We will reach out on to that resort/venue via email to introduce you and check on their open wedding dates and times, and the deposit required to reserve your date, and any additional information needed. Though we are not attorneys, we are available to help you review resort/venue contracts that we are familiar with.
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After finding out if your wedding date is available, we will reach out to room block suppliers to get room quotes for your wedding week.
If you like the room block quotes, we will go back to the wedding department and first secure your wedding date (most importantly!)
Once the wedding date is secured via contract and deposit, you’ll secure your room block via contract and deposit!
*Please note that most resorts require at least 10 rooms in your room block. If you dip below 10 rooms (if guests cancel or not enough guests book), your room block would be canceled and you would lose your deposit.
ROOM BLOCKS & BOOKINGS
THE WEDDING
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Answer: Yes.
However, most people do a “Symbolic Ceremony” here for their destination wedding in Mexico and get legally married before or after the trip in their home country. With a symbolic ceremony, you can have any of your friends or family act as a minister to perform your ceremony if you’d like.
You do have the option of getting “Legally Married” in Mexico, but that requires a blood test (a chest x-ray in some Mexican states), 4 witnesses, and a minister legally accredited in Mexico to perform the ceremony. You and your 4 witnesses also have to arrive at least 4 days before your wedding day.
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Luckily, the Riviera Maya and Mexico in general, do not experience a lot of major hurricanes- that doesn’t mean however that it can’t happen.
We feel that it’s important (especially after 2020) to encourage the purchase of trip protection. Of course, this is optional and we can provide you with the trip protection insurance companies that we use ourselves.Many resorts are also flexible in letting you reschedule your date in case of emergency.
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We do not book flights for you and your your guests and that will be up to them how and when they fly to your wedding event. We’ve found that wedding guests overwhelmingly prefer to choose their flight times, layovers, prices, credit card mileage, etc themselves.
BEYOND THE WEDDING
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Yes. Whether you want to stay near your wedding venue or explore a completely different city or area in Mexico, we can make that transition seamless. There are so many unique places to discover that weren't the right fit for a wedding but are perfect for a newlywed escape.
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Yes!
We have a list of excursions partners that we work with and recommend like Xcaret theme parks, Catamaran Sailing, Golf Outings and even a Private Cenote.
We can chat with you about what you’re interested in, and we’ll get that booking made for you and your guests.
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