Whatever you feel gorgeous in!
A gentle suggestion: cocktail attire for the welcome party
and semi-formal for the wedding
This is a common free communication app in Mexico and many services use it as a way to get a hold of customers. If you are staying at the Miravalle property, please use this app to contact Miguel Cruz at 55 5909 7198 for any assistance during your stay.
We were hoping you'd ask! Doors open and champagne starts flowing at 5 pm. The ceremony will begin at 5:30 pm. We ask that you arrive at least 20 minutes prior to the ceremony. If Ubering, please check traffic times in advance before calling your ride.
The wedding ceremony will take place indoors. Cocktail hour will be outdoors in the foyer, followed by dinner on the patio.
No registry. And no gifts, please.
Your presence with us is all that we need.
For those unable to join us but have expressed interest in contributing, we've established a honeymoon fund to support our journey to Asia! 💕
https://www.honeyfund.com/site/santos-mcnabb-04-13-2024
Don't be scared to try! People are friendly and appreciate the effort. So give it a shot! We've outlined a few tools to help...
Google Translate- there's really nothing you can't accomplish in the city if you have this tool on your phone. You can scan menus and translate, you can type what you're trying to say and it will show you how to say it in Spanish (or... you can show the translation to whoever you're trying to speak to, ha!). Make sure you have this gem downloaded on your phone for this trip.
Duolingo- For Spanish beginners, this is a great user-friendly tool. You can download it for free and practice a variety of subjects in a casual way. This is great for vocab brush-ups and you can focus on travel, food, or anything you want!
Once you land, get through customs, and arrive at the luggage carousel. Note: if you need to use the bathroom after your flight I would wait until AFTER getting through customs - The customs line is sometimes long so getting a spot and getting through may be worth it. Once you are through customs and enter the baggage claim area, there are restrooms at the far end of the hall - directly opposite from where you entered.
Once you have collected your bags, you can leave the airport! The exit doors are clearly marked and just to the right of the currency exchange kiosk in the baggage claim area.
There is an Uber pick-up spot just through the baggage claim doors.
If you prefer, there are also reliable taxi cab options.
Sitio 300 is a great option that we highly recommend. At the stand, have the address of where you’re going handy and they’ll take care of the rest. Just make sure to have your receipt visible so their staff can recognize you as you approach the taxi area. Their cabs are usually lined up outside of the airport doors. They will most likely charge you a flat rate of $250-400 pesos (~$10-20 US).
Most places accept cards but it's convenient to have pesos on hand for things like tips, public restrooms, street vendors, etc. We suggest exchanging at your bank before the trip. If you want to change money before leaving the airport there is a currency exchange kiosk right near the baggage claim. However, in the city, you can also use any local atm (for a small fee) and pull out money in pesos. Save the hassle- make sure you let your bank know you are traveling so they don’t freeze your card. Also, you will see the “$“ sign on all prices, but this refers to the Mexican Peso, not the U.S. dollar.
Elevation: CDMX sits at an elevation of 7,382 feet. We’ve never experienced altitude sickness while visiting, but if you're prone to it, drinking lots of water tends to help.
Tipping: It’s customary to tip 15% in restaurants or more depending on the service. Simply say “con quince” or "with fifteen" before the server runs your card, because there won't be an opportunity to add a tip later on, unless you have cash.