What are your wedding events for the weekend?
Welcome Cocktail Party - Wednesday, March 26th
Rooftop at Coco Restaurant & Beach Bar, 7:00-9:00pm
Dinner and drinks provided.
Wedding Ceremony & Reception - Friday, March 28th
Zaza Beach Club, 6:00pm-11:30pm
Please arrive by 5:30pm for seating. The ceremony will begin promptly at 6:00pm.
Brunch Before You Bounce - Saturday, March 29th
Hacienda Caribe, 11:00am-1:00pm
Open House (No RSVP Required)
If you are still in town and don't have plans, stop by the groom's parents vacation rental for a farewell brunch. Feel free to wear your swimsuit and enjoy the pool!
What is the recommended attire?
Welcome Cocktail Party - Beach Casual Attire
Beach casual attire is like what you'd wear to a nice dinner on vacation. This attire is more relaxed than cocktail wedding attire. Men are welcome to wear shorts and button down (collared) short sleeved shirts or polos.
Wedding Ceremony & Reception - Beach Cocktail Attire
Beach cocktail attire is semi-formal beach wedding attire. If you're shopping for menswear, this could include a short sleeve or long sleeve collared shirt, dress pants, and closed toed shoes. Ties and jackets are not required. Linen is welcome!
Womenswear could include a semi-formal dress, as well as a jumpsuit or dressy separates. Vibrant colors and bold patterns welcome.
It's Mexico... have fun with it!
What airport should I fly into? How do I get to the island? Where should I stay?
Please visit our "Travel" tab!
How long does it take to get from the airport to the island?
The taxi ride to the ferry station is about 30-40 minutes, (depends on traffic) and the ferry ride to the island is 20 minutes.
How do we get around the island?
We highly recommend renting a golf cart for driving around the island! However, taxis are also available. Please see our "Travel" tab for more information on this.
Is there a grocery story on the island?
Yes! There is a grocery store called Chedraui in the middle of the island. It is similar to a Walmart, and also sells alcohol.
Is Isla Mujeres Safe?
Yes! We have been coming to Isla Mujeres for years. The island is five miles long and is home to a small local community as well as many tourists and ex-pats. The only crime you need to worry about is petty theft, which is common in any tourist destination (although has never happened to us on the island). There is also a Mexican navy base on the island which provides added peace of mind and has served as a barrier to crime on the island.
If you see Mexican police (Federales) cruising around the island, do not be alarmed or frightened, it is a very common practice in Mexico and means you are safe!
Every part of the island is safe, and there are no areas you need to avoid. You will notice that the middle of the island is home to many of the locals, which means quainter homes and less tourist-y restaurants. However, this area is still safe and welcoming for tourists, and bodes some of the BEST and most authentic restaurants on the island!
The US classifies travel to Quintana Roo, Mexico as Level 2 - Exercise Increased Caution. There are no travel restrictions for government employees in this area of Mexico. For reference, this is how the US classifies most international destinations, including Italy and France.
Can I drink the water in Mexico? Can I drink cocktails with ice?
You can not drink tap water in Mexico. Airbnb's will typically provide a large dispenser of filtered water for you. Hotels will provide bottled water. All restaurants and bars provide bottled water. Ice is made using filtered water. We drink cocktails with ice all the time in Mexico and have never had a problem.
I've heard that people get food poisoning when traveling in Mexico. How do I avoid this?
The reality is that leaving your home country to visit another is a bit of a risk to your stomach, as you’re not acclimated to what’s in that country’s food and water.
Mexico has the unjustified reputation of giving people “Montezuma’s Revenge,” blamed on drinking water and consuming vegetables. But, in fact, most of the time, foreign tourists get sick from the change of food and habitat. Tourists often indulge in different foods, sea foods, extra beers and too much sun. This change of diet and climate is often the cause of most stomach problems.
Some recommendations:
- Don't drink tap water
- Make sure food that is supposed to be hot is hot, and food that is supposed to be cold, is cold.
- Some say to avoid salads
- Avoid raw oysters
- Check Trip Advisor and Map Chicks apps for restaurant recommendations - many of the local, hole in the wall restaurants are still on Trip Advisor with reviews.
- Drink lots of water and eat foods you know you are comfortable with (if you never eat mexican food, eating spicy/cheesy food for a week straight might cause some stomach upset. Make sure to add in foods you are used to eating, there are so many food options on the island!)
Do people speak English? Will I have a hard time if I don't speak spanish?
You do not need to speak Spanish to comfortably get around Mexico! Cancun and Isla Mujeres are used to tourists and almost all service providers either speak english or enough english to communicate with you.
If you venture to some of the more authentic local owned restaurants (typically in the center of the island), be prepared for the servers to speak minimal English. However, they are used to serving tourists and getting by with little communication. Be prepared to google the dishes on the menu to determine what you want, and simply order based on the Spanish words on the menu. This is what makes travel fun!
Check out our travel tab for a few Spanish phrases that will help you order at the smaller, local ran restaurants.
Is there anything else important to know?
While most people on the roads are tourists driving golf carts, please be aware that Mexico has an open container law and does still ticket for open containers of alcohol and arrest for DUIs. Use the same caution operating golf carts as you would operating cars in the US. Mexico experiences heavy tourism in March and the police will pull you over and give you a problem if you are drinking and driving or breaking any laws.