Please RSVP by July 1st!
For us, to know Mexico City is to love Mexico City. In visits both together and apart, we have found it a lush, walkable wonderland with endless options for coffee, food, drinks, art, nightlife and all of our other vices. We decided to get married here because we want to share that experience with our loved ones. We hope you're able to stay a little longer than just the wedding and explore all that Mexico City has to offer. We set up a little starter kit in the THINGS TO DO section of this site.
Fly and formal: Whatever you've been saving for the perfect occasion, this is that moment. And if you haven't been saving anything, go to the store right now and buy the gaudiest thing you can find. Doesn't matter if you can afford it or not. Use a credit card. Put that shit on!!
We have a room block at the Hotel Andaz in Condesa. Please use the URL below to book with a preferred rate on rooms from Monday Sept. 14th through Wednesday Sept. 23rd. https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking/MEXAZ/G-A546 You can also stay in a different hotel or AirBnB/Vrbo in the city. Roma Norte, Polanco, Juarez, and Condesa are all great neighborhoods to stay in.
The local currency is Mexican pesos so yes, you do. You can use your ATM/credit cards in Mexico City without any issue, but some of the best experiences are either cash only or cash-preferred (street tacos, for one!) so we recommend coming with some in hand. Tipping, as in the States, is also customary to show appreciation for good service. The best planners amongst us will retrieve pesos from their local bank branches before the trip but you can also withdraw money from any ATM with ease (check with your bank to see if they have partnerships with any Mexican banks to avoid fees)! We do not recommend exchanging money at the airport or hotel due to poor conversion rates. Check out the currency converter linked in the TRAVEL section.
Everyone speaks a little Spanish, don't they? If they don't, they should! But in all seriousness, most everyone in Mexico City speaks English. Mexico City is a great place to practice your Spanish (people are really receptive to the effort), but if you don't feel like doing all that, arm yourself with this phrase: "Mi español no es muy bueno," and people are usually happy to accomodate. Note: Things can get tricky when it comes to numbers (converting pesos to USD at a restaurant or when shopping), but don't feel ashamed to do what Felipe does, which is pull out his phone and check a currency converter app to know exactly how much you're about to spend. (XE is the name of the one he uses).
Casa Xipe is a fully-tented garden venue that offers a combination of Mexican architecture and lush, tropical greenery. No matter the weather, the party will be covered.
We love you and your children! We're happy to host any kids that make the trip at the welcome party on Thursday, and can help you coordinate childcare for Friday's adults-only ceremony if you need.
OF COURSE. However, it's common in Mexico to tip servers at weddings, so we recommend keeping a couple pesos on hand. Read our recommendations for changing money above.
Duh. More details to come.