Mexico and the Dominican Republic are the two most popular all-inclusive wedding destinations for U.S. couples — and their legal marriage requirements could hardly be more different. Mexico asks for a blood test, an apostille, and a Spanish translation of your documents. The Dominican Republic skips the blood test but charges a flat, mandatory $800 government surcharge no other major destination applies. Neither is difficult, but getting the details wrong can delay your ceremony or add unplanned cost — here's exactly what each country requires, side by side.
Updated June 2026 · VFL Destination Wedding Specialists · Palace Resorts · Mexico · Jamaica
Palace Resorts operates nine oceanfront all-inclusive properties across Mexico and Jamaica — each one a five-star property with signature in-room double whirlpool tubs, championship Jack Nicklaus golf, and the Caribbean's most extravagant spa programs. For destination wedding couples, that translates to more venue options, higher group benefit thresholds, and a broader portfolio of ceremony styles — from barefoot beach elopements to grand South Asian multi-day celebrations at Moon Palace Cancun — than almost any other single brand in the market.