Frequently Asked Questions
Contact stormjosh2024@gmail.com or our travel concierge with any questions that are not answered here.
What can we expect on the wedding day?
Run of Show
3:30pm Bus promptly departs from Primary Hotel (Fiesta Americana) for Tamchén
5:00pm Ceremony
5:30pm Cocktail Hour
6:30pm Reception
10:00pm, 12:00am, 2:00am Bus Returns to Primary Hotel (Fiesta Americana)
Anything else we should know about your wedding?
If we are able to accommodate you bringing a plus one, we will mark it in your formal invitation.
This is an adults only wedding. Please let us know if you plan to bring your little ones and we can do our best to help figure out childcare for the wedding events.
Please do not take photos during the ceremony, we’ll be sure to share out professional photos after we receive them! Please feel free to take photos throughout all other parts of our celebration and to post them to social media (please tag us in them @stormywhether and @jaepnyc.)
We will collect dietary restrictions via the formal invite and make sure the wedding day cuisine accommodates your needs.
If you have other questions, contact us at stormjosh2024@gmail.com.
Can you tell us more about the dress code?
We know, colorful cocktail hour as a vibe is a bit hard to understand.
If you prefer to dress femme, consider a cocktail dress that with vibrant colors and/or florals. Beware of heels (see below.)
If you prefer to dress masculine, consider a suit. There’s no need to wear a tie! Colorful suits are encouraged, but not required.
Please remember that our venue will have some uneven ground. We encourage supportive and comfortable shoes. Beware of heels!
If you’re curious about what “colorful” could mean with our theme, hopefully our wedding color palette can help. Note: we don’t expect you to match these colors!
A lot of our colors and mood are inspired by this bouquet!
Anything else we should know about Mérida?
Brush up on your basic Spanish! Most places in Mérida will be Spanish-first and potentially Spanish-speaking only.
Mérida does not have potable water. It's safe to bathe and brush your teeth but not to consume. We will have bottled water throughout the reception but remember to buy additional bottled water when you are in town, it's very cheap!
Mérida has Uber (no Lyft) to explore without renting a car. Note: Ubers can take 15-20 minutes to arrive, so plan accordingly. We suggest renting a car if you plan to visit sites outside of the city (beaches, ruins, cenotes, etc.)
On arrival to Mérida’s airport, you must take an airport taxi to your hotel — there are no Uber’s available (anticipate ~$20 USD worth of Pesos, i.e., about $400 MXN). You can take an Uber to the airport.
Download offline Google maps! You can use these without wifi/data. Follow these instructions on how to download offline maps in Google Maps.
Ask to add tip to your bills before you give your credit card, otherwise be ready to tip in pesos. A 15% tip is standard (10-20% range.)
Cocktails usually only include 1 shot. In New York City, they typically include 2. Wine is often more expensive than cocktails.
When returning to the USA, you must stop at the immigration counter in the Mérida airport to get your boarding passes stamped. The counter is after security. This is required to board an international flight.
Our wedding planners have recommended the following childcare services. Please feel to contact them if you plan on bringing your children to Mérida and need childcare while attending wedding events.
When you see these signs while driving, SLOW DOWN. You're about to go over a speed bump that you likely cannot see (they are not painted yellow.) These can damage a car if you don't slow down.