Normally, there are 2 ceremonies one has to go through. First, you must have the civil ceremony to be legally registered as married. second, a church wedding is 'de rigeur' to be accepted in the community. Do not forget it is primarily Catholic.
You will have to choose a mandatory prenup on the license application. The division of assets has to be stated which will be reflected on the marriage certificate. If you have more than your fiance, be sure to keep a division of assets.
Mexico is a predominently macho country, unlike Canada. Many liberties you have here will be curtailed in
Mexico, lest you be looked upon as the tart-ish and undutiful wife. Unless your husband is middle-class or above, you will be expected to stay at home and not work. He can go out with his mates and you cannot complain. You might find his attitude changes once he is back in his home-land.
I wish you much luck. Most women from developped nations have difficulty in adjusting to being thrown back in the 50's and there are many divorces because of this. Make sure your children are born outside of
Mexico as your husband can deny you permission to travel outside of the country with them.
So I am now tasked with planning a wedding in the city of Xalapa, state of Veracruz. Does anyone know much about the Mexican wedding customs, or about places to have a wedding in Xalapa? I'd appreciate any information I can get at this point!
