This is a dive bar where folks can meet before the wedding day. Suggest eating a meal before coming through. The sunset and drinks is really what we're there for.

IANETA AND EDUARDO GET MARRIED!!

Saturday 11th, 5:30pm until 12:30am

La Quinta Echeguren

Doors will open at 5pm (huge wooden doors @ top of hill) but the ceremony will start promptly at 5:30pm. The reception will follow at the same location.

What to expect/dress for on the day

While by day, Mazatlán is a laid back city where jandals are always good and a day of $1 beers on the boardwalk is perfection, weddings are extravagant events in this state. Everyone dresses like they're going to the Oscars and a wedding is a party first and foremost (hence, adult only). Expect/dress for glamour (full length gowns or suit/ie faitaga with jacket and tie), loud live latin music, lots of dancing, and more smooth tequila than wine.

Getting Glam!

Buy/rent your gown in México

Ladies will have an easy time finding a dress in Mazatlán in the days before the event because sequin, gem stones, and feathers are standard on wedding (or clubbing) attire. I recommend bringing shoes and dress shopping in Mazatlán.

Past examples: Eduardo's aunt arrived for the wedding above on Thursday, bought a dress Friday & dropped it off for alterations to wear on Saturday. Three of us in the photo above bought our dresses in Mazatlán from a 1st-stop-single-shop.

If you're comfortable with that kind of 1st look buying, we'll have a dress-shop tour Thursday -Join the party!

Dress Shops / Rentals:

Make up! This is the day for false eyelashes ... where we can book you time:

https://www.instagram.com/aracelyrodriguez_makeup/ (1400 mxn pesos)
https://www.instagram.com/shazeelsmakeup/ (1600 mxn pesos)
Baby Moon (1200 peso)
Freelancer to go to house/hotel (900 pesos)

Getting to Mazatlán

Mazatlán has an international airport (MZT). When we fly from New Zealand we usually wait for a sale and book from Auckland to Los Angeles (12hrs), then take the direct flight (2hr 40min) from LA to Mazatlán that runs daily.
There are also direct flights to Mazatlán from Phoenix, Arizona and Dallas, Texas. If you are already in Mexico there are direct flights to Mazatlán from Mexico City, Tijuana, Hermosillo, Queretero, La Paz, and Monterrey.

$$ talk: Coming from Auckland, you should plan to spend $2,000NZD for just flights. Flights to LAX are cheapest 6 to 3months before the date. Flights to Mazatlan are cheapest closer to the fly date: 3 months to 2 weeks before.
Today (January) there are sales for direct flights to LAX from AKL @ $714NZD one way via AirNZ. The absolute best price I've ever scored in ten years of doing AKL-LAX flight was $992NZD return in 2018 but that only happened once.
Our flights between Mazatlan and LAX are usually 250-330NZD each way. You can walk across the San Diego boarder directly into the Tijuana airport to get Tijuana deals (100NZD) (see CBX for the fee for crossing the MX border in San Diego to Tijuana airport). Driving from LA to MZT will cost you more than the flights.

Where to Stay

Our wedding will be held overlooking Olas Altas (pictured)

We recommend staying in Mazatlan's historical center (Centro Histórico) or in the Golden Zone (Zona Dorada). We will be based in the Golden Zone for the week.

Understanding the top 4 areas of Mazatlan:

Centro Histórico: Best for sightseeing and historical buildings (can walk or take a very quick ride to venue)
Zona Dorada: Best for resort experiences, beach activities, and nightlife (20 min golf-cart ride from venue)
Malecón: Best for families on vacation, culture, and beaches (this is the area between Centro Historico and Golden Zone, it's Mexico's longest boardwalk)
Marina/Cerritos: Best for water sports and quieter travel (20-30min Taxi ride from venue)

Small airbnbs are the most bang-for-buck option for accommodation. Feel free to ask us about one you find

Hotels we recommend:

HolidayInn Resort
Courtyard Beach Resort
Viaggio Resort -
Casa Lucila - (Next door to venue)
Boutique Casa Lulu
The Inn at Mazatlan
There are other great options not listed, feel free to ask us about one you find

Gifts

We will be setting up a home again in the US after our wedding. If you would like to give us a wedding gift, any cash gifts towards furnishing/equipping/decorating our home will be greatly appreciated. Per tradition/norms in Mexico we'll have envelopes at the wedding reception - if you prefer an online transfer/cannot attend, see details below or message one of us:

Zelle: ianeta.hutch@gmail.com

ASB Bank pay-to-email: ianeta.hutch@gmail.com

Venmo: @Ianeta-Hutchinson-1