Mérida International Airport (MID)
You can fly directly into Mérida through Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport, which is a 25-minute drive to the wedding venue where the recommended hotels are located.
Cancún International Airport (CUN)
For those of you who are interested in a vacation-getaway in the Riviera Maya or looking for a more cost-effective option, you can also fly into Cancún International Airport. Mérida is about a 5-hour drive from there and can be reached via rental car or buses that depart directly from the airport.
Bus rides can be booked here from Cancun to Mérida for ~$40.
NH Collection
A 5-minute walk from our Wedding Day venue and a 15-minute drive from Friday's Welcome Party.
C. 60 346, Zona Paseo Montejo, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc., Mexico
Call +52 999 964 0400 or email m.rueda@nh-hotels.com / m.adam@nh-hotels.com and use code 2200682701 to reserve your room.
Hotel Hyatt
A 5-minute walk or drive from our Wedding Day venue and a 15-minute drive from Friday's Welcome Party.
Av. Colón 344, Zona Paseo Montejo, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc., Mexico
Use this link to reserve your room.
Rosas & Xocolate Boutique Hotel + SPA
A 10-minute walk or drive from our Wedding Day venue and a 15-minute drive from Friday's Welcome Party.
P.º de Montejo 480, Zona Paseo Montejo, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc., Mexico
Call +52 999 924 2992 and use code BODA AIDA & EDWARD to reserve your room.
Villa Mercedes Merida, Curio Collection by Hilton
A 10-minute walk or drive from our Wedding Day venue and a 15-minute drive from Friday's Welcome Party.
Av. Colón 500, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc., Mexico
Call +52 99 93 15 77 35 or email eric.lopez@hilton.com and use group code BODA AIDA & EDWARD to reserve your room.
Hotel Sureño
A 10-minute walk or drive from our Wedding Day venue and a 10-minute drive from Friday's Welcome Party.
Calle 62 entre 33 A y 33, Centro, Mérida, Yucatan, Mexico
Use this link to reserve your room with code BAE0911
Rental Cars
There are several car rental options accessible from the airport (National, Avis, Enterprise, etc.) if you want to have some freedom to move around.
A local car rental company that the Ver Ploeg family have used on several occasions and highly recommend.
Taxis and Ubers
Taxis and Uber are available, inexpensive, and safe to use. Note: Uber is not available from the airport, so please grab a taxi to get to your accommodations from the airport. Thereafter, feel free to use your Uber app to move around in the city as you normally would.
Why Mérida?
In 1977, a young Iowan, Russ Ver Ploeg, came to Mérida with his study abroad program. In that magical semester, Russ met Patricia Vargas. And the rest is history! Mérida would forever be an important place for their family, spending summers in Mérida and at the nearby beach town of Chicxulub.
Fast forward to Ted and Aida in Des Moines. They were raised a 1-mile distance from each other and both attended Roosevelt High School. But their story doesn’t begin until the summer of 2020 when Aida and Ted connected as young adults while back in their hometown. As their love was growing, Aida brought Ted to Mérida in December of 2022, sharing with him the joy of her second home. Just like Russ and Patricia 41 years earlier, Aida and Ted knew that Mérida would be a magical place to get married.
We are honored to share this special place with all of you.
How do I RSVP?
We kindly request that each guest RSVPs individually. Click on the RSVP link at the top of the page and add your name and email. Please RSVP to Thursday's pre-wedding gathering, Friday's welcome party, the wedding on Saturday, and Sunday's brunch!
What is the deadline to RSVP?
Please RSVP by September 1!
What will the weather be like this time of year?
In November, temperatures will range 70-85 F / 21-30 C. It will be warm, so bring a hat, sunglasses, and your SPF!
Will all the events be wheelchair accessible?
Friday’s welcome party at Picheta is not wheelchair accessible. Staff will be available to assist guests up the stairs. The wedding venue will be wheelchair accessible.
Anything else?
For our American guests traveling to Mérida before the wedding, don’t forget to vote early in the 2024 presidential election!
What if I have other questions?
Send us an email - aidaandted@gmail.com!