Men can wear a tuxedo, but it's not a requirement. If they end up going tuxedo-less, though, they should wear a formal dark suit and tie instead. For Women, this means a full length gown.
October is one of the best times of the year to visit Guatemala with the average temperature fluctuating between 57°F (at night) and 74°F (during the day).
We love children, we really do! As many of you may be taking this as a vacation with your family, we ask that our wedding ceremony, cocktail hour and reception be adults only. We can put you in contact with our event coordinator to make arrangements for child care on that particular night.
The currency used in Guatemala is called Quetzal (Q). The currency may vary by the time of your visit, but the rate of exchange currently is $1 = $7.65 Q. We recommend you exchange $100 USD for the trip for souvenirs, entrance to museums & excursions and tips. Credit cards are accepted at restaurants and hotels.
There are a lot of fun locations to visit in Guatemala so It really depends on how long you can get away for! We suggest landing in Guatemala on Friday evening and making your way to Antigua either Friday night or early Saturday to partake in wedding festivities. Check out our "Things To Do" tab to see places to explore in Antigua, or other nearby sites like Lake Atitlan. You can also explore other countries such as Costa Rica (1.5hrs away) or Mexico (2hrs away) which are a short flight away.
CLOTHING: Wedding event attire, for more info check out the "Schedule" section of the site. Comfortable walking shoes are a MUST because Antigua's cobblestone streets are magical but challenging to walk on (pointed heels and flip flops are a bad idea for strolling around the city). Lightweight/breathable clothing and layers for the daytime. Swimwear if your hotel has a pool or if you visit nearby hot springs or Lake Atitlan. Sun hat & glasses are great for sun protection. Activewear if you plan on hiking or exploring the volcanoes ELECTRICITY & TECH: You don't need a converter if you're coming from the US, but you SHOULD bring a travel adapter if you need to use 3-pronged outlets. ESSENTIALS: Passport & Visa for travel Medications & Toiletries, although there are shops and pharmacies all through Antigua
The safest and most convenient way to travel to Antigua is through shuttle transportation. For assistance in securing your transportation, please contact our travel agent, Raisa (travel@sparksevents.com.gt). Within the city, Uber is also safe and reliable to use.
Vitalmed is an urgent care in Antigua, that is open 24/7 and that has English speaking doctors.
You can contact our wedding planning team at: weddings@sparksevents.com.gt. Or our travel agent at: travel@sparksevents.com.gt