Please arrive to the cathedral between 4:30-4:50. The ceremony will begin at EXACTLY 5:00pm. Please do not be late, you will not be let in!!!!
For Men: No shorts, but linen or lightweight trousers with a button-down, polo shirt or guayabera For Women: Dresses, jumpsuits, or stylish tops with skirts/pants Resort-inspired vibe – think light fabrics and breezy styles since we will be on a boat!
For Men: Button downs, linen shirts and slacks in fun/tropical colors! For Women: Any length semi-formal dresses, but most importantly fun colors! When in doubt, dress like the sunset! Think colorful cocktail attire. Please do not wear white/off-white to this event!
Black-Tie. Men should wear a black tuxedo and women should wear formal, floor-length gowns.
Yes! Please refer to the travel tab for more information.
Yes! Movich Hotel, Nacar Hotel Cartagena and Hotel Charleston Cartagena are other great options. There are also tons of great Airbnbs and Boutique Hotels but please make sure to stay within the walled city!
It is very safe, especially in the tourist heavy historic center. Just exercise normal travel precautions and you will be okay.
The Old City is very walkable. You should not need a car during your stay if you stay within the walled city with the exception of going to and from the airport. If you do find the need to order or schedule a cab please feel free to ask the hotel front desk staff to set that up for you. Also to note, inside the walled city there are some cobblestone walkways! Don't forget to pack comfortbale walking shoes if you are planning on doing some exploring.
Yes! Actually with AT&T international roaming should be free and included in your plan.
Street vendors can be very persistent so if you do not want a souvenir, simply keep walking and say "no gracias". Beware of the rappers, they love Americans! If they sing and you do not plan on tipping them, walk away!! They are harmless, but they might try to get some pesos from you if they rap for you. Just simply walk away and say "no gracias."
In order to allow all guests, including parents, an evening of fun & relaxation we have chosen for our wedding day to be an adult-only occasion. We hope this advance notice means you are still able to share our big day and will enjoy having the evening off!
The official currency of Cartagena is the Colombian peso, which may be designated as “$”, “COP” or “COL$”. The meaning of semicolons when it comes to currency is the opposite of the US. For example, $20,000 = twenty thousand Colombian pesos (is approximately $5.00 USD). USD and other foreign currencies will not be accepted. We recommend using the currency exchange counters before leaving the Cartagena airport to get the best rates if you want to use cash. If you forget, you can find a handful of ATMs in the city.
A 10% gratuity (service) is usually added to your bill. If the service was extraordinary, feel free to add a few extra pesos. If not, you won’t offend anyone. If you sign up for any excursions or tours, we recommend that you tip your guides.