Please check your invite. It will indicate whether you have a guest included.
Both ceremony and reception are outdoors. The chance of rain will be near 0% as we chose to get married during the dry season.
EXPLORE! Since the wedding is in Guatemala City, we recommend making the most of your free days with these unforgettable experiences: Antigua Guatemala – Just an hour away, this UNESCO World Heritage city is filled with cobblestone streets, colorful colonial architecture, charming cafés, and beautiful ruins. It’s a must-see for a taste of Guatemala’s history and culture. Tikal Day Trip – If you’re up for an adventure, consider a day trip to the ancient Mayan city of Tikal. It’s one of the most impressive archaeological sites in Central America, surrounded by lush jungle and wildlife. Helicopter Volcano Tour – For something truly special, you can take a helicopter ride to see Guatemala’s iconic volcanoes from above. It’s an unforgettable way to take in the landscape.
Coffee, chocolate, and anything from Nim Po't. Cuban cigars if you like to live life on the edge. Other popular items include textiles (table runners, purses, cushion covers, etc.), blouses, ceramics (mugs, vases), jade, and leather.
Spring year-round! Guatemala enjoys weather in the 70's and 80's throughout the year. Lows can drop into the 50's at night, so we recommend you have a light jacket or cardigan. April is during dry season, so we do not expect rain.
While you will easily be able to find WiFi at most places in Guatemala City (hotels, restaurants, bars and cafes), we recommend that you talk to your cell phone service provider before travel. International plans are usually very affordable (such as $10 a day) and they will cover your data, texting, and even calls. We have AT&T and T-Mobile and did not need any additional plan coverage. You will always be connected when you want to use maps, Uber, etc.
Once the ceremony starts, we ask you to be present in this special moment for us. Photos are encouraged before the ceremony, after, during the reception. We have hired a photographer and content creator for the day to help capture the moment as well.
If you need a pharmacy, Guatemala City has several options that should have any over the counter medicines that you might need, including Cruz Verde, Batres, and Meykos (they will also delivery to your hotel, reception can help with this).
Guatemala's currency is the Quetzal (Q). While you could still use dollars (USD), we recommend using a local ATM to get Quetzales. We always use a debit or credit card without foreign transaction fees and always notify our bank in advance of our travel. Most establishments accept cards, but it's always recommended to have some cash available in Antigua. If you're coming for less than a week, you will probably be fine exchanging $40-$50 USD and paying the rest with your card (make sure to notify your bank!). Most hotels have ATMs, or can point you in the right direction if needed. We do not recommend exchanging USD at the airport as those are not the best rates. You can exchange at your hotel, please make sure to bring crisp, new bills. At the airport and within the city of Antigua & Guatemala City, you can use your credit card for restaurants, hotels, cafes, ticket booths, etc. You may want Quetzales on hand if you buy souvenirs or food from street vendors, otherwise you can pretty much rely on your credit card. For our non-Spanish-speaking amigos: card = tarjeta; cash = efectivo.
You don't have to; it isn't customary. In restaurants, 10% is automatically included. At the hotel, at your discretion. You can tip the bell hop and other staff, but it is not necessary.
To avoid traveler’s tummy, please avoid drinking tap water during your visit. Hotels should provide you with at least one bottle of water a day, but you will likely want to buy more bottled water at a bodega, try to avoid the bagged water as well. You will also see water tanks called EcoFiltros in hotels and restaurants. These have free, filtered water, so feel free to fill up your bottle with this water at any time. You should also feel confident to drink water from restaurants in Antigua (it will be filtered), but when in doubt, you can always ask. If you want to order a sparkling water, just ask for an “agua mineral", "agua pura" for still water. We’ve never had an issue in all the time's we've visited.