The sooner the better, but please make sure to RSVP by January 1st, 2022.
The ceremony will begin at 3:30pm on March 26th at Iglesia de Santo Domingo. We kindly ask guests to arrive 10-15 minutes prior.
Yes, please find options for accommodations on the Travel page of our website.
Your presence at our wedding is the real gift to us, so please do not feel obliged to provide anything else. For those interested, though, our registry can be found on our website.
Por los gringos, imagine the movie Good Morning Vietnam! Por los latinos, imagine a chilly spring day. In all seriousness, the weather in Cartagena is tropical and warm all year. In late March, you can expect a high of 88° and a low of 76° - with a pretty strong chance of humidity.
Sandra was born and raised in Maracaibo, Venezuela, only a few hours from the border of Colombia. Similar to Maracaibo, Cartagena is a tropical coastal city that boasts colorful homes and bustling streets. Given the political climate in Venezuela, we felt Cartagena would represent the closest image and homage to Sandra’s South American and Venezuelan cultural roots. For those interested in Dwight's cultural roots, please watch Gossip Girl and Braveheart.
Founded in 1533, Cartagena is a vivacious city that was once the key colonial port for the Spanish empire in the Americas. Located on the sea, Cartagena's walled "Old Town" is filled with squares, cobblestone streets, colorful colonial buildings - and the location of wedding! Tourism has expanded rapidly over the last decade, leading to the development of many beautiful boutique hotels, fine dining restaurants and nightlife.
If its your first time hearing of "Tropical Black Tie", don't worry - you and the groom already have something to bond over! Traditionally, men wear a white dinner jacket with either black or midnight blue trousers. It’s black tie with a twist. For the ladies, Tropical Black Tie encompasses floor length dresses in bright, fun, tropical colors that match the vibrancy of Cartagena.
10% is customary and the waiter usually asks to include it in the bill.
Most places take credit and debit cards. However, in order to exchange foreign currencies into pesos, there are exchange houses at airports, hotels and banks. In addition, there are ATMs on the street, but please be mindful when taking money out on the street.
Our guests from the following countries do not require a TP-11, TP-12 or TP-13 Visa, to enter and temporarily stay in the country: Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, USA, France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, UK, Russia, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, and Turkey. If you have any specific Visa questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to our wedding planner: lotuseventosctg@gmail.com.
Our wedding planner (lotuseventosctg@gmail.com) can help you arrange for an English and/or Spanish-speaking babysitter during any point of your stay. Please contact her at least two weeks prior to your arrival if you require assistance.