As some of you may already know, we love to travel! So, when thinking about where we should host our wedding, we both knew we had to get creative! After thorough* research (…..aka, asking all our closest friends & family), Antigua stood out. So here we are now, asking our crew to come celebrate our love & union over this once in a lifetime, memorable, weekend! We wanted to take our guests to a place that is rich in history, which can still be seen through the culture, food, environment, & architecture present today. This is truly a special place that means a lot to us and wanted nothing more than to celebrate with all our friends & family!
All US citizens must use a valid passport when traveling between Guatemala and the United States. Passports must have at least six (6) months of validity, or they risk being turned away by the airline or immigration. Dual nationals may be able to enter Guatemala on a second nationality passport but will not be permitted to board a return flight to the US without a US passport.
Before you arrive you will need to fill out the customs questionnaire and keep a copy of the QR code to show to the customs agent before exiting the airport. You can find the form at: https://farm2.sat.gob.gt/declaDelViajeroGt-web/pages/public/declaracionViajero.jsf#Again-No-back-button
For your convenience, our Wedding Planner, Diana Sciarrillo, is waiting to provide assistance in making all of your travel arrangements if you would like to book transportation from the La Aurora International Airport to where you are staying in Antigua. If you would like to book transportation from the La Aurora International Airport to Antigua, please contact our Wedding Planner, Diana Sciarrillo. Once you have booked your flights, you will need to provide her with your flight information, including the time you will be arriving and the time you will be departing from La Aurora International Airport. Diana & her team will be able to coordinate pick-up & drop-off transportation, customizable to where you are staying in the city of Antigua, for your convenience. Please do not hesitate to reach out to our Wedding Planner, Diana Sciarrillo, her email is dianas@weddingsinguatemala.com Note: Diana's Assistant, Denise, will also be assisting with arranging transportation. Therefore, upon initially reaching out to Diana with your requested transportation arrangements, you may be put in contact with her Assistant, Denise, to confirm any final travel arrangement details, and to make sure you are all set to go! Denise email is denise@weddingsinguatemala.com and her phone number is +39 392 229 8887.
Guatemala is amazing and we know you are going to fall in love with Antigua as well! The city of Antigua is a vibrant city surrounded by volcanos! There are a lot of really cool bars, breweries, speakeasy’s, local markets, and the food is amazing! The Quetzal is Guatemala's currency. The conversion rate is approximately 1 USD to 7.80 Quetzals. Most places, but not all, take credit/ debit cards. That being said, it’s always a good idea to carry some cash on you when traveling. You can exchange currency at the airport when you arrive or use ATMs located throughout Antigua.
We are counting on all our guests bringing a plus one and can't wait to celebrate with all of our friends and loved ones!
While we love little ones, we kindly advise that this is an adult only event.
Semi-Formal Beachy Attire This suggests a classic, yet elegant, wedding with an elevated laid-back beachy twist, so dress to impress! In general, you can expect to wear nice light, airy, and breathable fabrics. Semi-Formal Beachy attire is similar to what you might wear at a nice beach resort or to a nice dinner in the summer season. Ladies Elegant maxi or midi dresses, long flowy skirts, nice heels, wedges, or sandals, etc. You may also want to bring a lightweight wrap or scarf in case it cools off after the sun goes down. Again, the streets are paved with large ancient cobble stones so pack your comfiest heels, wedges, or sandals and maybe leave the stilettos behind. Gents An elegant summer suit, nice button-down shirt with blazer, and nice slacks/pants. The weather in Antigua is beautiful during this time and will be in the mid to high 70’s but might be slightly cooler at night.
The weather in Antigua is beautiful during this time of year and will be in the mid to high 70’s but might be slightly cooler at night. So, we suggest our guest come prepared and pack a jacket, sweater, wrap, blazer, etc. to wear at night when it’s a bit cooler. The streets are paved with large cobbles stones and the sidewalks can be a bit uneven, so please make sure you pack shoes you’ll be comfortable walking around in. There are also a bunch of fun excursions and things to do in & around the city. So, if you’re thinking about planning some adventures while you are there, make sure to come prepared! Please check out the “Things to Do” section. We’ve included some of the many fun excursions & activities Antigua has to offer! Guatemala is known for its coffee, chocolate, and avocados (so, you can’t tell me you aren’t already falling in love with this place), so there are a bunch of various different kinds of tours, including ATV tours, that we highly suggest, from personal experience – they are awesome! See more in the “Things to Do” section!
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Please do not hesitate to reach out to Sarah or Ben with any questions you may have! For your convenience, our Wedding Planner, Diana Sciarrillo, and her assistant Denise, are waiting to provide assistance with respect to making all of your travel arrangements to and from the La Aurora International Airport & where you are staying in Antigua. Our contact information is listed below. Sarah Dunsford sarahmdunsford@gmail.com Ben Gurganus bengurganus1@gmail.com Diana Sciarrillo dianas@weddingsinguatemala.com Denise denise@weddingsinguatemala.com