Plate
Q 95
Hotel Avg
Q 150
Best Month
January
Airport Dist.
45km
Estimated Budget
Price converted to GTQ from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
Plan my Wedding in Antigua GuatemalaComplete guide for your wedding in Antigua Guatemala
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Antigua Guatemala, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Colonial romance under the gaze of eternal volcanoes. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 9.6/10 in romanticism, Antigua Guatemala offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Antigua Guatemala has excellent leisure infrastructure (8.5/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Antigua Guatemala
Main advantages
- Ruined baroque colonial convent architecture, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- 'Eternal spring' climate, temperate and sunny throughout most of the year.
- Very competitive pricing for banquets and export-quality local flowers.
Points to keep in mind
- Cobblestone streets make walking in high heels difficult (comfortable shoes recommended).
- Distance from Guatemala City airport (can take 1-2 hours depending on traffic).
The style in Antigua Guatemala
Dominant Style
Colonial Baroque
Local Tradition
Wedding stroll (callejoneada) with marimba music and handmade colorful lanterns
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Antigua Guatemala
La Recolección Ruins
Imposing archaeological remains that provide a dramatic frame for memorable ceremonies.
Hotel Casa Santo Domingo
A 16th-century convent converted into a unique luxury museum hotel.
Pensativo House Hotel
Elegant colonial boutique hotel with manicured gardens and views of the Agua Volcano.
Wedding traditions in Guatemala
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Marimba Music
The sweet sound of the marimba (national wooden mallet instrument) is a must during the welcome cocktail or the wedding banquet.
Sawdust Carpets
Colored sawdust and flower carpets are crafted at the entrance of the church or banquet venue for the couple to walk on.
Legal requirements to marry in Guatemala
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
National Registry of Persons (RENAP) or Municipal Office
Minimum notice
15 days
Witnesses per spouse
1
Key steps
- Submit formal application before the mayor or an authorized notary public.
- Provide official birth certificates of both parties.
- Publish marriage edict in the official gazette (Diario de Centro América).
- Celebrate the wedding and register the certificate at RENAP.
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in Guatemala- Original valid passport and complete certified copy.
- Apostilled single status or marital capacity certificate translated into Spanish.
- Mandatory publication of special marriage edicts for foreigners.
How to get there from Guatemala
Main airports
Rail
No disponible
Common departure points
Madrid · Miami · Los Angeles · Mexico City · Bogota
Typical vendors in Guatemala
What Guatemalan couples ask most
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Alojamiento para tu boda en Antigua Guatemala
Precio medio: ~150€/noche
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Vuelos a Antigua Guatemala
Encuentra los mejores vuelos comparando cientos de aerolineas y agencias. Alertas de precio incluidas para que reserves en el mejor momento.
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Que hacer en Antigua Guatemala
Actividades para invitados que viajan a la boda: tours guiados, experiencias locales y planes para los dias previos o posteriores.
Cancelacion gratuita en la mayoria de actividades
Preparativos esenciales
Seguro de viaje
Imprescindible para viajar tranquilos
- Cobertura medica
- Cancelacion de vuelos
- Equipaje perdido
- Asistencia 24h
eSIM internacional
Internet sin roaming ni sorpresas
- Datos ilimitados
- Sin cambiar de SIM
- Activa al instante
- Cobertura en +190 paises
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a destination wedding in Antigua Guatemala cost?
The average plate price is 95€. A high-end wedding for 100 guests ranges between 20.000€ and 38.000€, including abundant floral design.
What is the best weather season for a wedding?
November through February (with January being the best month) is the dry season, featuring sunny days and cool, comfortable nights.
What are the legal requirements for foreigners marrying in Guatemala?
Foreigners must marry before a Guatemalan notary public, submitting passport, translated/apostilled birth certificates, and a single status certificate.
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Estimated Budget
Price converted to GTQ from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
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