Plate
$ 140
Hotel Avg
$ 180
Best Month
January
Airport Dist.
8km
Estimated Budget
Price converted to COP from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
Plan my Wedding in Cartagena de IndiasComplete guide for your wedding in Cartagena de Indias
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Cartagena de Indias, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Caribbean magic within walls of history. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 10/10 in romanticism, Cartagena de Indias offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Cartagena de Indias has excellent leisure infrastructure (10/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Cartagena de Indias
Main advantages
- Extremely photogenic and romantic walled colonial historic center.
- Warm climate guaranteed during the European and North American winter.
Points to keep in mind
- Constant humidity that can be uncomfortable for traditional wedding attire.
- Very busy streets with persistent street vendors.
The style in Cartagena de Indias
Dominant Style
Colonial Caribbean
Local Tradition
Callejoneada parade with drums and cumbia dancers guiding the couple through the walled city
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Cartagena de Indias
San Pedro Claver Sanctuary
The most iconic and romantic colonial church for grand religious ceremonies.
San Francisco Javier Bulwark
Outdoor celebration on top of the 17th-century walls with the sea in the background.
Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Hotel
Former 17th-century convent transformed into a spectacular luxury hotel.
Wedding traditions in Colombia
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Candle ceremony
The couple lights a large candle together from two individual ones, representing the eternal union of their two lives.
Hora loca carnival
Midway through the party, an hour of live Caribbean music explodes, distributing extravagant masks, vueltiao hats, and streamers.
Legal requirements to marry in Colombia
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
Colombian Public Notary
Minimum notice
15 days
Witnesses per spouse
1
Key steps
- Submit the civil marriage application before the notary of the chosen city.
- Provide copies of the birth certificate of each spouse (issued less than 3 months ago).
- Provide a certificate of single status or equivalent document from the home country.
- Celebrate the wedding before the public notary, who reads the act and validates signatures.
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in Colombia- Original valid passport and copy.
- Certificate of single status officially translated into Spanish and apostilled.
- Judicial divorce decree translated and apostilled if applicable.
How to get there from Colombia
Main airports
Rail
No disponible (transporte terrestre/aéreo)
Common departure points
Bogota · Medellin · Cali · Miami · Madrid
Typical vendors in Colombia
What Colombian couples ask most
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Alojamiento para tu boda en Cartagena de Indias
Precio medio: ~180€/noche
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Vuelos a Cartagena de Indias
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 Cartagena de Indias
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 wedding in Cartagena cost?
The average banquet price is 140€ per person. A dream wedding of 100 guests in a colonial house ranges between 18,000€ and 32,000€, very competitive compared to European prices.
What is the weather like for weddings in Cartagena?
It is tropical dry-humid. The best months are from December to March, as it rarely rains and the sea breeze ('el alisio') cools the evening temperature.
What is a wedding parade in Cartagena?
It is a tradition where the couple walks from the church through the cobbled streets followed by guests, accompanied by a folk band and cumbia dancers.
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Estimated Budget
Price converted to COP from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
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