Plate
$ 75
Hotel Avg
$ 100
Best Month
August
Airport Dist.
30km
Estimated Budget
Price converted to COP from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
Plan my Wedding in MedellinComplete guide for your wedding in Medellin
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Medellin, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Romance in the city of eternal spring, hosting banquets among orchids and lush green mountains. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 8.8/10 in romanticism, Medellin offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Medellin has excellent leisure infrastructure (9/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Medellin
Main advantages
- Very pleasant spring-like mild climate all year round.
- Highly competitive prices for gourmet catering, flowers, and decorations.
- Renowned local hospitality and highly enthusiastic wedding vendors.
Points to keep in mind
- The main international airport (Rionegro) is located 45 minutes outside the city.
- Risk of sudden afternoon tropical downpours.
The style in Medellin
Dominant Style
Tropical Chic
Local Tradition
Floral decorations featuring traditional 'silleteros' structures and open bar with local Aguardiente
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Medellin
Orquideorama (Botanical Garden)
An iconic architectural structure simulating giant wooden flowers in a forest setting.
Hacienda Fizebad
Classic colonial estate with vintage museums, pristine gardens, and beautiful stables.
Click Clack Hotel
Modern design hotel featuring vertical green gardens located in the trendy Poblado district.
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 Medellin
Precio medio: ~100€/noche
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Vuelos a Medellin
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Que hacer en Medellin
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 Medellin cost?
It is very affordable, with average menu prices around 75€ per guest. A wedding for 100 guests ranges from 12,000€ to 20,000€.
Why is it called the City of Eternal Spring?
Due to its consistent mild weather, averaging 22°C (72°F) year-round, which makes outdoor weddings extremely comfortable.
Can foreign couples get legally married in Colombia?
Yes, legal civil marriages can be performed by local notary offices with valid passports and apostilled birth certificates.
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Estimated Budget
Price converted to COP from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
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