Plate
$95
Hotel Avg
$120
Best Month
August
Airport Dist.
38km
Estimated Budget
Price converted to USD from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
Plan my Wedding in QuitoComplete guide for your wedding in Quito
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Quito, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Baroque gold-leaf churches, colonial squares, and the middle of the world. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 8.5/10 in romanticism, Quito offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Quito has excellent leisure infrastructure (7.5/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Quito
Main advantages
- Best-preserved colonial historic center in the Americas, ideal for classic weddings.
- Extremely competitive and affordable pricing for catering, venues, and floral designs.
- World-famous local roses of unmatched quality at very low local costs.
Points to keep in mind
- High altitude (2,850 meters) might cause fatigue or altitude sickness for some guests.
- The international airport is located far from the historic center (approx. 45-60 minutes).
The style in Quito
Dominant Style
Baroque Colonial
Local Tradition
Ceremony decorated with thousands of premium Ecuadorian roses and a warm welcome canelazo toast
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Quito
Casa Gangotena
Renovated neoclassical palace facing San Francisco Plaza, a pinnacle of luxury and colonial charm.
Hacienda La Compañía
Stunning historic Andean hacienda surrounded by beautiful export-quality rose plantations.
Church of the Society of Jesus
Baroque temple fully covered in gold leaf inside, considered one of the most beautiful churches in America.
Wedding traditions in Ecuador
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Ecuadorian Rose Exchange
The bride and groom exchange world-famous local export roses during the ceremony as their first mutual wedding gift.
Colonial Sweet Treats Table
A tradition of setting up traditional colonial peanut-and-sugar candies in silver bowls for the wedding guests.
Legal requirements to marry in Ecuador
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
Civil Registry Office of Ecuador
Minimum notice
30 days
Witnesses per spouse
1
Key steps
- Book an online or in-person appointment for foreign document validation at the Civil Registry.
- Appear in person with the official witnesses for the pre-marital interview.
- Pay the corresponding marriage processing fees.
- Solemnize the civil marriage on the scheduled day before the registry official.
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in Ecuador- Original valid passport with official immigration entry stamp.
- Apostilled single status certificate officially translated if necessary.
- Official certified birth certificates.
How to get there from Ecuador
Main airports
Common departure points
Madrid · Miami · New York · Bogota · Lima
Typical vendors in Ecuador
What Ecuadorian couples ask most
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Alojamiento para tu boda en Quito
Precio medio: ~110€/noche
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Vuelos a Quito
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Que hacer en Quito
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 it cost to organize a wedding in Quito?
The average plate price is around 90€. An elegant wedding for 100 guests in a historic hacienda typically ranges between 12,000€ and 22,000€.
What is the best month to get married in Quito?
August is ideal, as it is the driest and sunniest month in the Ecuadorian Andes, perfect for outdoor celebrations.
How does the altitude affect wedding guests in Quito?
The altitude of 2,850m can cause mild headaches. It is advised to arrive 24 hours early to acclimate and serve warm coca tea.
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Estimated Budget
Price converted to USD from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
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