Plate
$90
Hotel Avg
$130
Best Month
November
Airport Dist.
20km
Estimated Budget
Price converted to CLP from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
Plan my Wedding in Santiago de ChileComplete guide for your wedding in Santiago de Chile
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Santiago de Chile, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Andean vanguard sheltered by majestic peaks. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 7/10 in romanticism, Santiago de Chile offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Santiago de Chile has excellent leisure infrastructure (8/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Santiago de Chile
Main advantages
- Unmatched and majestic views of the Andes Mountains serving as a beautiful wedding backdrop.
- Excellent value for money in premium services and world-class wines from nearby valleys.
Points to keep in mind
- Visible and noticeable air pollution in the valley during the winter season.
- Congested urban traffic during rush hours that can slow down guest transfers.
The style in Santiago de Chile
Dominant Style
Andean Elegant
Local Tradition
National Cueca dance traditionally performed by the newlyweds.
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Santiago de Chile
Vina Santa Rita (Maipo Valley)
Stately gardens and a private neo-gothic chapel surrounded by legendary vineyards.
Casapiedra Event Center
Modern events complex offering high gastronomy and scenic views of Santiago's hills.
W Hotel Santiago
Cosmopolitan and vanguard design ideal for sophisticated weddings and chic open bars.
Wedding traditions in Chile
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
The Cueca dance
The newlyweds dance the traditional Chilean cueca using a handkerchief to the applause of all guests.
Exchange of rings during civil ceremony
It is customary to exchange wedding rings during the civil ceremony itself before the public registrar.
Pisco Sour toast
The wedding banquet is traditionally opened with glasses of cold Chilean pisco sour.
Traditional sweet table
A dessert station filled with alfajores, empolvados, and chilenitos filled with dulce de leche (manjar).
Legal requirements to marry in Chile
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
Civil Registry and Identification Service
Minimum notice
30 days
Witnesses per spouse
2
Key steps
- Request a marriage license and date at the chosen Civil Registry office.
- Appear with two adult witnesses on the scheduled day of the ceremony.
- Immediate official registration in the national marriage database.
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in Chile- Chilean ID for foreigners or a valid passport from the country of origin.
- Apostilled birth certificate legally translated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
How to get there from Chile
Main airports
Rail
EFE Trenes de Chile
Common departure points
Santiago · Concepcion · Valparaiso · Antofagasta
Typical vendors in Chile
What Chilean couples ask most
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Alojamiento para tu boda en Santiago de Chile
Precio medio: ~130€/noche
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Vuelos a Santiago de Chile
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Que hacer en Santiago de Chile
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 get married in Santiago, Chile?
The plate price per guest is around 90€. Full weddings of about 100 guests usually have an average cost between 15,000€ and 25,000€ in estates or country houses.
Which season is best for an Andean wedding?
The Southern Hemisphere spring (October to November) is the best time: temperatures are warm but mild, the mountains still retain snow, and the risk of rain is minimal.
What Chilean traditions are included in the reception?
It is customary to include a table of traditional Chilean sweets (empolvados, chilenitos), open the first dance with a cueca or waltz, and offer a Pisco Sour toast.
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Estimated Budget
Price converted to CLP from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
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