Saturday August 12, 2023
Antigua, Guatemala
671 days 17 hrs 40 mins ago
Schedule
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Casual Thursday Hang
6:00 PM
Come and hang out with us at an outdoor brewery with various food options! This isn't an 'official' part of the celebrations, but for anyone who wants to get together before the arrival dinner we'll be here on Thursday evening!
Friday, August 11, 2023
Arrival Dinner
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Let's kick off the wedding celebrations with some local food for the arrival dinner. Everyone is invited!
Dressy Casual
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Ceremony & Reception
4:00 PM
We're getting married! We'd like to share a few words with everyone and then drinks, dinner and dancing to follow!
Please plan to get to The Convento Capuchinas by 4PM.
After party will be at Fermento's. For those who want to attend, you'll need to be in Fermento's by 11:45PM - they won't let you in any later!
Semi Formal
Sunday, August 13, 2023
Post Wedding Volcano Hike
11:00 AM
We're organizing a volcano hike to hopefully shake off any cobwebs. We'll be taking a bus out of Antigua & up the Pacaya volcano. We'll be departing from Antigua at 11AM and expect to be back by 5PM. We'll have guides, drinks, snacks, and sandwiches/ pizzas served at the summit, which should make the hike worthwhile for us all!
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE RSVP'D - PLEASE BE IN THE LOBBY OF THE PORTA HOTEL AT 10:45AM FOR A PROMPT 11AM DEPARTURE.
Volcano Attire - Comfy walking shoes, shorts, sunscreen!
Travel
Getting to Guatemala
Look for flights to Guatemala City International Airport (also called La Aurora International Airport or GUA).
Getting To Antigua
Antigua is a 45-90 minute drive (depending on traffic!) from Guatemala City Airport. While it's easy to find transportation once you're there, if you prefer our wedding planner can help organize transportation for those who want to pre-book a ride. If you want to do this please email Silke & Patricia directly - brideandgroomgt@gmail.com.
Note, pre-booking will be more expensive than finding a taxi or an Uber once you're there.
Porta Hotel Antigua, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Our planner has organized a limited number of discounted rooms! Use the link below to get a reduced nightly rate. This is our recommended hotel and where we'll be staying for most of the trip!
P.s. This link expires on June 25th 2023 so please book before then! :)
El Convento Boutique Hotel Antigua Guatemala, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
We also have a limited number of discounted rooms (starting at $205 per night) available at this hotel. It's a smaller luxury hotel right by our venue. To take advantage of the reduced rate, email the hotel and quote our wedding: dgomez@elconventoantigua.com
Airbnb Options!
Airbnb has a number of great options in Antigua, Guatemala, especially if you're traveling in a group. Please be sure to read the reviews to make sure the Airbnb is within 10 minutes walking of the town center!
If you'd like to check the location feel free to send us to and we can run it through our fantastic wedding planner!
Great Options for Food & Drink
Other Places To Go in Guatemala
Q & A
For all our friends and family with additional questions, please check out our Q&A first!
What should I wear?
Dress code for Friday is dressy casual, so think what you’d wear on a night out to a nice dinner — nice shorts or slacks for men and dresses or slacks for women. Saturday is semi-formal, so this is closer to cocktail attire — button downs and sport coats for men, and dresses or nice slacks for women. If you have any questions here, don't hesitate to give us a shout!
Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?
Our wedding ceremony is outdoors, but our reception will be indoors. There will be a lot of indoor and outdoor options so plan for both.
What kind of shoes should/shouldn't I wear?
Antigua is a very walkable city, but the streets and sidewalks are cobblestone and we'd hate for anyone to get hurt, so please bring sneakers or shoes you're comfortable walking around in.
Porta Hotel is about a 10-minute walk from the venue, so if you do plan on walking to the wedding from the hotel and plan to wear heels, please feel welcome to bring a change of shoes :)
Additionally, we'd advise against wearing heels that may sink into the grass, as our wedding will be in the garden area.
What will the weather be like?
Average daily temperatures are in the mid 70s°F, with night-time lows around 60°F. It is the rainy season, so bring something waterproof, but it doesn't rain every day and we're hoping we'll be qlucky throughout the trip!
Is it okay to take pictures with our phones and cameras during the wedding?
Yes, we'd love for you to take photos but please refrain from taking photos during the ceremony.
In addition, we'll be handing out disposable cameras at each event and would love for you to use them to take photos so that we can see the festivities from your perspective!
Is there transportation being provided between reception and hotels?
No. Antigua is very walkable though Ubers are available if needed!
What should I pack?
There are tons of great outdoor activities to do, and as mentioned, Antigua is a very walkable city (about 20 minutes of walking can get you pretty much anywhere). We'd recommend packing comfortable sneakers, hiking shoes if you plan to hike the volcanoes, and a swimsuit for the pool if your hotel has one! Bring comfortable clothes for warm weather, and don't forget your wedding attire!
What if I have a dietary restriction?
Please let us know! We will happily accommodate you.
Where are you registered?
We know it's a big ask for you to travel to celebrate with us, so you presence at our wedding is all we request :)
Are kids welcome?
Yes! We want everyone we love there, and that includes kiddos! Please make sure to identify your kids on your RSVP so we have the right headcount & food options.
When is the RSVP deadline?
Please RSVP by April 30th, so we can have an accurate headcount as early as possible! :)