How to Plan a Cartagena Destination Wedding

One of the first things to do is decide on a wedding venue.

How to Plan a Cartagena Destination Wedding (2)

Planning a wedding is hard work. From finding a venue, picking a date, managing the guest list, hiring caterers, decorators, etc, it can sometimes feel like a full-time job!  One of the great things about planning a destination wedding is that you can pass all those tasks onto someone else!  Your guest list is likely going to be much smaller although you may have the added stress of wrangling in some of your non-Spanish speaking guests.

 

One of the first things to do is decide on a wedding venue. Many of the hotels provide the services of an on-site wedding planner – make sure to check if that is included in your package.  If you want to get married in one of the churches and have the reception at a hotel, they can help you figure out who to contact (and can be an invaluable Spanish-speaking resource in case anything goes wrong).

 

 

How to Plan a Cartagena Destination Wedding (2)

Once your guest list begins to take shape, you can either provide your guests with flight recommendations to Cartagena or have them book the same flights as you. From most major US cities, you can get direct flights or ones with short layovers and the Cartagena airport is extremely close to the city. Overall, the trip there is pretty straightforward compared to other destinations.

 

 

Book Your Perfect Dream Yacht Experience

Exclusive white glove yacht rental services offered to our elite clients craving a personalized Cartagena Dream Yacht Experience

How to Plan a Cartagena Destination Wedding (2)

 

Next, you can schedule group activities or provide your guests with a list of things to do while visiting the city. The last thing you want is a bunch of friends and family sitting around wanting you to play tour guide.  Depending on the size of the group and their preferences, you can hire shuttles to take them to places like Playa Blanca or if you are feeling fancy, you can even charter a yacht.

 

How to Plan a Cartagena Destination Wedding (2)

Be prepared for people asking if Cartagena is safe. Colombia still has a bit of a reputation so this may be a concern for some guests.  It could also be fun to schedule some Zoom Spanish classes for anyone who is hoping to learn a few phrases in preparation for their trip!

 

Our Concierge Dream Team will be happy to coordinate your Dream Destination Wedding or a Dream Experience of your preference for you and your group.

More Posts Like This

Best Snorkel and Diving Spots Near Cartagena

Cartagena is blessed to be surrounded by a healthy coral reef and a series of islands with rich marine biodiversity.

Cartagena’s Churches

Throughout Latin America, you can find stunning churches built during the Spanish colonial period.

Cartagena Dream Experiences

Whether you’ve been tasked with co-ordinating a memorable getaway for a wedding party or you simply want to put together a vacation your large group will never forget, have a Cartagena Dream Concierge curate your most memorable Cartagena Dream Experience.

cartagena-dreams__experiences-original

Dream Homes

Rates start at $4,500/night

pool_brand-red-64
Pool
chef_brand-red-64
Chef
security_brand-red-64
Security

Rates start at $3,500/night

pool_brand-red-64
Pool
jacuzzi_brand-red-64
Jacuzzi
terrace_brand-red-64
Terrace

Rates start at $3,400/night

pool_brand-red-64
Pool
chef_brand-red-64
Chef
security_brand-red-64
Security

Rates start at $3,500/night

pool_brand-red-64
A/C
bar-outdoor-bar-64
Bar
terrace_brand-red-64
Terrace

Rates start at $3,300/night

pool_brand-red-64
Pool
jacuzzi_brand-red-64
Jacuzzi
terrace_brand-red-64
Terrace

Rates start at $3,300/night

pool_brand-red-64
Pool
jacuzzi_brand-red-64
Jacuzzi
chef_brand-red-64
Chef

Rates start at $3,500/night

pool_brand-red-64
Pool
chef_brand-red-64
Chef
security_brand-red-64
Security

Rates start at $2,500/night

pool_brand-red-64
Pool
jacuzzi_brand-red-64
Jacuzzi
safe_brand-red-64
Safe

Rates start at $1,950/night

pool_brand-red-64
Pool
jacuzzi_brand-red-64
Jacuzzi
chef_brand-red-64
Chef

Rates start at $1,900/night

pool_brand-red-64
Pool
tv_brand-red-64
TV
daily-cleaning_brand-red-64
Daily Cleaning

Rates start at $1,900/night

pool_brand-red-64
Pool
jacuzzi_brand-red-64
Jacuzzi
chef_brand-red-64
Chef

Rates start at $1,800/night

pool_brand-red-64
Pool
kitchen_brand-red-64
Kitchen
air-con_brand-red-64
A/C

Rates start at $1,500/night

pool_brand-red-64
Pool
air-con_brand-red-64
A/C
daily-cleaning_brand-red-64
Daily Cleaning

Rates start at $1,500/night

pool_brand-red-64
Pool
terrace_brand-red-64
Terrace
air-con_brand-red-64
A/C

Rates start at $1,500/night

pool_brand-red-64
Pool
security_brand-red-64
Security
air-con_brand-red-64
A/C

Rates start at $1,200/night

pool_brand-red-64
Pool
chef_brand-red-64
Chef
security_brand-red-64
Security

Rates start at $1,100/night

pool_brand-red-64
Pool
jacuzzi_brand-red-64
Jacuzzi
chef_brand-red-64
Chef

Rates start at $1,300/night

pool_brand-red-64
Pool
chef_brand-red-64
Chef
security_brand-red-64
Security

Rates start at $1000/night

pool_brand-red-64
Pool
jacuzzi_brand-red-64
Jacuzzi
chef_brand-red-64
Chef

Rates start at $1000/night

pool_brand-red-64
Pool
jacuzzi_brand-red-64
Jacuzzi
wifi_brand-red-64
Wifi

Rates start at $1000/night

pool_brand-red-64
Pool
jacuzzi_brand-red-64
Jacuzzi
chef_brand-red-64
Chef

Rates start at $950/night

pool_brand-red-64
Pool
chef_brand-red-64
Chef
security_brand-red-64
Security

Rates start at $900/night

pool_brand-red-64
Pool
chef_brand-red-64
Chef
security_brand-red-64
Security

Rates start at $900/night

pool_brand-red-64
Pool
jacuzzi_brand-red-64
Jacuzzi
chef_brand-red-64
Chef

Rates start at $900/night

pool_brand-red-64
Pool
jacuzzi_brand-red-64
Jacuzzi
chef_brand-red-64
Chef

Rates start at $800/night

pool_brand-red-64
Pool
chef_brand-red-64
Chef
security_brand-red-64
Security

Rates start at $800/night

pool_brand-red-64
Pool
jacuzzi_brand-red-64
Jacuzzi
chef_brand-red-64
Chef

Rates start at $800/night

pool_brand-red-64
Pool
jacuzzi_brand-red-64
Jacuzzi
chef_brand-red-64
Chef

Rates start at $800/night

pool_brand-red-64
Pool
chef_brand-red-64
Chef
security_brand-red-64
Security

Rates start at $750/night

pool_brand-red-64
Pool
chef_brand-red-64
Chef
security_brand-red-64
Security

Rates start at $700/night

pool_brand-red-64
Pool
chef_brand-red-64
Chef
security_brand-red-64
Security

Rates start at $700/night

pool_brand-red-64
Pool
jacuzzi_brand-red-64
Hot Tub
chef_brand-red-64
Chef

Rates start at $650/night

pool_brand-red-64
Pool
chef_brand-red-64
Chef
security_brand-red-64
Security

Rates start at $400/night

pool_brand-red-64
Pool
jacuzzi_brand-red-64
Hot Tub
security_brand-red-64
Security

Rates start at $400/night

pool_brand-red-64
Pool
jacuzzi_brand-red-64
Hot Tub
chef_brand-red-64
Chef

Rates start at $400/night

pool_brand-red-64
Pool
security_brand-red-64
Security
air-con_brand-red-64
A/C

Rates start at $400/night

jacuzzi_brand-red-64
Jacuzzi
chef_brand-red-64
Chef
security_brand-red-64
Security

Rates start at $300/night

pool_brand-red-64
Pool
jacuzzi_brand-red-64
Jacuzzi
security_brand-red-64
Security

Rates start at $300/night

pool_brand-red-64
Pool
jacuzzi_brand-red-64
Jacuzzi
security_brand-red-64
Security

Rates start at $250/night

pool_brand-red-64
Pool
security_brand-red-64
Security
air-con_brand-red-64
A/C