Hotel Sofitel Santa Clara: Calle Del Torno 39-29, Barrio San Diego

We recommend you arrive at 4:15pm. The ceremony will begin promptly at 4:30pm and anyone arriving late will be refused entry. Yes, we’re serious about this :) - Aia

The ceremony and cocktail hour will be held outside (weather permitting). The reception will be indoors.

Cartagena is one of the most colorful cities on earth, honor her accordingly.

Our dress code for the ceremony and reception is tropical black tie optional. We recommend colorful midi or floor-length dresses; a suit and tie.

We have decided to keep our wedding an adults-only event. We hope you understand and enjoy your night off! We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

We’ll be providing Uber vouchers for transportation to and from the Welcome Dinner and the docks for our Beach Day.

Please arrange your own transport to Sofitel for the wedding, and back to your hotel or Airbnb at the end of the evening.

We kindly (and very sternly) ask that all guests keep their phones and cameras away during the ceremony. We want this moment to be fully experienced, free from distractions, and captured beautifully by our photographer.

After the ceremony, during cocktail hour, and the rest of the night, feel free to take as many photos and videos you’d like! Provided you’ll share it with us ofc. ☺️

Restaurante Club de Pesca: Fuerte de San Sebastián del Pastelillo. Please arrive on time!

Along with bringing your passport, please fill out your CheckMig online forms before boarding your flights to Colombia and when returning back to the U.S. Your airline will ask you for this. Please check the tab labeled ‘Travel’ for additional details.

“It's almost ludicrous that this place exists and that everybody doesn't want to live here. Have I said yet how beautiful the place is? It’s incredible. It’s fun. And, yes, it’s safe. Every day, more so. As I said before: Colombians are proud. Let them show you what they are proud of.“

-Anthony Bourdain

In Colombia, they use Colombian Pesos. The exchange rate is about 4,000 COP to $1 USD. Some places accept credit cards (make sure to use a CC that does not charge a foreign transaction fee) but we recommend also taking out cash when you get there. The best way to do this is bringing a debit card and taking cash out of an ATM within a major bank when you arrive. This ensures the best exchange rate with minimal fees.

Most restaurants and businesses will accept credit and debit cards, yes! We recommend having some cash on you for street vendors, small shops, taxis, tips, etc.

The Walled City of Cartagena is pretty easily walkable. If you don't feel up for walking it's also very easy to catch a cab. Uber is also widely available. You can easily call an Uber from the airport. Taxis from the airport to the "Walled City" cost about $20,000 COP (~$8 USD). Remember to ask what the ride costs before getting in.

For events outside the Walled City, we will provide transportation and further instruction as we get closer to our date.

For most guests staying within the Walled City, it is not necessary to rent a car as everything is walkable. For those staying in Bocagrande, there are taxis available throughout the city.

Nope! The bride and groom are staying at the Sofitel Santa Clara, but we have provided a variety of hotel recommendations in the area. Please feel free to stay wherever you feel most comfortable.

We are fortunate to have chosen Cartagena, Colombia, as the backdrop for our wedding, and we want you to be aware of the typical weather conditions during early April.

Expect daytime temperatures in the high 80s, and cooler evenings with lows in the 70s. Wear sunscreen and pack accordingly!

Given the warm daytime weather, you may want to consider lightweight fabrics and breathable materials to stay comfortable throughout the celebration.

Please keep in mind that Cartagena's coastal location means that there's often a refreshing breeze, so lightweight layers are a great option to ensure you are comfortable both indoors and outdoors. We want you to enjoy the wedding without any discomfort, so please dress accordingly to stay cool during the day and cozy in the evening.

Street vendors can be very persistent so if you do not want a souvenir, simply keep walking and say "no gracias".

Oftentimes, you’ll meet rappers on the street. They are super fun, talented lyricist and freestylers. Harmless, but incredibly persistent. They each expect a tip for their time. If not interested, be sure to be stern and say NO thank you (no, gracias) and walk away or they will continue their efforts to get you engaged.

Rappi is Colombia’s Uber Eats and an app Aia and Christian use extensively to fill late night McDonald’s or Frisby cravings. It is a convenient and safe option for travelers who want to order supplies to their hotel or Airbnb without having to leave their location. Will you need groceries, a late-night snack, Advil, and Pedialyte... all in under 10 minutes? Consider it done by Rappi. We recommend downloading this in advance of your trip.