Antigua Guatemala As Wedding Destination

Antigua Guatemala as Wedding Destination

Almost a year ago I said that La Antigua Guatemala is the Wedding Capital of Guatemala. Later on, my good friend Daniel Chang, Professional Wedding Photographer, mentioned to me the term Wedding Destination. I think he’s right, La Antigua Guatemala makes a wonderful wedding destination and that’s why often, very often, you see couples, locals and foreigners, getting married in one of the churches.

This is what I said last year on November 24th:

La Antigua Guatemala is the most often used backdrop in Guatemala for… you name it. Anything from films, concerts, paintings, photos, festivals, religious rituals, and why not, weddings too. Actually, La Antigua Guatemala is used often as the backdrop for weddings not only of Guatemalans, but for many foreigners as well.

Now if you really want to see what a wedding in La Antigua Guatemala does look like in the hands of a professional photographer, check out the recent photo shoot of Hallie & Steve… Destination Wedding in Guatemala by Daniel Chang, good friend of mine. Daniel Chang even made a slide show of the wedding with music and all; a must see if you want to check out the work of a Pro.

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  • Thomas Wheeler

    This Wedding picture reminds me of the shads of 2000 when my niece Casadra was married in a park like that very impressive Thanks Rudy Sincerely Thomas Wheeler of [ Dona Luisa ]

  • KARLA

    I KNOW THIS COUPLE. THEY WERE DOING THEIR PHOTO SESSION THAT DAY IN ANTIGUA. THEY GOT MARRIED TWO MONTHS AGO AND WANTED TO DO THEIR WEDDING PICTURES IN ANTIGUA. I DID THE BRIDE’S MAKE UP. AS YOU SAID ANTIGUA GUATEMALA IS JUST A MAGICAL, WONDERFUL PLACE. AND FOR WEDDINGS IT IS JUST LIKE A FAIRYTALE.

    • jenna

      Karla — Hallie’s make-up was perfect… do you have a contact e-mail? My future fiance and I are possibly looking @ a December wedding in Antigua & I would love to visit with you. Thanks.

      Jenna Davis
      Dallas, TX

  • http://bridalshoweretc.com Shannon Brown

    I got to visit Antigua 2 years ago on a sailing trip and I absolutely loved it! I recently got engaged and we have been considering heading there for if not the wedding at leaset the honeymoon and we cannot wait.

  • Paula

    A lovely place for a wedding.

  • Thomas Wheeler

    Rudy:
    This so reminds of the Weddings of Casey and Jennifer in the Park in Antigua in 2000 Sincerely Thomas

  • Laura

    Thank you for posting this. Antigua is a spectacular place to be married. My husband and I married here in April of 2008 and I just planned a friend’s wedding here last week, including an excursion to the lake, cooking classes and a fantastic fishing trip. If you would like help planning a destination wedding here, please feel free to reach out to me.

    • kathy delaunay

      Hello,
      I live in Austin, Tx. and my daughter is a teacher in Honduras. She is getting married this nov. and has chosen Antigua, Guatemala as her location. Any info. that you can provide would be so appreciated. I seem to be having trouble getting info. Right now, I have talked to panza verde and Hotel Posada del Angel. There we need to come up with florist, caterer, photographer etc. We expect 40-50 people. Thank You!

      • http://laura.manies@gmail.com Laura

        Hi Kathy and hi Karen!
        I would be happy to help you with planning but it seems like it would make sense to take the conversation to email. To your question, Kathy, I have excellent florists, caterers and photographers that I have worked with. And, to your question, Karen, the fishing was on the Pacific coast of Guatemala, about 1 hour from Antigua. My name, listed above, should link to my email address, or you can email me directly at laura.manies@gmail.com.

    • Julia

      Hi, Laura! I read your post and I’m now requesting your help. My sister in-law wants to get married in Antigua. We’re all trying to help but are not really sure how, or where to start. Can you give us any suggestions pls?

  • Karen

    I am planning a destination wedding to antigua for November 2010. Any recommendations for great day trips besides the volcano and coffee tours? Was the fishing on the lake in Panajachel?

    • http://laura.manies@gmail.com Laura

      Hi Karen,

      I would be happy to help you with planning and it would probably be easiest to correspond via email. Karen, the fishing was on the Pacific coast of Guatemala, about 1 hour from Antigua. My name, listed above, should link to my email address, or you can email me directly at laura.manies@gmail.com.

    • Laura

      Karen,
      There are a number of great day trips you could do from Antigua. Lake Atitlan is probably one of the best, however Mixco Viejo (a ruin) is very interesting and less visited.

      There are a couple different volcanoes you can climb. Pacaya is the easier but you can also climb Acatenango in a day.

      The fishing trip was on the Pacific Coast, not at the lake.

  • Bradt Photography

    Beautiful venue

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