A wedding in Colombia, planned from wherever you are
Whether you grew up in Colombia, married into it, or simply fell for it, planning a wedding there from abroad usually means WhatsApp chains and blind quotes. Onde replaces that with a visual concept you refine together, a guest site your people anywhere can RSVP to, and curated venue and vendor options on the ground.
At a glance
How do I plan a destination wedding in Colombia from the US?
Start with how you want it to feel, and let the venue follow. Onde turns your description into a free visual concept, then a full plan with a hiring order, weekly timeline, and three-tier budget in COP. For the on-the-ground part, Onde curates 3 venue and vendor options in Colombia matched to your vision and budget, so you are choosing between good options instead of researching from zero.
Can foreigners legally get married in Colombia?
Yes, but the civil process requires apostilled and officially translated documents handled through a notary, which takes preparation. Many international couples handle the legal marriage in their home country and hold the ceremony and celebration in Colombia, which keeps the paperwork simple. This is general guidance, not legal advice; confirm current requirements with a Colombian notary or your consulate.
How much does a wedding in Colombia cost?
Costs run in Colombian pesos and typically go further than US budgets for comparable venues, food, and production, though totals vary widely with guest count and ambition. Per-person food and drink is usually the largest line, and many vendors quote before Colombia's 19% VAT. Onde builds your specific budget in three tiers rather than quoting an average.
Where in Colombia do couples get married?
Three very different worlds within one country: fincas on the cool Andean savanna around Bogotá for outdoor ceremonies and long table dinners, Medellín's mild "eternal spring" climate and countryside, and Cartagena's walled colonial city on the Caribbean for a warm-weather celebration. Onde sources venues and vendors in Colombia based on the setting your vision calls for.
How couples abroad use Onde
- Describe the wedding in your words. Guest count, mood, the non-negotiables. English or Spanish, your choice; each event stays in one language end to end.
- Refine the vision together. Palette, moments, the detail that makes it yours. Your first 3 refinements are free.
- Publish the guest site. Your own link with RSVP that works from any country, guest limit and deadline if you need them, a private exact address until you choose to share it, and add-to-calendar for guests.
- Get the plan, then the vendors. Run of show, hiring order (venue first, almost always), weekly production timeline, and a three-tier budget in the currency of the work: Colombian pesos. When you are ready, Onde brings you 3 curated venue and vendor options in Colombia; you approve remotely.
Frequently asked questions
Can our guest site be bilingual?
Each event lives in one language today, so the site and plan stay complete and consistent. Pick the language most of your guests share; you can create the event in English or Spanish.
Can guests RSVP from abroad?
Yes. The invitation is a link that works from any country, with no app or account. You see every confirmation on a private link.
Can we pay in USD?
Yes. Buyers outside Colombia pay in USD, and the publishing payment is a credit toward what you book through Onde for the wedding.
Do we need to visit Colombia before deciding?
It helps, but it is not required to start. You can refine the vision, review the plan, and evaluate Onde's 3 curated venue and vendor options remotely before committing to anything.