How much does a wedding planner in Colombia cost?

There's no standard fee. It depends on whether you hire full-service planning, partial planning or day-of coordination, on your guest count and on the destination. Ask each planner how the fee is calculated, what's included, and whether vendor costs are billed separately. Request quotes from two or three planners with the same details so you can compare them.

Do wedding planners in Colombia speak English?

Some do and others work only in Spanish. Ask which language they'll use for calls, contracts and the wedding day. If you'd rather not handle Spanish, fill in our form in English and our team will help you reach planners. Many vendors work in Spanish; our team can help you reach them.

When should we hire a wedding planner for a Colombia wedding?

As early as you can, ideally before you book the venue, since a planner can steer you toward venues that fit your budget and guest count. Couples in Colombia usually plan six to twelve months ahead. For December, the busiest wedding month, or for Cartagena in high season, start earlier, because popular planners book up.

Can a wedding planner handle the legal paperwork in Colombia?

Some planners help with the notary process or work with translators, and others focus on symbolic ceremonies. A civil wedding needs apostilled documents, official Spanish translations and, at some notaries, proof that one partner lives in the city. Requirements can change; confirm with the notary before booking flights. Many couples marry at home and celebrate symbolically in Colombia.

Does LOVIA plan weddings?

No. LOVIA is a free directory of wedding venues and vendors in Colombia. You compare planners and request quotes from each one at no cost. For couples abroad, our team replies in English and connects you with planners and venues. We don't charge commission and we aren't involved in payments: you deal directly with each vendor.

Destination Wedding Planners in Colombia: What They Do and How to Choose One

Planning a wedding from another country means booking venues you’ve only seen in photos, signing contracts in Spanish and trusting someone to be there before you arrive. That’s what a local wedding planner is for. LOVIA lists wedding planners across Colombia, alongside more than 4,200 venues and vendors, and our team can help you reach them in English for free.

Do you need a wedding planner in Colombia?

You don’t have to hire one, but most couples planning from abroad find it worth it:

Language. Many venues and vendors work in Spanish. A planner, or our team, can bridge the gap.
Local knowledge. A planner knows which venues have a real plan B for rain, which vendors are reliable and how long transfers take.
Logistics. Hotel blocks, guest transportation, permits for beaches or public spaces, and the schedule for a wedding weekend.
Being there. Site visits, tastings and setup happen while you’re at home.

If you’re getting legally married in Colombia, ask whether the planner helps with the notary paperwork or works with a translator. Many couples skip the paperwork, marry legally at home and hold a symbolic ceremony in Colombia.

What a destination wedding planner in Colombia does

Services vary, so compare like with like:

Full-service planning (planeación integral). From choosing the venue to the last song: budget, vendors, design, guest logistics and coordination on the day.
Partial planning. You’ve booked some things yourself and the planner handles the rest.
Day-of coordination. You plan everything; the coordinator runs the wedding day and keeps vendors on schedule.

On LOVIA, wedding planners are listed under planeación integral, the Spanish term for full-service planning. Check each listing and ask what’s included.

Questions to ask before you hire a wedding planner

Which language will we work in for calls, contracts and the wedding day?
How many destination weddings have you planned, and in which venues?
What exactly is included, and how is your fee calculated?
Who signs the contracts with vendors, and how and in which currency do we pay?
Who will be on site on the wedding day, and with how many assistants?
What’s your plan for rain, wind or a cold night?
Can you help with permits, guest transportation and hotel blocks?
Do you help with the notary paperwork for a legal wedding, or only symbolic ceremonies?

Wedding planners in Colombia by city

Cartagena is the country’s busiest destination-wedding city, with more than 500 destination and Catholic weddings a year, according to its tourism board.