Questions and Answers

What is is the last day to RSVP?

The bride and groom kindly request that you please RSVP at your earliest convenience, and prior to Friday, March 14th, 2025 (simply go ahead and select the ‘I’m attending’ option on the RSVP page ).
Can I take pictures and/or videos during the ceremony and throughout the evening?

Yes, the bride and groom encourage guests to capture these special memories, and will also be circulating a link or QR code for guests to be able to share such photos and videos (also encouraged).
Can I bring a date?

If your invitation says “+ Guest”, then we invite you to bring a date / guest. Otherwise, we kindly ask that it be just the addressed guests in attendance.
Are kids invited?

We love your little ones! However, our ceremony, reception, and dinner and related events and after-events on April 19th will be adults, young adults / older teens only. If you will be bringing your children to Medellin and would like a local babysitter / childcare during the wedding events, please let Zulma and Sam know and we can certainly assist with arranging.
When should I arrive in Medellín?

The wedding festivities are on Saturday, April 19th (starting at 4:00 PM), however, Zulma and Sam are encouraging guests, particularly guests for whom this is their first trip to Medellin, to arrive several days prior to, and to stay several days after, the wedding to really experience and enjoy all of the day - and night - life that Medellin has to offer. The bride and groom are also in the process of planning informal group excursions and touring activities for those who would be interested in joining (please confirm if you’d like to receive more information of such informal activities via the ‘RSVP’ page). Please also see the ‘Eat/Drink/Explore’ page for more general touring and related information.
Do I need to make restaurant reservations in advance?

Yes, definitely. Particularly at popular and well-known restaurants, reservations are strongly recommended.
Is Medellín Safe?

Yes! Medellin is widely recognized as one of the safest cities in South America, with a thriving tourism industry and low crime rates, particularly in the main tourist areas. If you are interested in more information and related travel tips, please indicate accordingly via the RSVP page.
Currency and payments

Credit Cards are widely accepted at bars, shops and restaurants. Essentially all stores, restaurants, bars and clubs accept Visa, and the large majority accept American Express. Pro tip: Always select to pay in the local currency if given the option to save on exchange fees. Cash is convenient for taxis, tipping, and street vendors. There are many artisan goods that can only be purchased with cash. You can order Colombian pesos ahead of time through most US banks. We recommend having $200,000 Colombian Pesos or so for each day (approx. $50 USD). You can also withdraw cash from local ATM machines which will accommodate most Canadian, U.S. or other foreign bank debit cards or the like; when doing so, be sure to ‘Decline’ the conversion rate that is typically offered during the process, as such conversion rates include significant additional margins; by declining the offered conversion rate, your funds will be converted by your bank which is always the best rate. We strongly recommend NOT using any of the foreign exchange services that you will encounter at the airport, as such services also include significant fees and margins. Withdrawal at the ATM and declining conversion will ensure you receive the best exchange rate available. Currency is expressed in hundreds, thousands and millions, which can be a bit confusing. Currently $1.00 US = approximately $4,250 COP. 100,000 COP is approximately $23.50 USD.
Language?

Spanish is the official language of the country. However, given that Medellin has become a very popular tourist city, you will find many Colombians living in Medellin speak English. If needed, the popular ‘Google Translate’ works very well to communicate with non-English speakers as needed.
Cell phone service and data

Most restaurants, hotels and the airport will have excellent / fast WiFi. If you prefer to have cell service and internet, we recommend Airalo eSIMs for the lowest cost. Linked here: https://www.airalo.com/colombia-esim Alternatively, Verizon, AT&T, and TMobile all offer day passes to have internet at a slightly higher cost. Make sure to set up a plan before arrival to ensure no or limited roaming fees.
Contact us with questions

Don’t be shy and please feel free to contact the bride and groom directly with any additional questions you may have!