Spring year-round! Guatemala enjoys weather in the 70's and 80's throughout the year. Lows can drop into the 50's at night, so we recommend you have a light jacket or cardigan. April is during dry season, so we do not expect rain.

The ceremony is indoors. The reception will be covered but open. The chance of rain will be near 0% as we chose to get married during the dry season.

Yes, it is. Antigua is located within the department (region) of Sacatepéquez and is not included within any of the US' Travel Advisories. However, it is important that you take normal travel precautions when you're traveling. Out of an abundance of caution, and because we both know Asim is a little paranoid, we recommend the following while traveling through Guatemala: Avoid using public ATMs. Antigua is credit card friendly, but if you want to withdraw cash, go into a bank if possible; there are plenty in town. Ask the person at the front desk of your hotel for the nearest one. Use Ubers or vetted drivers either via your hotel or our travel agency. Come nighttime, take an Uber instead of walking. Use local guides when planning any excursions. Don't lurk in alleys, and don't take drugs from strangers.

Guatemalans are warm, welcoming, and hospitable. They value connection to family & friends. We felt right at home.

We'd recommend walking. It's a small city, you could walk 20 minutes or so from one side to the other. The weather is mild and often with a light breeze. You are able to drive (Uber) or grab a tuktuk, but the cobblestones make it a very bumpy ride. If you're easy to get car sick, I'd avoid cars as much as you can.

Linen pants and dresses are great; but truly anything you would wear during the spring is perfect. We recommend a light jacket or sweater for the mornings and evenings. It can get very sunny during the day, so be sure to pack sunscreen and sunglasses. Antigua is also filled with cobblestone streets, so you will want to walk around with comfortable shoes. Feel free to bring typical spring/summer clothes that you will feel comfortable walking around in.

Guatemala uses the same plugs as the US!

Explore. Drink coffee. Enjoy a rooftop view of a volcano, cocktail in hand. Eat chocolate. Soak in the sun. We'll have curated trip recommendations available for you within this website. Within those recommendations, we'll include places we loved and think fondly of. Antigua is intimate -- the chances of you running into us or someone from the wedding during your stay is very high.

Coffee, chocolate, and anything from Nim Po't. Cuban cigars if you like to live life on the edge. Other popular items include textiles (table runners, purses, cushion covers, etc.), blouses, ceramics (mugs, vases), jade, and leather.

While you will easily be able to find WiFi at most places in Antigua (hotels, restaurants, bars and cafes), we recommend that you talk to your cell phone service provider before travel. International plans are usually very affordable (such as $10 a day) and they will cover your data, texting, and even calls. We have AT&T and T-Mobile and did not need any additional plan coverage. You will always be connected when you want to use maps, Uber, etc.

If you need a pharmacy, Antigua has several options that should have any over the counter medicines that you might need, including Cruz Verde, Batres, and Meykos (they will also delivery to your hotel, reception can help with this).

If it is something very serious, we recommend you go to Guatemala City, which has very good health care. There are two hospitals that have US-trained doctors with great reputations, and are recommended by the US Embassy; Hospital Herrera Llerandi & Centro Médico. Here's the addresses: 1) Hospital Herrera (Private Hospital): 6a. Avenida 8-71, Zona 10, Phone: 2384-5959, Emergency: 2334-5955, Healthinfo@herrerallerandi.com 2) Centro Médico (Public Hospital) 6a. Avenida 3-47, Zona 10, Phone: 2279-4949, Fax: 2331-7533, mercadeo@centromedico.com.gt

If you are feeling ill and need to see a doctor, Guatemalans treat emergency rooms a bit like we treat Urgent Care. You could go to the "Hermano Pedro ER" in Antigua to see a doctor and get a prescription.

You can use first responder emergency services by calling 1500 or +502 2290-2800. You can call the US Embassy American Citizen Services rep on duty if, for example, your passport is stolen or if you have a security incident, at +502 2326-4000. You can also let hotel staff know if you have an incident. Please let us know if you face any incidents, health or otherwise.

Guatemala's currency is the Quetzal (Q). While you could still use dollars (USD), we recommend using a local ATM to get Quetzales. We always use a debit or credit card without foreign transaction fees and always notify our bank in advance of our travel. Most establishments accept cards, but it's always recommended to have some cash available in Antigua. If you're coming for less than a week, you will probably be fine exchanging $40-$50 USD and paying the rest with your card (make sure to notify your bank!). Most hotels have ATMs, or can point you in the right direction if needed. We do not recommend exchanging USD at the airport as those are not the best rates. You can exchange at your hotel, please make sure to bring crisp, new bills. At the airport and within the city of Antigua & Guatemala City, you can use your credit card for restaurants, hotels, cafes, ticket booths, etc. You may want Quetzales on hand if you buy souvenirs or food from street vendors, otherwise you can pretty much rely on your credit card. For our non-Spanish-speaking amigos: card = tarjeta; cash = efectivo.

Depends if your stomach is as strong as Lyndseys'! To avoid traveler’s tummy, please avoid drinking tap water during your visit. Hotels should provide you with at least one bottle of water a day, but you will likely want to buy more bottled water at a bodega. You will also see water tanks called EcoFiltros in hotels and restaurants. These have free, filtered water, so feel free to fill up your bottle with this water at any time. You should also feel confident to drink water from restaurants in Antigua (it will be filtered), but when in doubt, you can always ask. If you want to order a sparkling water, just ask for an “agua mineral.” We’ve never had an issue.

Your hotel will have complimentary filtered water stations in different places. These stations also include coffee and tea in the mornings. The following Google Map will direct you to convenience stores nearby. You can also ask people in the hotel. https://www.google.com/maps/search/convenience+store/@14.55853,-90.7494246,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!2m7!3m6!1sconvenience+store!2sHotel+Casa+Santo+Domingo,+3a+Calle+Oriente+28+A,+Antigua+Guatemala,+Guatemala!3s0x8589a22abb904243:0x7688f328c77074f0!4m2!1d-90.7279102!2d14.558518?entry=ttu

Please don't! Guatemala does have some cases of rabies, which is quite serious. If you get bitten by a street dog, you will need to go to the ER to start a series of vaccines. If you don't go near them, they should also leave you alone, so no worries.