Convento Santa Clara

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail

Reception

Las Vibras de la Casbah

Afterparty

Our Wedding

The short version — because the full one is still being written&nbsp; We got married… twice! (Well, almost.)In December, we had a small and intimate ceremony in New Jersey because Jamili’s dad, who couldn’t travel, needed to walk his baby girl down the aisle — walker and all. It was one of the most beautiful and emotional moments of our lives.&nbsp; But something was still missing… We still wanted the big celebration — the dancing-until-our-feet-hurt, surrounded-by-love, all-out wedding we’ve always dreamed of. And there’s no better place to do it than beautiful Guatemala, with all the people who matter most.&nbsp; But even more important than the dress, the trip, or the party —we made the most meaningful decision of all:To follow Christ together and keep Him at the center of our marriage.&nbsp;That’s the foundation of our love, and that’s why we’re celebrating again — with purpose, with joy, and with God leading the way. So here we go (again)…Same couple, same love, same “I do” — just BIGGER, bolder, and blessed. We can’t wait to celebrate with you — to laugh, cry, praise, and dance.Because when love is built on faith… it’s always worth celebrating twice. ♡♡♡

Our Story

Photos

Lucy Baez

Jeffrey Mendoza

Ruth Rodriguez

AJ Lopez

Ashley Castro

Steven Liriano

Arly Hernandez

Roberto Saladin

Natissja Mora

Tomas Lahoz

Jayana Correa

Starlyn Diaz

Wedding Party

COULD YOU HELP US BOOK OUR TRAVEL?

We have a travel agency, who can help coordinate excursions and any/all other travel needs. Please contact her at travel@sparksevents.com.gt. We have also featured itineraries that Asim developed and we've loved ourselves.

Travel agency

We have a travel agency, Sparks Travel, who is available to help you with booking anything for your trip to Antigua. They can help you with the following: - Air transportation (helicopter or airplane) from / to any city in Guatemala with our wedding planners' sister company&nbsp;<a href="https://guateflights.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">GuateFlights</a>- Ground transportation from / to Guatemala City Airport- Ground transportation from / to Antigua Guatemala- Transportation to any other city or town in Guatemala- Excursions- Experiences- Accommodations- Travel insurance Please contact them at <a href="mailto:travel@sparksevents.com.gt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">travel@sparksevents.com.gt</a>&nbsp;or via phone at +502 3067-3599 (WhatsApp is great!) and they will assist you with booking transportation and any other needs you may have. For more information on how to book your trip please fill out the following form: <a href="https://forms.gle/yxXUJCHjzkgCserN9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/yxXUJCHjzkgCserN9</a>

Where should I stay? Is there a room block?

We have the following hotels as part of our rooms blocks: From Tuesday, 21 April 2026 to Friday, 24 April 2026Cut off date: February 11th. 2026 Current hotels:Villa Colonial - rates starting at USD$ 115.00Hotel Las Farolas - rates staring at USD$ 170.00Posada de Don Rodrigo - rates starting at USD$ 190.00Porta Hotel - rates starting at USD$ 210.00 In order to receive more information please fill out the following form: <a href="https://forms.gle/pyhK4HWJHZBNNVLt5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/pyhK4HWJHZBNNVLt5</a>

WHEN SHOULD I BOOK MY TRIP?

Common booking practices say to book at least 6 weeks in advance of the arrival date. However, the dry season (April) is very popular for both tourism and weddings so we recommend setting a flight alert and booking flights and accommodation sooner rather than last minute.

WHEN SHOULD I ARRIVE?

Our wedding festivities start on XXX at 04:00 PM. The bride and groom will be in Antigua beforehand to finalize last minute details with our wedding team. You're welcome to join us earlier, but please note, we have obligations with our wedding team and can't guarantee we'll be available to join you. We'll sure try, though :)

WHERE DO I FLY INTO?

You will fly into Guatemala City, Guatemala at La Aurora International Airport (GUA), which is about 45-75 mins away from the city of Antigua.

HOW CAN I SNAG A DEAL ON A FLIGHT TO GUATEMALA?

Our favorite and most trustworthy flight deal tracker is Going (formerly known as "Scott's Cheap Flights"). We buy a premium membership during Black Friday and enjoy the international flight perks. We're 10 years strong in using Going to fly internationally and have saved thousands of dollars.

HOW DO YOU RECOMMEND TRACKING FLIGHT PRICES?

We love setting alerts on Google Flights. (https://www.google.com/travel/flights) With Google Flights, all you need to do is plug in your departure city, arrival city, and dates, then save the query. You'll receive email notifications when the flight prices change. More detail here: https://support.google.com/travel/answer/6235879?hl=en&amp;co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop

WHAT IS ARRIVAL LIKE AT THE AIRPORT IN GUATEMALA CITY?

It is very easy! La Aurora is a very small, manageable airport. On the airplane, the flight attendant will let you know about an online customs form that you need to fill out via a QR code. You can also scan it and fill it out once you land. (This has just been updated.) You will need to know the address you will be staying in Guatemala (you can use the address of the hotel in Antigua), your flight number, and your passport number. Once you get off the plane, walk as fast as you can to beat the crowds of people to get into the immigration line, down the escalators. Once you see all the lines forming for the immigration lines, see if one of the lines toward the back have less people, they usually do. Once you get up to the counter, you can greet the agent with a “buenos días” if it is the morning, or “buenas” if it is afternoon or night. They will likely not say anything or ask you any questions. In the rare occasion that they do, just answer truthfully! They will stamp your passport. Then once you find your carousel and your bags, men may kindly try to offer you assistance. You can politely decline. Follow the crowds to the customs line. To your left you will see a place to exchange money, should you wish. There are also bathrooms near the carousel. Here is where you will show the customs official the digital copy of the QR code form that you filled out. A copy was emailed to you or you can take a screenshot. You may be asked to put your bags through an x-ray on the way out. Then you are on your way to see us get married!

 HOW FAR IS ANTIGUA FROM GUATEMALA CITY?

25 miles. The drive can range from 50 minutes to 2 hours.

HOW DO YOU TRAVEL FROM GUATEMALA CITY TO ANTIGUA?

Shuttles can be booked via our travel agency.Please contact them if you need assistance.

HOW DO I GET AROUND ANTIGUA?

We'd recommend walking, unless you're going outside the city or returning late. We would highly recommend you download the offline map of Antigua, Guatemala before flying out. This will allow you to have access to Google Maps even if your reception is spotty. This is the ultimate hack in case you're ever in a position where you need to get somewhere, but you're too far from WiFi or your service is cut randomly.

WHAT’S THE UBER SITUATION LIKE?

Plentiful. Our average ride price was $3-5 within Antigua. That is not a typo! Our most expensive ride is to/from Antigua.

DO I NEED A PASSPORT TO COME?

Yes, you do. If you do not have one already (or its expiring soon), we recommend you take care of this 3-6 months in advance. More information on what is needed in order to get a passport here: https://www.usps.com/ international/passports.htm#firsttime

DO I NEED A VISA?

If you have a Mexican, Colombian, European, or American passport you will not need a visa. Other countries may need visas to come to Guatemala. Check online or with your embassy for specific country requirements. https://www.minex.gob.gt/Visor_Pagina.aspx?PaginaID=21

WHAT DO I NEED TO PREPARE TO TRAVEL?

Your passport, some curiosity, and lots of excitement. It is recommended that your passport is still valid for at least 6 months after your visit and that your passport has at least 6 pages of empty passport pages. You do not need a visa to enter Guatemala. Even though the CDC and Embassy may recommend various immunizations, Guatemalan immigration will not check you for any documentation other than your passport and your customs form (more info below). You no longer need to show COVID-19 immunization, although, we'd recommend traveling with your card just in case. Please speak to your doctor about which immunizations may be best before you travel.

HOW DO I EXCHANGE MONEY?

You will have the option to exchange money at the airport after you pick up your bags. Honestly, though, this isn't required. Pretty much everywhere you will visit will accept credit cards and debits cards (even contactless). You will not need to carry much cash. We prefer to use local ATMs in Antigua to take out cash. We always feel best with some local cash on us. The best ATMs to use are 5B.

PLANNED EXCURSIONS WITH SPARKS TRAVEL

If you would like to book an excursion through our travel agency please use&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sparkseventstravel.com/toursexperiences-guatemala" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">THIS</a>&nbsp;link.

Effortless travel

Want to show up and enjoy yourself with little preparation in advance? No sweat. We've curated some example itineraries for you below. <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/17HAsKt6V16RVHTd36JxaMYluWTAQeOFCnroXtbs6nfA/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Itinerary for 5 days</a> In order for this to work out seamlessly for you, we recommend the following things first:- Know your budget-&nbsp;Contact our travel agency&nbsp;<a href="mailto:travel@sparksevents.com.gt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="">travel@sparksevents.com.gt</a>&nbsp;or +502 3067-3599 (WhatsApp)- Request their support with coordinating all of your trip the details. This is free (Jamili &amp; Abraham paid for this service for our guests.) Feel free to share the curated itineraries above.- Ensure your passport is updated and won't expire for 6 months before the wedding- Pack your bags- Check emails from Sparks Travel &amp; Planning team- Enjoy your time

Jamili & Abraham

Jamili & Abraham

Registry

We are so grateful for your love and support. While all gifts are truly appreciated, we kindly prefer monetary contributions toward one of our cash funds.