1. Am I invited to the Welcome Breakfast? And what does dressy casual mean? Yes all are invited to the welcome breakfast! It is being held at Museo El Castillo. There will be buffet breakfast served. You will also get to tour the castle and take memorable photos with the bride and groom. See here for examples on what dressy casual is: https://www.theknot.com/content/what-to-wear-dressy-casual


2. What does black tie optional mean? It means that guests have the option of wearing their most formal attire (an evening gown or tuxedo) but may also choose to wear a formal suit or formal floor length dress instead. We are going for elegance mi gente. See here for examples: https://www.theknot.com/content/what-to-wear-formal-black-tie-optional-black-tie-invited


3. What will the weather be like this time of year? Weather is expected to be around 72 degrees in the day and 60's at night. If you're from the northeast, bring a light sweater. If you're from South Florida or Colombia, a warm jacket will do.


4. Where are the ceremony and the reception taking place? The wedding ceremony and reception are being held in two separate locations. The ceremony is at La Parroquia Nuestra Señora de las Lomas in Envigado and the reception is at Voila Wink Eventos next to Palau.


5. Will the ceremony and reception be indoors or outdoors? Both the ceremony and reception will be indoors. The only outdoor events will be the Welcome Breakfast and the cocktail hour.


6. What happens after the ceremony? After the ceremony, the shuttle will take you to the venue for the cocktail hour where Hors d'oeuvres and cocktails will be served. Reception will include dinner and open bar.


7. Can I take and post pictures of the wedding on social media? Please refrain from taking any photos during the ceremony. The church has a strict no flash photography policy. After the ceremony, we encourage guests to post pictures on to their social media channels, our only request is that you tag each photo with one of our wedding hashtags #Losspear2024 so we can keep track of all of your pictures and make use of QR code provided!


8. Are there other wedding events I can attend? All are welcome at Friday's Welcome Breakfast!


9. What should I do if I can’t make it? You will be missed! If you cannot make it to the wedding, please let us know as soon as possible and RSVP “no,” so we can plan accordingly. You can also join the Live Stream to the ceremony.


10. How do I get to the venue? If you are staying at Novotel Medellin Hotel or York Suites, it is a 15 minute drive to the church. There will be a shuttle to take guests from Novotel Hotel. Shuttle times begin at 2PM and run every 15 mins. If you are staying at an Airbnb in El Poblado or Envigado area please plan ahead for the following travel time to both the church and venue. Travel time and route is listed below from each hotel to church to venue. Our venue is Voila but sometimes venue next door comes up on Google Maps as Palau Wink Eventos.


11. What time should I arrive? We recommend that you arrive 15-30 min before the start of the ceremony which starts promptly at 3:00PM. We want to make sure everyone is on time so we can get the party started as scheduled! If you're Cuban or run on Jessica's clock, please arrive 2 hours prior to the ceremony ;)


12. Where should guests park? Is parking free? Free parking is available both at the church and venue. 


13. What safety precautions should I take? As any travel abroad safety precautions are always recommended. For transportation, Uber is the preferred method of transportation. Taxis are recommended to be ordered directly from the hotel, apartment building or cafes. They usually will order the yellow taxi for you and give you a code to confirm with the driver who arrives for pickup. Having your cellphone out in a mall is safe however always observe your surroundings.


14. Can I bring a date? Our wedding is strictly RSVP only. We will only able to accommodate those listed on your invitation.


15. Do you have a hotel block for guests? Where do you recommend I stay? Yes we do! See the Travel tab for more information.


16. When is the RSVP deadline? Do I need to mail back my RSVP or can I do it online? The deadline is September 1st. You can RSVP online or by text with our wedding planner.


17. Will there be any vegan/vegetarian/gluten free/special diet options? Only if you filled out the dietary restrictions question on the RSVP form or if previously confirmed with the bride/groom.


18. Will transportation be provided between to/from the hotel? There will be a shuttle only from the the preselected Hotels on the travel tab to bring guests to and from the ceremony/ venue. If you stay past the last shuttle, you can secure your transportation via uber to the ceremony and venue or back to the hotel after the party.


19. May I take a centerpiece/candle/flowers home as a souvenir? Please refrain from taking anything. We have a team to take down everything at the end of the party. You don't need another candle.


20. Should I reach out to the Bride or Groom with questions? You can text the wedding planner Mariana Rua at +57 320-733-1977 through WhatsApp , the Man of Honor Daniel or email Losspear@icloud.com with any questions.


21. Are kids welcomed? Yes we value our little ones and are glad to share this special day with them. However, please keep any children under your supervision at all times and inside ceremony and reception locations. Children are not allowed to play in parking area or any decks and must be with their parents during ceremony and first dance.


22. It's the day of the event and I still have questions, what is the best way to contact you? Please contact our event coordinator. Para Español nuestra coordinadora de eventos Mariana Rua +57 320-733-1977 tiene todos los detalles.