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We are excited to have you attend our wedding which will be at the beautiful Mamancana in Santa Marta, Colombia

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Penelope & Chad

March 7, 2026 • Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia

Penelope & Chad

March 7, 2026 • Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
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March 7, 2026
Santa Marta
Magdalena

Arrival to Santa Marta airport

Wednesday, March 4, 2026
11:00 AM–8:30 PM
Attire: Exchange dollars for pesos at the airport
We will have a person outside of the airport with a sign that says Chad & Penelope wedding party. Once you step outside the small airport you will see the sign. We need to fill the bus with 10 people before the bus goes up to the Watapuy hotel. Please be patient exchange dollars to pesos inside the airport and grab a beer!

Boat Day

Thursday, March 5, 2026
8:15 AM–5:00 PM
Attire: Swimsuits, sunscreen, hats, towels, water bottle.
Due to some unforeseen circumstances, we’ve made a small change to our plans. We’re excited to share that we’ll now be enjoying a full-day boat experience together! Guests will be picked up from the hotel and transported to the marina (approximately a one-hour drive). From there, we’ll board the boat and spend the day out on the water, visiting several beautiful beaches and scenic spots. We’ll stop for lunch (not included please have cash $200,000 Colombian pesos) at Crystal Beach before continuing our tour of the coastline. $100 USD per person. What’s Included ($100 USD per person) Round-trip transportation from the hotel to the marina Full-day boat tour Water onboard Please note: Beer and other beverages/snacks will be available for purchase at the marina before departure if you’d like to bring anything additional. We’re looking forward to an amazing day on the water with all of you!

Welcome Party at Hotel Senda Watapuy

Friday, March 6, 2026
5:00 PM–7:45 PM
Attire: Casual beachy
We will have an open bar from 5PM to 6PM with some appetizers and and live band that arrives at 530PM. Please be on time and at the lobby of the hotel on time in order to start. We will also have a few speeches form loved ones and if you want. Dinner will no be included.

Wedding - Full event description

March 7, 2026
4:15 PM–2:00 AM
Attire: Beachy Formal.
We will have a bus arrive to pickup everyone at the Senda Watapuy hotel, please be ready outside of the lobby at 3PM. The first return back will not be until 10PM. The next return will be midnight and the final return will be at 2AM. Plan accordingly. We will offer a traditional Colombian soup made on wood stove.

4:15 PM–5:15 PM

Ceremony

5:15 PM–8:00 PM

Reception

Attire: Beachy Formal
After the ceremony, the bride and groom with the wedding party will be taking pictures during this time we will have live music, drinks and appetizer. Dinner will not be served until 7PM

8:00 PM–2:00 AM

Party

We will welcome the newlywed and open the dance floor for all the live music and dancing, at midnight we will have a traditional "Hora Loca" or "Crazy Hour" with a group of carnival dancers. Don't miss out on all the fun!

If you are arriving on 3/4/2026, text Chad or Penelope your arrival/departure Date/time in order for them to set up the airport pickup/drop-off. You can use the airport ATM (its safe) in order to get Colombian cash. MUST HAVE COLOMBIAN PESOS!!!!