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Magical Towns
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Historic Cities
Magical Towns
Well known for its colonial style architecture, Oaxaca is a city full of history, culture and traditions; it is a place full of color and joy that can be part of a unique wedding.
Oaxaca is known as the culinary and cultural capital of Mexico, with dishes like the tamales and the traditional mole, so popular that it is served on nearly every important occasion. Beside, there are wedding catering and banquets options that can also be tailored to compliment the theme of your wedding.
There are also many options to make the event more lively and enjoyable, from string quartets, piano or flute solo to an orchestra, choirs or jazz groups. Although you can also opt for something more folk like music bands, mariachis, trios or groups with marimba.
GETTING MARRIED IN OAXACA
Weddings in villas, haciendas, museums and more…
The destination has hotels, museums, “quintas”, haciendas, modern and historical buildings are the perfect venues for your celebration. One of the most spectacular is the Santo Domingo Cultural Center.
Traditional Weddings in Oaxaca
According to the traditions of Oaxaca, the weddings may take three days of celebrations, and you too can have several events. For example, start with a cocktail in Monte Albán at sunset. The next day a civil, religious or shamanic celebration, including the traditional “calenda”; and on the third day a lunch.
Las Calendas is a procession from the church to the dinner party, accompanied by guests dancing in the streets to a live band while sipping on mezcal as bystanders cheered-on the newlyweds, giant paper puppets of the bride and groom, donkeys, and local dancers; the calenda can really set the tone for an unforgettable experience, there’s really nothing like it in any other place in the world.
There may also be representations of the traditional Guelaguetza to have an event totally out of the ordinary event.
Shamanic Weddings in Oaxaca
Another option is a shamanic wedding in a pyramid that is made according to the Zapotec traditions, where the creator, the ancestors, the family and the community take their natural place, and the couple has a new commitment as a husband and wife . In this ceremony, the shaman talks about love, respect and how to share the life together.
Romance in Oaxaca
Oaxaca also has a lot of atractions that your guests will enjoy, as archaelogical zones, natural wonders, markets, historical buildings and much more, that is why it is also also an excellent place for the honeymoon or a romantic getaway. You can also consider the affordability and accessibility of this destination. And if you want something different, somewhere authentic that didn’t feel “manufactured” for foreigners, Oaxaca continues to be touted as the next big “it” destination. The beautiful 16th century buildings in the historic center, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, made for a beautiful, unique backdrop for photos !
Bodas y Romance en Oaxaca
COLOR, FLAVOR & TRADITION