Our Wedding Weekend
Below you’ll find all the festivities we’ve planned for our wedding weekend.
Festivities will officially kick off on Friday, but we’ll be arriving in Pereira on Wednesday. If you plan to arrive earlier than Friday, let us know. If you’re sticking around for a few days, we’re also planning a half-day hike into the Cocora Valley on the Monday after our wedding — you’re welcome to join us.
If you’d rather organize your own sightseeing, we encourage you to check out the “Tourism” page of our website that offers recommendations both within the “eje cafetero” and wider Colombia.
Welcome Cocktail
Friday, 21 November 2025
Helena Adentro - Filandia, Quindio
Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (buses leave Pereira at 4:00 pm)
This is an optional event for guests arriving before Saturday and that would like to join us for a short excursion to one of the landmarks of the “Eje.”
We will be hosting a laid-back welcome cocktail reception in the town of Filandia (~40 min by car from Cerritos/Pereira), considered one of the “jewels” of the coffee region. The town is home to cute shops, colored streets, and traditional architecture.
We will be providing round-trip transportation to the welcome cocktail. More information will be announced closer to our wedding day.
Once in Filandia, you will be able to explore the town before meeting us at Helena Adentro for dinner and drinks.
Attire: Dress casually in shades of white and blue (denim is ok!)
Our Wedding
Saturday, 22 November 2025
Hacienda Hotel San Jose - Pereira, Risaralda
Ceremony: 4:00 - 5:00 pm | Cocktail Hour: 5:00 - 6:30 pm | Reception: 6:30 pm
Attire: Formal. We ask that women wear full-length dresses and men wear suits (tie optional). We also encourage you to embrace our lush wedding destination – don’t be afraid of colors or patterns.
Our ceremony will be outdoors (weather permitting), so wear footwear that you’re comfortable using to walk on grass and gravel. Also, although usually warm, the temperatures in Pereira at night may be a little chilly.
Please arrive on time as our ceremony will take place near the hotel entrance.
Cocora Valley Hike (Optional)
Monday, November 24, 2025
Cocora Valley
Time: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
We're planning a half-day hike in the beautiful Cocora Valley (~an hour from Pereira).
We'll get an early start to see the famous wax palms before the cloud cover takes hold.
This is a 6 mile/10 km hike that typically takes 5 hours to complete. It’s not too strenuous but we’ll be at altitude so expect to move at a leisurely pace. We’ll plan to have lunch together in the valley.
You can read about the hike here. Bring hiking shoes and come prepared for rain.