Wedding traditions of Bogota
Colombian weddings in Bogota mix a Catholic Mass, a long party and the Colombian arepa.
Colombia legalised same-sex marriage in 2016 by a Constitutional Court ruling, as of 2026. Bogota has many churches, including the Cathedral Primada, and a famous salt cathedral nearby.
A wedding here
The padrinos may give gifts of rings and coins. The party includes aguardiente and a hora loca. The bride and groom may share a cup of chocolate.
Customs
The couple's families may follow a custom called pedida de mano, the formal asking for the bride's hand, before the wedding.
Wedding customs of Bogota
Also part of it, and being written: Colombian wedding (Customs.), Aguardiente (An anise spirit.), Pedida de mano (The asking.), Hora loca (A loud hour of the party.).
A wedding trail idea for Bogota
- Catedral Primada de Colombia The main cathedral.
- Zipaquira Salt Cathedral A cathedral underground.
- Monserrate A hilltop church.
Written by the EveryShaadi desk with AI assistance. Opening hours, venues and wedding-season dates change; check locally before travelling. Customs differ from place to place and family to family. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.
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