Wedding traditions of Havana
Cuban weddings in Havana are civil first, at a Palacio de los Matrimonios, with a party of music and rum.
Cuba has wedding palaces, called Palacios de Matrimonios, where civil marriages are held. Cuba legalised same-sex marriage through the Family Code approved by referendum in 2022, as of 2026.
A wedding here
A brief civil ceremony is followed by a party at a home or restaurant. Vintage American cars, decorated with flowers, are a favourite for the bride's arrival.
Customs
Many Cuban brides hire a dress, since fabric and wedding wear can be scarce. Santeria families may add a blessing from an orisha priest, and music is provided by a son band.
Wedding customs of Havana
Also part of it, and being written: Cuban wedding (Customs.), Santeria (An Afro-Cuban religion.), Son cubano (A musical style.), Same-sex marriage in Cuba (Legal since the 2022 Family Code.).
A wedding trail idea for Havana
- Palacio de los Matrimonios A wedding palace.
- Malecon The seafront.
- Old Havana A heritage district.
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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