Wedding traditions of Montevideo
Uruguayan weddings are civil above all, a country that has long separated state and church.
Uruguay legalised same-sex marriage in 2013. Civil marriage is required and a religious ceremony is optional, since the state is secular.
A wedding here
A civil ceremony at the registry is followed by a family party. Candombe drummers may perform at the party.
Food
Asado, a barbecue, and chivito are served. A cake with dulce de leche is a favourite.
Wedding customs of Montevideo
Also part of it, and being written: Candombe (Afro-Uruguayan drumming.), Uruguayan wedding (Customs.), Dulce de leche (A milk caramel.).
A wedding trail idea for Montevideo
- Plaza Independencia A main plaza.
- Montevideo Cathedral A cathedral.
- Rambla The seafront promenade.
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.