options in Argentina to travel and get married

And marriage in a different, attractive place, where natural beauty is part of the scene: the destination weddings are growing in the world, and Argentina is no stranger to this trend.

They started on paradisiacal beaches in the Caribbean – with all-inclusive hotels that design super romantic spaces and provide all the necessary services – but then spread to other regions. Our country and its geographic diversity They invite you to spend magical moments with experiences lasting between 3 and 5 days. A modality that is here to stay and that is chosen by both Argentines and foreigners.

Mendoza seduces with its wineries and vineyards; Córdoba, with its mountains; Salta, with the quality of its landscapes and its people; Tandil, with its natural beauty and its gastronomy, among other proposals to travel with family and friends and say “Yes, I want.”

The destination wedding experience begins from the moment guests arrive at the venue.

Florencia Moyano Carranza, wedding planner from Córdoba, says that on one occasion he received foreign guests at the hotel with a welcome kit which included an Argentine leather tray, wine and typical alfajores. There he himself organized a tango dinner-show, a pre-wedding activity and the gateway to a unique experience.

Among those who decide to have their wedding in Córdoba, the mountains are one of the most sought after places, mainly Ascochinga, says Florencia, adding that many weddings are also celebrated in private fields.

Once in place, they are made exclusive scenes and they offer camping days with outdoor activities, such as horseback riding and kayaking.

When the guests are foreigners, there is no shortage of good field roast and classes to make empanadas or typical foods. “Sometimes a polo demonstration while enjoying a cocktail; Espadrilles are given or a round of mate is invited,” explains Florencia, and highlights that pre-wedding activities make the ceremony more relaxed and everyone is more integrated.

On the wedding day you can enjoy the natural surroundings, one of the essential reasons in these marriages. The day after, generally in the same place, there is brunch, typical games like tabas, or classes to learn how to make dulce de leche.

As a specialist, Florencia explains that to have a destination wedding, Argentina has a lot to give, not only because of the diversity of the landscape, but because of its culture: “It is the people who make any foreigner feel good, something that does not happen everywhere. the world” (IG: @florenciamoyanocarranza).

Tandil is a place highly chosen by Argentines to get married, which stands out for its mountain landscapes and offers very good quality of hotel and gastronomyin addition to being a totally safe city, comments Fernando Clavin in charge of FC Eventos.

Every destination wedding is a unique and unrepeatable experience. Fernando remembers that on one occasion, the bride and groom were Argentine but they lived in France and their families did not know each other. So They rented a ranch house so that both families could live together, and they offered them a welcome dinner.

“The next day they shared breakfast at the ranch, a beautiful place with views of the mountains and an impressive park,” says Fernando. At night there was a sort of “bachelor party” to which some friends who arrived from Buenos Aires joined.

On the day of the wedding, they offered the family everything to start preparing for the event, such as hairdressing, makeup and amenities. The celebration took place in the afternoon, outdoors, in the same room.

Clavin explains that he always meets with the couple beforehand to find out what your guests like. Those who prefer physical activities can be offered to do zip line and rappelling on El Centinela hill o trekking on the Cerro de las Ánimas natural trail.

There are also those who choose tourist activities, such as a city ​​touralong the Fuerte Lake circuit or Independencia Park, or picnics with regional products (IG: @fcevento).

Get married in a place with view of the Cordillera surrounded by vineyards and with live gastronomy? Wish granted! The destination is Mendoza.

8 years ago Natalia Baigorria, wedding planner Mendoza, organizes weddings in wineries and vineyards. He has one per week marked on his agenda during the high season, which runs from February to May and from September to December.

These events last between 5 and 7 days, custom designed with the bride and groom, they begin from the moment the guests arrive. Activities in nature are planned, such as horseback riding and lunches in the middle of the mountains, or a gastronomic experience with high-end wines in Tupungato, in the Uco Valley.

The stars of the area, of course, are the wineries, where different experiences are organized. For example, a grilled goat with a wine tasting in the middle of a vineyard, or a live tango show in a wine cellar.

Natalia tries to make the activities very different: “Always you have to go from less to more so that they don’t stop being surprised “On the last day they arrive at the warehouse, where everything is set up for the party.”

Weddings at wineries and vineyards may have a minimal structure, like a gallery in a winery, but everything is usually done outdoors. “That, fused with live gastronomy, a lot of fire and meats next to the vineyards at sunset, generates a different experience,” he defines.

Something characteristic of these weddings is good predisposition. “It comes with the idea of ​​enjoyment, as if it were a graduate trip,” summarizes Natalia (IG: @wedding_ mendoza; weddingmendoza.com).

In Saltathe experience can begin on the way from the airport to Cafayate: in the Devil’s Throat a toast is prepared with a glass of champagne.

“This is how you begin to live the experience,” says Santiago de los Ríos, event designer salteño. An architect by profession and dedicated to designing destination weddings, he says that makes plans -lighting, for example- and put together the project of the event as if it were that of a house: a tailored program.

Before the wedding you can make a welcome cocktail in a winery, restaurant or club. They tend to be relaxed and sometimes themed events – all white, 80s vibes, etc. -, just for friends or family members.

On the day of the wedding there is always a ceremony in a special place, at noon or early in the afternoon. Then, reception and sunset.

“In Cafayate You could do a pre-wedding at the Amalaya winery, which has a divine wine bar and a terrace with a spectacular view, or at the Altalaluna winery hotel, another very nice place. The wedding could be at the El Recreo estate or Patios de Cafayate, and post-wedding, lunch at Piatelli Wine Resort or the Estancia de Cafayate. There are so many places that it is difficult to choose,” says Santiago.

He says that many foreigners come to get married, and also Argentines who live abroad, or people from Buenos Aires who get married in the North.

“I have it very clear. If I ever get married, it would definitely be a destination wedding.”, concludes Santiago (IG: @santiagodelosriosevent).