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Many Ecuadorian families do not have enough money to have a large wedding. But for those with enough money, here are some sample costs.
The cost of the party depends of the city in Ecuador and the place where you will have your reception party. Prices range from $20- $40 per person, including food, decoration, wedding cake, music, place of the reception, and non alcoholics drinks (sparkling water, sodas). The average Ecuadorian wedding includes 200 guests.
Our customs are a little different from the US; we don’t have a rehearsal dinner. The parents of the groom usually pay for drinks and music and sometimes they will buy the bride’s wedding dress. The grandparents often offer to pay for the souvenirs, the wedding ring or the honeymoon. This is up to the grandparents and the parents of the bride will typically pay the remaining costs.
Recently, families divide the entire wedding cost between the 2 families. In some cases the bride and groom pay all costs.
Here is an estimate for a typical wedding of 200 people.
Whiskey $700
Wedding Dress $500
Souvenirs $600
Honeymoon $500
Reception $6,000
Total cost for a 200 person wedding could range from $6,500 to $10,000, all depending on the location and selection of extras.
Gifts for a wedding in Ecuador, click here to read more.
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Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Monday, January 14, 2008
Carnival in Ecuador
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Carnival 2008 in Ecuador will be February 4th and 5th. Celebrations will take place during the entire long weekend with the most intense fiestas on Sunday and Monday.
While a majority of Ecuadorians will go to the beach, excellent celebrations can be found in the highlands. My choice would be Ambato for the Fiesta de las Flores y las Frutas (celebration of flowers and fruit). Each city in Ecuador has a yearly celebration (las fiestas) and Ambato’s celebration ends during Carnival. This double celebration can be very exciting!
Every beach in Ecuador will be alive with activity during Carnival. Families and friends will party day and night from Saturday to Tuesday.
Carnival beaches for northern Ecuador and Quito are Tonsupa, Atacames and Same. Beaches for southern Ecuador and Guayaquil are Playas, Salinas, Canoa, Manta, or Montanita.
Don’t forget to make reservations for your stay at the beach because hotels will be sold out well in advance.
Click here to read this post at the new BLOG.
Carnival 2008 in Ecuador will be February 4th and 5th. Celebrations will take place during the entire long weekend with the most intense fiestas on Sunday and Monday.
While a majority of Ecuadorians will go to the beach, excellent celebrations can be found in the highlands. My choice would be Ambato for the Fiesta de las Flores y las Frutas (celebration of flowers and fruit). Each city in Ecuador has a yearly celebration (las fiestas) and Ambato’s celebration ends during Carnival. This double celebration can be very exciting!
Every beach in Ecuador will be alive with activity during Carnival. Families and friends will party day and night from Saturday to Tuesday.
Carnival beaches for northern Ecuador and Quito are Tonsupa, Atacames and Same. Beaches for southern Ecuador and Guayaquil are Playas, Salinas, Canoa, Manta, or Montanita.
Don’t forget to make reservations for your stay at the beach because hotels will be sold out well in advance.
Friday, January 11, 2008
Kichwa Christmas : Living in Ecuador
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Gary and Linda just posted an excellent report of their Kichwa Christmas experience near Cotacachi, Ecuador.
"Living in Ecuador offers opportunities to visit remote indigenous villages. This is a story of a Kichwa Christmas visit. "
Click here to view pictures and read about their experience.
Click here to read this post at the new BLOG.
Gary and Linda just posted an excellent report of their Kichwa Christmas experience near Cotacachi, Ecuador.
"Living in Ecuador offers opportunities to visit remote indigenous villages. This is a story of a Kichwa Christmas visit. "
Click here to view pictures and read about their experience.
Monday, December 24, 2007
Gifts For a Wedding in Ecuador
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Pro-Ecuador Reader Question:
Last year my son married a lovely Ecuadorian young lady whose family is from Ambato, now they live in New Jersey. Her parents were unable to travel north for the ceremony. This year they have scheduled a ceremony to repeat their vows there and we would love to go and meet them.
Are there any customs that we should be aware of in this situation? We would love to bring them a gift of some sort, but can think of nothing in particular which would suit the circumstances and worry that we may inadvertently commit a faux pas while visiting. We are not particularly wealthy (as far as I know neither are they, nor are we or they especially poor).
What advice do you have to help make this a comfortable, pleasing and respectful visit for all of us?
Jason´s Response:
The timing of your question is perfect as my wife and I just did the very same thing!
Your daughter-in-law’s family will not be expecting a gift. However, it’s a good idea to bring small gifts for her immediate family. Here are a few ideas:
• Souvenirs from the United States
• Framed photo of the bride and groom
• Leatherman Tool for father / brother
• Bottle of Whiskey (Johnnie Walker Black Label or Swing)
Whiskey is the drink of choice for celebration in Ecuador. Whiskey will most likely be part of the wedding reception and a good quality bottle from the airport duty-free store would be appreciated. Even non-drinkers like to have Whiskey on hand to share with friends.
Wedding attire is the same as in the United States. Remember that nights get quite cool in Ambato and that Ecuadorians dress more formally than we do in the United States.
Don’t be surprised if the wedding day lacks a detailed schedule. Ecuadorians are much less fussy about formalities and enjoy a much less stressful wedding day. Rather than plan everything, in Ecuador we work out problems as they arise.
Wear your dancing shoes because an Ecuadorian wedding is a real party. The Ecuadorians will dance all night…and will expect you to keep up.
Ecuadorian men greet each other with a medium firm handshake. Don’t use the U.S. style “squeeze of death” handshake while in Ecuador.
Don’t worry if you cannot speak a lot of Spanish. You can communicate with only a smile! Click here for Spanish phrases and words.
Don’t be afraid while in Ecuador but be aware of your surroundings. Try not to let valuables out of your sight.
Click here to review travel safety advice before your trip to Ecuador.
Click here to read this post at the new BLOG.
Pro-Ecuador Reader Question:
Last year my son married a lovely Ecuadorian young lady whose family is from Ambato, now they live in New Jersey. Her parents were unable to travel north for the ceremony. This year they have scheduled a ceremony to repeat their vows there and we would love to go and meet them.
Are there any customs that we should be aware of in this situation? We would love to bring them a gift of some sort, but can think of nothing in particular which would suit the circumstances and worry that we may inadvertently commit a faux pas while visiting. We are not particularly wealthy (as far as I know neither are they, nor are we or they especially poor).
What advice do you have to help make this a comfortable, pleasing and respectful visit for all of us?
Jason´s Response:
The timing of your question is perfect as my wife and I just did the very same thing!
Your daughter-in-law’s family will not be expecting a gift. However, it’s a good idea to bring small gifts for her immediate family. Here are a few ideas:
• Souvenirs from the United States
• Framed photo of the bride and groom
• Leatherman Tool for father / brother
• Bottle of Whiskey (Johnnie Walker Black Label or Swing)
Whiskey is the drink of choice for celebration in Ecuador. Whiskey will most likely be part of the wedding reception and a good quality bottle from the airport duty-free store would be appreciated. Even non-drinkers like to have Whiskey on hand to share with friends.
Wedding attire is the same as in the United States. Remember that nights get quite cool in Ambato and that Ecuadorians dress more formally than we do in the United States.
Don’t be surprised if the wedding day lacks a detailed schedule. Ecuadorians are much less fussy about formalities and enjoy a much less stressful wedding day. Rather than plan everything, in Ecuador we work out problems as they arise.
Wear your dancing shoes because an Ecuadorian wedding is a real party. The Ecuadorians will dance all night…and will expect you to keep up.
Ecuadorian men greet each other with a medium firm handshake. Don’t use the U.S. style “squeeze of death” handshake while in Ecuador.
Don’t worry if you cannot speak a lot of Spanish. You can communicate with only a smile! Click here for Spanish phrases and words.
Don’t be afraid while in Ecuador but be aware of your surroundings. Try not to let valuables out of your sight.
Click here to review travel safety advice before your trip to Ecuador.
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