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\nWhether it\u2019s a traditional church wedding you seek, something dramatic and grand in a cathedral-like space, or a vibrant event outside in a setting filled with botanicals and beautiful views, this UNESCO World Heritage Site city\u2014also romantic and colonial, like Antigua, Guatemala\u2014has something for you. Native wedding planner Guadalupe Alvarez Brunel says couples love the friendliness, sophistication, weather and availability of unique venues (top hotel sites include the traditionally styled and expansive Rosewood San Miguel de Allende and contemporary, art-filled Hotel Matilda) at different price points. But more than that, \u201cIt is full of beautiful traditions that are not made for tourism, they are really part of our everyday life. This is the real Mexico,\u201d she says. The most exciting part of a destination wedding in San Miguel may be the traditional parade through cobblestone streets of colorful facades that precedes the ceremony and includes a mariachi band and mojigangas, aka large handmade puppets. It\u2019s a festive occasion that about 90 percent of brides there opt for along with at least one day of Mexican decor, food and drinks\u2014think a vibrant rehearsal dinner and welcome margaritas.<\/p>\n