FAQs
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WHEN SHOULD I RSVP BY? AND WHAT IF I DON'T RSVP IN TIME?
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Please RSVP by March 17th, 2026. If we have not yet received your RSVP by the date provided, we will be making you as a "no". We will miss celebrating with you, but it is imperative that we provide to our vendors a final guest count in a timely manner, as well as have all names for our seating chart. If you're no longer able to attend, we ask that you reach out to let us know as soon as possible.
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CAN I BRING A GUEST?
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We're so excited to celebrate this special day surrounded by our closest friends and family. As we're keeping it intimate, only those formally invited on your wedding invitation can be accomodated. If you have a plus one, it will be noted on your initivation and your RSVP.
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ARE KIDS WELCOME?
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For our special day, we've decided to keep our wedding adults only (21+), so everyone can fully relax and enjoy the evening with us.
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WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE?
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We ask that you come to the wedding dressed in your best black-tie attire. This means women should wear elevated, formal attire (midi/floor length) and lean into a COLORFUL black-tie palette, while avoiding all light-color dresses (i.e., any shade of white, champagne, light pastels). We ask that the men wear dark suits or tuxedo. Ladies, please wear shoes accordingly, as majority of the wedding will be outside in a garden. Dress code inspiration is linked here: https://pin.it/ZZwzEQiRR
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ARE YOU SIGNED UP WITH A WEDDING REGISTRY SERVICE?
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Your love and well-wishes are the most important gifts of all. If you would like to contribute in another way, a monetary gift will help us plan for our future together. Please reference the "Registry" tab on how to do so.
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WHAT IS THE TIMELINE FOR THE WEDDING?
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Please reference the "Schedule" tab on the website for full details of our special day.
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I HAVE A FOOD ALLERGY, CAN I MAKE A SPECIAL REQUEST?
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Yes. Please indicate any food allergy or dietary restriction when you RSVP.
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How much Portuguese should I know
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Essential greetings every tourist should know Portuguese greetings are wonderfully warm and expressive. While other languages keep you guessing about formality levels, Portuguese welcomes you with open arms from the very first “Olá!”. Oi (oy) – Hi (Super casual – perfect for beach bars and young locals) Olá (oh-LAH) – Hello (Your go-to greeting everywhere!) Bom dia (bom DEE-ah) – Good morning (Until noon – shows cultural respect) Boa tarde (boh-ah TAR-deh) – Good afternoon (Noon to 6pm – very appreciated) Boa noite (boh-ah NOY-teh) – Good evening/night (After 6pm or when leaving) Adeus (ah-DEH-oosh) – Goodbye (Traditional and respectful) Tchau (chow) – Bye (Casual – borrowed from Italian but widely used) Pro tip: Start every interaction with “Olá!” followed by a genuine smile, and watch Portuguese hospitality UNFOLD before your eyes. It’s like having a magic key to the warmest welcome in Europe! Must-know phrases for polite travel Want the real secret to Portuguese hospitality? These phrases are your VIP pass to authentic local experiences: Por favor (por fah-VOR) – Please (Essential for every request) Obrigado/a (oh-bree-GAH-doo/dah) – Thank you (Men say ‘obrigado,’ women say ‘obrigada’) De nada (deh NAH-dah) – You’re welcome (Gracious response to thanks) Com licença (kom lee-SEN-sah) – Excuse me (For getting attention or passing through) Desculpe (desh-KOOL-peh) – Sorry/Excuse me (For bumping into someone or interrupting) Sim/Não (seem/now) – Yes/No (Your basic building blocks) Saúde! (sah-OO-deh) – Cheers! (Essential for those amazing Portuguese wines!) Cultural insider tip: Portuguese people are incredibly gracious. The simple act of saying “obrigado/a” with genuine appreciation will often lead to longer conversations, local recommendations, and sometimes even invitations to family gatherings!