Amenities to the rooms: Blow driers, air conditioning, towels, shower gel/shampoo, hangers, bottle of water and glasses, extra blankets. The rooms do not have: fridge, kettle, room service. Quinta da Bichinha is a guest house, not a hotel, which means there isn’t a 24h desk. Right next to the bridal house there is a room which they call kitchen, that is open 24 hours. There you can find: coffee, tea, fresh towels for the rooms, fresh towels for the lake (to swim), more water to fill the room’s water bottles, iron, board and a steamer for everyone to use, toilet paper, a fridge, a microwave, a kettle Please keep in mind that there is one shared steamer for the entire venue, so please plan to steam your clothes in advance so that you have ample time to use the steamer, or plan to purchase your own travel steamer to bring with you. We are not close by to any stores so please bring with you any additional snacks, food, or drinks that you wish to have in between the provided meals.
For the welcome party, wear all white attire. Wear white sundresses, jumpsuits, linens. Cream color is okay, just as long as it’s light (not light brown, or khaki). We want you to be comfortable while looking sharp! For the wedding, we ask that our guests dress in Cocktail attire! Please do not wear white on the wedding day. Wear cocktail dresses, dressy jumpsuits, and jackets/slacks, and suits. Please note that most of the events are set to be outdoors, so we encourage breathable materials, and comfortable shoes. You can expect to walk on grass, gravel and cobblestone.
Typically early May weather in Lisbon ranges between 55-65 F, bring sweaters as it will get cooler in the evening.
No. Visa is not required. You will need a valid U.S. passport with at least six months remaining from departure date before it expires.
Yes, the venue has WiFi mostly everywhere. The networks are open and there is no password.
While we would love to offer everyone a plus one, due to the capacity limitations of the venue we have had to make some tough calls. Please check your RSVP for the names of those invited from your household.
Your RSVP will list who from your family is invited. For those bringing kids, babysitting, a playroom, and a playground will be available.
We will host events at Quinta da Bichinha on May 4-6, and everything else is up to you! However, for those of you traveling from overseas, we strongly recommend that you fly into Lisbon a few days early to give yourself time for jet lag and exploring the city.
Portugal's currency is euros, but most credit cards are widely accepted. We have found that American Express cards; however, are not readily accepted by most vendors due to their higher fees. You can take out euros from your bank in the US to avoid costly exchange rate fees at the airport. All meals and drinks at the venue will be covered, so you will only need to pay for things before and after your stay at Quinta da Bichinha.
Us! We have a special inbox set up specifically to manage wedding preparations, so feel free to message us at aubri.jelani@gmail.com or text us directly.
Yes, of course. We will be asking for dietary restrictions and allergies on the RSVP form.
Yes, nearly everyone in the large cities will speak English. As you get into more rural territory, you'll find fewer English speakers, but everyone working in hotels will speak English. You could get away with traveling to Portugal without speaking a lick of Portuguese, but if you learn a few phrases, the locals will appreciate it! Google translate is a powerful tool, too!
This is a question for your service provider, but generally cell phone coverage in Portugal is great, even in the rural parts of the country. Most places also have free wifi. You can purchase an international package from your provider or purchase an E-Sim in advance (check out Airalo for affordable E-sims).
Unfortunately not, we will have the venue all to ourselves for the 2 nights (May 4th and 5th), after that we have to check out. There will be other weddings before and after us that week, so there is no option to extend your stay in the Quinta.