FAQs

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When is the RSVP deadline?

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Please RSVP by May 1, 2025 so we can have an accurate headcount. This will also ensure you have enough time to get your visa if you are planning to join us.

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How do you pronounce the letter ç?

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Ç, the letter called 'cedilha,' is pronounced just like an 's.' See the Traveling to Brazil page for some more Portuguese tips!

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Can I bring a plus one?

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Check the RSVP page to see if your invitation includes a plus one. If it doesn't but you'd like to bring one, please reach out to us!

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What will the weather be like?

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Although it will be 'winter' here, the weather in July is usually sunny and high 70s during the day, with lows in the mid 60s at night. There may be occasional rain, but usually it passes through quickly. Be sure to bring your swimsuit to enjoy the beaches!

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What should I wear?

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Shorts and t-shirts are typical here, with maybe some long pants and a light jacket for the evenings. A great souvenir to bring back are some Havaianas, the official flip-flops of Brazil! For the wedding itself, formal wear is appropriate (jacket and tie, dresses). Military are welcome to wear service dress white (chokers, no cover needed) if you like. We recommend avoiding very high heels at the wedding. Instead, opt for comfortable yet elegant footwear. If you're trying to pack light and want to rent a suit while in Rio, you could try "Men a Rigor" in Copacabana: https://maps.app.goo.gl/rUYSRyBvoxDKMMiQ7

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Is it okay to take pictures with our phones and cameras during the wedding?

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Feel free to take pictures with your phones and cameras during the wedding, but don’t forget to enjoy the moment!

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Where do you recommend I stay?

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We recommend staying in Ipanema (including Leblon and Lagoa) or Copacabana (including Leme). You'll be right by the beach and surrounded by bars and restaurants, and always near a subway stop. Ipanema is a quieter, residential neighborhood favored by locals, while Copacabana is more popular with tourists and can be very lively. The beaches in Rio are divided up by the 'Postos' (lifeguard stations) that line the waterfront - we will be staying near Posto 4 in Copacabana ourselves. See the 'Traveling to Brazil' page for specific hotels where we've arranged discounts. Botafogo and Flamengo are fine as well, but you'll have to uber to the beach. Barra da Tijuca (especially Jardim Oceânico) is a newer, very nice neighborhood along a great beach, but is a bit further away from the rest of the city.

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Will dinner be served at the reception? What kind of food?

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There will be a series of small plates and entrees served throughout the evening consisting of several different options of some traditional Brazilian cuisine and desserts as well as some more familiar options for the Gringos, including dishes to accommodate any dietary restrictions!

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How is a Brazilian wedding different from an American one?

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Overall they're pretty similar. We'll have materials in both English and Portuguese so you can follow along with the ceremony.

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Are kids welcome?

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Of course!

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Do you have any recommendations for where to eat, points of interest, or things to do?

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Yes, lots! Check out the ‘Things to Do’ page of this website, where we’ve compiled all of our recommendations. They are generally in order of must-do to if-you-have-time, with things in Rio proper followed by other spots near the city and across Brazil.

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Where are you registered? Should I bring a gift to the wedding?

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We know going to South America over your 4th of July holiday is a big ask, so you making the trip to celebrate with us in Brazil is a present in itself — gifts are absolutely not necessary! If you do feel inclined to give a gift, for your sake and ours please do not bring presents to Brazil! Rather we've provided a couple options on the registry page.