Please RSVP by March 13th.
Yes, children are very welcome. We are happy to have guests of all ages join us in celebrating this special occasion.
June in Rio usually brings mild, mostly sunny “winter” weather—afternoons around 24–26 °C with evenings 18–20 °C. It’s one of the drier months, but short showers can pop up. It can feel a little cold in the evenings, so remember to bring an extra layer for cooler nights.
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Honestly, your trip to Rio is the greatest gift to us. If you still wish to give something, you can Swish a small contribution to our honeymoon trip.
Don’t drink tap water Stick to filtered or bottled mineral water unless you enjoy gambling with your stomach. Toilet paper goes in the bin Not the toilet. The plumbing and the plumbing gods will thank you. Coffee and juices may come sweetened automatically Brazil loves sugar. If you don’t, ask for “sem açúcar” (without sugar). Try the fruit and juices Seriously. Mango, maracujá, açaí, guava… this is your vitamin era. Caipirinhas are stronger than they taste “Just one more” has ended many vacations.
Use insect repellent Especially on the wedding day — the venue is surrounded by forest and mosquitoes are part of the guest list. Bring sunscreen The Rio sun does not play around, even when it’s cloudy. Stay hydrated Heat + beach + dancing + caipirinhas is a dangerous combo.
Bring earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones if you’re a light sleeper Street noise, barking dogs, random fireworks, music, and very enthusiastic motorcycles can happen at any hour. Brazilians generally eat and go out later Dinner at 9–10pm is normal. The night starts late and ends at sunrise sometimes.
Cards/contactless are widely accepted But carrying a little cash is still useful for beach vendors, small bars, or random coconut emergencies. Double-check the amount on the card machine before paying Always worth a quick look before tapping. Tell your bank you’re travelling So your card doesn’t suddenly decide Rio looks suspicious.
Avoid wearing flashy jewellery or using your phone openly in the street Especially while walking near roads or in crowded areas. Don’t leave your phone/wallet on restaurant tables Keep valuables close — even during deep conversations or peak pão de queijo moments. Avoid walking on empty streets late at night Uber is cheap and worth it. Use Uber or official taxis when possible Usually easier, safer, and less stressful. Keep a photo/copy of your passport somewhere safe Ideally not only on the same phone you might lose at the beach.
Watch your belongings at the beach Bring only what you need and avoid leaving bags unattended while swimming. Beach vendors will approach you constantly Food, drinks, bikinis, sunglasses, shrimp, speakers, hammocks, possibly a small boat. A polite “não, obrigado/a” works perfectly. The ocean can be stronger than it looks Pay attention to flags and currents if swimming.
A few Portuguese words go a long way Obrigado/a = thank you Por favor = please Bom dia = good morning Mais uma cerveja = one more beer (important) Air conditioning can be freezing indoors Bringing a light layer is surprisingly useful. Traffic in Rio can be chaotic Leave earlier than you think you need to. Relax a little Things may run slightly later than planned. You are now on Brazil time 🌴