Ricardo Cesonis
Joseph Bass
Ricardo Cesonis
Joseph Bass
May 28, 2026
Schedule
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Rehearsal Dinner / Brazilian BBQ
1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Recanto de Itaipuaçu, RJ, Brazil
Casual or Smart/Garden Casual Attire
Start and finish times are tentative and will be finalized closer to the date. We have rented the property (See travel section for more details) all afternoon to have a space for guests to socialize or use as a base to explore the area and nearby beach before dinner. *Vegetarian options will be available at dinner.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Ceremony and Reception
3:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Cocktail attire
Ceremony followed by dinner, drinks, and dancing *Please note that start time is tentative and will be finalized closer to the date. See travel section for more info on the venue.
Travel
Travel Note
Zéfiro Eventos - Our Venue
House Or Rental
Sítio Floresta Urbana -Rehearsal Dinner
We have rented a house in the middle of a forest reserve right by the beach where we plan to host our rehearsal dinner.
Hotel
H Niterói Hotel - Where we will stay
Booking third party is generally cheaper than booking directly with the hotel. When booking (even with third party), you may be contacted by the hotel directly to complete a credit card authorization form when used non-Brazilian credit cards for payment.
Travel Note
Brazil travel visa
American citizens require a tourist visa to travel to Brazil.
Flight
GIG / SDU
Rio de Janeiro has two airports. Your two options are the Galeão International Airport (GIG) or the Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Flights arriving from the US will always arrive at GIG. If connecting in São Paulo, both GIG and SDU will work.
Things To Do
Sugarloaf Mountain
Christ the Redeemer
Ipanema Beach
Copacabana Beach
Ilha da Gigóia
Itacoatiara Beach
Trilha Pedra do Telégrafo
FAQs
Question
Do you have a wedding registry?
Answer
We realize the costs involved in attending a destination wedding and have decided not to have a registry. Your attendance is our gift!
Question
When should I RSVP?
Answer
We are hoping to plan some optional activities so guests can explore the area in and around Rio de Janeiro. In order to assist with this planning and have an accurate estimate of how many guests we can expect, we kindly request that you RSVP by February 1, 2026. Of course if you are able to earlier, we wouldn't certainly appreciate it!
Question
When should I arrive?
Answer
We plan to arrive in Niteroi on Tuesday, May 26. We will already be in Brazil prior to this date and plan to do some traveling in case any of you wish to join.
Question
Do I need a visa to go to Brazil?
Answer
As of April 2025, US citizens now require visas to travel to Brazil. See travel section for link on how to apply.
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