FAQs

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What time should I arrive at the venue on wedding day?

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Please arrive at the venue at 5:00pm. Ceremony will begin shortly after, followed by cocktails.

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What is the dress code for the wedding day?

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Black Tie

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What is Porto weather like in August/September?

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Historical highs average 75 degrees Fahrenheit with lows averaging 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Feedback from locals living in Porto has been that recent years have seen unseasonably warmer. Please pack a few layers as there may be a great temperature variation. Rain is possible. Overall, the weather should be temperate - comfortably warm during the day and slightly brisk in the evenings.

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Will there be transportation to the Beach Party?

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We will provide transportation for the beach party at specific times. You may choose to arrive earlier/later as well. Generally speaking, all locations are accessible via uber and less than 20 minutes in driving distance.

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What are the travel requirements for Portugal?

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- NEW REQUIREMENT: ETIAS Authorization will likely be implemented mid 2025. - 6 month validity of your passport - Please check with local regulations if you are not coming from the US

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What is the closest airport to the wedding venue?

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Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (Porto International Airport)

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What if I fly into Lisbon? How do I get to the wedding venue?

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One of the easiest and most scenic ways to reach Porto from Lisbon is to take the high-speed Alfa Pendular train. You will want to visit the official train operator website to book your tickets: https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en. We have found the fastest route is from Lisbon Oriente station to Porto Campanha station, where Porto Campanha station is only a 5-minute car ride to the hotel/venue. Lisbon Oriente --> Porto Campanha Duration: ~3hrs Cost: starting from $30/person Daily Departures: 38 Alternatively, you can always catch a 55-minute flight with prices starting at $38/person for a one-way ticket. Keep in mind travel times to and from the airports, as well as check-in and boarding times.

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How do I get from Porto Airport to the wedding venue?

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Uber is widely available in Porto, and a car ride is only 16 minutes. Cost: $17+.

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What is the best mode of transportation when I am in Porto?

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Porto boasts an extensive public transportation system operated by the Sociedade de Transportes Colectivos do Porto (which includes the metro, buses, and trams). The metro will get you to most major attractions. Uber is another great option for getting around. Fares are relatively inexpensive compared to the US and other European countries. Additionally, Uber now enables you to schedule a ride up to 90 days ahead of time. Renting a car is not recommended for getting around the city or even exploring areas outside the city. Porto's older neighborhoods have narrow, winding, and poorly marked streets that can be challenging to navigate, especially for unfamiliar drivers. Parking can also be difficult and expensive to find. Destinations you may want to drive to outside Porto may prove difficult to navigate as well. Also, note that about 90% of rental cars have manual transmissions.

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Will the wedding be indoors/outdoors?

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We plan to have the wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception outdoors. The reception will be tented with canopy coverage. In the event of uncooperative weather, we will move festivities indoors.

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Are cellphones allowed during the wedding?

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We kindly ask that for the duration of the wedding ceremony, you refrain from taking photos and videos. We would prefer an unplugged ceremony.