FAQs

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Will transportation be provided?

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Uber or taxi is recommended to get to the venue. IF YOU NEED A TAXI BACK FROM THE WEDDING TO YOUR HOTEL, LET US KNOW!! We are arranging a taxi to be on-call and need a head count. If you have concerns or questions about travel, let us know! We can address these with our planner.

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What is the event timeline?

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We will be having a welcome dinner for close friends and family on Friday 7/12. The wedding is on Saturday evening on 7/13!

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Have you booked hotel room blocks for guests?

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We have not blocked any hotels. Since we aren't sure who will or will not be joining for our celebration/how long they are staying/ if they'd prefer a home rental or hotel, we provided some suggestions from our planner under the TRAVEL section of our website instead! If you have concerns or questions about travel, let us know! We can address these with our planner.

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Do people speak English in Portugal?

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Yes! If you are traveling to popular spots like Lisbon, Algarve, Porto, Sintra and the likes, you can be assured of finding English speaking people there. Plenty of foreigners live comfortably and reasonably efficiently speaking only in English. (In fact, it can be difficult to find a Portuguese who will speak to you in Portuguese.)

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What do I need to know about Sintra?

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A short trip outside Lisbon (approx. 30 minute drive west of the Lisbon airport), the town of Sintra lies within its own municipality in Lisbon District at the foot of the hills of the Serra de Sintra mountains. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the mountains overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and rich with history, the town is a popular tourist destination. The Cultural Landscape of Sintra is classifed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site, and the region is encompassed by a natural park, Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais. Yes, of course there are also nearby hiking and mountain biking trails. Sintra is home to a collection of castles, palaces, and royal villas. The Romantic architecture of these sights dates back to the 19th century when Sintra was a thriving retreat for the royal family and Lisbon nobility. Older medieval remains, including the Castelo dos Mouros and the Convent of the Capuchos are also popular. While Sintra is not known as a beach town, the stunning beaches nestled among cliffs are a 20 minute drive west of the town center.

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What will the weather be like?

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Daily high temperatures in Sintra in July range from 76°F to 78°F, rarely falling below 69°F or exceeding 89°F. The highest daily average high temperature is 79°F on July 30. The month of July in Sintra experiences gradually decreasing cloud cover, with the percentage of time that the sky is overcast or mostly cloudy decreasing from 14% to 10%. The average sliding 31-day rainfall during July in Sintra is essentially constant, remaining about 0.1 inches throughout, and rarely exceeding 0.5 inches or falling below -0.0 inches (average 0 days of rain).

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Is there parking at the venue?

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Yes. There is ample parking at the venue!

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What should I wear?

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Summer formal meets cocktail party.