TRAVELING TO BRAZIL

  • Since April 2025, American citizens do need a Visa to travel to Brazil.

    You can find more info on the Visa process as well as Consulates, vaccines, and other important information on the link bellow:

    TRAVEL.STATE.GOV-BRAZIL

  • Short answer: Yes! That’s why it is still one of the major touristic destinations in the world.

    Like everywhere else, tourists are always seen as easier targets than locals by criminals, scammers, and sales people.

    When you are visiting a new country you will also be much safer if you know where to go and where to avoid. Criminals are mainly opportunistic, if you stay with a group and avoid bad areas you will be fine.

    Our wedding is also in Taubate, a much smaller and safer town away from Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. But if you want to be extra safe, get the shuttle services we hired. You will be taken with the large group everywhere with no chance of getting lost or ending up in less desirable areas of the town.

  • We strongly encourage anyone who wants to stay longer and visit other places in Brazil!

    After you RSVP, contact Brazilian tourism agencies and ask for premade packages for Sao Paulo or Rio de Janeiro, both are super close to where we will be.

    We recommend CVC Turismo. Its one of the largest tourism agencies in the country and they have premade packages for you to purchase: https://www.cvc.com.br/

    Please note that the special prices and shuttles we got for the wedding are only for the days of the wedding weekend and the hotel cannot guarantee availability past that package.

  • No, they don’t… especially in smaller towns like Taubate, but Spanish can be very useful. If you speak Spanish you will most likely be able to read most signs and communicate with locals if you speak slowly.

    You can find English speakers in airports, hotels and major touristic spots in Brazil , but everywhere else it is smart to have a book of phrases or a translator app on your phone. The Bride lives off of Google Translate.

    Just remember to avoid walking around with your phone in your hand speaking English out loud, especially if you are alone or late at night.

  • Outside of your personal, basic travel essentials,

    • Sunscreen

    • Backyard-Appropriate Shoes for the Reception

    • A Sweater / Shawl for warmth in the evening

    • Flip Flops / Sandals, Bathing Suit, & Towel for the beach

    & of course, your Wedding Outfit! (see Dress Code in section below)

ABOUT THE WEDDING

  • The vendors need an exact head count for the shuttles, activities, hotel availability and food no later than 4 months before the wedding date.

    That means that all RSVPs must be sent BEFORE APRIL 1ST, 2026. After that date the guest list will be locked and the reservations will be paid for and finalized.

    Please take your time to look through the schedule for the weekend and the estimated costs for the trip so, when RSVPs are available, you can respond to it as soon as possible.

  • Please scan the QR code on the back of your invitation to RSVP, or go to our website and click on the RSVP button in the top right corner.

  • We have a certain amount of people the venue allows, please refer to the names on your invitation.

  • Our Dress Code is Tropical Semi-formal. The wedding will be in one of the oldest churches in Taubate so your Sunday Bests or church clothes should be perfect. Just remember that Brazil is a tropical country, and the church has no air conditioner, so be comfortable and aim for lighter clothes.

    For the Reception we will be on the grass eating barbecue and dancing through the afternoon… so comfortable shoes, hats and short sleeves are highly recommended. Shuttles will be going to the hotel between the ceremony and reception. Please note shuttle times when planning your outfit quick-changes if you need it.

    Please keep in mind, we will have crossed the Equator and the seasons are flipped. August in Brazil is Late Winter/Early Spring, not Summer! We are expecting temperatures to be between the mid 50s F in the mornings and evenings, and low 80s F during the day with the chances of a breeze. Bring a layer if you’re someone who gets cold easily.

  • Thank you for any gifts you choose to give us! They will be greatly appreciated.

    We kindly ask that you please DO NOT BRING PHYSICAL GIFTS TO BRAZIL, as we will then have to figure out how to transport them back into the US. Shipping from Brazil is neither cheap or convenient. If you would like to gift us physical items, please send them to our address in Los Angeles.

    Please also keep in mind that we live in a small apartment in LA with limited storage, therefore space is a little tight for larger gifts.

    We do have a Registry! It’s on Zola. You can access it through the Registry Tab.

  • Yes! All guests are arriving by the day before the wedding, so we will have one large dinner at the Hotel for all the guests.

    You don’t have to RSVP, it’s included as a part of the hotel stay for all of those who will be there on the 7th.

  • There is limited, tight parking at the hotel for those who decide to rent a car, and plenty of parking at the reception venue.

  • Yes. Both the church and the reception venue are wheelchair accessible. But the reception is at a farm with mostly grass. Thinner wheels might have a bit more difficulty moving.

  • The ceremony is indoors but the reception is outdoors. If the weather throws a curve ball at us we have covered areas at the reception venue as well.

  • Our Reception will be held at Jaala’s Happy Place, The Family Farm!

    Please keep in mind, this farm is not regularly used as a wedding venue, it is a full-time residence and we will be at someone’s actual home. We kindly ask that you please treat it accordingly and be respectful of the property.

  • Obviously!

PRICES AND TRIP COSTS

  • Our wedding planner worked hard to get some really good deals on transportation and the boat ride since we have such a large group. It’s important to know that these prices are deals dependent on group sizes. Once RSVPs are closed and we have a final guest count to show the vendors these estimates might fluctuate by a few dollars.

    • Hotel rooms: $40.00 per night (2 to 3 adults per room; breakfast is included)

    • Airport Shuttle and Reception shuttle: $45.00 per person

    • Shuttle to the Beach on Sunday (08/09): $45.00 per person

    • Escuna boat ride: $25.00

    If you say yes to everything we have planned, ride the vans everywhere, get your own room, go to the beach day and the boat trip, you can expect to spend approximately $235.00, not including the price of your plane tickets.

  • Our hotel does not offer shuttle services, so we have found a third-party company to work with for the whole weekend. The size of our guest list makes it unfeasible for us to pay for the services in-full on our own. This being said, we are asking that guests help us out by paying towards the shuttle services they plan to use throughout the weekend. The prices listed are for the total cost, not per-day, so the price you see is the price you pay.

  • Flight Prices vary immensely depending of where you are flying from and how early you buy your ticket. Please refer to our Travel & Stay Page for info and recommendations.

    As a reference, however, a round-trip ticket from the US to Brazil can cost between $450.00 to $1,100.00 per person with the average being around $750.00.

  • We recommend bringing some extra spending money for food and souvenirs even if you sign up for all the activities we have planned. We will have food provided (dinner on Friday, the wedding reception on Saturday, food on the boat ride, and breakfast at the hotel daily), but if you’d like anything outside of these provisions, please be prepared to purchase them on your own. Souvenirs are at your own discretion.

    There are very nice bars and bakeries in the hotel area that we highly recommend you check out. Because of the currency conversion rates you can get a great dinner and a drink at most bars for the equivalent of about $15.00 US.

  • We recommend you bring any cash in Real (Brazil’s Currency). You can exchange your currency at your local Exchange Bureau or in the airport. Also remember to contact your bank and let them know you are traveling internationally so they can set your cards to work outside of the US.

    Brazilians have their own version of Zelle and Venmo called PIX. This is a system created by Brazil’s Central Bank and integrated into all Brazilian bank accounts. It’s unlikely you would be able to rely on vendors accepting third party paying apps.