Carretão Ipanema Classic Grill

Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

Igreja de São José

Ceremony

Sociedade Hípica Brasileira

Reception

Casamento

Cerimônia

Recepção

Mark Ryan Winery

Happily ever after party wedding reception

6 de Julho, 2024

Our Wedding

Our Story

Peter and Carolina first met in November 2019 when Peter was visiting Austin for the Formula 1 race with his dad, cousin, and some friends.   Though Peter was staying in downtown Austin, Peter's dad Pedro was staying at Carolina's parents house in the Austin area for the weekend, as our families have ties in Rio de Janeiro and our grandmothers are very close friends. Carolina was also visiting home from College Station for the weekend, and before meeting Peter for the first time, Carolina went out to dinner with her mom and Pedro. After dinner, Pedro starts talking up his son Peter to Carolina - Oh he has a great job, and he's really good looking, etc. etc. etc., and said they should meet up with Peter and his friends so that Carolina could show all of them around to her favorite Austin nightlife. So they meet up with them and Carolina thought to herself - Ohhh he is cute!- and proceeded to show them around to some of the classic 6th street establishments. The first time Peter saw Carolina he almost did a double take! He knew that Brazilians were pretty, but she was drop dead gorgeous! And she was going show them around the city for the rest of the night? Peter had to make a move.   As Peter had never been to Texas before, Carolina of course had to take them to a bar with a mechanical bull. Ever the professional videographer, Peter filmed Carolina's (honestly impressive) attempt at staying on the bull and then sneakily used sending that the video as an excuse to ask Carolina for her phone number. At the end of the night, Peter gushed about what a great time he had and told Carolina to let him know if she was ever in Seattle so that he could return the favor. Now at the time, Carolina had no plans or even desires whatsoever to visit Seattle - so she thought to herself- very nice of him to offer, but that will probably never happen! Meanwhile, Peter thought, we were hitting it off, right? There was chemistry, right? God, I hope we can see each other again, as unlikely as that may be. I can't let this one slip away.

Fast forward to spring of 2020- Carolina was nearing the end of her residency training in clinical pathology. Unfortunately, with the onset of the COVID pandemic, the majority of job listings in Carolina's field had been taken down. That is, with the exception of one job opportunity in Seattle. Somehow, miraculously, despite being one of several residents in the country trying to find a job at that time, Carolina was the one chosen for the Seattle position. After finding out she got the job, she texted Peter - "You'll never believe it, but I'm moving to Seattle!". Peter still remembers the moment he got the text. He almost dropped his phone and immediately turned to his roommate and friend who had been there in Austin, "Hey RC, remember Carolina from Austin?""Yeah, the one you were hitting on?" RC responded."Yeah, I guess she's moving to Seattle""No way!!!" Carolina moved to Seattle in late summer of 2020. After being in town for a month or so settling in, Carolina and Peter were finally able to meet up for him to show her around the city. Now, both of us went into the meet up thinking it was a friendly thing but at the back of our minds unsure whether or not it was a date type thing. Ever the gentleman (though perhaps with ulterior motives of wanting it to be a date), Peter offered to drive out of his way north of the city to pick Carolina up for their Seattle tour adventure. Hilariously, as this was prime pandemic time, absolutely nothing was open, so Peter just drove Carolina around pointing to dark buildings saying - "Oh yeah that bar has great drinks, this bar has great dancing, that's a great arcade bar," etc. etc. So as potential dates go, it was not an ideal first date since they weren't actually able to do anything. So he ended up having to drive her home relatively early and dropped the "May I use your restroom" excuse to get into her apartment. After Peter slyly dropped some hints about how early it was and how he may just watch a movie when he got home, Carolina invited him to stay for a movie and cozied up with him on the couch. We shared our first kiss on the couch and rapidly fell for each other; thereafter falling more and more in love with each passing day.&nbsp; Every moment together, Carolina and Peter marched hand in hand closer to marriage. They moved in together in 2022 and Peter fell in love with Carolina's dog, Maddie, becoming her "Papa". When they rescued and adopted their pup Hamilton together in February of 2023, Peter saw his family growing and knew that he was going to marry Carolina.

In July of 2023 Peter’s sister, Marianna, was getting married in Hawaii, but unbeknownst to Carolina, Peter was planning his display of love after the wedding. He knew that Carolina loved the sun and the beach so what better place to pop the question than on Oahu?! He secretly started reaching out to friends and family to get a small group of people to help with the big moment. The plan was to have “Will You Marry Me” written in the sand and a big ‘ol ring waiting in his pocket.&nbsp; Unfortunately, the plan did not come together easily. The first hurdle was getting the ring, which almost didn’t arrive in time and necessitated Peter’s mother rushing home early from vacation to make sure the package was signed for. Then there was the matter of getting everyone to the same beach at the same time, set up, and all kept a secret from the bride-to-be! It seemed that word had gotten out because there were upwards of 30 people who joined in to help Peter profess his undying love. They all gathered together to find sticks, rocks, shells, and anything else to write in the sand and draw out a heart with P+C in the center. Meanwhile, Peter was convincing Carolina to get all dressed up because he was taking her out on a “date night” to a fancy restaurant that he had found. Little did she know that a beautiful ring and a promise of a lifetime together was sitting in the glove compartment of the car. Together, they drove around the island towards their date. Along the way Carolina asked if there was any lotion in the car and reached for the glove compartment. Peter’s heart skipped a few beats, but as she pulled on the latch, it didn’t budge - thankfully Peter had thought to lock it! The sun was setting and the pink and golden rays of sun were spilling through the palm trees along the beach just outside of the car. “Hey! Isn’t that the beach that Marianna told us was great for sunset pictures?” Peter hinted, “C’mon! We still have some time before our reservation. Let’s go take some photos!” As they pulled into the beach parking lot Peter made sure to try and avoid the cars that belonged to all the family and friends that waited, hiding out of sight. The last open parking spot happened to be right in front of a beautiful tree with an adorable swing hanging from it’s branches, the setting sun slowly sinking below the water in front of it.“Perfect! Look at that photogenic swing. We can take pictures there!” Carolina suggested.“Oh. Um. Actually, I think there’s a better spot just a little further down the beach” pleaded Peter.“Better than this adorable swing?”“Yeah! Trust me. It’s going to be unforgettable.” And so Peter led her down to the beach, holding her hand until she spotted someone attempting to hide in the tall grass on the small bluff above the beach.“Is that Casey?” She asked. And at the point, the jig was up, but there was still an important question to ask so Peter took her down to where the message was written in the sand. He got down on one knee and asked her if she thought 3 years was enough, or if they should make it a lifetime. And Carolina froze. She didn’t say a word. Just stood there like a deer in headlights, an adorable smile on her face, but not a word answering the question as all the family and friends who helped Peter lay in silence awaiting the reply. Eternity seemed to pass for Peter, but eventually she snapped back into her body and responded with an emphatic and overwhelming “Yes! A thousand times yes!” and the crowd went wild. They even ran out of champagne and flutes!

To both of us, it just seems that our love was meant to be. From the family connection of our grandmothers being best friends, to the fact that Carolina had absolutely no plans to visit, much less move to Seattle, and the fact that she was chosen for the one open position in the entire country&nbsp;that would bring her into Peter's arms-&nbsp;the universe just seemed to make&nbsp;it so we would be together. We've chosen Rio de Janeiro for our wedding to celebrate our family connection and love for the culture that played a big part in bringing us together and cannot wait to share that culture and celebrate our love with our guests!

Como é bom recordar! Conheça os detalhes da nossa caminhada até esse grande sonho do nosso casamento.

Peter e Carolina se conheceram durante um final de semana em Novembro de 2019, quando Peter estava visitando Austin para assistir a uma corrida de Fórmula 1 com seu pai, primo e alguns amigos. Embora Peter estivesse hospedado no centro de Austin, o pai de Peter, Pedro, estava hospedado na casa dos pais de Carolina próxima a Austin, pois nossas famílias têm laços de amizade de quase 50 anos no Brasil e Estados Unidos e nossas avós são muito amigas. Carolina também tinha vindo da universidade onde estudava em College Station para a casa de seus pais nesse final de semana e, antes de conhecer Peter pela primeira vez, Carolina saiu para jantar com sua mãe e Pedro. Depois do jantar, Pedro começou a falar sobre seu filho Peter para Carolina - Olha, ele tem um ótimo emprego, é muito bonito, etc. etc. etc., e disse que eles deveriam se encontrar com Peter e seus amigos para que Carolina pudesse mostrar a todos eles um pouco da vida noturna de Austin. Foram todos ao encontro de Peter e seus amigos no centro de Austin, e ao ver Peter pela primeira vez Carolina pensou consigo mesma - Ohhh, ele é bonito mesmo! - e começou a mostrar a eles alguns dos bares clássicos da famosa 6th Street em Austin. E na primeira vez que Peter viu Carolina, ele teve que esfregar seus olhos para ter certeza que não estava sonhando! Ele sabia que as brasileiras eram bonitas, mas Carolina era simplesmente linda! E ela ia mostrar a cidade para eles pelo resto da noite? Era agora ou nunca para Peter. Como Peter nunca tinha ido ao Texas, Carolina, é claro, teve que levá-los a um bar com um touro mecânico. Como um cinegrafista profissional, Peter filmou a tentativa (honestamente impressionante) de Carolina de se manter no touro e, em seguida, usou sorrateiramente o envio do vídeo como uma desculpa para pedir o número de telefone dela. No final da noite, Peter falou sobre como se divertiu e disse à Carolina para avisá-lo se ela algum dia fosse a Seattle para que ele pudesse retribuir o favor. Naquela época, Carolina não tinha planos nem mesmo desejos de visitar Seattle - então ela pensou consigo mesma: "Muito legal da parte dele se oferecer, mas isso provavelmente nunca vai acontecer!” Enquanto isso, Peter pensou: “Nós estávamos nos dando bem, certo? Havia química, certo? Meu Deus, espero que possamos nos ver novamente, por mais improvável que isso seja. Não posso deixar essa moça tão linda escapar.”

Meses depois, Carolina estava chegando ao fim de seu curso de especialização em Patologia Clínica Veterinária. Devido a pandemia de COVID-19 a maioria das vagas de empregos para especialistas nessa área haviam sido fechadas em todo o país. Isto é, com exceção de uma única oportunidade de emprego em Seattle! E de alguma forma, milagrosamente, apesar de ser uma das muitas especialistas no país tentando encontrar um emprego naquela época, Carolina foi a escolhida para a vaga em Seattle. Depois de conseguir o emprego, ela mandou uma mensagem para o Peter: "Você não vai acreditar, mas estou me mudando para Seattle!". Peter ainda se lembra do momento em que recebeu a mensagem. Peter quase deixou o telefone cair e imediatamente se virou para seu colega de quarto e amigo RC que também tinha ido a Austin com ele e falou: "Ei, RC, lembra da Carolina de Austin?" "Sim, aquela moça linda que você estava dando em cima?" RC respondeu. "Sim, acho que ela está se mudando para Seattle". "Não acredito!!!" Carolina se mudou para Seattle em Agosto de 2020. Mais ou menos um mês depois, Carolina e Peter finalmente conseguiram se encontrar para que ele lhe mostrasse a cidade. A princípio, nós dois pensávamos que talvez seria apenas um encontro entre amigos, mas, no fundo, não tínhamos certeza se seria apenas isso ou algo mais romântico. Sendo o cavalheiro que é (embora talvez com segundas intenções de querer que as próximas horas com Carolina não fossem apenas um simples encontro entre amigos), Peter se ofereceu para dirigir até o norte da cidade para buscar Carolina e levá-la para fazer uma turnê em Seattle. O mais engraçado é que, como era a época da pandemia, não havia absolutamente nada aberto. Peter simplesmente levou Carolina para passear de carro, apontando para estabelecimentos com luzes apagadas e dizendo: "Ah, sim, esse bar tem ótimos drinques, esse bar é um ótimo lugar para dançar, esse é um ótimo bar de fliperama" etc. etc. Portanto, em termos de oportunidades para surgir um possível clima romântico, a turnê em Seattle ficou longe de ser um primeiro encontro ideal, pois eles não puderam fazer absolutamente nada. Assim, ele acabou tendo que levá-la para casa cedo e lançou a desculpa "Posso usar o seu banheiro?" para entrar no apartamento dela. Depois que o Peter, sorrateiramente, deu algumas dicas sobre como era cedo e como ele poderia assistir a um filme quando chegasse em sua própria casa, Carolina o convidou para assistir a um filme e se aconchegou a ele no sofá. Demos nosso primeiro beijo no sofá e rapidamente nos apaixonamos um pelo outro; depois disso, nos apaixonamos mais e mais a cada dia. A cada momento que passavam juntos, Carolina e Peter caminhavam de mãos dadas rumo ao casamento. Eles foram morar juntos em 2022 e Peter se apaixonou pela cachorrinha de Carolina, Maddie, tornando-se seu "papai". Quando eles juntos adotaram seu filhote Hamilton de um abrigo para cães em fevereiro de 2023, Peter viu sua família crescer e sabia que iria se casar com Carolina.

Em Julho de 2023, a irmã de Peter, Marianna, se casou no Havaí. Sem Carolina saber, Peter já estava planejando pedir a mão de sua amada no dia seguinte ao casamento de sua irmã. Ele sabia que Carolina adorava o sol e a praia, portanto, que lugar melhor para fazer o pedido de casamento do que em Oahu? Em segredo, ele começou a entrar em contato com amigos e familiares para conseguir um pequeno grupo de pessoas para ajudar com esse grande momento. O plano era ter as palavras "Will You Marry Me?" ("Você Quer Casar Comigo?") escritas na areia e um lindo anel de noivado escondido em seu bolso. Infelizmente, o plano de Peter não se concretizou tão facilmente. O primeiro obstáculo foi conseguir o anel de noivado, que quase não chegou a tempo e exigiu que a mãe de Peter voltasse de férias para casa mais cedo para receber e assinar o pacote de entrega do anel. Depois, houve a questão de levar os ajudantes que Peter havia recrutado para filmar o pedido de casamento para a mesma praia, no mesmo horário, preparar tudo e manter segredo para que a futura noiva não desconfiasse de nada! E, antes que Peter percebesse, a notícia foi se espalhando, pois mais de 30 pessoas se juntaram para ajudar Peter a professar seu amor eterno. Todos se reuniram para encontrar gravetos, pedras, e conchas para escrever na areia e desenhar um coração com as iniciais P+C no centro. Enquanto isso, Peter estava convencendo Carolina a se arrumar para levá-la para jantar em um restaurante chique que ele havia encontrado. Mal sabia ela que um lindo anel e a promessa de uma vida inteira juntos estavam no porta-luvas do carro. Juntos, eles dirigiram pela ilha em direção ao seu jantar romântico. No caminho, Carolina perguntou se havia algum creme hidratante no carro e tentou abrir o porta-luvas. O coração de Peter brevemente quase parou, mas quando ela puxou a trava, o porta-luvas não abriu – felizmente, Peter havia se lembrado de trancá-lo! O sol estava se pondo e os raios rosados e dourados do sol se espalhavam pelas palmeiras ao longo da praia, bem perto do carro. "Ei! Essa não é a praia que a Marianna nos disse que era ótima para tirar fotos do pôr do sol?" Peter insinuou: "Vamos lá! Ainda temos algum tempo antes da nossa reserva no restaurante. Vamos tirar algumas fotos!" Quando entraram no estacionamento da praia, Peter procurou passar longe dos carros dos familiares e amigos que já haviam chegado, e que estavam escondidos da vista do casal. A última vaga disponível ficava bem em frente a uma belíssima árvore com um lindo balanço pendurado em seus galhos. Ao fundo se via o sol se pondo lentamente no horizonte sobre a água do mar à sua frente. "Perfeito! Olhe só que balanço fotogênico. Podemos tirar fotos lá!" sugeriu Carolina. "Oh. Hum. Na verdade, acho que há um lugar melhor um pouco mais adiante na praia", argumentou Peter. "Melhor do que esse lindo balanço?" "Sim! Confie em mim. Vai ser inesquecível". E assim Peter a levou até a praia, segurando sua mão até que ela avistou alguém tentando se esconder na grama alta na pequena duna acima da praia. "Aquele é o Casey?" Ela perguntou. E, naquele momento, antes que Carolina pudesse começar a desconfiar dos seus planos, Peter ainda tinha uma pergunta importante a fazer. Aquele era o momento certo, e Peter não tinha tempo a perder. Com o sol se pondo, Peter a levou até o local aonde a mensagem estava escrita na areia. Ele se ajoelhou e perguntou se ela achava que três anos eram suficientes ou se deveriam viver juntos por todas as suas vidas. E Carolina ficou paralisada. Ela não disse uma palavra. Ficou ali parada processando a pergunta mais importante da sua vida, com um sorriso adorável no rosto, mas sem responder à pergunta, enquanto toda a família e os amigos que ajudaram Peter aguardavam em silêncio a resposta. Parecia que a eternidade passaria para Peter, mas, por fim, Carolina voltou a si e respondeu com um enfático e esmagador "Sim! Mil vezes sim!" e a multidão que aguardava escondida atrás da duna foi à loucura. Até o champanhe e as taças acabaram!

Não temos a menor dúvida que nosso amor estava destinado a acontecer. Desde a conexão familiar de nossas avós como melhores amigas desde os tempos que eram professoras de Jardim de Infância no Instituto de Educação no Rio de Janeiro na década de 70, até o fato de que Carolina não tinha absolutamente nenhum plano de visitar, muito menos de se mudar para Seattle, e o fato de que ela foi escolhida para a única vaga aberta em todo o país que a levaria aos braços de Peter. Enfim, o universo e o destino trabalharam para que ficássemos juntos. Escolhemos o Rio de Janeiro para o nosso casamento para celebrar nossa conexão familiar e o amor pela cultura brasileira que desempenhou um papel importante em nos unir. Mal podemos esperar para celebrar nosso amor com nossos convidados, ao mesmo tempo que desfrutamos dessa maravilhosa cultura com vocês!

Nossa História

Photos/Fotos

Wedding Party

Q + A

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Where to stay

The discount codes for the four hotels listed below are valid from June 29 through July 13.

Pestana Rio Atlantica

Miramar By Windsor Copacabana 

Hotel Arpoador

Sol Ipanema Hotel

If you would like to reserve an apartment rather than a hotel room, Best Stay has over 30 apartments available. Unfortunately, reservations cannot be made through their website more than 3 months in advance, but you can put in an earlier date to get pricing information with discount code CasamentoCarol. If you would like to make a reservation more than 3 months in advance, please contact their customer care team via WhatsApp at +55 21 99858-6660. To more easily browse the apartments available in advance, use the following link: <a href="https://www.airbnb.com.br/users/show/92284964" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.airbnb.com.br/users/show/92284964</a>

Best Stay

Getting around

Rio has a vast fleet of taxis (identified by their yellow color with a blue stripe on each side). Uber rides are also widely available, and can be reserved up to 30 days in advance at the web site below as well as through the Uber app while in Rio. “Uber Black” rides are preferred for the best Uber service in Rio.<a href="https://www.uber.com/global/en/cities/rio-de-janeiro/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.uber.com/global/en/cities/rio-de-janeiro/</a> Rio also has an excellent Metro system called MetrôRio. It can be busy during rush hours, but throughout the day this is a convenient way to go to different parts of the city.<a href="https://www.metrorio.com.br/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.metrorio.com.br/</a>

Travel

Take the cable car up to see the beautiful views from this mountain in Urca. The first stop is Morro da Urca, a smaller mountain. After spending some time here continue up to Pao de Acucar. The cable cars hold about 75 people and each trip takes about three minutes. You can buy tickets online first or you can take your chances with waiting in line. Rides occur daily from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m, with the last boarding at 6:30 pm. We would recommend going to Sugarloaf before Corcovado. Sugarloaf is not as high and the view may not be as dramatic if you experience it second to Corcovado. Sugarloaf has some shops, bars, and small kiosks with food, as well as a restaurant. If you prefer to hike, there is a trail that leaves from Praia Vermelha up to Morro da Urca. For the rock climbing enthusiasts, you can rock climb up to the top of Sugarloaf mountain.

Sugarloaf Mountain

Corcovado- The amazing Christ the Reedemer statue, which is one of the new seven world wonders, sits on top of this 2,300 foot-high mountain. There are three ways to reach the top to see the over 700 ton statue: by train, by minibus, or by foot. However, the latter is not recommended without a guide. For the train, tickets can be bought online and the hours are listed as 8:00 in the morning to 7:00 in the evening each day with trains running every 30 minutes. The first available time online to buy a ticket is listed as 7:20. Board the train by getting in the first possible car and sitting on the left side closest to the door you entered. This will 1) ensure you are the first off the train and the first to get on an elevator up to see the statue and 2) ensure you can see all the beautiful views on the train ride up. It gets busy quick, as there is no limit to how long people can stay at the top. Plus, trains are continually running to bring up more people. There are stores and cafes at the top, so many choose to stay and hang out for awhile, only adding to the crowd. If you wait until later in the afternoon to go, it will make it extremely difficult to get your perfect shot with the statue. The view you get from the top is absolutely incredible. If possible, go on a clear day. Sometimes the statue is covered by clouds and even if it isn’t, this stunning view could be.

Christ the Redeemer

This beautiful 340 acre botanical garden has more than 5,000 species of tropical plants and trees and 140 species of birds. A highlight inside is The Avenue of Royal Palms, an 800 yard double row of 134 royal palm trees. The grounds also contain a museum, a library, two small cafes, and a gift shop. The normal visiting hours are: Mondays, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., from Tuesday to Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.&nbsp;Tickets are R$7.

Jardim Botânico

Located in Lapa, this staircase has tiles from all around the world. It is the work of Chilean painter Selaron, who began working on the staircase in 1990. We would recommend going during the day to get bright photos on a weekday. It’s suggested not to venture too far at the top, as the neighborhood can be a little dangerous. Walking up the stairs you see all the gorgeous colorful tiles, but on the way down they look like everyday stairs. *Fun fact: Snoop Dogg &amp; Pharell shot the video for their song ‘Beautiful’ at the stairs.

Escadaria Selarón

Located in Centro, this theater is modeled after the Paris Opera House. It has beautiful marble, mosaics, chandeliers, statues, mirrors, and stained glass windows. The decor becomes more simple as you reach the upper floors, which is symbolic of when classes were separated. It is also due to the use of all the funds for the project prior to it’s completion. Guided tours are available on Wednesday at 4pm, Thursday 11am, 2pm and 4pm, Friday 11am and 2pm, with a 4pm English tour (only option for tour in english), and Saturdays 11am and 12:30pm. Tours are R$20. Check the website for scheduling if you are interested in a dance performance or concert. After your tour, stop by Confeitaria Colombo, a nearby cafe with delicious pastries that has been around for over 120 years.

Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro

Located in Copacabana, this fort and military history museum housed political prisoners during Brasil’s military dictatorship in the 60’s and 70’s. The fort itself is a site to see, but the archway at the entrance also gives a perfect view of Sugar Loaf, and there are also great views of Copacabana beach. There is also a cafe on site that has good coffee, pastries, and desserts. It’s open Tuesday-Sunday from 10:00 to 6:00 and entry is R$6.

Copacabana Fort

If you are a soccer fan, keep an eye open for the opportunity to watch a soccer game in the famous Maracanã Stadium. The 1950 and 2014 FIFA World Cup finals were played here. Multiple championships will be in progress at the time of our wedding, including both the 1st and 2nd Division Brazilian National Championships, the Copa do Brasil championship, the 2024 Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores championship, and the 2024 Copa CONMEBOL Sudamericana championship. You can also tour Maracanã Stadium, learn about its history, see jerseys worn by some of the most famous Brazilian soccer players, and more.

Maracanã

Beaches

The beaches are the main attraction in Rio, as you have some of the greatest people watching and views possible. Kiosks and vendors can be found all along the beaches. The lifeguard stations at each posto have restrooms you can use for a very small fee. You can rent chairs and umbrellas from stands all along the beach, also. Most of them will keep a running tab that you can settle before you leave at the end of the day. -Ipanema: our personal favorite, this beach is lively and is perfect for experiencing Rio. Soccer, volleyball, and other activities on the beach provide great people watching. Families tend to congregate near Posto 10, the gay community tends to cluster near Posto 8, and in between you will find a good mix of relaxation and fun at Posto 9.-Copacabana: this famous beach has quite a lot of activity, much of which is from tourists. It’s absolutely worth a visit to see this area, especially to see the famous sidewalk.- Barra: the beach at Barra da Tijuca is considered by some locals to be the best.-Leblon: while Leblon has great restaurants and nightlife, their beaches are usually occupied by families and the water is not always great for swimming.-Flamengo: a small beach that is best for a walk or run early in the morning.-Botafogo: the most polluted beach, but it provides a gorgeous view of the sunrise.-Vermelha: at the bottom of Sugar Loaf, this is one of the safest beaches in the city for sunbathing. However, the water is not always clean for swimming.-Leme: an extension of Copacabana, this beach is in a quiet cove that is less crowded than it’s neighbor.-Diabo: a small beach that is popular with surfers due to it’s large waves.-Arpoador: where Ipanema meets Copacabana, this beach has great waters for surfers. It often has fewer vendors than it’s neighbors, providing a good spot for undisturbed sunbathing.-Vidigal: a calm beach next to the favela it is named after. It is next to the Sheraton hotel.-Sao Conrado: Rio’s safest beach as it is often empty during the week, but crowded on weekends and holidays. The sun setting over Gavea Rock is also gorgeous.-Bandeirantes: popular with families as it is calm and quiet.-Prainha: a large beach that is popular with surfers.-Grumari: a little bit of paradise, but lacks some amenities.

Artisan arts and crafts and souvenirs 

If you want to bring arts, crafts, and souvenirs as travel memories from Rio, two good options are the Feira Hippie de Ipanema (Sundays only; Praça General Osório @ Rua Prudente de Morais, 123 - Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil, 22420-041) and the Feira Noturna Turística de Copacabana (Monday through Saturday, 3 PM to 8 PM, Avenida Atlântica 3432, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil, 22070-001).<a href="https://www.feirarteipanema.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.feirarteipanema.com/</a><a href="https://m.facebook.com/feiracopacabana" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://m.facebook.com/feiracopacabana</a>

Gastronomy

Rio has world-class gastronomy ranging from Brazilian, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, and cuisines from all over the world. Vegan and vegetarian options are also plentiful. Some of the most traditional Brazilian dishes to try in Rio are feijoada (a black beans stew with several kinds of meats), churrasco, and finger foods such as coxinha de galinha, pastel, empada, and pão de queijo. The traditional drink is the caipirinha, made with cachaça and limes as well as several other tropical fruit options. We carefully selected an amazing kaleidoscope of Brazilian food and drinks for our wedding reception. Nonetheless, be sure to try the wonderful local gastronomy while in Rio. Brazil is a vast country, and you will also find delicious regional dishes from all over the country in Rio.

Things to Do

Registry

Como vamos nos casar no Rio, será difícil transportar qualquer presente de volta para os Estados Unidos. Se quiser nos dar algum presente, por favor use uma das contas abaixo. PIX está disponível somente no Brasil. PayPal está disponível no Brasil e Estados Unidos, mas Venmo e Zelle são opções apenas nos Estados Unidos.

Chave pix: 21-993599733   Tânia Cristina Nogueira Francisco   +55 21 99359-9733

Paypal @peterdmcVenmo @carolinaazZelle @(425) 829-8545

Presentes

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Carolina & Peter

Carolina & Peter

Presentes