Baleia Rios

Olivier's birthday - dinner

Mansão Alvite

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Brazilian BBQ + Pool + tennis

Boat Day

Winter

Our Wedding

Olivier’s adventure began when he finished college and, with a sense of wanderlust, left the United States to embrace a new chapter in Brazil. Without speaking a word of Portuguese, he bravely moved to São Paulo, ready to take on the world and launch his first business. It wasn’t easy—starting a company in a foreign country is no small feat—but Olivier was determined. Cristina, on the other hand, was already a part of the team when Olivier arrived. She didn’t exactly roll out the red carpet. In fact, she wasn’t his biggest fan during the first few months. His early arrogance seemed like a wall she couldn’t break down, and his lack of language skills was, at times, more frustrating than charming. But over time, Cristina began to see a different side of Olivier—what she first mistook for arrogance turned into confidence, what seemed like a lack of adaptability became resilience, and what looked like narcissism transformed into self-assuredness.&nbsp; Despite their rocky start, a bond began to form. It was at a company party during the first year of the business when things really started to shift. After a few dances, they shared their first kiss. Olivier will insist to this day that Cristina planned the whole thing and created some elaborate trap, but the truth is, neither of them expected it. That kiss marked the beginning of something neither could deny. What followed was a whirlwind romance that spanned continents, cultures, and countless experiences. They traveled to 15 countries, learned new languages, and grew both individually and together. Their relationship, which once seemed improbable, evolved into something unshakable. Over more than a decade, they supported each other through career changes, personal challenges, and all the ups and downs life threw their way. Today, as we look back on our journey together, we’re amazed by how far we’ve come—from two people who barely understood each other’s worlds to a couple that’s built a life full of love, adventure, and growth. Our story proves that sometimes, the most unlikely partnerships are the ones that last forever. We can’t wait to celebrate our next chapter with all of you. Thank you for being a part of our story, and we look forward to sharing many more memories together.

Meant to be

Our Story

Special Moments 

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Ceremony & Reception: June 25th at Mansao Alvite

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Location: Mansão Alvite - 444 Rua Doutor Júlio Otoni, Santa Teresa·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Transportation leaving the following hotels: coming soon·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;First transport leaving at: coming soon·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;After that transport will departure every x minutes until Y time·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Transport from the venue back to the hotel will start leaving at x time, and it will have transport to the hotel every x minutes until Y time·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;At the Venue we will have a space for Kids, so no nannies are needed during this event

Cerimonia e Recepcao:  25 de junho na Mansao Alvite - Rio de Janeiro

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Localização: Mansão Alvite - Rua Doutor Júlio Otoni, 444, Santa Teresa ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Transporte saindo dos seguintes hotéis: informacoes em breve ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Primeiro transporte saindo às: informacoes em breve ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depois disso, o transporte partirá a cada x minutos até o horário Y ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;O transporte do local de volta ao hotel começará a sair no horário x, e terá transporte para o hotel a cada x minutos até o horário Y ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No lugar da festa teremos um espaço para Kids

Wedding Party

Here are some options for Makeup and hair. Algumas recomendacoes para maquiagem e cabelo.

Makeup / Maquiagem

Andressa Garlet<a href="https://www.instagram.com/andressagarlet_beauty/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/andressagarlet_beauty/</a>WhatsApp:&nbsp;+<a href="https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=5521981683555" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">55 21 98168-3555</a>andressa.garlet@gmail.com

Alessandra Grochko<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alegrochko" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/alegrochko</a>WhatsApp: <a href="https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=5521999439630" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">+55 21 99943-9630</a>

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Hair / Cabelo

Mel Simas<a href="https://www.instagram.com/melsimasoficial" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/melsimasoficial</a>

Carol Monnerat<a href="https://www.instagram.com/carolinemonnerat" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="">https://www.instagram.com/carolinemonnerat</a><a href="carolinemonnerat.com.br" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">carolinemonnerat.com.br</a>WhatsApp: +55 21 99822-9998

Makeup & Hair / Cabelo e Maquiagem

Thiago Firmor<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thiagofirmor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thiagofirmor</a>WhatsApp: +55 21 98330-2976

Érica Gomes&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/erica.gomesmakeup" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/erica.gomesmakeup</a>

G Junior<a href="https://www.instagram.com/gjunioralves" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/gjunioralves</a>gjunioralves@yahoo.com.brPhone: +55 (21) 2533-5525

Tati Heckert<a href="https://www.instagram.com/maquiagemtatiheckert" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/maquiagemtatiheckert</a>WhatsApp: <a href=" wa.me/message/JF3EXTQBDV3CB1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">+55 21 97127-0627</a>

Luciana Rech<a href="https://www.lurech.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.lurech.com/</a>Copacabana- Shopping Cassino Atlântico - Av. Atlântica, 4240 - Loja 205&nbsp;Whatsapp: <a href="https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=5521994269927" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">+55 (21) 994269927</a>

Makeup & Hair

Visa

Please make sure to confirm visa requirements before the trip

US Passport Holder: Visa is required regardless of purpose of travel. The visa will be valid for 10 years and allow multiple entries, but stays are limited to 90 days per year.&nbsp;The cost is $80.90, you can apply for eVisa here: https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/ UK or French Passport Holder: No Visa needed, can stay up to 90 days.

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Airbnb - recommended areas

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Copacabana·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ipanema·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Leblon·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Barra da Tijuca·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Arpoador

Recommended Hotels w/ Discounts

Hotels with special discount for the event

Guests may go to the booking engine, select their preferred dates between the 20th and 27th of June, and input the promotional code EVESPE to take advantage of the 20% discount.

Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

Link to the booking engine embedded with the 20% discount: https://bit.ly/WESTMINSTER20

Arena Copacabana Hotel

Link to their website : https://windsorhoteis.com/Guests may then select their hotel of preference (Excelsior Copa or Windsor Copa), select their preferred dates between the 20th and 27th of June, and input the promotional code GRINDA to take advantage of the 5% discount.

Windsor Copa Hotel

Windsor Excelsior Copacabana Hotel

Other Hotels

Premier Copacabana Hotel

Miramar Hotel by Windsor

PortoBay Rio Internacional

Ritz Copacabana Boutique Hotel

Windsor Martinique Copacabana Hotel

Hotel Arpoador

Arena Ipanema Hotel

Ipanema Inn

Sol Ipanema Hotel

Mar Ipanema Hotel

Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro

Airport

RIOgaleão International Airport

Santos Dumont Airport

Car Rental

Localiza

Hertz

FOCO

Kayak.com

Expedia.com

Booking.com

UBER is a fine option for small distances we recommend using Uber Black for more comfortCREDENTIALED TAXIS: you can get a few options in your hotel

Baby Sitting

Your hotel concierge might have a list of babysitting to recommend

Services that friends used before: 1- Cintia (Mae Bebe)+55 21 99922-2532

Travel

Some suggestions if you want to explore more Rio de Janeiro and Brazilian culture

Bars

Great selection of beers. Cool place to enjoy Brazilian food and drinks.

Os Imortais Bar

Best bar to listen to live music (jazz/bossa nova)

Beco das Garrafas

Nosso

Typical Brazilian bar with live music

Boteco Boa Praça

Boteco Belmonte

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Restaurants

If you like roast chicken, meat and cachaça, this is the place

Galeto Sat's

Japanese restaurant

Gurumê 

Creative contemporary cuisine with an Asian twist

Zazá Bistrô Tropical

Modern Brazilian dishes with fresh, local ingredients

Quitéria

Best "pão de queijo" in town

Empório Jardim

Great place for breakfast

arp bar

Best steakhouse in Rio

Giuseppe Grill Leblon

2 Michelin stars (~120€ per person for the menu). One of the best gastronomic experiences in Rio

One of the best sushi

Sushi Leblon

Tours in Rio

See other experiences and book ahead of time

Tours

CRISTO REDENTOR

Sugarloaf

Urca

MUSEUM OF MODERN ART - NITERÓI 

BOTANICAL GARDEN

SANTA TERESA NEIGHBORHOOD

WATCH A FOOTBALL MATCH AT MARACANA

PARATY

ILHA GRANDE

BÚZIOS

FOR ADVENTURERS: PEDRA DA GÁVEA TRAIL

FOR ADVENTURERS: HANG GLIDING IN SÃO CONRADO

FOR ADVENTURERS:  SURFING LESSON IN ARPOADOR

Other Regions of Brazil

IGUAÇU FALLS

SALVADOR AND CHAPADA DIAMANTINA

LENÇÓIS MARANHENSES NATIONAL PARK

AMAZON FOREST

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Tour Guides

1 - Jurema: +55 21 96541-2397

2- Milessisturismo: +55 21 99515-1010 https://marketplace.stable3.toursys.net/catalog/?token=Nyf7K3xZRhhu8P9pDXYYDZBCrFNKAhS26wASfzINxkRH4zeGK6 E-mail: atendimento@milessisturismo.com.br

Things to Do

Registry

Rio de Janeiro is amazing, with its stunning beaches, wonderful tropical climate, and great culture. However, like any destination, it's important to stay alert to fully enjoy everything the city offers with peace of mind and safety. This way, you can experience the best of the city safely!

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stay in Safe Areas: Choose accommodations and venues in secure neighborhoods like Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, or Barra da Tijuca.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Use Reliable Transportation: Opt for registered taxis, ride-hailing apps, or private transportation instead of public buses.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Travel in Groups: Explore the city with others, especially in the evening, and avoid deserted areas.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Be Aware of Your Surroundings: Stay vigilant in crowded places and be cautious of pickpockets in tourist-heavy areas.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stay Connected: Share your location with someone you trust and keep your phone charged at all times.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Know Emergency Numbers: Keep these handy: Police (190), Ambulance (192), Fire Department (193).

Don'ts

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Flashing Valuables: Keep jewelry, expensive watches, and smartphones out of sight in public places.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash and Cards: Carry only the money you need for the day and use credit cards for most transactions.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Leave Belongings unattended: Use a crossbody bag or money belt to secure valuables while walking around.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Favelas: Do not visit favela communities unless part of an organized and reputable tour.

Special Moments

Special Moments

July 12, 2010

July 12, 2010

November 12, 2010

November 15, 2010

December 04, 2011

December 30, 2011

April 29, 2012

July 14, 2012

July 26, 2012

November 24, 2012

April 12, 2013

November 01, 2013

January 01, 2014

May 12, 2014

June 22, 2014

October 12, 2014

January 01, 2015

March 05, 2015

June 21, 2015

October 10, 2015

June 15, 2016

June 15, 2016

January 01, 2017

April 08, 2017

June 13, 2017

December 08, 2018

February 16, 2019

May 15, 2019

November 16, 2019

January 02, 2020

June 19, 2021

October 05, 2022

November 27, 2022

July 13, 2023

January 01, 2024

July 07, 2024

July 25, 2024

July 27, 2024

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