Dia do Casamento

Castelo do Batel

Wedding Day

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Our Wedding/ Nosso Casamento

We meet in Tallahassee in December of 2018, but it wasn't until 03/06/2019 that we went to our first date at Madison Social (that has always been Manuella's favorite date). We started dating and did a "very short distance", about 3 blocks, relationship. After about a year together, Kevin graduated from his masters degree at Florida State and moved to Washington, DC for work so we did a "long distance" relationship, about 870 miles, for about one year. Manuella then moved to Baltimore, MD to pursue her Ph.D. and we did "middle distance" relationship, roughly 40 miles. After 5 years together, a global pandemic, 3 college graduations, many FSU games and a few moves, Kevin proposed to Manuella at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC on June 1st 2024! Regardless of the amount of miles between us, we knew that our relationship and commitment to each other was much bigger than any distance. Now we ask that you fly a few miles to celebrate with us! We can't wait to share this important life moment with friends and family that love and support us!

Nos conhecemos em Tallahassee, FL em dezembro de 2018, mas nosso primeiro encontro ocorreu apenas em 06 de março de 2019, em um bar chamado Madison Social. A partir daí, começamos a namorar, mantendo um relacionamento “bem próximo” de apenas 3 quarteirões de distância. Após um ano juntos, Kevin concluiu seu mestrado na Florida State University (FSU)e se mudou para Washington, D.C., iniciando assim um relacionamento de “longa distância”, o que nos separava por cerca de 1400 km. Em 2021, Manuella decidiu mudar-se para Baltimore MD, para dar início ao seu doutorado e, assim,&nbsp;transformamos nosso namoro em um relacionamento de&nbsp;"média distância", com aproximadamente 60 km entre nós. Depois de mais de cinco anos juntos, uma pandemia, três formaturas, morando em três cidades diferentes e assistindo a muitos jogos da FSU, Kevin fez o pedido de casamento a Manuella no dia 1º de junho de 2024, no museu National Gallery of Art, em Washington, D.C. Independentemente dos quilômetros que nos separaram, sempre soubemos que nosso amor e compromisso eram muito mais fortes do que qualquer distância entre nós. Agora, queremos convidar você para celebrar este amor ao nosso lado! Estamos ansiosos para compartilhar este momento especial em nossas vidas com amigos e familiares que nos apoiam e nos amam!

Our Story/ Nossa História

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Wedding day activities

Both the ceremony and reception will be held in the same venue: Castelo de Batel. Transportation and parking will be available upon arrival and signage will point you in the right direction for all day-of events.&nbsp;// A cerimônia religiosa e a recepção serão realizadas no Castelo de Batel. Teremos estacionamento disponíveis na chegada. Sua viagem ao Brasil será repleta de muita comida boa e ótimas companhias. Para acompanhar todas as nossas dicas de viagem, recomendamos que você se inscreva em nossa newsletter para saber mais sobre o Brasil, expectativas da festa de casamento e dicas de viagem.

Q + A/ Perguntas 

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Travel Tips

Logistics:1. First and very importantly, get your passport ready! Already have one? Confirm it's expiration date (should be 6 months after your return to the U.S.)&nbsp;Don't have one yet? Passports usually take 10-13 weeks to process; <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/apply-in-person.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> is helpful info on how to get one ASAP! 2. Get your visa! If you're not Brazilian, you need to apply for one <a href="https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> about 2 months before your trip (September 2025)! Documents you will need:- Visa application form&nbsp;<a href="https://online.vfsevisa.com/bra/en/on-boarding" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(completed online)</a>.- Passport color scan (signed, valid up to end of Brazil trip, 2 visa pages free)- Passport-style photo 3. Buy your plane tickets!! Your final destination should be to Curitiba (CWB). There are no direct international flights to Curitiba from the U.S., so you'll have a Brazilian domestic connection once you enter the country. We recommend at least a 2-3 hour layover for you to pick up your luggage, go through customs, check in your bag and go through security again in the domestic terminal. 4. Book your hotel. Our recommended hotel:<a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cwbprqq-qoya-hotel-curitiba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Qoya Hotel Curitiba, Curio Collection by Hilton</a> Please contact the hotel via email at&nbsp;reservas4@hcchotels.com.br&nbsp;to make a reservation for the&nbsp;“Casamento Manuella Andrade” and you will have access to your promotional rate.Single: R$760,00 + 15% tax (breakfast included)Double: R$820,00 + 15% tax (breakfast included) If in look of another, more affordable option we recommend the <a href="https://all.accor.com/hotel/2127/index.pt.shtml" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mercure Curitiba Batel Hotel</a>Please contact the hotel via email at cezar.SANCHES@accor.com&nbsp;to make a reservation&nbsp;using the code “Casamento Manuella Andrade” and you will have access to your promotional rate.Standard Casal (Couple)&nbsp;-&nbsp;Single: R$ 459,00 + 5% tax (breakfast included)Double: R$ 529,00 + 5% tax (breakfast included)Standard Twin&nbsp;–Double: R$ 529,00 + 5% tax (breakfast included)

Places to visit:

Jardim Botânico de Curitibais a key tourist attraction that houses a diverse array of botanical species from the Atlantic Forests&nbsp;of eastern Brazil.Address: R. Engo. Ostoja Roguski, 350 - Jardim Botânico, Curitiba - PR, 80210-391, Brazil Museu Oscar Niemeyer (MON)Also known as&nbsp;Museu do Olho&nbsp;(Eye Museum) is a city's hallmark created by Oscar Niemeyer, a famous Brazilian architect&nbsp;who completed this project at 95 years of age.Address: R. Mal. Hermes, 999 - Centro Cívico, Curitiba - PR, 80530-230, Brazil Parque BariguiTake a walk in Curitiba's largest park and visit the CapivarasAddress: Av. Cândido Hartmann, S/N - Bigorrilho, Curitiba - PR, 82025-160, Brazil Torre Panorâmica de CuritibaOne of Kevin's Favorites: a 110-m. telecom tower featuring a glass-enclosed observation deck with sweeping city views of the cityAddress: Rua Professor Lycio Grein Castro Vellozo, 191 - Mercês, Curitiba - PR, 80710-650, Brazil Bairro de Santa FelicidadeExplore a traditional Italian neighborhood in the city! Make sure to stop by the biggest restaurant in the world (and a traditional Curitiba spot) <a href="https://madalosso.com.br/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Madalosso</a>. You'll get unlimited chicken wings and fried polenta!Address: &nbsp;Av. Manoel Ribas, 5875&nbsp; Go shopping&nbsp;Nearby the venue, you can find <a href="http://www.shoppingcrystal.com.br/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Crystal Shopping</a> and our personal favorite <a href="http://www.patiobatel.com.br/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pátio Batel</a>, where you'll find brands like Burberry, Dolce &amp; Gabbana, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Prada.Address:Shopping Crystal: R. Comendador Araújo, 731&nbsp;Shopping Pátio Batel: Av. do Batel, 1868

Restaurants to try:

Batel grill: all you can eat Brazilian steakhouseAddress: Av. N. Sra. Aparecida, 78Badida: Brazilian steakhouseAddress: Av. Sete de Setembro, 6045Coco bambu: Sea foodAddress: R. Comendador Araújo, 731 (Shopping Crystal)Au-au: our family owned hot dog stand! Classic spot in the cityAddress: Alameda Dr. Carlos de Carvalho, 990&nbsp;Barolo: Italian foodAddress: Av. Silva Jardim, 2487 ·&nbsp;

Travel

Things to do in Curitiba:- <a href="https://www.museuoscarniemeyer.org.br/en-us/sobre" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Museu Oscar Niemeyer (MON)</a>R. Mal. Hermes, 999 - Centro Cívico, Curitiba - PR, 80530-230, Brazil - Jardim Botânico de CuritibaR. Engo. Ostoja Roguski, 350 - Jardim Botânico, Curitiba - PR, 80210-391, Brazil - See the capivaras at the Parque BariguiAv. Cândido Hartmann, S/N - Bigorrilho, Curitiba - PR, 82025-160, Brazil - Torre Panorâmica de CuritibaKevin’s favorite - you can buy the tickets there, they are about $2 and you'll have a great view of the whole city - think Empire State building or Eiffel Tower of CuritibaRua Professor Lycio Grein Castro Vellozo, 191 - Mercês, Curitiba - PR, 80710-650, Brazil - Bairro de Santa FelicidadeExplore a traditional Italian neighborhood in the city! Make sure to stop by the biggest restaurant in the world (and a traditional Curitiba spot) <a href="https://madalosso.com.br/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Madalosso</a>. You'll get unlimited chicken wings and fried polenta!Av. Manoel Ribas, 5875 - Santa Felicidade, Curitiba - PR, 82400-300, Brazil - Go shopping&nbsp;Nearby the venue, you can find <a href="http://www.shoppingcuritiba.com.br/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shopping Curitiba</a>&nbsp;e o&nbsp;<a href="http://www.shoppingcrystal.com.br/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Crystal Shopping</a> and our personal favorite <a href="http://www.patiobatel.com.br/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pátio Batel</a>, where you'll find brands like Burberry, Dolce &amp; Gabbana, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Prada. Restaurants: - Batel grill (all you can eat Brazilian steakhouse)Av. N. Sra. Aparecida, 78 - Seminário, Curitiba - PR, 80440-000, Brazil- Badida (Brazilian steakhouse)Av. Sete de Setembro, 6045 - Seminário, Curitiba - PR, 80240-001, Brazil- Coco bambu (Sea food)Shopping Crystal, R. Comendador Araújo, 731 - Sala 321 - Batel, Curitiba - PR, 80420-000, Brazil- Au-au: (our) family owned hot dog stand! Classic spot in the cityAlameda Dr. Carlos de Carvalho, 990 - Bigorrilho, Curitiba - PR, 80430-180, Brazil- Barolo (Italian food)Av. Silva Jardim, 2487 - Água Verde, Curitiba - PR, 80240-020, Brazil

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