Wedding day
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Arrive
Arrive at Caloura Hotel Resort event and garden space. Ask desk staff for directions to the space.
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Ceremony
Outdoors if the weather agrees, indoors if it doesn't. Please be seated by this time.
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Photography
Photographs will be happening in the terrace or indoors, depending on weather.
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Dinner
Seated, in the events room. Table seating is assigned - look for your name tag.
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Dinner End
We will clear from the event space and move to the bar space on the top floor. Feel free to join there for an informal after party.
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Event End
We will call it a night at this point. You can continue to stay at the bar or hotel space if you want.
On the South coast, around a 20 minute drive East from Ponta Delgada and the airport. The hotel sits inside a stretch of coastline with views of the hillside and the Atlantic Ocean. This is our venue!
Travel info
Flights
Fly into Ponta Delgada (PDL). Direct routes run from New York, Toronto, Boston, Lisbon, and several European cities.
Where to stay
The island has several high quality hotels - Google Hotels is great at scanning these.
Some good options include Caloura Hotel Resort (our venue location), Verde Mar Hotel, and Pedro do Mar Hotel.
Transportation
The island requires a car as public transit and ubers are non-existent. Book a rental ahead of time to secure an automatic transmission car at a good price.
If driving is an issue, let us know and we'll pair you with someone else to carpool.
Weather
Weather ranges from 15-19° C, with occasional sprinkles of rain. We recommend bringing a light rain jacket to carry at all times.
Language & money
Portuguese is the prevailing language, but mostly everyone in the service industry speaks English. Nevertheless, it would help to have a translator app prepared on your phone.
Money
Euro is the island's currency. Credit cards are accepted almost everywhere. Visa and Mastercard are accepted, Amex is not.
What to wear
Formal attire. Please wear any colours you are comfortable with. If you want a guide, our colour theme is Earth Tones.
Questions
When should I RSVP by?
Please confirm your attendance by so we can finalize head count with the venue.
When should I book transportation and accomodation?
For flight and car rental, book now. Both get more expensive closer to the date. For hotel, these often get cheaper closer to the date, and March has large availability through the island, so feel free to book whenever.
Do I need a travel visa?
Not for EU, US or Canadian citizens visiting for under 90 days. EU citizens can travel with a national ID card. Everyone else needs a passport valid for at least six months after your trip.
Can I bring additional guests?
No, sorry. We're only able to host the guests named on your invitation, as the venue has limited space.
What if it rains?
We plan to utilize both the garden and the indoor space. However, if it rains heavily, we will stay indoors. Regardless, please an umbrella and rain jacket.
I have a dietary requirement?
Please tell us in the RSVP form and we will ask the kitchen to accomodate.
Gifts?
Making the trip here is already a great gift to us, and so we don't require anything more. If you want to provide a gift, a sentimental item to remember the occasion would be lovely.
About Us
Text to come. For now, pictures!
