Plate
R$ 110
Hotel Avg
R$ 110
Best Month
July
Airport Dist.
110km
Estimated Budget
Price converted to BRL from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
Plan my Wedding in Ouro PretoComplete guide for your wedding in Ouro Preto
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Ouro Preto, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Baroque poetry and colonial history among the hills. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 9/10 in romanticism, Ouro Preto offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Ouro Preto has excellent leisure infrastructure (7.5/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Ouro Preto
Main advantages
- Unique Baroque architecture declared a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Extremely romantic and bohemian atmosphere among golden churches and imperial history.
- Affordable prices compared to Brazil's large metropolises.
Points to keep in mind
- Steep topography and cobblestone streets that present a significant physical challenge.
- Considerable distance to the nearest international airport (Belo Horizonte - CNF).
The style in Ouro Preto
Dominant Style
Colonial Baroque
Local Tradition
Wedding procession through cobbled streets accompanied by local musicians
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Ouro Preto
Pousada do Mondego
Historic hotel right next to the famous St. Francis of Assisi church with colonial art.
Solar do Rosário
Gentry manor luxury house with colonial architecture, heated pool, and mountain views.
Pousada Classica
Traditional property on the main street, ideal for hosting guests and intimate banquets.
Wedding traditions in Brazil
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Well-married sweets
A traditional sweet made of sponge cake filled with dulce de leche, wrapped and given to each guest representing union and good luck.
Names on the dress hem
The bride writes the names of her single friends on the inner hem of her wedding dress to bring them luck in finding love.
Legal requirements to marry in Brazil
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
Local Civil Registry Office
Minimum notice
30 days
Witnesses per spouse
2
Key steps
- Visit the local Civil Registry Office (Cartório) of your residence 30 to 60 days in advance.
- Submit official documents, pay the registry fee, and publish the marriage bans.
- Solemnize the wedding at the Cartório office or a registered venue before a justice of the peace.
- Receive the official civil marriage certificate.
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in Brazil- Original valid passport and a certified copy.
- Apostilled birth certificate translated into Portuguese by a certified public translator.
- Legalized single status certificate or consular affidavit translated into Portuguese.
How to get there from Brazil
Main airports
Rail
No disponible para pasajeros
Common departure points
Madrid · Miami · New York · Paris · Buenos Aires
Typical vendors in Brazil
What Brazilian couples ask most
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Alojamiento para tu boda en Ouro Preto
Precio medio: ~110€/noche
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Vuelos a Ouro Preto
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Que hacer en Ouro Preto
Actividades para invitados que viajan a la boda: tours guiados, experiencias locales y planes para los dias previos o posteriores.
Cancelacion gratuita en la mayoria de actividades
Preparativos esenciales
Seguro de viaje
Imprescindible para viajar tranquilos
- Cobertura medica
- Cancelacion de vuelos
- Equipaje perdido
- Asistencia 24h
eSIM internacional
Internet sin roaming ni sorpresas
- Datos ilimitados
- Sin cambiar de SIM
- Activa al instante
- Cobertura en +190 paises
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the transport like for guests in Ouro Preto?
The city is best explored on foot, but because of the steep hills, it is highly recommended to arrange private shuttle vans for the wedding day.
Which is the best season to avoid heavy rain?
The Brazilian winter months (May to August) are the dry season, offering cool days and clear skies ideal for weddings.
What kind of food is typical for local wedding banquets?
Mineira gastronomy is usually served, one of Brazil's most highly regarded, rich in meats, artisanal cheeses, and amazing home-made desserts.
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Estimated Budget
Price converted to BRL from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
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