Plate
R$ 120
Hotel Avg
R$ 160
Best Month
September
Airport Dist.
20km
Estimated Budget
Price converted to BRL from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
Plan my Wedding in Rio de JaneiroComplete guide for your wedding in Rio de Janeiro
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Rio de Janeiro, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Tropical passion, samba, and golden sunsets between mountains and sea. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 8.5/10 in romanticism, Rio de Janeiro offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Rio de Janeiro has excellent leisure infrastructure (9.8/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Rio de Janeiro
Main advantages
- Stunning and unique natural landscape combining tropical jungle, beaches, and granite peaks.
- Highly competitive catering and vendor prices compared to Europe and the US.
- Unmatched festive atmosphere and warm Carioca hospitality for all guests.
Points to keep in mind
- Safety concerns in certain areas requiring careful transport and hotel coordination.
- Tropical climate can be extremely hot and humid during mid-summer.
The style in Rio de Janeiro
Dominant Style
Tropical Chic
Local Tradition
Open bar with varied tropical fruit caipirinhas and dancing to a live samba school at midnight
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Rio de Janeiro
Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel
The most famous luxury hotel in South America, celebrated for its classic sophistication and illustrious guests.
Santa Teresa Hotel RJ - MGallery
A boutique tropical design retreat set in a former coffee estate in the bohemian hills.
Casa de Santa Teresa
Wedding venue featuring a grand deck and large glass windows with panoramic views of Guanabara Bay.
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 Rio de Janeiro
Precio medio: ~160€/noche
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Vuelos a Rio de Janeiro
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Que hacer en Rio de Janeiro
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
How much does it cost to get married in Rio de Janeiro?
The average plate price is around 120€. A high-end destination wedding for 100 guests typically costs between 25,000€ and 40,000€ overall.
What is the best time of year for a wedding in Rio?
September is an excellent month. It is the end of winter/beginning of spring in the southern hemisphere, offering mild temperatures and the lowest rainfall of the year.
What are the legal requirements for foreigners marrying in Brazil?
You need passports, apostilled birth certificates translated by a certified public translator, and a single status certificate. The application is made at the local Cartório.
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Estimated Budget
Price converted to BRL from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
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