Once upon a time...

We were just trying to find a place to eat. As we asked the local people to indicate a good restaurant, we ended up in a nice beach. We had found the place, but it was closed for dinner. Why? They were preparing a wedding there, in front of the sea. We were hungry but happy to see all the arrangement to that wonderful idea. We stopped talking about food and started a conversation about wedding, decoration, guests. And we were just friends!  ;)

A few minutes later, we drove to another beach and finally found an opened restaurant. Instead of dessert, the first kiss… framed by that scenario of “paradise”. 

And our love story started there, during an astonishing sunset in Buzios, Rio, Brasil. Now, we are glad to invite you to be part of our dream, and go back with us to that beautiful place. To start  this new phase of our lives, surrounded by the love of those whom we really love!

11.02.2012 - Save the date! ;)

The "Grand Jour" will be February, 11th, 2012.

What time? 

16h 30, to make sure that the "You may kiss the bride" will be during the sunset, just like when we had our first kiss.

And after the ceremony, we are counting on a big full moon to appear to make sure that everybody has a blast, dancing and celebrating! 

The local of the wedding:
http://www.praiadatartaruga.com.br/

Dress code: Décontracté chic 

Traje: Passeio

PS: Our best gift is to have you in our life!!

Our after wedding!

Denise and Frank will stay in Buzios from the February 8th to 13th.

From 13th to 17th will travel to Ilha Grande-RJ. 

After, we will go to Rio de Janeiro, from February 17th to 22th, to visit the best spots in the town and to enjoy the Carnaval. 

It will be a pleasure to be with you during these two weeks in Brasil! You are all welcome in our "group honey moon"! :)))


If you want to plan your own trip, we indicate a good professional in Brasil (that speaks English) to do so: alberto@portovelhoturismo.com.br

Please, let us know in advance!

We kindly request you to send a message to the email frank.denise@rocketmail.com 

confirming your presence in our wedding 

until the 11th January 2012. 

That is very important for our organization.

Obrigado! Merci! Thank you!

Localiza Rent a Car Búzios

If you want to rent a car in Rio or Buzios, this is the website:

http://www.localiza.com

55 (22) 2633-0100 (telephone in Buzios)

Buzios: 160 Km from Rio, 23 beaches, 300 days of sunshine per year!

Buzios, 160 km from Rio de Janeiro!

To get in our wedding, the best way is to take a flight Geneva - Rio de Janeiro.

To take a transfer by car from Rio to Buzios (

160 Km)

you will pay only 50 reais (25 CHF), 

from the airport to your hotel. 

It will take around 2h 30 to get there by car.

This agence has some options for the transfer, even by flight, if you want:

http://www.maliziatour.com.br/por/transfers.php

email: 

malizia@mar.com.br

info@maliziatour.com.br

Buzios: 23 beaches to explore

Hotel we suggest in Buzios

 We recommend l`hotel La Chimère for our guests:

http://www.lachimere.com.br/
It`s a nice one, but not that close to the place of the wedding.



Prices (by night):

Standard Room

· Double  (1 or 2 persons )............ R $ 318 (around 150 CHF)

· Triple (3 people ).............................R. $ 416 (around 200 CHF)

Superior Room

· Double ( to 1 or 2 persons).............  R $ 392 (around 200 CHF)

· Triple (3 people )................................  R $ 509 (around 250 CHF)

Deluxe Room

  Double (1 or 2 persons)............. R $ 458 (around 220 CHF)

The hotels that are walking distance from the place of our wedding is:

http://www.ilangabuzios.com/

http://www.caminhodapraiapousada.com.br/

Here you have some links of hotels in Buzios:

www.buziosonline.com.br/home/english/hotels_buzios.cfm

In this link you find some houses to rent:

http://www.aluguetemporada.com.br/search/refined/keywords:Geriba/Tipo+de+localizacao:cidade

For other information, take a look at these 2 good websites about Buzios:

http://www.buziosturismo.com/index_fra.php

www.buziosonline.com.br/home/english/

Some videos of Buzios:

Rio de Janeiro - Carnaval

During the Carnaval (from February 17th to February 22th)  all the country stops during 5 days (and nights) just do dance, to sing and to have fun. Although Carnaval is celebrated in towns and villages throughout Brazil, Rio de Janeiro has long been regarded as the Carnival Capital of the World. The Rio Carnaval is not only the biggest Carnival and one of the most interesting artistic events on the Globe. Foreign visitors to it alone number around 500,000 every year. Then it is Carnival all over the place, in the streets and squares, bars, clubs and all other venues, taking over the whole city of Rio and culminating in the Rio Carnaval Parade also known as the Samba Parade.

To understand better about Carnaval in Rio, visit this cool website:
www.ipanema.com

Ilha Grande

The island is largely undeveloped and noted for its scenic beauty, which includes tropical beaches, luxuriant vegetation and a rugged landscape. The land area is 193 km² and the highest point is Pico da Pedra D'Água, at 1031 m. It once held a notorious prison, now closed.
Ilha Grande is one of the most pristine remnants of Brazil's Atlantic rainforest, one of the richest ecosystems in the world, and a hotspot for biodiversity and conservation.