Time Change in the religious ceremony

Hello Everyone!!

Vivi and I are really happy with all the confirmations and messages from everyone.

We are almost there !!

Please be aware that the religious ceremony is no longer at 6pm as stated in the invitation, it will actually be at 7pm.

See you there!

Love
Vivi and Cris

Church Ceremony

The Church ceremony will take place on April 4Th, 6pm at Igreja Nossa Senhora do Carmo da Antiga Se. Attention, do not enter the wrong church you'll see two churches side by side, ours is the first one.

It's on Rua Primeiro de Março corner with Rua Sete de Setembro.

Take a look on the Maps link here!!

The PARTY !!

The party will take place on a nice villa called Villa Riso, right after the church ceremony.

Many taxis pass in front of the church and it should not be a problem to get one. Once you reply to our poll (top right), I may try to arrange a common means of transportation.

If not, you just have to say: "Por favor, pegar a Av. Presidente Vargas, o Tunel Rebouças, a Lagoa para São Conrado na Vila Riso."

Directions: Estrada da Gávea 728 - São Conrado - Rio de Janeiro

Here you have the intinerary ready to print on Maps

Click here to take a look at the villa, it is REALLY nice !!

Where to Stay

We already have rates negotiated for 3 hotels. Please find details below and do not take long to make your reservations, the wedding is in 2,5 months.

We found the cheapest hotel in Rio, but bargains come with some obligations, therefore reservations must be made before 28/ JANUARY / 2009!!!!

Location is great, in Ipanema 50 meters from the beach, but not beachfront. Take a look ( http://www.ipanemainn.com.br/ing/index.php)

Rooms are what you get for such a low rate (see photos I took myself attached) but it’s clean and has air conditioning!

You’ll have to pay up front by 24 / MARCH / 2009, with credit cards, but believe me cheaper than that in Rio you’ll not find!!

You’ll pay for a couple or single room R$ 180,00 + 5% tax per night (around 63,00 Euros with taxes!!!)

You just gotta call, fax or email them and mention you are coming for Cristiano Fernandes Braga’s wedding

reservas@ipanemainn.com.br
Tel.: +55 21 2274-6995
Fax: +55 21 2511-5094


At Orla Copacabana (http://www.orlahotel.com.br/english/index.asp)

- The standard room (single or couple) went from R$290 + 15% taxes to R$ 228,00 + 15% per night with breakfast included (about 87,00 Euros taxes included)

- The superior room (single or couple) went from R$316,00 + 15% taxes to R$ 288,00 + 15% per night with breakfast included (about 110,00 Euros taxes included)

Contact Orla Copacabana,Tel.: 55 21 2525-2425 (reservas@orlahotel.com.br) ask for Joao Fernandes and say you are coming to Rio for Cristiano Braga's wedding.

At Sofitel Copacabana (http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-1988-sofitel-rio-de-janeiro/index.shtml)

- The standard room (single or couple) went from R$609 + 15% taxes to R$ 509,00 + 15% per night with breakfast included (about 195,00 Euros taxes included)

You can call reservation desk at: + 55 21 2525 1235 (reservas.sofitelrio@sofitel.com) and the password is: I'm a guest of Cristiano Braga’s wedding.

Obs.: At the web site you shall find similar rate buy it’s a pre-paid one.