FAQs

FAQ's

When and where is the wedding?
JULY 16–18 2026 · FUNCHAL · MADEIRA · PORTUGAL

JULY 16 – THE WELCOME · NINI ANDRADE SILVA DESIGN CENTRE · 7 PM
JULY 17 – THE WEDDING DAY · REID’S PALACE (A BELMOND HOTEL) · 5 PM
STUDIO 717 AFTER-PARTY · VILLA CIPRIANI · MIDNIGHT · ADULTS ONLY
JULY 18 – THE DAY AFTER · THE ASLANYAN CHÂTEAU · PRIVATE POOL · MONTE
Where is the ceremony?
REID’S PALACE · A BELMOND HOTEL · FUNCHAL · CEREMONY AND RECEPTION IN ONE PLACE.
What are the event addresses?
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THE WELCOME:
NINI ANDRADE SILVA DESIGN CENTRE · ESTRADA DA PONTINHA · 9000-726 FUNCHAL

THE WEDDING DAY:
REID’S PALACE · ESTRADA MONUMENTAL 139 · SÃO MARTINHO · 9000-098 FUNCHAL

STUDIO 717:
VILLA CIPRIANI · CONNECTED TO REID’S PALACE · NO TRANSPORT NEEDED

THE DAY AFTER:
THE ASLANYAN CHÂTEAU · CAMINHO DO MONTE 72A · MONTE · FUNCHAL
What is the dress code?
SEE THE ATTIRE GUIDE FOR EACH EVENT.
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Where should we stay?
FUNCHAL IS IDEAL · CLOSE TO ALL VENUES.

FOR RECOMMENDED HOTELS PLEASE REFER TO THE SEE PAGE, WHERE YOU CAN ALSO FIND PROMO CODES FOR OUR FAVORITE HOTELS.

AIRBNB IS AFFORDABLE AND PLENTIFUL. IF RENTING A CAR, CHOOSE A SMALL ONE. ROADS ARE STEEP AND NARROW.
How do we get there?
FLY INTO MADEIRA AIRPORT (FNC). 25 MIN TO FUNCHAL. UBERS AND TAXIS ARE EASY AND SAFE. BOOK EARLY · JULY IS PEAK SEASON.
Do we need a car?
NOT REQUIRED. STEEP ROADS · SMALL CARS BEST. OLD TOWN IS WALKABLE AND TAXIS ARE EVERYWHERE.
What’s the weather like?
WARM DAYS (75–80°F / 24–27°C) · COOLER NIGHTS. BRING LIGHT LAYERS, SWIMWEAR AND DANCING SHOES.
Are kids welcome?
YES · THE WEDDING IS KID-FRIENDLY UNTIL MIDNIGHT.
AFTER-PARTY (STUDIO 717) · ADULTS ONLY. BABYSITTER AND KIDS LOUNGE AVAILABLE.
Will transportation be provided?
GUESTS HANDLE OWN TRANSPORT. IN FUNCHAL EVERYTHING IS 3–10 MIN BY UBER OR TAXI.
Any activities or hiking nearby?
YES · MADEIRA HAS WORLD-FAMOUS HIKES AND LEVADAS. TOP SPOTS: PICO DO ARIEIRO · PONTA DE SÃO LOURENÇO · LEVADA DAS 25 FONTES.
Any travel tips?
MOUNTAINOUS AND STEEP BUT BEAUTIFUL. BRING WALKING SHOES · PLAN EXTRA TIME. ISLAND IS SAFE, SCENIC AND FRIENDLY.
What language is spoken?
PORTUGUESE IS OFFICIAL · ENGLISH IS WIDELY SPOKEN.
What currency and plugs are used?
CURRENCY · EURO (€). CARDS ACCEPTED EVERYWHERE.
OUTLETS · TYPE C & F (ROUND PRONGS). BRING ADAPTER OR CONVERTER FOR HEATED TOOLS.
Will dietary restrictions be accommodated?
YES · PLEASE NOTE ANY ALLERGIES WHEN RSVPING · ALL REQUESTS WILL BE ACCOMMODATED.