Destination Weddings

Brazil

10 Venues
At a glance

Marrying in Brazil

Brazil means beach ceremonies in Bahia, colonial chapels in Paraty and parties that genuinely go on until sunrise. It suits couples who want colour, music and a celebration with real energy.

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Best timeMay to Oct

Drier and cooler than summer

Flight time11.5 hours

Direct to Rio from Heathrow with British Airways

VisaNo visa

UK visitors staying up to 90 days for tourism

Legal weddingMarry at home first

Possible but slow, with apostilled papers, sworn translations and banns. Most couples marry legally at home and hold a symbolic ceremony here

Top tipBook translators early

Book a sworn Portuguese translator early, backlogs can run for weeks in the October to March peak

Checked against official UK government and embassy guidance. Rules can change, so confirm paperwork with the registry before you book.

Explore Brazil by area

Bahia5 venues · Beachfront, ResortExplore the area →Rio de Janeiro3 venues · Grand, UrbanExplore the area →

10 venues in Brazil

Hand-picked from 324 venues in 31 countries and 59 areas

When to book

Your Brazil wedding, month by month

Marrying abroad runs to a longer clock than at home. The best venues book a year or more ahead, and the legal paperwork has its own timings. Here is the order that works.

  1. 12 to 18 months
  2. 12 months
    • Book your venue and planner
    • Check the legal route and who confirms it
    • Hold a block of rooms for guests
  3. 9 months
    • Send save the dates
    • Share flight options with guests
    • Lock in your best month and time of day
  4. 6 months
    • Book photographer, florist and music
    • Plan a menu tasting or site visit
    • Arrange travel insurance
  5. 3 months
    • Start the legal paperwork, sooner if your route asks
    • Confirm final guest numbers
    • Plan the welcome and farewell events
  6. 1 month
    • Final payments and timings
    • Pack documents in your hand luggage
    • Hand the day over to your planner