We would like to celebrate
our wedding with you!
on the 1st of November 2026
in Vila Siriúba, Ilhabela, State of Sao Paulo, Brazil
This isn’t just an invitation to a wedding reception, but also to an adventure: we’ll be celebrating in Ruy’s homeland, Brazil, with his large family. In one of the most beautiful spots in the state of São Paulo, on the island of Ilhabela.
We’d be delighted if you, coming all the way from the UK, wouldn’t shy away from the journey and the effort involved and would join us for this special celebration – it’ll be well worth it!
Location
We’re celebrating on Ilhabela, the "beautiful island" off the coast of São Paulo.
There we’ve booked a former sugar cane farm, "Vila Siriúba", for ourselves and our guests, from the 31st of October to the 2nd November.
Vila Siriúba is right by the sea, has a swimming pool and privileged access to the beach of Siriúba.
The island has a good infrastructure and is very safe.
Getting there
The only way to reach the island is by ferry, which departs from the town of São Sebastião on the mainland.
We recommend travelling via São Paulo. Coaches run hourly between the city of São Paulo and the ferry terminal in São Sebastião. From there, just hop on the ferry and enjoy the short ride.
The coach journey to Ilhabela from Guarulhos International Airport takes approximately 3.5 hours.
Where to stay
Vila Siriúba has been booked for us and our guests for two nights, from the 31st of October to the 2nd of November.
We also have a few hotel options close by:
http://www.portopacuiba.com.br, with the discount code "RUJOH26" (without quotation marks) and
https://hotelmercedes.com.br/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=google-meu-negocio, with the discount code "RuyJohannes05" (without quotation marks).
If you’d prefer to stay somewhere else, there are countless other hotels and holiday homes near Vila Siriúba on the island.
Dress Code
Come as you like! Need some inspiration? We suggest ‘Mediterranean chic’.
We want everyone to feel at ease. Wear whatever you like and we’ll welcome you with open arms. If you’re looking for some inspiration, we suggest a ‘Mediterranean chic’ style: natural fabrics such as linen and cotton to help with the heat; subtle colours such as white, off-white, cream or pastel shades; understated prints; and trousers or skirts that fall below the knees to protect against the island’s sand flies. Another important tip: weather permitting, the ceremony will take place on the sand. If you’d like to take your shoes off at that point, please feel free to do so.
We’ve illustrated the idea with the images below:
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