Welcome to our wedding website!
We can't wait to celebrate with you! We understand that attending a wedding in a foreign country is a lot to ask for and we are truly grateful and appreciate each and every one of you for attending. We will be updating and adding things as our events come closer and will let you know via email when new information is available!
Formal RSVPs and Invitations to follow in January 2026
Countdown to Sintra!
Sangeet / Mehndi / Welcome Party
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Arriba by the Sea
Cascais, Portugal
Attire: Indian Partywear
Jewish Wedding & Dinner
Friday, May 15, 2026
Camelia Gardens
Sintra, Portugal
Attire: Garden Formal
Free Day
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Hindu Wedding
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Penha Longa Resort
Sintra, Portugal
Attire: Indian Daytime Formal
Reception
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Penha Longa Monastery
Sintra, Portugal
Attire: American or Indian Formal/ Black Tie Optional
FLIGHTS
LISBON HUMBERTO DELGADO AIRPORT (LIS)
DIRECT FLIGHTS TO LISBON ARE AVILABLE FROM MOST MAJOR NORTH AMERICAN, EUROPEAN, AND MIDDLE EASTERN COUNTRIES
Most flights into Lisbon arrive in the morning or early afternoon from North America. Make sure to schedule your return flights later in the day on Monday, May 18, 2026 as the Reception will run until 3AM.
VISA + PASSPORT INFORMATION
CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES, EUROPE + UNITED KINGDOM, ISRAEL, AND AUSTRALIA CAN ENTER PORTUGAL VISA-FREE
Indian passports will need to obtain a Schengen Zone European Visa for any Schengen country to arrive into Portugal. More information on how to obtain a Schengen Visa is provided below as well as the link to the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs to start your Visa/E-Visa Application. Please ensure in advance that your passport is current.
TRANSFER FROM LISBON
UBERS
THE EASIEST METHOD OF TRAVELLING IN PORTUGAL IS UBER. UBERS FROM LISBON AIRPORT TO SINTRA AVERAGE AROUND $20 - $35
Ubers in Portugal can be smaller cars than in North America. Please make sure to schedule an UberXL if you are travelling with 3 or more people and/or with a lot of luggage.
TRAINS
THERE ARE REGIONAL TRAINS BETWEEN LISBON AND SINTRA THAT CAN BE USED TO SEAMLESSLY TRANSFER BETWEEN THE TWO CITY CENTERS.
Please use the link below to see travel options between Lisbon and Sintra.
EVENT SHUTTLES
TRANSIT TO/FROM HOTELS TO EVENTS WILL BE PROVIDED
EVENT SHUTTLE STOPS WILL BE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED AT OUR PROVIDED LIST OF HOTELS.
Multiple return timings will be provided so you can stay as late as you want!
UBER ACCESS
UBERS WILL BE THE BEST METHOD OF TRAVELLING BETWEEN HOTELS AND OUR EVENTS IF THE SHUTTLE TIMINGS DO NOT WORK FOR YOU.
Make sure you arrive to events on time.
HOTELS + ACCOMMODATION
Please Book Your Stay From May 14 - May 18, 2026*
*The Main Reception will be in the evening on May 17, 2026. Wedding party members will need to be present for rehearsals on May 13, 2026.
Vila Bicuda Resort, Cascais
Preferred Hotel for Wedding Guests + Direct Event Shuttle Access
Wedding event shuttles will depart and arrive from this hotel. Offers large villas with a variety of room options. Located in Cascais, it is a convenient location for shopping, dining, relaxing, or starting your adventure on days without events! The links provided are for the hotel directly and for Google Hotels so you can use whatever booking platform you prefer best.
Onyria Marinha Cascais, Vignette Collection
Preferred Hotel for Wedding Guests + Direct Event Shuttle Access
Wedding event shuttles will depart and arrive from this hotel. Located on the same golf course as Vila Bicuda, offers well-appointed suites and villas and a range of dining and spa options. This hotel is bookable with IHG points for IHG One loyalty members. Located in Cascais, it is a convenient location for shopping, dining, relaxing, or starting your adventure on days without events! The links provided are for the hotel directly and for Google Hotels so you can use whatever booking platform you prefer best.
Sheraton Cascais Resort
Preferred Hotel for Wedding Guests + Direct Event Shuttle Access
Wedding event shuttles will depart and arrive from this hotel. Located on the same golf course as Vila Bicuda and Onyria Marinha, offers modern rooms and suites and a range of amenities. This hotel is bookable with Marriott points for Marriott Bonvoy loyalty members. Located in Cascais, it is a convenient location for shopping, dining, relaxing, or starting your adventure on days without events! The links provided are for the hotel directly and for Google Hotels so you can use whatever booking platform you prefer best.
Penha Longa Resort
Hotel for Hindu Ceremony and Main Reception
While convenient for the last two events, we understand that this is a costly option. Please let us know if you book here so we can account for shuttles to and from events. Penha Longa is truly a palace among the trees. This hotel is bookable with Marriott points for Marriott Bonvoy loyalty members.
Other Accommodations
Other hotels such as the Pestana Cidadela Cascais, and the Hotel Vila Galé Cascais are close to the shuttle access point. Please let us know if you choose to stay at any of these or any other hotels/Airbnbs. Event shuttles will only be able to access the four hotels listed above however all venues have parking availability if you chose to drive yourself!
Make sure you account for travel times and easy accessibility to and from the events and shuttles.
THINGS TO DO - SINTRA
SINTRA
SINTRA IS A CHARMING TOWN AND NATIONAL PARK LOCATED DUE WEST OF LISBON, ON THE PORTUGUESE RIVIERA. THERE ARE MANY PALACES, CASTLES, AND OLD RUINS TO EXPLORE IN THE SINTRA MOUNTAINS (PARQUES DE SINTRA), AND CHARMING SHOPS, PASTRY CAFÉS, AND STREET ARTISTS IN TOWN.
Located on the Lisbon Regional Train network and only 20 minutes by car from Cascais.
PALÁCIO DA PENA
A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE, THIS COLORFUL PALACE HAS BEAUTIFUL WINDING AND FORESTED GROUNDS, 20+ ROOMS ON DISPLAY, AND A COMMANDING VIEW OF THE LISBON METRO AREA, THE SINTRA MOUNTAINS, AND THE PORTUGUESE RIVIERA. WE LOVED EXPLORING THE SMALL PONDS, GAZEBOS, AND STREAMS LOCATED IN THE VAST WOODS BEHIND THE PALACE.
QUINTA DA REGALEIRA
A WHIMSICAL 20TH CENTURY PALACE, THE GROUNDS FEATURE A LARGE WALK-THRU WELL, CAVES, GROTTOS, AND FOUNTAINS. THIS ONE, ESPECIALLY THE INITIATION WELL AND GROTTO, IS OUR PERSONAL FAVORITE LANDMARK IN SINTRA!
CASTELO DOS MOUROS
THE MOORISH CASTLE IS THE REMNANTS OF A LARGE 9TH CENTURY FORTRESS, PERCHED COMMANDINGLY ATOP A HILL IN THE SINTRA MOUNTAINS. THE WALLS GIVE A FUN CLIMBING ADVENTURE WITH GREAT VIEWS OF PENA PALACE AND THE TOWN OF SINTRA. WE LOVED THE THRILL BUT BEWARE THE STAIRS!
HISTORIC CENTER OF SINTRA
GRAB A PASTEL DE NATAS (SHARON'S FAVORITE DESSERT!), TOUR THE PALÁCIO NACIONAL DE SINTRA, SHOP LOCAL ARTISTS AND STREET VENDORS ALONG THE PARQUE DA LIBERDADE, OR GRAB A TUKTUK TO ANY OF THE FAMOUS LANDMARKS LISTED ABOVE! SOME OF OUR FAVORITE ART PIECES IN OUR APARTMENT ARE FROM RIGHT HERE IN SINTRA.
FOOD + DRINK
FÁBRICA DE NATA - HOME OF THE FAMOUS PASTEL DE NATA
CAFÉ SAUDADE - CAFÉ SERVING SANDWICHES AND PASTRIES NEXT TO THE TRAIN STATION
THINGS TO DO - LISBOA
LISBOA
LISBON IS THE BEATING HEART OF PORTUGAL, WITH MANY UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES CONVENIENTLY ACCESSIBLE WITH THE LISBOA CARD. THE LISBOA CARD ALSO PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE LISBON METRO, REGIONAL TRAINS FROM CASCAIS AND SINTRA, AND THE FAMOUS YELLOW TRAMS.
ALFAMA
A FAMOUS HILLTOP NEIGHBORHOOD, ALFAMA IS KNOWN FOR ITS VIEWS OF LISBON AND THE TAGUS RIVER. WE RECOMMEND TAKING A TRAM UP TO CASTELO DE SÁO JORGE, AND THEN WALKING BACK DOWN WHILE LOOKING AT THE DOZENS OF LITTLE ART AND CRAFT STORES. ONE OF THE BEST SPOTS FOR PICTURES IN ALL OF LISBON IS AT THE MIRADOURO DE SANTA LUZIA.
BAIRRO ALTO
A DENSE HILLTOP NEIGHBORHOOD, RIGHT IN THE CENTER OF LISBON, BAIRRO ALTO IS HOME TO WINDING STREETS FULL OF RESTAURANTS, BARS, AND SHOPS SELLING ANTIQUES AND LOCAL PORTUGUESE BRANDS. TWO OF OUR FAVORITE PLACES IN LISBON, LUMI AND PARK ROOFTOP, ARE LOCATED HERE. FOR ONE OF LISBON'S COOLEST LANDMARKS, TRY GOING UP THE ELEVADOR DA GLÓRIA.
CAIS DO SODRE
LOCATED IMMEDIATELY DOWNHILL FROM BAIRRO ALTO, THIS NEIGHBORHOOD FEATURES A GREAT VARIETY OF FOOD AND DRINK. WE LOVE GRABBING A MEAL AT LISBON'S LARGEST FOOD HALL, TIME OUT MARKET, OR HAVING A LATE NIGHT COCKTAIL AT EITHER VAGO OR THE BOAVISTA SOCIAL CLUB.
LX FACTORY
THIS TRENDY INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX TURNED ART DISTRICT IS THE PERFECT PLACE TO GRAB AN OUT-OF-THE-BOX PORTUGUESE SOUVENIR. IF YOU'VE SEEN MIR'S MARTINI GLASS T-SHIRT, THIS IS WHERE HE GOT IT FROM!
PRÍNCIPE REAL
ANOTHER HILLTOP NEIGHBORHOOD (SEEING A TREND HERE?) JUST NORTH OF BAIRRO ALTO, IT FEATURES FINE DINING RESTAURANTS, PARKS, AND SHOPPING MARKETS LIKE OUR FAVORITE, EMBAIXADA. LOCATED CONVENIENTLY OFF OF AVENIDA, LISBON'S MAIN STREET.
RESTELO
THIS RIVERSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD IS A QUICK TRAIN RIDE AWAY FROM CAIS DO SODRE AND CONTAINS TWO OF LISBONS MOST FAMOUS LANDMARKS: TORRE DE BELÉM, AND THE JERÓNIMOS MONASTARY. WE LOVED OUR TIME HERE AND GOT SOME OF THE MOST AMAZING PICTURES AT THESE TWO UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES.
FOOD + DRINK
LUMI - BAIRRO ALTO - WE LOVE THE VIEWS AND THE SMALL PLATES AT THIS ROOFTOP!
PARK ROOFTOP - BAIRRO ALTO - WINEBAR ON THE TOP FLOOR OF A PARKING GARAGE
BAIRRO DO AVILLEZ - BAIRRO ALTO - A COLLECTION OF RESTAURANTS BY CHEF AVILLEZ, PATEO IS OUR FAVORITE
BOA-BAO - BAIRRO ALTO - WE LOVED THE BAO BUNS AND NOODLE DISHES HERE!
VAGO - CAIS DO SODRE - MIR'S FAVORITE COCKTAIL BAR AND LATE NIGHT SPOT IN LISBON
BOA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB - CAIS DO SODRE - SMALL BAR WITH HUNDREDS OF RECORDS
TIME OUT MARKET - CAIS DO SODRE - A COLLECTION OF LISBON'S FAVORITE FOODS (AND SHARON'S FAVORITE APEROL SPRITZ)
ROSAMAR - PRÍNCIPE REAL - AMAZING TAPAS AND SEAFOOD SPOT FOR FINE DINING
GIN LOVERS - PRÍNCIPE REAL - LOCATED INSIDE EMBAIXADA, NAME SPEAKS FOR ITSELF
IMPRENSA - PRÍNCIPE REAL - OUR WEDDING PLANNER'S FAVORITE COCKTAIL AND OYSTER BAR
SEVENTH BRUNCH - PRÍNCIPE REAL - FLUFFIEST PANCAKES IN LISBON!
SIMPLI COFFEE - OUR FAVORITE LOCAL COFFEE CHAIN IN THE CITY
THINGS TO DO - CASCAIS
CASCAIS
THIS IS A TRENDY BEACH TOWN LOCATED JUST WEST OF LISBON AND SOUTH OF SINTRA. THERE ARE MANY SHOPS, RESTAURANTS, AND PERFECT BEACH VIEWS TO EXPLORE!
Located 20 minutes by train from Lisbon. It is the location of our preferred hotels and event shuttle pick up points as well as the beachside venue for the Sangeet.
CASCAIS BEACHES (PRAIAS)
LOCATED WHERE THE TAGUS RIVER MEATS THE ATLANTIC OCEAN ON EUROPE'S WESTERNMOST COAST, CASCAIS HAS A RANGE OF PIQTURESQUE BEACHES TO EXPLORE. PRAIAS RAINHA, RIBEIRA, AND DUQUESA ARE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN TOWN, A SHORT DRIVE EAST OF THE HOTELS. PRAIAS ARRIBA, CRESMINA, AND GUINCHO ARE ON THE ATLANTIC COAST A SHORT DRIVE WEST OF THE HOTELS.
TAGUS RIVER WALK
DOWN THE ROAD FROM OUR HOTELS, BOCA DO INFERNO - THE DEVIL'S MOUTH - IS A POPULAR WHIRLPOOL AND ROCK FORMATION. THE FAROL DA GUIA IS A HISTORIC LIGHTHOURSE SET ON A PICTURESQUE CLIFF CLOSEBY. TOWARDS TOWN, THE CIDADELA DE CASCAIS IS A RESTORED FORT WITH CAFÉS AND GALLERIES.
FOOD + DRINK
HONEST GREENS - A VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY PLACE WE ABSOLUTELY LOVED!
SOYA NOODLE BAR - HOMEY ASIAN FUSION RESTAURANT SERVING UP SPICY COMFORT FOOD
PALPHITA - CUTE RIVERSIDE SPOT FOR SANGRIA AND MEDITERRANEAN SMALL PLATES
MARINA DE CASCAIS - FOOD HALL WITH MANY GREAT OPTIONS BEHIND THE CIDADELA
Frequently Asked Questions
Will there be transportation to and from the wedding events?
Yes! We've got you covered.
Shuttle pickup and drop off points will be at our preferred hotels and Penha Longa Resort. Timings will be provided at a later date.
What is the dress code?
Each event has it's own dress code and theme. Dress codes are located on the Wedding page and outfit themes are located on the Dress Codes page.
Where can I buy Indian wear?
We recommend looking for Indian wear online. Our favorite websites are accessible using the buttons below or you can look on Amazon and other retailers across the US.
How do I get to Cascais + Sintra from Lisbon Airport?
Ubers and the Lisbon area Train systems are very convenient. Cascais and Sintra are each connected by a regional train, the airport is located on the Lisbon metro, and Ubers take around 30-45 minutes. Preferred hotels also offer airport shuttle services on guest request.
More information is available on the Travel page.
How do I book accomodations?
We have provided our preferred hotel choices on the Travel page along with buttons that take you directly to the booking website of your choice. Our preferred hotels are conveniently located at the Marinha golf course in Cascais.
If you choose to stay in a different hotel or Airbnb, make sure to let us know and please arrive at the events/shuttles on time.
What is the weather like?
Weather in Cascais is generally sunny and pleasant with highs around 77°F and lows around 60°F. In Sintra, it tends to be cooler and more humid with highs around 73°F and lows around 57°F. Lisbon is around the same as Cascais.
Make sure to pack a light layer for chilly evenings or mornings and check the weather before arriving!
What is happening on Saturday?
We will be busy getting ready for the Hindu Ceremony and Main Reception. There are no events on this day due to Shabbat and Amāvásyā. Our guests are welcome to use this day to travel and explore the rich culture of Portugal!
Our favorite destinations nearby can be found on the Activities page!
When will I receive my invitation?
We are working on designing our invitations and aim to have them sent out, along with the formal RSVPs by the end of January.
In the meantime, if you have not done so already, please fill out the Wedding Interest Form located on the Home page.
