FAQs
If you have additional questions, you can email us at our wedding email address: kelleyandkenny@gmail.com or text us personally!
Q: Why Portugal?
A: If you know Kelley, she loves to tell you about Portugal and her dad’s family being from there. Kelley and Kenny love to travel and explore new places together, so a destination wedding only seemed fitting!
Getting married in Sintra specifically, is a way to honor Kelley’s grandparents that passed away and say goodbye to her last name. Kelley’s family name was originally spelled with an S, like the city, but there was a misspelling on her grandfather’s paperwork a long time ago.
Q: How do I RSVP?
A: You may RSVP below or through your mail-in RSVP card that came alongside the formal invitation. Please RSVP by June 1
Q: When should I book my flight?
A: Please book flights ASAP!
TAP Air Portugal has direct flights into Lisbon from both JFK and Newark daily. Other carriers that fly non-stop from NYC are Air France, KLM, Delta, Lufthansa, United and Brussels Airlines.
If booked in advance, the cost of a non-stop round-trip flight is $400-600 in September. The sooner you book, the more likely this is to be true! Use the app HOPPER to track flight prices for specific dates. We usually also check the following sites - Kayak, Skyscanner and Google Flight Matrix for the best deals.
Q:Where do I stay?
A: Please look at the “Stay” tab for recommendations and hotel blocks. We will have shuttles provided from a meeting point in Sintra and in Lisbon for all guests traveling to the Welcome Party and Wedding Day.
Wedding Party and Family traveling to Portugal are staying at the wedding venue, Tivoli Palacio de Seteais September 23rd and 24th. Kelley and Kenny will be arriving in Portugal Wednesday, September 21st.
Q:Do I need a passport?
A: Yes, you will need your passport for this trip! Please make sure all your documents are updated. Especially because of the pandemic, passports are delayed, don't wait until the last minute!
Q: What are the Covid restrictions?
A: We will be requiring all guests to be up to date with their vaccinations and boosters to attend. If you or your plus one are not vaccinated please let us know.
Portugal is open for travel for Vaccinated Americans without additional testing. 91.6% of the Portuguese population is vaccinated. To make sure all are comfortable, our ceremony, cocktail hour and majority of our reception will be outdoors. We are monitoring the news and staying up to date on all restrictions.
It is no longer required to present proof of vaccination or negative test to enter Portuguese bars and clubs, eat indoors at Portuguese restaurants, visit tourist establishments, stay at local accommodation or attend events. Face masks are mandatory on public transport.
Q:What is the weather like?
A: September is rated the BEST month to visit Portugal. The average temperature in Lisbon is 80°F / 63°F. Since Sintra is in the mountains, it is usually 5 degrees colder with a slight breeze. Weather in Portugal is comparable to California summers— sunny, dry heat but temperatures can drop at night to mid- 60’s. Make sure you bring a cardigan for the nighttime cool air. Wedding Reception will be tented outside and with heaters.
Q:Will there be any other events to attend during the wedding weekend?
A: The evening of Friday, September 23rd will be Welcome Drinks in Lisbon - which is optional but please RSVP. Saturday, September 24th is the wedding day that will last all night. We also will be hosting a casual event on Sunday after the wedding in Lisbon with updates to come closer to the wedding.
Q. What is the dress code?
A: For both Welcome Party and Wedding, please keep your feet in mind!
WELCOME PARTY: Sunset Cocktail Attire
Ladies, colorful cocktail dresses
Men, a button down is perfect, jacket optional.
The venue is on the water, so it could get chilly at night
WEDDING: Festive Formal / Black Tie Optional
Ladies, long or midi dresses. The ceremony is in grass and there are cobblestones in order to get to cocktail hour and the reception tent. Block heels are recommended.
Men, dark suit and tie is the way to go!
Q: Are children allowed?
A: We completely understand that you will be traveling a long ways and may be turn this trip into a family vacation. All of the hotels we suggest have on-site babysitters and suggested babysitters from Kelley’s family that live in Lisbon (several of them have kids ranging all ages!)
If you are planning on bringing children, we recommend staying in Sintra closer to the wedding venue.
If you have a child under 12 months and their presence at the wedding impacts your ability to attend, please notify us!
Q: Can I bring a date?
A: Unless we have sent you a plus one in the formal invitation, then the answer is no. We are trying to keep our special event intimate.
Q. I have a food allergy, can I make a special request?
A: Please let us know what your dietary restrictions are on your RSVP card or through our site RSVP.
Q. When will the reception end? Will there be an after-party?
A: The wedding reception will end at 11:30 PM / 23:30 with first shuttles arriving shortly thereafter for guests not attending the afterparty. The Afterparty will be inside the palace with late night bites and DJ continuing into the night! Late shuttles depart at 2:15 am.