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Paraty Destination Wedding Guide: Best Venues, Planning Tips & Photography for Your Dream Brazilian Celebration

Let’s play a little game. Imagine a sun-soaked colonial town, with cobblestone streets you definitely won’t want to walk in stilettos, pastel-colored buildings older than your grandparents, jungle-covered mountains framing the coastline, and the kind of sunsets that make you whisper “how is this real?”

Welcome to Paraty, Brazil. A place so charming it feels like it was handpicked by the wedding gods.

And yes — it’s a stunning place to say “I do.”

💍 Why Choose Paraty for Your Destination Wedding?

If Rio de Janeiro is your wild cousin who dances till sunrise, Paraty is the elegant, artsy sibling with a vintage camera and a knack for storytelling. It’s peaceful, charming, romantic, and just a few hours’ drive from the chaos (and airports) of Rio and São Paulo.

This UNESCO-protected town is where history meets paradise. Think colonial churches with mountain views, charming pousadas (inns), boat-filled bays, waterfalls in the jungle, and a community that celebrates love as passionately as it does Carnival.

Paraty doesn’t just host weddings. It romances you into having one.

🏛️ Best Wedding Venues in Paraty (That Don’t Feel Like a Resort Commercial)

Let’s skip the over-the-top ballrooms and get straight to the good stuff: authentic, atmospheric venues that feel like a secret love letter to Brazil.

✨ Pousada do Sandi

Elegant and full of character, this is a colonial-style pousada with tropical gardens and a heart of gold. It hosts up to 130 guests, offers 27 rooms, and brings a “Brazil-meets-Old-Europe” charm that makes even cocktail hour feel cinematic.

✨ Casa Turquesa Maison D’Hotes

Nine rooms. One dream. This boutique stay is perfect for an intimate wedding with your favorite people (and zero wedding crashers). The views? Lush. The vibe? Poetic.

✨ Pousada Porto Imperial

Right in the heart of Paraty’s old town, this venue blends colonial history with a modern twist. If you like the idea of dancing under string lights in a garden that smells like fresh passionfruit… you’re home.

✨ Pousada do Príncipe

Rustic elegance, with palm trees watching over your vows. A bit royal, a bit beachy — and totally you, if you’re vibing with something relaxed but refined.

☀️ Best Time to Get Married in Paraty

Honestly? Paraty looks good year-round — kind of like your partner in golden hour lighting.
But for weddings, the dry season (May to August) is your best friend. Fewer rainstorms, comfortable temperatures, and that soft Brazilian winter light photographers live for.

🌧️ Rainy season (December to March)? Gorgeous, but unpredictable. And frizzy hair + tropical downpour = real-life wedding blooper reel. (Still cute, though.)

🎉 Activities for Your Guests: Turn Your Wedding Into a Brazilian Adventure

The wedding is just the beginning. Paraty invites you to turn your big day into a whole weekend experience (yes, we’re talking pre-wedding caipirinhas).

Here’s what your guests will thank you for:

🚤 Private boat tour through the Bay of Paraty – think swimming, snorkeling, and lunch on a beach you can’t pronounce.
🍸 Cachaça distillery tasting – Paraty is literally the capital of Brazil’s favorite spirit. Cheers to that.
🏛️ Historic walking tour – cobblestone charm, colonial churches, and no traffic (cars aren’t allowed in the old town).
🥾 Waterfall hikes & nature escapes – get that jungle glow before your wedding photos.

📸 Destination Wedding Photography in Paraty

Now, listen. Paraty is beautiful. But capturing its mood, the soft evening mist, the reflections in the old town’s wet cobblestones, your partner’s face as you say “forever”—that takes more than a phone camera.

As a destination wedding photographer who’s a little bit obsessed with Paraty, I bring more than gear — I bring storytelling. I chase the in-between moments, the stolen kisses, the dance floor joy, the breeze in your veil.

Want to see the magic? Peek into my lens here.

📝 Legal Wedding in Brazil: The Short Version

Can you legally get married in Brazil as a foreigner? Absolutely — but bring paperwork (and patience).

You’ll need:

Passports
Birth certificates (translated into Portuguese by a sworn translator)
Proof of marital status
All documents legalized or apostilled

Honestly, it’s way easier with a local wedding planner who speaks Portuguese and knows the bureaucracy. Many venues offer this service or can recommend pros.

Or… skip the legal part in Brazil and do a symbolic ceremony in Paraty, then handle the legal bit at home. No stress, same beauty.

💡 Is Paraty the Right Destination for You?

Paraty is perfect if you’re dreaming of:

A romantic, intimate celebration in a slow-paced town
A wedding that mixes beach, jungle, and history
A photo-worthy location with real Brazilian soul
A relaxed vibe with just the right sprinkle of elegance

It’s not for you if you want Vegas-style glitz, predictable weather, or Uber service to the altar.

But if you love sunsets, samba, strong coffee, and storytelling, Paraty just might be your place.

🎥 Let’s Tell Your Story in Paraty

Whether you’re planning a barefoot beach elopement, a lively Brazilian wedding weekend, or something totally your own — I’d love to be there to capture your happy moments.

📷 Take a scroll through my blog + portfolio,
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📞 Or drop me a line on my contact page.

Let’s turn your Paraty wedding into the love story it deserves — one photo at a time.

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