El Casamiento de Paige y Ryan
Punta del Este
We will have our Punta del Este wedding from March 2nd to March 5th, 2023. We will reaffirm our commitment to one another and renew our vows.
It is only fitting that we celebrate our love at a place near and dear to our hearts, Punta del Este, Uruguay. Ryan's grandfather, the late Jim Shasha, intended to host this occasion at his properties. This was one of his last wishes and we intend to honor it.
Below is the schedule of events:
THURSDAY, March 2
Sunset Cocktails and Dinner by the beach
6PM
I’MARANGATÚ
A shuttle service from the hotel lobby will be provided beginning at 5:45PM
and returning from 9PM to Midnight
Cocktail Attire
FRIDAY, March 3
Traditional Uruguayan Parrilla Luncheon
12:30PM
LA CABAÑA - SHASHA RESIDENCE
A shuttle service from the hotel lobby will be provided beginning at 12PM
and returning from 3PM to 5:30PM
Casual Attire
FRIDAY, March 3
Cocktails, Dinner, and Dancing
9PM
HUMA ROOFTOP BAR & LOUNGE
Cocktail Attire
SATURDAY, March 4
Wedding Ceremony
Dinner and Dancing to Follow
5:30PM
THE GRAND HOTEL
Formal Attire
SUNDAY, March 5
Brunch
11AM
HUMA ROOFTOP BAR & LOUNGE
Casual Attire
GETTING THERE
If you would like to use a travel agent, we recommend Anita Jimenez, of Borello Travel Tours.
Here is her contact information:
212-686-4911
We will have a bus from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to The Grand Hotel Punta del Este on the morning of Thursday, March 2, leaving around 11AM. Please let us know if you would like to take that bus. Please contact us at ryankupchik@gmail.com or please contact our events coordinator, Marisol Arroyo at coordinacion@puntagrand.com.
If you are traveling from far away, we recommend you fly into Carrasco International Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, which is about a one-hour-and-thirty-minute drive from the hotel. You can also fly into Punta del Este International Airport (PDP), which is about a twenty-minute drive from the hotel, however, it is a small airport and flight options are limited. We suggest renting a car since there is much to explore in the Punta del Este area and getting around can be a challenge.
If you would like to take the opportunity to explore Uruguay and Argentina, you may want to book a multi-city trip. We recommend you fly into Carrasco International Airport (MVD) and set your return flight from Buenos Aires (EZE) after the wedding. Alternatively, you could fly into Buenos Aires (EZE) before the wedding and set your return flight from Montevideo (MVD) afterward.
If you are coming from Buenos Aires via Buquebus, we have a discount code if you purchase tickets on buquebus.com when checking out: BODARYAN
You are welcome to stay at other hotels from our hotel collection, Grand Hotels Lux. Click below for details.
ACCOMMODATIONS
We are inviting those of you who do not have accommodations in Punta del Este to stay at our hotel for the nights of March 2, 3, and 4.
While we would love to grant an invitation to everyone, we ask those of you who have homes in the area to kindly respect our limitations.
THINGS TO DO
The Grand Hotel Punta del Este is located on the beach overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by more than 20 kilometers of beaches and close to attractions like Puerto de Punta del Este, Museo Ralli, and vibrant shopping, dining, and nightlife of the city’s bustling main thoroughfare, Avenida Gorlero.
Recognized as one of the most important resort destinations in Latin America, Punta del Este is located an hour from Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay. Among its famous beaches are Playa Mansa and Brava, as well as Gorriti Island and Sea Wolves Island.
The diversity of landscapes and natural attractions makes Punta del Este an ideal destination for sports such as surfing, windsurfing, sailing, yachting and fishing.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS INCLUDE:
CASAPUEBLO
Casapueblo is the former summer residence of the Uruguayan artist Carlos Paez Vilaro and now a citadel-sculpture that includes a museum, art gallery, and a hotel called Hotel Casapueblo that is inside the structure. It is located in Punta Ballena.
PUERTO DE PUNTA DEL ESTE
Discovered on February 2, 1516, by Juan Diaz de Solis, the port accommodates medium depth tourism, sport and fishing boats. It is a wonderful place for walking, jogging, or taking photos.
FARO DE PUNTA DEL ESTE
Completed on November 17, 1860, by Thomas Libarena to guide the navigation of the Atlantic Ocean and the Río de la Plata, this lighthouse is 45 metres tall with crystal prisms and lighting systems imported from France.
FUNDACIÓN PABLO ATCHUGARRY
The Paul Atchugarry Foundation offers the ideal union between nature and art. It is a destination where chirping birds accompany visitors as they stroll along lakes and rolling countryside featuring sculptures and other art forms.
MUSEO RALLI
The museum is located in the Beverly Hills residential neighborhood, surrounded by a beautiful natural environment. It has large exhibition halls and courtyards with paintings and sculptures by contemporary artists like Salvador Dali, Botero, and Volti.
ARBORETUM LUSSICH
On 1896, Antonio Lussich bought 4,448 acres of land in the Sierra de la Ballena and planted trees and plants from all regions of the world.
AVENIDA GORLERO
The main avenue of the peninsula offers an interesting and varied shopping experience complemented by exchange houses, casinos, cinemas, art galleries, cafes, and pubs. It is a favorite meeting point for young people and an unforgettable spot for tourists to visit.
LOS DEDOS
Part of “The Paseo of Las Americas”, Los Dedos is a sculpture created in 1986 as part of an international competition. It is a popular site in Punta del Este for taking photos.