Sandra & Nishant

Destination
Wedding

April 22nd, 2017

Same Ecuador

www.nishlovessandra.com

With the sun in our hair,

the sea at our backs
and Gods blessing.
We invite you to attend the
wedding of
Sandra and Nishant
Grooms family

Brides family

Nikita Shah

Tereza Falcon

Niket Shah

Xavier Loja

Jyotsna Shah

Susana Delgado

Ashvin Shah

Segundo Loja

Wedding Godparents
Marcelo Loja & Jacqueline Caicedo

The Brides Family

The Bride

Family of the Bride

The Grooms Family

The Groom

Mother of
the Groom

Brother of
the Groom
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Dear Friends and

Family
We would like to thank each one of you for taking
the time out of your busy lives to celebrate our
marriage. Each of you have a special place in our
lives and we are so happy to share such a
meaningful occasion with you.
Our wedding will be more special and enjoyable
because YOU will be there!!!
In an effort to make your trip as relaxing as
possible weve put together this brief booklet of
information to give you some pointers about
traveling to Ecuador and your stay at El Acantilado
(Same Esmeraldas)

Before You Go
Esmeraldas

is

coastal

province

in

the

Northwestern Ecuador about 5 hour drive from

Quito. Same beach is one of the most exclusive
areas

in

Esmeraldas

province.

El Acantilado is a unique place on the northern

coast of Ecuador to enjoy and relax at a
waterfront paradise overlooking the vast Pacific
Ocean. We wanted all friends and family to stay
and enjoy together and away from technology. El
Acantilado is just that, the experience of being a
wanderlust in the heart of Ecuadorian countryside
and culture.
**Bookings will be made by us based on RSVPs and keys
will be provided to guests upon arrival**

How to Get There

El Acantilado is located on the beach of Same.

Approximately 17 km south of the city of Atacames.
The hotel is located at the southern end of the
beach.
*If you are traveling in Ecuador prior to the wedding or
flying directly to the wedding, please reach Quito by
Thursday night - April 20th.
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From Quito (Recommended)

Arrive to Mariscal Sucre airport in Quito.
-

We expect everyone to arrive in Quito by

Thursday, April 20 as we will be leaving for the
wedding location early in the morning on 21st

Transportation will be provided back and forth

from the wedding location (Same) to Quito

The estimated travel time to the wedding

venue is 4 hours from Quito

For Thursday we recommend everyone to

stay in the below locations in Quito so it is
easy for us to pick you up in the morning
o Hotel Chaupimundo (located by the
middle of the world monument)
http://www.chaupimundo.com/web/
o Hotel Boutique Plaza (historic
downtown)
http://hotelboutiqueplazasucre.com/
o Hotel Embassy
http://www.hotelesembassy.com/embassy/es/index.php

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From Esmeraldas
If you decide to arrive directly to the location of the
wedding, you can book flights to the airport of
Esmeraldas.
-

We can arrange transportation to the hotel

The estimated travel time to the wedding

venue is 45 minutes

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Wedding Events
Friday Events
Pithi
Date: April 21st, 2017
Time: 5 pm
Place: Poolside
Attire: casual (white attire preferred)
Pool party & BBQ
Date: Friday 21st, 2017
Time: 6:30 pm
Place: swimming pool area
Bonfire & Garba
Date: Friday 21st, 2017
Time: 10:30 pm
Place: Beach

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Saturday Events
Breakfast
Date: Saturday 22nd, 2017
Time: 7:30 am to 8:30 am
Place: Hotel Restaurant
** Guests will get ready for Baraat**

Baraat
Date: April 22nd, 2017
Time: 10 am
Place: Hotel Entrance
Attire: Indian
Saptapadi
Date: April 22nd, 2017
Time: 11 am
Place: Beach
Attire: Indian
Sand Ceremony
Date: April 22nd, 2017
Time: to follow Saptapadi
Place: Beach
Attire: Indian
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Lunch

Time: after Sand Ceremony

Place: Hotel Restaurant
** Guests will get ready for Catholic ceremony**

Catholic Ceremony
Date: April 22nd, 2017
Time: 5 pm
Place: Balcony
Attire: Black Tie Affair
**Evening gowns and Tuxedos strongly suggested**

Family Photos / cocktail hour

Date: Saturday 22nd, 2017
Time: 5:45 pm
Place: Hotel Lawn

Reception
Date: Saturday 22nd, 2017
Time: 6:00 pm
Place: Hotel Lawn

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Sunday Events
Breakfast
Date: April 23rd, 2017
Time: 7:30 am to 10 am
Place: Hotel Restaurant

Departure
Date: April 23rd, 2017
Time: 12 pm
Place: Hotel entrance
Bus to Quito will pick up guests

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Packing Checklist
[ ] Passport
[ ] Traditional Indian Attire
[ ] WEDDING ATTIRE

(gown/tuxedo)

[ ] Sunscreen
[ ] Sunglasses /Hat
[ ] Cash
(Bill denominations of $1, $5, $10 is preferred)

[ ] Swimsuit / Cover-ups
[ ] Flip flops
[ ] White Attire
[ ] Cellphone / Charger /
headphones
[ ] Camera / Charger
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Things to do in
Quito
Quito was ranked as number 2 in Lonely Planets
10 best cities of the world to visit.
Quito

old

town

(colonial

churches,

monuments, museums, presidential palace,

cathedral and much more)
Teleferico, its a cable car that takes you
4,000 m above sea level where you can have
a great view of the city

El Panecillo, the virgin of Quito, you can also

get a great view of Quito from here.

La Mitad del Mundo (the middle of the world),

monument, museum and planetarium.
If you are wanderlust at heart like us, get a rental car
and visit multiple hikes/volcanoes as well as scenic
routes in a 2-3 hour drive from Quito
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Restaurants in Quito
My spicy India
Jose Calama E4-380 entre Juan Leon Mera y
Amazonas , La Marisca

Sher e Punjab
La Pinta y Juan Len Mera, esquina, Juan
Len Mera, Quito.

Chipote Chillon (Mexican)

Eloy Alfaro

La vecindad de los cuates (Mexican)

El Batan

Osaka (Japanese)
Isabel La Catolica y Francisco Salazar E1217

Chez Jerome (French)

Whymper N30-96 y La Coruna

Mea Culpa (Ecuadorian)

Chile y Venezuela

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Timeline
Date

Time

Schedule

04/20

Everyone should be in Quito

04/21

9:00 AM- 9:30 AM

Pick up from Quito and

driving to wedding location

04/21

3:00 PM

Arriving at wedding
destination

04/21

5:30 PM onwards

Celebration

04/22

10 AM onwards

Wedding & Reception

04/23

12:00 PM

Pick up from hotel lobby to

Quito

04/23

5:00 PM

Arrival in Quito

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