FAQ

Please RSVP by the 30th of April 2026.

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To get acclimated to Quito’s altitude, we recommend arriving on Thursday prior to the wedding. If you arrive earlier, we are happy to help recommend additional activities to explore Quito or Ecuador.

Yes — please don’t forget sunscreen! Quito sits at nearly 3,000 m above sea level, which means the sun is very strong even on cooler days. We recommend bringing sunglasses, a hat, and SPF to stay comfortable while exploring.

Since Quito is located right on the equator, the temperature stays fairly consistent all year round! Daytime highs are typically around 18-26°C, and nighttime lows around 7–9°C. We recommend packing light layers so you stay comfortable throughout the day.

We have reserved a room block at selected hotels. Please mention “Julia Schanz & Roberto Jara” while booking to receive our reduced rate or use the links below.

Please note that hotels will be at high occupancy during our wedding dates as an event is taking place in Quito at the same time.

RINCON DE PUEMBO

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SHERATON

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EB Hotel By Eurobuilding

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Please contact the hotels to organize transportation pickup/dropoff for you or reach out to one of the following trusted drivers.

Roberto Aquieta
Santiago Aquieta
Patricio Morales

We recommend using Uber, hotel-arranged cabs (you can ask your hotel to call a trusted driver), or one of the following trusted drivers.

Roberto Aquieta
Santiago Aquieta
Patricio Morales

We love your little ones, but we want our wedding to be a night for you to relax and celebrate — so we kindly ask that you join us for an adult-only evening. Plus-ones are indicated on your invitation. Thank you for understanding!

We kindly ask our guests to join us in formal cocktail attire — in all black — for the evening before the wedding.

Gentlemen: a black suit or dress pants with a black shirt or blazer.
Ladies: a black cocktail dress or elegant black evening outfit.

We kindly ask our guests to join us in formal Black Tie attire to make the evening truly unforgettable.

Gentlemen: a tuxedo with a black bow tie is required.
Ladies: a floor-length gown or an equally formal evening ensemble.

Yes! We have a recommended hair and makeup artist available for guests. You will coordinate your appointment directly.

Important details:

Services will be offered at the selected hotels.

Each appointment will be billed individually by the artist. Estimated prices:

Hair: US$ 45.00
Makeup: US$ 50.00
Hair & Makeup package: US$ 90.00

Once your time slot is confirmed, the booking will be binding.
Please confirm your interest no later than four (4) weeks prior to the wedding.

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Yes! We are working with a trusted tuxedo rental partner — the same business providing the outfits for the groom and the fathers of the bride and groom.

Important details:
Rentals are paid individually.
Estimated price: US$ 60.00 for a full tuxedo rental
(includes jacket, trousers, shirts, and bow tie).

Option 1
Option 2

The Welcome Party will take place at the same venue as the wedding, just in a different building/section of the property.

The address is Calle Barrio La Palma, Manuel Burbano S/N, Puembo 170179, Ecuador.

You can use this link to view the location in Google Maps.

Location

Our venue's address is Calle Barrio La Palma, Manuel Burbano S/N, Puembo 170179, Ecuador. You can use this link to view the location in Google Maps.

Location

Once you arrive, you'll see signage directing you to the polo field where the ceremony will take place.

Please note that the ceremony and cocktail hour take place on grass, so we recommend selecting footwear accordingly.

For your comfort, we will be providing heel protectors at the entrance to the field.

For the reception and dinner, there is a small staircase with wide steps leading up to the main area.

Our ceremony as well as the cocktail hour will be outdoors on the polo field and in the garden. The reception will take place indoors (will be heated).

We will be providing shuttle service between the selected hotels and venue.

For the Welcome Party, a shuttle will pick-up the guests at 5:15 p.m. and drop them back home at 9:00 p.m.

The day of the wedding, there will be a shuttle ahead of the ceremony at 2:30 p.m. After the reception, the shuttle will be transporting guests back to the hotel at 12:00 p.m., 1:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m.

If you have chosen to stay elsewhere, please reach out to one of the following trusted drivers.

Roberto Aquieta
Santiago Aquieta
Patricio Morales

For guests within driving distance of the venue, there is free on-site parking.

Our wedding will take place at the La Palma Polo Club on the 8th of August 2026.

The ceremony will begin at 3:00 p.m. sharp, followed by cocktail hour and the reception, which will wrap around 2:00 a.m.

We’ll begin with hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour, followed by a sit-down dinner.

If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies, please let us know in the designated section of your digital RSVP.

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We kindly ask you to keep our ceremony unplugged — no photos or videos during this moment, please.

You’re welcome to take and share pictures before or after, and we’d love for you to tag us when posting!

Kindly contact our wedding planner's assistant María Paz Cisneros at +593 99 270 8670 with any further questions ahead of the wedding.

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