We are getting married

Giorgio Arni

Saturday 21 November 2026 Paramaribo

Giorgio & Arni

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Saturday 21 November at 16:00

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Our story


We met in Paramaribo, on an evening neither of us had really planned to go out. One conversation turned into a whole evening, and that evening turned into everything that followed.

The years since have been ordinary and remarkable at once: work, family, long drives into the interior, and several hundred evenings at the same kitchen table. Somewhere along the way it became obvious.

Now we would like to celebrate it with the people who brought us here — whether you live in Paramaribo or are crossing half a continent to join us.

Giorgio & Arni

The schedule

Four days, one celebration


Our wedding runs across several days. Here is everything, in order.

Thursday 19 November

  1. 18:00 until 21:00

    Slametan & Siraman

    By invitation

    The traditional blessing at home with our parents and closest family. A quiet evening before everything begins.

    Gemeente Duta Madana Paramaribo

    There is parking on site. Please arrive 20 minutes before the start.

    Dress code: Traditional or smart casual

Friday 20 November

  1. 10:00 until 11:00

    Civil ceremony

    By invitation

    The legal ceremony at the registry office, with our immediate family.

    Centraal Bureau voor Burgerzaken Paramaribo

    The legal ceremony only, with our closest family.

Saturday 21 November

  1. 16:00 until 17:30

    Church ceremony

    Streamed live

    The heart of the day. We would love you to be seated in good time.

    Gemeente Duta Madana Paramaribo

    There is parking on site. Please arrive 20 minutes before the start.

    Dress code: Formal

  2. 17:45 until 18:45

    Photo session

    By invitation

    Photographs with the wedding party in the gardens, between the ceremony and the reception.

    Royal Torarica Paramaribo

  3. 19:00 until 01:00

    Reception

    Dinner, music and dancing by the river. Doors open at 19:00.

    Riverside Paramaribo Paramaribo

    The reception is partly outdoors. Bring a light layer for later in the evening.

    Dress code: Festive — no white, please

Sunday 22 November

  1. 11:00 until 14:00

    Farewell brunch

    By invitation

    For everyone who travelled to be here: one more morning together before you head home.

    Royal Torarica Paramaribo

Practical

Travel & stay


Many of our guests are travelling from the Netherlands and around the region. Here is everything you need to make the trip an easy one.

Getting here

Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM) is around 45 km south of Paramaribo — allow an hour by road. There are direct flights from Amsterdam of roughly nine hours.

Entry requirements

Most visitors need a tourist card or e-visa. Arrange it online well before you fly, and check that your passport is valid for at least six more months.

Getting around

Taxis are easiest to arrange through your hotel or over WhatsApp; agree the fare before you set off. A shuttle runs between the church and the reception for guests without their own transport.

Weather

November is warm and humid, around 30 °C, with a chance of a short afternoon shower. Light fabrics are your friend.

Where to stay

  • Royal Torarica

    Where the photo session and the farewell brunch happen. Easiest if you would rather not drive.

    per night
    USD 150–210 per night
    min from the reception
    10 min from the reception
  • Torarica Resort

    Next door to Royal Torarica, a little gentler on the wallet, with a large pool.

    per night
    USD 110–150 per night
    min from the reception
    10 min from the reception
  • Guesthouse Amice

    Small and personal, in the centre of town. Good if you are staying on a while.

    per night
    USD 60–85 per night
    min from the reception
    15 min from the reception

From afar

Watch live


The church ceremony is streamed live for everyone who cannot be there in person. The broadcast starts fifteen minutes beforehand.

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Gifts

Your presence


Having you there is the greatest gift — especially for those of you making a long journey.

If you would still like to give something, we are saving towards our first home. An envelope on the day is perfectly normal, and the details below are for anyone who would rather transfer.

Account holder
G. Paidin & A. Wirjosentono
Bank
De Surinaamsche Bank
Account number
00.00.00.000
IBAN
NL00 BANK 0000 0000 00

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