Conor Kennedy and Brazilian pop star Giulia Bourguignon Marinho celebrated a three-day wedding in Rio de Janeiro this October. The multi-day celebration brought family and friends together across the bride’s hometown landmarks, including a blessing at Christ the Redeemer and a reception in Jardim Botânico.
The wedding festivities for Conor Kennedy, son of U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and singer-songwriter Giulia Bourguignon Marinho officially began on October 8 across various settings in Rio de Janeiro. Marinho performs professionally as Giulia Be. Conor Kennedy, 32, and Be, 27, started dating in 2022 and got engaged in 2024.
According to reports, the groom is a grandson of the late Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, who was President John F. Kennedy’s brother.
Celebration Schedule Across Rio de Janeiro Landmarks
The three-day itinerary mixed outdoor gatherings with traditional ceremonies across the Brazilian city. The festivities reportedly began with a welcome party in the hills of Alto da Boa Vista, held at Mansão do Alto.
Conor and Giulia's wedding in Rio. Group photo from left : Bobby, Vanni, Bobcat, Kick, Amaryllis, Cheryl, Conor, Giulia, Me, Finn, Cat, Aidan, Kyra pic.twitter.com/kaFjvXJdI5
The reception was held at Instituto Brando Barbosa in the Jardim Botânico neighborhood, a public attraction known for its plant collection and historic grounds.
Family Travel and Local Connections
Numerous members of the Kennedy family traveled to Brazil for the wedding. According to the New York Times, the exact guest list has been a secret, but it included Secretary Kennedy, who attended with his wife, the actress Cheryl Hines, as well as numerous A-list Brazilian artists, influencers and designers. Former NASCAR driver Danica Patrick was also present.
Marinho told Vogue that the celebration was designed to honor both their marriage and the Brazilian city they love, stating they wanted to celebrate not just the wedding, but also Rio de Janeiro, the city they love.
She recalled that she told her then-fiancé, My love, I love you, but I’m not getting married in Massachusetts.
I needed to show them the best of Brazil, so I want to throw an incredible party. Imagine you’ve never seen Christ the Redeemer, and you’re going to see it for the first time at a wedding. It’s truly very special.
Giulia Bourguignon Marinho, via Town & Country
Social Media Moments and Fashion Details
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shared photographs from the celebrations on social media. Pictures showed the wedding party beneath the Christ the Redeemer statue, his wife Cheryl Hines pictured alongside samba dancers, and the newly married couple checking their phones for updates on the Seminoles-Cardinals game.
Being there, overlooking Rio, with our family was described as one of those moments she will never forget. In a response on Instagram, his new daughter-in-law commented, Love you, Bobby.
The bride also stated, It made me so happy seeing all of you enjoying my hometown.