A L I C I A
B E N
Although this story starts with the word ‘no’ being blurted on repeated, the proposal shock has finally sunk in and we’ve organised a wedding!
Unashamedly, we’ve decided to milk it for an entire weekend, so please join us for as much as you can.
We love you very much, and can’t wait to celebrate with you.
See you in Spain,
hopefully!
xo
WE’RE GETTING mARRIED
The night before
Date: 5th June
Time: 7 til 10pm
Location: To be announced!
Details: We’re excited and can’t wait to get going.
Join us for some welcome drinks so we can also say hello and thanks for coming!
Dress code: We’re excited to see you, please dress for a party!
Cocktail attire (if anyone really knows what that means) sounds about right. Think shirts with shorts or trousers, any length dresses, all welcome.
The WEDDING DAY
Date: 6th June
Time: 5pm til 2:30am
(Or 4:30 start, if your name is Elana Jenkins)
Location: Mas Terrats, Girona, Spain
Details: 13 years later and the day is finally here!
Please join for a welcome drink at 5, shortly followed by the ceremony. Cocktails and tapas will follow, with dinner served around 8:30. Then there will be drinks and dancing until the early hours.
Transport to and from Girona centre will be provided. More details to follow.
Dress code: It’s our big day - so dress like you’re ready to celebrate! Bright colours and fun prints are all welcome - wear an outfit that makes you feel amazing.
We still want that wedding vibe though, so:
Guys: Suit, jacket with trousers, smart shoes are fab.
Gals: Dresses (midi or long) or chic suit sets etc.
No need for the super-formal stuff – ties and fascinators can stay at home!
Oh, and unless you also plan on marrying Ben, please don’t wear white.
the dAy After
Date: 7th June
Time: 3 til 9pm
Location: Mas Terrats, Girona, Spain
Details: Join us back at the venue for one last hurrah, as we attempt to cure our hangovers with a pool party and BBQ.
Dress code: Pool party chic! But there is no need to get in the pool if you don’t want to.
getting there
The closest airport is Girona.
Flights are available from London, Birmingham, and East Midlands.
Girona airport to the city centre is 20 minutes. Taxis are easy, or you can hire a car from the airport.
For more flexible flight times, Barcelona might be a better option.
From Barcelona centre to Girona, the train takes about 40 minutes. The train station is easily accessible from the airport by Metro and Bus. From the airport, to Girona, it would take about 1 hr 30.
Alternatively, you could drive or grab a taxi from Barcelona airport. To Girona, it’s about 1 hr 15.
Please note: if you get a train from Barcelona, make sure you book the fast one. You have to enter your passport details when buying the ticket, and there are also security lanes for baggage scanning. But they’re not as long or annoying as at the airport.
PLACES TO STAY
Here are some suggestions of places to stay in the centre of Girona.
For Hotels, we’ve done some digging and these seem the best options.
Nice affordable apartments can be booked through Flateli. There are options for 2-8 people. They aren’t available to book until the end of the year, but if you choose to, you can also use code ALICIACLIFFE for a 10% discount.
We have also collated a list of villas for groups that are between Girona and the wedding venue. There are many affordable options for groups, so please message Ben or I if you’d like us to send it to you.
There are, of course, lots of alternative Hotels and Airbnbs if you’d prefer to find your own place to stay!
You could also stay by the famous costa brava coast. But please note you’d need to sort your own travel to the wedding.
SOmE mORE INFO
CAN I BRING A PLUS ONE?
As much as we’ve love to have everyone there, we are unable to cater for any additional guests that are not included on your invite.
CAN I BRING MY CHILDREN?
Apart from a baby in the immediate family, we are unable to have additional children at the venue as it is not a child friendly space.
We hope you understand and can join us for some time away.
CAN I leAve the
celebrAtions eArly?
It is absolutely fine if for whatever reason you want to go, but please don’t interrupt our flow to let us know.
If you want to leave before the coaches are scheduled on the wedding night (timings to be confirmed), please arrange your own taxi pick up ahead of time as getting one on the day might be challenging.
CAN I GET YOU A WEDDING GIFT?
Joining us in Spain is a gift in itself, honestly. So wedding gifts are not expected.
For those of you who would still like to give a gift however, contributions to our honeymoon would be lovely.
We’re hoping to go to Japan!
CAN YOU RECOMMEND FOOD / DRINK / ACTIVITIES IN GIRONA?
Absolutely.
For Coffee, there is:
Tramutana
Origem
Verd
La Maglia
(a dream for the cyclists)
To eat, theres so many options, but some are:
Idle hands
La Fabrica
Bravola Focacceria
Resturante Cipresaia
Normal Resturant
Safo
Vii Tapes
Roli Gelateria
Desman Bakery
For drinks, have a look at:
La Cantina wine bar
La Pedra
Gypsy bar
Hotel casa cacao rooftop
To do, you could:
As well as exploring the streets and shops in the centre, You can walk on top of the old city walls, get treatment at the traditional baths, or cycle one of its famous routes. There is also a famous Dali museum Is in Figueres. You can also get to the coast in 30 minutes - some nice towns are Begur, Tossa De Mar and L’Escala.
yOu in?
Please RSVP no later than 30th November.