Barcelona, Spain
Travel & Accommodations
Schedule
FAQs
What will the weather be like?
Expect beautiful Spanish late summer weather - mid to high 70s, sunny and cooling off slightly in the evening.
How will we communicate in Spain?
We recommend getting an international phone data plan. We will start a group chat on WhatsApp at the beginning of the week to communicate with the group as needed. The villa is equipped with wifi, so even without a data plan, you can stay connected while at the villa. Please make sure to download WhatsApp in advance!
Whom should I call with questions?
Please call us with any questions you may have have at (469) 803-6214 (Renee) or (630) 408-8455 (Andrew)
What time should I arrive?
Anytime. Please send your flight information via text and/or email at andrewrapciak@gmail.com and/or reneeelizabetta@gmail.com so we know when to expect you.
Does your wedding have a theme?
Summer Garden Party Chic
Wear something you’re comfortable in—you can't go wrong with a floral dress or jumpsuit accessorized with a low block heel, or a suit in a seasonally-appropriate fabric. Don't be afraid to play around with fun colors, prints, textures, and/or light and airy attire!
Is it okay to take pictures with our phones and cameras during the wedding?
Yes! We love having a variety of photos from different vantage points to document our event. Feel free to share them with everyone.
What if I have a dietary restriction?
We will have a variety of options to meet everyone's dietary needs.
Packing List
RECOMMENDED PACKING LIST:
- Jeans/pants/shorts/dresses
- 1-3 short sleeve tops
- A light-medium weight jacket
- Bathing suit
- Hiking/Workout clothes
- Comfortable clothes for hanging out at the villa/sleeping
- Socks
- Undies
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sandals for pool/beach
- Wedding shoes (suitable for grass)
- Wedding day outfit (garden cocktail attire)
- Welcome dinner outfit (all white attire)
- Personal Toiletries
- Hair dyer/curling iron/straightener (note: must be able to run on 230V)
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Any necessary prescriptions and medicine
- International power adapter
- Purse or secure backpack/fanny pack for adventures
- Passport
- Some cash (euros)
Note: Laundry machines, steamer, iron and board are available at the villa
Things To Do
☞ Barcelona
Points of interest include:
- Park Guell
- Sagrada Familia Cathedral
- Gothic Quarter
- La Boqueria Market
- Picasso Museum
- Montjuic Castle and cable car
☞ Sitges
Sitges' beaches are only a 15 minute drive from the villa!
A few highly recommended spots from a local:
For Tapas:
- El Pou
- Guria Taberna
- Lizarran (Ask for a plate and hand pick tapas from the counter. Save the toothpicks so they know how many you ate)
- Can Laury (Great Paella in the Port)
- La Nansa Restaurante (A classic in Sitges)
- La Cupula Garraf (A clifftop restaurant is fab for a sunset dinner)
☞ Montserrat & Garraf National Park
Here you can hike and bike in the mountains, and visit a mountaintop monastery!
☞ Wineries
- Viladellops
- Nadal
- Torre del Veguer
Is there a gifts registry?
We kindly request no gifts for our wedding. Your journey to celebrate with us is enough of a gift.
Registry
Your presence is enough of a present to us! But for those of you who are stubborn, we've put together a wish-list to help you out.
Get the app
Download Joy and join our app using our event handle andrewandrenee. View and share photos and stay up-to-date with details on the go.