Invitations
Invites are being posted this week so we hope you"ll receive yours soon!
RSVP
If you'd like to RSVP to the wedding, please do so HERE. Please use the password from your invite.
There is a short questionnaire with the RSVP designed so that for International guests we can help make your experience in Galicia, Spain, the best possible.
What to wear
There isn't a strict dress code and in Spain it is considered unusual/bad to tell people what to wear to a wedding! In Spain, if the wedding is during the day in the Summer, then women wear short dresses but generally in the afternoon/evening/winter weddings, long dresses are worn. Don't feel you have to wear a long dress to our Wedding. Although the Bride will be wearing a long dress, the Bridesmaids dresses are short! Men - it's a wedding so dress nice! Suit & tie if you like, tie off if you don't like. Just no jeans.
I found a blog written by an American couple living in Madrid that explains some etiquette on dress code and general advice about Spanish weddings. Ours will be a blend of cultures!: http://guiriguidetomadrid.com/2011/09/spanish-weddings-what-to-wear/
Gifts
Please do not feel obliged to buy us a gift, your presence on our wedding day is the most important gift that you could give us. Especially since most of you are travelling so far to be with us. However, for those of you who would like to buy us a gift, we have a wedding list at John Lewis, list number 557707 - please use the same password that is on the invite.The list doesn't open until 6 weeks before the wedding which is the 19th July. You can either pick something from the list or contribute to a voucher which will be used to buy some much needed furniture for our new home. We are also open to vouchers from Amazon.co.uk !
Accommodation
We have arranged some accommodation with family & friends as well as vacant flats locally. Before you book any accommodation, please complete the RSVP form and let us know if you are interested in taking up any free accommodation. This will be on a first in best dressed basis!
Alternatively, if you'd just prefer to stay in a hotel or B&B locally, here are some options for you:
Hotel Rustico Fonteverde
Small hotel near the centre of Cuntis - just down the road from Javi's bar which is a very good place to be and it has very reasonable rates, circa € 58 double per night (less for multiple nights). If you need help booking please let us know. http://hotelfonteverde.wordpress.com/
Termas de Cuntis
This is the biggest hotel in Cuntis and features a famous spa. Players from Real Madrid football team stay here regularly! It is however, a little on the pricey side but we are currently in negotiations to get a discounted rate. This hotel is also not far from Javi's bar. Take a look here: http://www.termasdecuntis.com/english/ and if interested, contact us for the rates.
Casa A Pedreira
This hotel is really nice, has a pool and lovely gardens and is a short drive or bike ride from Cuntis. You can hire bikes from reception to ride into town, take a short taxi or we can arrange transport. Rates are €99 for a double per night and rooms here are booking up fast. http://www.apedreira.com/index.php
Piriapolis Hostel
This is a Hostel in the centre of Cuntis. It is simply furnished but is clean and each room has an en-suite. The rates are also cheap at €35 per night for a double room and €25 for a single per night.
There is no website however, so if you are feeling up to speaking Spanish then call them on +34 986 54 8163 or just let us know and we can book it for you. Located here: https://plus.google.com/101229920683598218410/about?gl=uk&hl=en
If we haven't answered all of your questions for now, then please do contact us. We will update the blog with more information about the day closer to August so in the meantime, we hope you can make it!
Love Emma & Mani xx
Tuesday, 4 June 2013
Saturday, 9 February 2013
Travel Tips!
Travel Tips to Cuntis, Spain
The town where Mani's parents (Carmen and Pimpo) are from is actually a town called Cuntis http://goo.gl/maps/qNY3O which is right next to Moraña in the Galicia region, and Pontevedra provence. Santiago de Compostela is the closest airport to Cuntis, it is approximately a 30 minute drive.
Air Travel
Flying from Australia or further overseas
If you are flying from Australia or outside the UK then flying to Madrid and then on to Santiago de Compostela is a good option. A number of airlines fly to Madrid via the Middle East or South East Asia and then the internal flight to Santiago is cheaper (than say flying to the UK then onwards).
www.skyscanner.net compares flights from all over the world so it is a great website for looking up flights. From Australia, http://www.bestflights.com.au/
Europe
If you are flying from the UK, Ryan Air http://www.ryanair.com/en flies from Stanstead Airport (North East London); and Easy Jet http://www.easyjet.com/en flies from Gatwick Airport (South West London). As these are considered 'cheap' airlines, you will need to pay extra for checking in baggage. Please sense check the booking for additional costs before actually booking the flight, things like checking in online can save you some cash.
Alternatively, Vueling Airlines http://www.vueling.com flies from Heathrow (West of London) to La Coruña or to Vigo which are both about an hour's drive to Cuntis.
www.skyscanner.net again is a great site for comparing prices between airlines, also www.lastminute.com has some good deals.
Car Hire
Although we can arrange pick ups from Santiago de Compostela airport (please let us know flight times/dates) if you are interested in driving around the area (great countryside, lovely beaches and lots to see!) it might be best to hire a car. We will also arrange transport from Cuntis (or the surrounding areas if required) to the wedding venue for all guests so please keep that in mind.
There are a number of car hire places to choose from including the regular Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar as well as localised car hire options. If you are interested in sharing car hire with other guests let us know and we can put you in touch so you can share costs. http://www.rentalcars.
Tourism
Galicia is not really a big tourist region like the south east coast of Spain for example. For this reason you will get a unique view of life in this Celtic region of Spain plus you will get to sample the free tapas that goes with the obligatory glass of wine. Something you don't get in many other regions of Spain! Pontevedra is well known for its Albariño (white/blanco) wine and Rioja (red/tinto), wines are also quite popular in the region. Seafood in Galicia is the best in Spain and you will be able to sample some of it at the wedding, as well as in the many bars and restaurants in the local area. For more information on tourism, try these sites:
So hopefully that is enough to whet your appetite for now, we will post some more information soon, but please do let us know if you have any questions or need assistance with logistics. Remember that we've traveled many times back and forth from Aus/Spain/UK so please let us know if you need help!
Tuesday, 29 January 2013
Save the Date!
Friday, thirtieth of August, two thousand and thirteen
Moraña, Pontevedra, Spain
Stay tuned for more information including where to stay, how to get there and what to expect!
We can't wait to share this special day with you.
Emma & Mani x
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