our spanish summer
everything you need to know, in ten warm little notes
Airport
Fly into Barcelona–El Prat (BCN).
Our wedding falls during the Sónar festival and Sant Joan holiday, the city will be electric, but book early and use a VPN for the best airfare.
Visa
US, UK, and Canadian citizens generally don't need a visa for stays under 90 days.
The new ETIAS requirement is likely not starting until after our wedding.
Airport to Hotel
Aerobús: every 5 to 10 min to Plaça de Catalunya. ~€7.25–€12.25.
Taxi: readily available. ~€30–€40 to central Barcelona.
Don't rent a car unless you have children. Barcelona is super walkable, and shuttles are provided for the wedding.
Joe's Tax-Free Hack
Buying expensive items (tech, jewelry, dresses)? Ask for a DIVA form.
Get up to 20% cash back at the airport kiosks before flying home.
Weather
Classic Mediterranean summer, sunny, warm, humid, around 25–28°C (77–82°F).
At the Monestir, higher altitude means cooler air. Perfect for the pool; cooler at night.
What to Pack
2 days of outfits, plus pajamas & loungewear.
Bikini for the pool. Comfortable shoes for the mountains. Type F power adapters (two round pins) , we won't have them on-site.
Gabby's Shopping Tips
Looking for the perfect dress or suit?
Local: Revolve, Zara, Mango, BabyBoo, Meshki.
Unique pieces: Miss Rosier, Mew Mews.
Men: Zara or Massimo Dutti.
Shuttles to the Venue
Shuttles run between central Barcelona and the Monestir on wedding days.
June 23 (morning): wedding party shuttle, 9:00 AM.
June 23 (afternoon): general guest shuttle, ~4:00 PM. Return at 3:00 AM.
June 25: final shuttle back to Barcelona, 9:00 AM.
Arrival Time
We begin at 5:30 PM on June 23rd.
Wedding party: morning shuttle.
Everyone else: arrive 10 min early. Shuttle pickup ~4:00 PM in Barcelona.
Photos & WiFi
We'll have a pro photographer and videographer, but we want you to capture memories too.
Keep phones on silent from welcome drink through the ceremony. WiFi is available throughout the Monestir.
questions, answered
We've exclusively reserved the entire venue for our friends and family. If you're traveling in to Barcelona, this is our gift to you.
Please RSVP as soon as possible so we can organize and confirm your room. If you're a local friend, don't worry, we love you. If any rooms remain, we'll make room for our closest friends and wedding party.
To make the most of our space, on-site rooms will be prioritized for those who want to stay the full experience.
Absolutely, see the Stay section above for hotels near the venue.
All hotels can provide a local taxi number or shuttle. Please schedule this with the hotel directly.
Think of it as a boutique hotel. We provide all bedding, bath towels, and pool towels. Food will also be provided during our stay.
See the Dress Code section above for the full visual guide.
- Day 01 (Welcome Dinner): All-White Coconut Club.
- Day 02 (Wedding): Sunset Chic Cocktail, vibrant oranges, reds, purples, yellow.
- Day 03 (BBQ): Cowboy Glam, denim, boots, hats, frilly dresses.
Yes! We'll have a professional photographer and videographer, but we want you to capture all the memories.
Please keep your phone on silent starting at the welcome drink and until after the ceremony.
Yes, WiFi will be available for our entire stay.
If you're traveling from abroad to our wedding, your presence is our biggest gift.
If you're local or wish to contribute to our future, you can support our Honeymoon Fund here.
From June 18th–22nd, we'll be organizing group sightseeing, beach club days, and lovely lunches in Barcelona. Details will be provided closer to the date.
One important pre-wedding event needs advance RSVP:
- Velíssima Dinner: stylish Italian dinner on the Barceloneta waterfront on Saturday June 20, 7:30 pm start. Reservations required. See the Day 20 page for full details.