Andrea Arrieta
Matthew Coleman
Andrea Arrieta
Matthew Coleman
May 24, 2025
How we met
EN On a rainy Saturday night, a just-turned 26 year old Matthew meets a 24-year old Andrea at River Bar, a latin disco on D'Olier St in Dublin's fair city. A chance encounter at the cloakroom queue turns into a night of drinking, dancing and Burger King. Fast forward six years, now they're getting married- a love story that began with a little rain and a lot of serendipity. ESP En una lluviosa noche de Sábado, Matthew, quien acababa de cumplir sus 26 años, conoce a Andrea a sus 24 años en River Bar, un bar latino en el centro de la capital Irlandesa. Un encuentro - de azar - en la fila del guardarropas se convierte rápidamente en una noche de tragos, reggaetón y Burger King. Seis años despues se van a casar - una historia de amor que comenzó con un poco de lluvia y mucha serendipia.
Schedule
Friday, May 23, 2025
Welcome Drinks
7:00 pm - 11:45 pm
25 Paseo de la Farola, Málaga, AN 29016, Spain
Attire: Cocktail
We’re excited that you’ll be joining us in Málaga for our wedding. To start the weekend off, we’d like to invite you to an evening of welcome drinks the night before the wedding. It’ll be a relaxed event where everyone can meet, have a drink and start getting to know each other. With guests coming from different parts of the world, we hope this gathering helps everyone feel comfortable and connected before the big day. We can't wait to spend time with you all and beginning the celebrations together.
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Wedding Day
Sat, May 24, 2025, 6:00 pm - Sun, May 25, 2025, 4:30 am
3 Camino del Jardin Botanico, Málaga, AN 29014, Spain
The event attire is Summer Formal. Expected Temperatures in Malaga of ~25-27°C. Consider clothing that is vibrant, elegant and breathable. For Women: Block heel sandals/pumps and wedges are advised due to uneven surfaces and rocky terrain.
The venue is located about 15 minutes from Malaga city center, we would recommend taking an uber/taxi from your chosen accomodation and coordinate with other guests staying nearby to carpool. Ceremony will be held on-site, immediately followed by cocktail hour, dinner and dancing.
Sunday, May 25, 2025
Day Two Farewell
12:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Calle de la Playa, Torremolinos, Malaga, Spain
Beach Casual, Swimwear
Come relax, swim, and soak up the sun with us! Limited sunbeds will be available. Food and drinks will be provided, please arrive on time as food will be served from 1pm. As most of you will have traveled from afar and may be extending your stay, we’d love to keep the celebrations going with a post-wedding event by the sea. We hope you can join us for this final celebration before we all part ways. It’s a chance for us to spend more time together and make the most of this special weekend.
Travel & Accomodation
Flight
Malaga- Costa del Sol Airport
We recommend flying into Malaga- Costa del Sol Airport We appreciate most of you are traveling from all over the world: Venezuela, US, Germany, Ireland, UK, Indonesia.. We advise you get your flights as early as possible to ensure you can get a good deal. From Ireland, there are a couple of airlines that fly directly to Malaga: Ryanair and AerLingus, you may want to check their websites directly or alternatively check the link provided below which directs you to Google flights. One tip Andrea and Matthew apply when traveling is to set up price tracking and get alerts when prices for flights change, so you don’t miss out on price drops!
Train
Renfe
For those of you visiting from different cities in Spain, Renfe and its high speed trains are always a great alternative to reach Malaga. You can check out the fares and itineraries at the link provided below!
Travel Note
Getting from Malaga Airport to Malaga City Centre
There are few ways depending on budget and preferences: 1. Train to Málaga from the Airport At the airport, the train station is not far from the exit out of arrivals. Keep walking straight ahead as you come out and once you reach the bus stop, cross the road and it is located in the building behind. The stop called Málaga Centro Alameda will drop you closer to the centre, on the Alameda Principal. 2. Taxis from Málaga Airport The fares are metered and generally cost between 20 and 25 euros. On a good day without traffic, this should take no more than 20 minutes. Alternatively, you can order an Uber, Cabify or Bolt, which Andrea and Matthew find it to be more cost effective. The pick-up spot for “VTCs” is clearly signposted and is in front of the train station. 3. Bus to Malaga The Línea Exprés Aeropuerto bus, operated by EMT, leaves from the bus stop directly outside Arrivals. The bus takes considerably longer (up to 45 minutes) to reach the centre. The main stops for this bus are on the 'Paseo del Parque' and at the bottom of 'Calle Larios' on Alameda Principal (City Centre).
Travel Note
Accomodation in Malaga City Centre
We advise our guests to stay in or near Malaga City Centre. We have provided some options for Hotels below, however, there are other platforms such as Booking or Airbnb that provide plenty of variety to suit your needs.
Hotel
Hotel Soho Boutique Equitativa
Hotel
Hotel Molina Lario
Hotel
Room Mate Valeria Hotel
Hotel
Hotel NH Málaga
Hotel
ICON Malabar
Hotel
Mariposa Hotel 4 estrellas Málaga centro
Hotel
ibis Malaga Centro Ciudad
Hotel
AC Hotel Malaga Palacio (Marriot)
Hotel
Atarazanas Málaga Boutique Hotel
Hotel
Hotel Málaga Premium
Hotel
Hotel Vincci Larios Diez
Hotel
H10 Croma Málaga
Gifting
Things To Do
Caminito del rey
This was our first trip to Malaga together. We visited Caminito del Rey where Matthew dropped his phone into the abyss. For all the hiking lovers, this is a great spot to visit!
Museo Picasso Málaga
Malaga is Picasso's place of birth and where his spent his early years. This place is worth a visit to see his work and legacy, and to step into the city's cultural identity.
Muelle Uno
Visit Malaga's Port for a walk, sightseeing and to enjoy some great food or drinks in the many restaurants and bars located alongside it. Andrea and Matthew did a Catamaran excursion departing from Muelle Uno that sailed to the Mediterrean Sea. It is even better when the sun sets and you can enjoy some cava and music on board.
La Malagueta
Visit La Malagueta Beach for a dip in the sea and a picnic!
Try Espeto of Sardinas (Restaurante El Caleño)
Espeto of Sardines is a very popular dish on the coast of Malaga, it consists of about 5 or 6 sardines cooked on the grill. In a lot of establishments they use a small boat filled with sand from the beach where the fire is made so that the fish is grilled. This dish is one of the most appreciated delicacies by locals and tourists.
Calle Marqués de Larios
Calle Larios is the most emblematic steet in Malaga. It is great for strolling, shopping, grabbing food/drinks and enjoying the liveliness and charm of its streets.
Delicotte Specialty Coffee & Tea
For specialty coffee lovers, this is a great spot which Andrea & Matthew frequent. Their cakes are to die for! YUM
Bar La Tranca
We have been to bar La Tranca in almost all our visits to Malaga. Its an authentic and classic tapas bar in the city, where you can enjoy some delicious tapas and beers. They have a very transparent way of tracking your drink count.. This is a very busy spot so make sure to get there early!
Castillo de Gibralfaro
Being situated on the top of a hill, the views will be breath-taking. If you decide to climb up to Gibralfaro Castle, you will enjoy an excellent view of the whole city and sea from the viewing points.
Alcazaba de Málaga
The Alcazaba is the most important monument in Malaga. Its impressive architecture and beautiful details make it impossible not to be drawn to its grounds. You can easily walk from Malaga’s historic center to reach the Alcazaba and Castillo de Gibralfaro.
Marbella
For those visiting Malaga for longer, we highly recommend spending a few days in Marbella, located 60 km away from Malaga (1 h car/taxi ride). Visiting Marbella is a unique experience. From shopping in its luxurious boutiques to dining in its distinguished restaurants, having fun in its beach clubs, and doing any kind of sport, the possibilities are endless.