FAQs

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What should I wear?

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The dress code is Strictly Formal, otherwise known as Black-Tie optional. That means men should wear a suit and tie while having the option to wear a tux, and women should wear floor-length gowns. If you identify as neither, just make sure you dress to impress! You can find a helpful guide here: https://www.theknot.com/content/formal-wedding-attire

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What's the weather like in Madrid in June?

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Pretty good if you're into sunny days, warm afternoons, and cool nights. Afternoon high temperatures tend to average near 26 C (78-79 F) early in June, warming to 29-30 C (84-86 F) near the end of the month. Late night and early morning low temperatures should average around 12-14 C (54-57 F) early in the month, warming to around 16 C (61 F) near the end of the month. Either way, the ballroom, where we will be doing the dancing, will be temperature controlled.

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Will the wedding be indoors or outdoors?

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Both! The ceremony will be inside a church, the cocktail will be outside in a garden, and the dinner and dancing will be inside in a ballroom.

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When is the RSVP deadline?

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Because this wedding is abroad and requires lots of planning in advance, you have until November 30 2025 to let us know if you’re coming or if you are changing your original RSVP. If we do not have your definite “yes” response by this date. We will assume you are not coming and will not be included in the final guest count.

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What time should I arrive for the ceremony? Is it close to the venue?

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The ceremony will commence at 6pm and will be in the local church, Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Varga, 1.3 miles/2.2 km from the venue.

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How do I get to and from the wedding venue?

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The couple will make arrangements for buses to transport guests to the venue the day of the wedding from a central location in Madrid proper. Details to come!

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How do I get around Madrid/Spain?

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There are plenty of options! Madrid is a major tourist hub so it should be fairly easy to move around especially if you're staying in Madrid proper. Metro: Madrid's metro system is clean, easy to use, and extensive. Visitors looking to use the metro should purchase a Tourist Travel Pass for the number of days that they're traveling throughout the city. Bus: There are more than 200 bus lines tracing the city, with the cheapest one-way ticket costing 1.50 euros (about $1.62 at today's exchange rate). Taxi: You can call metered taxis on the street or find them lining up in stands throughout Madrid. Make sure the taximeter is switched on! Uber: Uber and other ride-hailing apps (not Lyft) are available in Madrid and work just as they do in the US. There are also electric scooters and numerous bike hire companies conveniently located near popular parks and tourist attractions. To travel to other cities in Spain, we recommend trains! The Spanish national train operator is Renfe (pronounced Ren-fay). Its website is www.renfe.com. Renfe runs Spain's high-speed AVEs (bullet trains) and other mainline trains, as well as local and suburban trains nationwide.

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Can I bring a plus-one?

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Please contact us if you'd like to bring a plus-one and did not receive the option to do so in the invitation.

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Can I bring my kids?

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Regretfully, we cannot accommodate children at our venue due to limited seating. We genuinely hope you can join us to enjoy our adults-only wedding.

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Is there an open bar?

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Yes! This is a half-Venezuelan, half-American party in Spain. There will be plenty to drink. There will be beer, wine, and champagne available during the cocktail, as well as wine during the dinner. The open bar with spirits will commence at 10pm.

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What if I have food allergies or dietary restrictions?

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Please indicate as such in your RSVP and we will make adjustments for you :)

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Is there parking available near your wedding venue?

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Whether you have rented a car or are driving your own car, you will be able to park at the venue. Please do not drink and drive.

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What is a good area to stay in Madrid?

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As referenced on the travel page, we recommend: - Atocha - Barrio de las Letras - Barrio Retiro - Barrio Salamanca The couple will make arrangements for buses to transport guests to the venue the day of the wedding from a central location in Madrid proper. Details to come!

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Do I need a passport to travel to Spain?

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YES. You need a valid, unexpired passport to enter Spain. Please check with enough time in advance. Some might require a visa to enter the country. Spain is a member of the European Union, which means if you had to get a visa to visit another European country you WILL need to get a visa to visit Spain. NOTE: Americans and Venezuelans DO NOT require a visa to enter the country. You can find the list of countries that do in page 13 of this document: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32018R1806&from=en When you pass through customs in Madrid you might be asked for the following: - Round-trip or return ticket, ​in all cases. - Confirmed reservation of an organized trip, proof of accommodation, or letter of invitation from a private individual.

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What is the currency used in Spain?

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The euro - also used in other countries that are members of the European Union. You can get euros by exchanging your dollar bills at any international airport - just look for Foreign Exchange booths. However, most places in Spain accept credit cards and Apple Pay/Google Pay - just be aware that you might be charged a foreign exchange transaction fee by your bank. TIP: When offered the option to pay in dollars or euros at a restaurant, hotel, store, etc. CHOOSE EUROS. When you choose to pay in the currency of the country or region you’re in, Visa or MasterCard will set the exchange rate. The rate your card provider uses when processing local currency payments will, in most cases, be lower than that of the merchant when you decide to pay in dollars. If you would like to partake in a riveting conversation about exchange rates and the euro, please contact Brandon.

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What language is spoken in Madrid?

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Spanish, though there will be people that speak English. As a rule of thumb, the further you go from the metro area the harder it might be to find someone who speaks English, at least fluently. Furthermore, Spain features other languages besides Spanish that you might want to be aware of if you're planning to travel beyond Madrid. For example, if you want to go to Barcelona (you should, the architecture is amazing) you should know they speak Catalan there, in addition to Spanish. If you want to travel to the Basque Country (you should, the food is amazing) you should know they speak Euskera there.

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Have more questions?

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Contact Brandon at lauerb98@gmail.com.