FAQs
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Is there transportation on the wedding day?
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We will provide transportation after the ceremony to the reception at the Mandarin Oriental Ritz.
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Who should I contact with questions?
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You can contact Leandra at (305) 281-2705 or Matt at (908) 229-6084.
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Things to Do
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We enjoy walking around Parque del Retiro (think Central Park), visiting Museo Nacional del Prado art museum, and exploring the Royal Palace. We recommend doing a golf cart/tuktuk tour which can take you around Madrid’s top sites. Mercado de San Miguel is a popular tapas market but we recommend visiting during non-peak hours to avoid crowds. Madrid is also famous for its many plazas, including Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor. It’s also fun to create your own tapas tour! We have a few recommendations below to get you started!
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Unique Experiences
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Latina Exhibit: Until July 5, Casa de America/Palacio Linares (where we are doing the welcome party) is putting on an exhibit highlighting Latina women, music and glamour. Entrance is free and is open Mon-Fri from 11:00am-8:30pm and Sat 11:00am-3:00pm. It takes about 30-60 minutes to see the entire exhibit. https://www.casamerica.es/exposiciones/latina TukTuk Tour - Explore the entire city to see many of the most popular tourist sites of Madrid from the comfort of a TukTuk! We have done the 2 hour tour with Borja and he can be reached via WhatsApp at +34 642 61 9622. He speaks English and has options for 30/45/60/90/120 minute tours. You can text him directly to coordinate pickup and drop off timing. Paella Cooking Class with Bottomless Wine Pairing: Learn how to make traditional paella from scratch and taste 5 different Spanish wines! We had a blast doing this hands on cooking class last week. https://www.viator.com/tours/Madrid/Hands-on-cooking-class-in-Madrid-with-bottomless-wine-pairing/d566-354476P1
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Restaurant Recommendations
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We are happy to share some of our favorite local spots! Favorite Tapas Restaurants: Casa Dani, the best tortilla Casa Labra, croquetas y frituras de bacalao Casa Lucio, huevos rotos San Ginés, churros y chocolate Mercado de San Miguel, busy tapas market If you want to hop around tapas bars, visit Calle de la Cava Baja Favorite Classic Spanish Restaurants: El Botín, the oldest restaurant in the world El Paraguas, Asturian fine dining Capitán Alatriste Las Cuevas de Luis Candelas Lhardy, fine dining cocido madrileño Favorite Seafood Restaurants: Lobito Del Mar Taberna O'Caldiño Azahara, known for tuna El Cucurucho del Mar, near Hotel Emperador La Lonja, views of the Royal Palace Hotaru, sushi Akiro, sushi counter for small groups Zuma, fine dining sushi Favorite Breakfast: Cappuccino Perro y La Galleta El Pimiento Verde And more! La Bien Aparecida, modern Spanish fine dining Bardero, Spanish fusion Amazonico, cool vibes and speakeasy jazz club Restaurante Ultramarinos Quintin
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Shopping Recommendations
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Shopping in Madrid is fantastic! We love shopping in the Salamanca neighborhood and shops near Puerta del Sol. Favorite Shops: El Corte Inglés Department Store, ask for tourist card for discounts Zara Home Casa de Diego, Spanish fans Paris/64, Spanish leather bags and shoes Alma en Pena and Flabelus, women’s shoes Malababa, jewelry Las Rozas Village, luxury outlets about 45 mins outside Madrid
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Nightlife Recommendations
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The Library is our favorite wine bar. Teatro Kapital and Fitz for clubbing. La Maquina Jorge Juan for friendly bar vibes. The Jungle Jazz Club by Amazonico for live music.
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What is black tie attire?
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Black tie generally means tuxedos for men and long gowns for women. But please feel free to wear the formal attire that suits you.
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Do you have any hotel recommendations?
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We have coordinated with various hotels to provide room blocks and discount codes. Given that room prices may vary over time, we recommend checking prices at the hotels directly and also on websites like Booking.com. There are also many Airbnbs in the area.