Where to begin?  7 years ago, at a time when we were both moving in different directions in our lives, trying new things, meeting new people, fate would have us meet through mutual friends, in Orange County.  This was a place neither of us where from, or knew very well, but it was the perfect beginning to Our Story.  Getting to know each other, and getting to explore our new home together was the perfect combination in coming together.  Of course, it wasn't always smooth sailing.  We both welcomed the challeges that life brought, because we always felt in the end, that we Loved each other, and the tough times would only bring us closer together.  We are both happy to say that we have built a strong foundation to our relationship that we feel will survive the tough times and grow in the good times.  In a sense, we finally knew!!

Our Big Day!! A Celebration with Family and Friends!!  We always wanted a Destination Wedding, a place that was meaningful and special to us, but also something new, that we would experience together for the first time, just as our relationship began.  We chose Barcelona as our destitation for what it offered.  We loved the culture, architecture, and of course the Spanish wine :)  Most importantly, it was a place we could experience together for the first time, and share that experience with Family and Friends.

As our Love Story continues, we want to extend the invitation to all our Loved Ones, in the hopes that you can be there on our Special Day, and experience something new with us!!  We Love you ALL, and hope to see you there!!

For our Wedding Venue, we wanted something that was both traditionally Spanish, as well as intimate and private. We were fortunate to discover a beautiful farmhouse style Villa, surrounded by nature, called La Garriga de Castelladral, on the outskirts of the city center.  We immediately fell in Love with it's location and architecture.  We knew that this is where we wanted to be married, and share with Family and Friends, in our big day. 

For those making the journey, the Ceremony will be held on March 21, 2015 at 5 p.m. in the 'Antique Stable', with a Cocktail Hour and Reception to immediately follow in the 'Old Barn'.  For information regarding accomodations, please contact us, as we will be coordinating reservations.  We will also be assisting attendees with transportation options to the venue. 

The Villa has 14 beautiful rooms where our guests can stay during the course of the wedding.  La Garriga de Castelladral will also offer complimentary continental breaksfast during our stay.

We hope that you visit the website listed below and begin to explore why we fell in Love with La Garriga de Castelladral. As their website describes, La Garriga de Castelladral is a place in the middle of nature where you can "Relax, Taste, Smell, Fall in Love, Listen, and Live." 

http://www.masialagarriga.com

Barcelona, and the surrounding areas have various options for accomodations.  We have chosen to stay on Las Ramblas, as it is centrally located, with great shops and restaurants, all within walking distance.  As follows are the hotels where we will be staying.  These are just a few of the options, so we encourage guests making the trip, to explore the different areas, and choose the location that suits them best.

Hotel 1898 - http://www.hotel1898.com/  We will be staying at Hotel 1898 on Thursday, March 19, 2015.  This hotel is a 4-star boutique hotel, centrally located on Las Ramblas.

La Garriga de Castelladral - http://www.masialagarriga.com  We will be leaving the City Center on Friday, March 20, 2015, in the early evening, and arriving at La Garriga.  We will be staying here for (2) nights.  All guests making the journey can also stay here at a discounted rate.  Please get in touch with us for more details. 

Arai Aparthotel - http://www.hotelarai.com/ - We will be returning to the Barcelona City Center on Sunday, March 22, 2015.  We will be arriving at Hotel Arai, a beautiful boutique hotel, located near Las Ramblas.  We will be staying here for the remainder of our Barcelona stay.

As we mentioned, these are just a few of the many options that Barcelona has to offer.  Below is a website that we found useful in showcasing the different options for accomodations:

http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/

For those making the journey, we will be continually updating this section of our Wedding Website with new information.  As follows is tentative schedule with in Barcelona:

Thursday, March 19, 2015 - Our arrival, as well as some immediate Family.  We encourage everyone to get to Barcelona as early as possible, and experience everything that the city has to offer.  We plan exploring Las Ramblas, and we will be hosting a Welcome Dinner in Barcelona.  We will confirm the restaurant location and time in early February so check back soon!

Friday, March 20, 2015 -  On Friday early afternoon, we will be having lunch in the city before heading to La Garriga de Castelladral.  Later that afternoon, we will be traveling and checking in as a group to La Garriga de Castelldral, located 1 1/2 hours from downtown Barcelona.  This will allow everyone to settle in before the Big Day!  

Saturday, March 21, 2015 -  The Big Day!!  (Also, the first day of Spring!) -All roads lead to La Garriga de Castelladral.  The Ceremony begins at 5 pm, for those arrving on the same day.  Cocktail hour and dinner reception will follow.

Sunday, March 22, 2015 - We will be returning to the Barcelona City Center in the late morning.  Once settled into our hotel room, we plan on exploring some of the major Architectural Landmarks located in Barcelona:  Familia Sagrada, Casa Mila, Casa Batllo, Poble Espanol, and Park Guell.

Monday, March 23, 2015 - We will be exploring 'Old Town Barcelona,' located in the Gothic Quarter.  We are excited to explore some of the fascinating architecture this area has to offer, such as the Barcelona Cathedral.

Tuesday, March 24, 2015 - This will be our final full day in Barcelona, and we plan on taking it easy.  This will be a lazy day full of exploring the beach, and visiting any historic sites that we may have missed.  For those still in Barcelona, we will meet up in Las Ramblas for one final toast.

Wednesday, March 25, 2015 - We say farewell to Barcelona, as we head to Paris, and continue our journey of exploring France and Spain.

We want to first of all, Thank each and Every one you for being a part of both our immediate and extended Family.  You all have a place in our Hearts.

With that said, we are very excited about this Journey that we are about to begin.  We hope to see all of you there, to share this Special Time with us on our Big Day.

We will continue to add information as the Big Day gets closer.  Please feel free to share with us any questions or comments that you may have.  We look forward to hearing from all of you, and hopefully seeing you there!!

Abrazos,

Celene y Jorge