The Weekend
Three days, not one
We've spread things across a long weekend so there's room to actually see each other — and a little of the city — rather than everything landing in a single afternoon.
Welcome
An easy evening to land, say hello, and get the travel out of your system. Come as you are.
Ceremony & Party
The main event. Ceremony, then dinner, then dancing for as long as anyone can manage.
Farewell Brunch
A slow, forgiving morning before everyone scatters. Drop in whenever you surface.
Seville
Where we'll be
Andalusia in early February: orange trees heavy on every street, jacaranda not yet out, and the city still to itself before spring brings the crowds.
Getting There
Flying, or the long way round
There are no nonstop flights from the US to Seville — everyone connects once, through a European hub. Madrid is the fastest and most frequent connection, and it comes with a useful alternative: you can take the train instead of a second flight.
About 10 hours
The quickest routing is JFK or Newark to Madrid, then a short hop to Seville — roughly 10 hours door to door with a tight connection. Iberia and American run it as one ticket.
Also served via Lisbon (TAP), Paris (Air France), London (British Airways), Dublin (Aer Lingus) and Casablanca.About 14 hours
Iberia flies LAX to Madrid nonstop, around 11h 10m, departing early evening. Connect onward to Seville for roughly 14 hours total.
Dublin on Aer Lingus is a close second at about 14h 20m, and clears US customs on the way home.Madrid, then the train
Rather than a second flight, take the AVE from Madrid: 2h 30m nonstop, 15–20 departures a day, and it puts you in the centre of Seville rather than out at the airport.
Renfe, Iryo and Ouigo all run it. Allow about 45 minutes to get from the airport to the station.Six miles
Seville's airport sits about six miles (10 km) from the centre, and there's no train or metro link. The EA bus runs every 25–30 minutes to Santa Justa station and Plaza de Armas, and takes 35–50 minutes.
Bus €5 (about $6). Taxis are a fixed fare: €24.98 (~$29) weekdays, €27.84 (~$32) evenings and weekends. Around 20 minutes.Mild, sometimes wet
February in Seville averages about 66°F (19°C) by day and 45°F (7°C) at night — warm in the sun, genuinely cold once it goes down. It's also one of the wetter months, with rain on roughly a third of days.
Layers, and something waterproof. Evenings need a real coat, not a jacket.On foot, mostly
The old city is compact and largely pedestrian — and cobbled, which is worth knowing before you choose shoes. PLACEHOLDER — add notes here on taxis or any transport we're arranging between venues.
Fares and times were accurate when this page was built; check closer to the date. Dollar figures are approximate, at roughly $1.15 to the euro.
Where to Stay
A few suggestions
PLACEHOLDER — replace with the hotels you'd like to recommend.
Hotel Placeholder
A note on why you like it, and whether rooms are held under your names.
Casa Placeholder
Smaller, good for families or anyone travelling as a group.
Apartments
Plenty of options across Santa Cruz and Triana if you'd rather have a kitchen.
RSVP
Tell us you're coming
The form takes a couple of minutes. It opens in a new tab, so you won't lose your place here.
PLACEHOLDER — please reply by [date]
Questions
Things people ask
What should I wear?
PLACEHOLDER. Worth mentioning the surface people will be standing on — Seville's old city is cobbled, which matters for heels.
Do I need to come for all three days?
PLACEHOLDER.
Are children welcome?
PLACEHOLDER.
Is there a gift registry?
No — there's no registry, and please don't bring gifts. Ten years in, we have the things we need. Crossing an ocean to be there is the gift.
I have a dietary requirement — where do I say so?
There's a field for it on the RSVP form. Anything you tell us there reaches the caterers.
Do I need to speak Spanish?
PLACEHOLDER.