The sunset catamaran cruise is on Friday, July 10th from 7:45–10:00 PM. Please arrive by 7:45 PM — we'll depart promptly and the boat cannot wait. Meeting Point: 30 Moll de Mestral Port Olímpic, Barcelona 08005 Take an Uber or Cabify directly to 30 Moll de Mestral at Port Olímpic. Walk along the marina until you see our catamaran — it's a private boat, so look for our group. Good to know: Think light and breezy — summer dresses, linen, soft colors like white, cream, or pastels. Just a suggestion, wear whatever you're comfortable in A welcome drink is included — additional drinks are available on board (bring cash or card) It can get breezy on the water once the sun sets, so bring a light layer We'll be back on land by 10:00 PM

The welcome lunch is at El Tribut from 2:00–4:00 PM. Please arrive by 2:00 PM prompty. The dress code is elevated casual — think elevated sundresses, linen sets, or a polished summer look. Address: El Tribut Moll de Gregal, Local 2 Port Olímpic, Barcelona How to find it: Take an Uber or Cabify directly to El Tribut at Port Olímpic. Once you arrive, walk toward the marina waterfront promenade and continue toward Moll de Gregal. El Tribut is on the upper level overlooking the marina and the Mediterranean. Look for Melanie & Winston wedding signage or familiar faces from our group. If you're wearing heels, feel free to toss flats in your bag — we may stay out and explore the waterfront after.

We're providing round-trip bus transportation from central Barcelona to La Baronia on the wedding day. The bus will pick up in front of Hotel Catalonia Plaza Catalunya (11 Carrer de Bergara) — a side street just off Plaza Catalunya. Please board by 4:15 PM; the bus departs at 4:30 PM sharp. The ride to the venue is approximately 45 minutes. If you're booking a hotel, staying near Plaza Catalunya will put you within easy walking distance of the pickup spot. At the end of the night, the bus will bring everyone back to Barcelona, departing La Baronia at 12:30 AM. We strongly encourage everyone to plan on taking the bus — our venue is in a remote village outside Barcelona where Ubers and taxis are not readily available. A limited number of early taxis have already been arranged for guests who need them. If you think you may need to leave before 12:30, please reach out to Melanie as soon as possible so we can coordinate.

Formal attire. Gentlemen should wear suits with ties, and ladies may wear floor-length gowns, midi dresses, or elegant short dresses. Linen suits are welcome for comfort in the Spanish summer, though standard suits are perfectly fine. The ceremony will be outdoors on a pebble-like surface, so stilettos are not recommended—block heels, wedges, or dressy flats are best. Bring a wrap or light layer for the evening as temperatures may cool once the sun sets.

Dressy casual. Think polished yet relaxed summer attire. Nice sundresses or midi dresses are perfect, and suits or chinos with a button-down shirt work well (ties are optional). Please no jeans, shorts, or flip-flops. The lunch will take place at a restaurant overlooking the beach—not directly on it—so regular dress shoes and heels are fine. If you choose to stroll along the beach afterward, you can simply remove your shoes.

EES stands for Entry/Exit System. It is the EU’s new border system for non-EU travelers entering and leaving the Schengen Area. It applies to guests traveling on U.S. and UK passports. You do not need to apply for EES in advance, and there is no EES fee. However, you may be asked to register your passport details, fingerprints, and photo at passport control.

Not necessarily. EES checks usually happen when you first enter the Schengen Area and when you finally leave the Schengen Area. For example, if you fly New York → Madrid → Barcelona, your entry check may happen in Madrid. If you fly Barcelona → Amsterdam → New York, your exit check may happen in Amsterdam.

Yes, it may. Because EES may add time at passport control, please keep this in mind when planning airport pickups, hotel check-in, dinner reservations, trains, or connecting travel after landing.

For flights leaving the Schengen Area to return to the U.S., UK, or another non-Schengen destination, we recommend arriving at the airport at least *3 hours before departure*. If you are checking bags, traveling during peak summer/weekend times, or flying from a busy airport, *3.5 to 4 hours* is the safer buffer.

Barcelona is very walkable, and the metro system is clean, efficient, and easy to navigate. Taxis are widely available, and ride apps like Free Now and Cabify work similarly to Uber. You’ll also see lots of scooters and rental bikes if you're up for a fun ride!

Yes! We’ll have a few children at the wedding — including our nieces, nephews, and the kids of a few close friends, ranging in age from about 7 to 14. Just keep in mind that the celebration will go until midnight, so you may want to plan an early ride back if your little one gets sleepy.