Museo d'Historia de Catalunya

Welcome Drinks

Villa Tuzko

Welcome Dinner

Marimurtra Botanical Gardens

Wedding Day

Wedding

Restaurant Sant Pere del Bosc

Reception

Post Wedding

Post Wedding Brunch

October 611:30am-1:30pm: Good-bye Brunch at Villa TuzkoStop by whenever--we would love to see you one more time before we leave!

Our Story

Our Wedding

Logistics

Weather

The weather is generally very mild in Spain. You can check averages on the websites listed below.Barcelona<a class="Hyperlink SCX125194556" href="http://www.holiday-weather.com/barcelona/averages/" target="_blank">http://www.holiday-weather.com/barcelona/averages/</a> Costa Brava - Blanes<a class="Hyperlink SCX125194556" href="http://www.holiday-weather.com/costa_brava/averages/" target="_blank">http://www.holiday-weather.com/costa_brava/averages/</a>

Time Zones and Currency

Barcelona is in the Central European time zone or UTC + 1:00. 1 hour ahead of the UK6 hours ahead of the East Coast7 hours ahead of Central Time9 hours ahead of West CoastSpain uses the euro (€) and the conversion rate has historically been about $1.10 to 1.00€. However, we recommend getting cash from an ATM once you arrive in Spain. No need to exchange money in your home country or carry travelers checks.<a href="http://www.xe.com/">http://www.xe.com/</a>

Travel & Accommodations

Norfolk Reception

Hostutler's HaciendaNorfolk, VirginiaSaturday, November 4, 2017Time 6:30pm Attire: CasualPlease check your email for eVite invitation.Hotel Room Blocks at Hilton Norfolk The Main

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Wedding Party

Q + A

<h4>From the Airport to the Hotel (Barcelona) </h4><ul><li>Bus: The 'Aerobus' leaves from both of the airport's terminals every 12 to 15 minutes. It is fast and comfortable, with space for all kinds of luggage. Single ticket: € 5.90 (Return ticket with discount: € 10.20). The journey to Barcelona city center takes around 20-25 minutes. Take the 'Aerobus' to Plaza Catalunya, difficult to miss! The hotel is 5 minutes in a taxi that will cost about €5.00 - €8.00. Alternatively, you can catch the metro and take the Green Line to Diagonal. Hotel Granados 83 is a 5 minute walk from the metro station.</li><li>Taxi: The airport taxi ranks are located at the entrance to each terminal. The approximate cost of the journey is € 30-35 and the drive to the hotel takes around 20-30 minutes.</li><li>We will have a private shuttle to Lloret de Mar leaving from Hotel Granados 83 on October 4th at 4:00pm for ~17€ per person. </li></ul>

Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)

Train to Blanes from Barcelona centre:Single train ticket: €5.40Return train ticket: €10.80The train journey will from Barcelona Sants station to Blanes train station will take approximately 1.5 hours. Once in Blanes you will need to transfer to the bus to get to Lloret de Mar.If you are staying in Barcelona, the easiest way to get to Barcelona Sants is via the metro (underground) system. The metro stop is called Barcelona Sants.You can also rent a car or take the public bus.

Directions to Lloret de Mar: Train

If you are planning to arrive early, we recommend the Derby hotels in Barcelona. We are personally familiar with are Granados 83 (4 star) and the Claris (5 star), both located in the Eixample neighborhood. We were able to get a 2% discount at the Derby Hotels in Barcelona. We will be staying at the <a href="http://www.hotelgranados83.com/en/home/">Hotel Granados 83</a> from 9/30-10/4. **The shuttle to Lloret de Mar will pick up from this hotel on 10/4 at 4:00pm. Cost is ~17€ per person. PLEASE NOTE: To get the discount on both hotels please go to the log-in page and enter the information below: USER: BCNWEDDPASSWORD: ECMU0223From there you will need to select the hotel's name from the "Destination List," the desired dates, and the number of people. You do not need to enter another promotional code. Granados 83: Standard room: 145€/night Claris: Standard room: 240€/nightRates are good from 10/1-10/7.

Barcelona - Hotel Granados 83

4 Star hotel, next to the Hotel Delamar and close to Villa Tuzko where we are staying.Double Room: 47€/night/B&amp;B

Lloret de Mar - Gran Hotel Flamingo

5 star hotel. A bit further from the beach, but very nice accommodations and more upscale than the other options.Double Comfort Room: 85€/night/B&amp;B

Lloret de Mar - Gran Hotel Monterrey

Travel

Park Güell o Park Güell is located in La Salut, a neighborhood in the Gràcia district of Barcelona. With urbanization in mind, Eusebi Güell assigned the design of the park to Antoni Gaudí, a renowned architect and the face of Catalan modernism. The park was built between 1900 and 1914 and was officially opened as a public park in 1926. For more information on the history of the park, visit the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Park_G%C3%BCell" target="_blank" data-content="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Park_G%C3%BCell" data-type="external">Park Güell Wikipedia page</a>.Palau de la Música Catalanao Barcelona's concert hall is beautiful to see, but even better if you can attend a concert there!Montjuïc Magic Fountaino The magic fountain of Montjuïc's first performance was on May 19, 1929 during the Great Universal Exhibition. The magic fountain is a spectacular display of color, light, motion, music and water acrobatics. Shows are Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9:00-10:00pm.The Gothic Quartero This is the center of the old city including small twisting streets and some medieval buildings!o Visit <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gothic_Quarter,_Barcelona" target="_blank" data-content="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gothic_Quarter,_Barcelona" data-type="external">Gothic Quarter Wikipedia</a> page to learn more. La Sagrada Familiao A large Roman Catholic church in Barcelona, designed by Catalan Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926). o For more information visit the Sagrada Familia <a href="http://www.sagradafamilia.org/en/" target="_blank" data-content="http://www.sagradafamilia.org/en/" data-type="external">website</a>. If you want to tour the cathedral, you should purchase tickets online.Picasso Museumo Pablo Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, stage designer, poet and playwright. Regarded as one of the greatest and most influential artists of the 20th century, he is known for co-founding the Cubist movement, as well as for his most famous works Les Demoiselles d'Avignon (1907), and Guernica (1937). For more information about Picasso visit the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pablo_Picasso" target="_blank" data-content="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pablo_Picasso" data-type="external">Pablo Picasso Wikipedia</a> page.o For more information on the Museum, visit the <a href="http://www.museupicasso.bcn.cat/en/" target="_blank" data-content="http://www.museupicasso.bcn.cat/en/" data-type="external">Museum website</a>Food Tours <a class="Hyperlink SCXO219764643" href="http://www.barcelonafoodexperience.com/" target="_blank">http://www.barcelonafoodexperience.com/</a> <a class="Hyperlink SCXO219764643" href="http://www.barcelonafoodsherpa.com/" target="_blank">http://www.barcelonafoodsherpa.com/</a> La Manual Alpargatera -Espardeyeria/Espadrilles o This is the original espadrille shop in Barcelona. Everything is handmade. Go check it out. <a class="Hyperlink SCXO219764643" href="http://www.lamanualalpargatera.es/galeria/nggallery/page/4?lang=en" target="_blank">http://www.lamanualalpargatera.es/galeria/nggallery/page/4?lang=en</a>For KidsParc del Laberint d'Horta o A real labyrinth that's fun for both adults and kids. No charge. For more information visit the <a href="http://lameva.barcelona.cat/en/what-to-do-in-bcn/parks-and-gardens/parc-del-laberint-dhorta_92086011952.html">website</a>.The Chocolate Museum, Poble Espanyol in Montjuic (make sure to do the cable car ride) the Aquarium near the beach, the <a class="Hyperlink SCXO43202346" href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187497-d8020182-Reviews-Gaudi-Barcelona_Catalonia.html" target="_blank">Gaudi</a> tour for kids in Casa Batllo. Here is a list <a class="Hyperlink SCXO43202346" href="https://www.peppylocals.com/qa/50/things-to-do-in-barcelona-with-kids" target="_blank">https:/…things-to-do-in-barcelona-with-kids</a>

Some of our favorite places include:

A city of ground-breaking art, architecture, and style, Barcelona—Catalonia's cosmopolitan capital—is a treasure trove of sights and sounds. Explore this vibrant seaside metropolis on a double-decker bus to tour at your own pace, setting your own itinerary and hopping on and off as you please.Snag a seat on the breezy top-deck or the climate-controlled interior of a comfortable double-decker bus and set off through the streets of Barcelona, from the cobbled alleys of the Barrio Gotica to the elegant boulevards of the Eixample and beyond. With more than 30 stops along 2 different routes, there's no limit to the attractions you can seek out, whether you want to catch a match of the Barcelona FC at Camp Nou or marvel at Gaudí masterpieces like the Sagrada Familia and La Pedrera.Listen to engaging audio commentary about Barcelona's history as you cruise around town, and hop off whenever you see fit. You can dig your toes into the sand at the beach in Barceloneta, catch a flamenco show in an atmospheric restaurant near the Plaça Reial, or imagine the incredible feats of athletes past at the Olympic Park atop the hill of Montjuïc .East (Green) Route stops include:Catedral-Barri GòticBarcelonetaPort OlímpicSagrada FamiliaPark GüellWest (Orange) Route stops include:Plaça CatalunyaEl Born-Ciutadella-zooJardins de MiramarPlaça d'EspanyaCamp Nou (F.C. Barcelona)La PedreraTickets are approximately 26€-32€

Barcelona City Tour - Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass

Get a full grasp on the grandeur of Gaudí's architecture on this fascinating, eye-opening tour of some of his greatest masterpieces. Skip the lines at Casa Batlló and Sagrada Família to experience their incredible designs firsthand and open yourself to Gaudí's visionary world.
Start from Plaça Catalunya and head to Passeig de Gràcia, one of the most important avenues in Barcelona for its luxury shops and splendid architecture. Here, you can spot Gaudí's influence in places like the undulating façade of La Pedrera and the modernist lampposts that line the street. Make your way to Casa Batlló, an incredible building whose exterior is decorated with a colorful mosaic of tiles. Your guide leads you in, expediting you through the line, and takes you on a tour through the magnificent rooms and floors, including the rooftop where you can get an up-close look at the tiled spine of the dragon.
After learning the thought-provoking secrets and metaphors of Casa Batlló, continue on to Sagrada Família in the Eixample district. The awe-inspiring basilica, which has yet to be completed, is richly packed with immaculate details that make it one of Gaudí's finest works. Cruise through the line and step into the UNESCO-listed site to marvel at its equally opulent interior and vaulted ceilings. Your guide explains the meaning and significance of every aspect of the intricate building, opening your eyes to the vastness of Gaudí's vision. Your tour ends when you return to your starting point, a whole new world of architectural wonder open to you.

Guided Gaudí Tour with Casa Batlló & Sagrada Família

Nicknamed the Casa dels ossos (House of Bones) by locals for its skeletal facade, Antoni Gaudí's Casa Batlló is a must-visit modernist icon in the heart of Barcelona. Step inside the luminous space to discover its organic architectural shapes, stained glass windows, and striking features with the help of a dynamic audio-video SmartGuide.
Stroll down the elegant Passeig de Gràcia to reach Casa Batlló, taking some time to admire the mosaicked exterior of the building with its bone-like balconies and vertebral details. Then, bypass the lines out front and head inside, picking up a SmartGuide on your way in. This handy screen features video and augmented reality technology to let you visualize how the Batlló family lived in this unique space and what furniture once filled its warped and unusually shaped rooms.
Listen to engaging commentary about the design of the space and the life of architect Antoni Gaudí himself as you roam this 20th-century masterpiece. Walk through the residential noble floor, the window-filled attic, and the fabulous stairwell with its ornate carvings and clever skylights. On the rooftop terrace, snap photos of the detailed chimneys, whose patterns represent figures from mythology, before making your way down the grand main staircase to bring your journey into the past to a close.

Skip-the-Line: Casa Batlló with SmartGuide

Nestled in the uniquely shaped mountains lies a monastery complete with stunning basilica and cloister. Marvel at the surreal setting and get a look at La Moreneta, the Virgin of Montserrat. After listening to the heavenly voices of the boys' choir, take a walk through the natural park nearby.
Meet your guide at the WE Boutique to begin your day trip to the Montserrat region that is just an hour north of Barcelona. As you arrive, pause to take in the sheer beauty of this tucked away monastery. The series of interestingly eroded mountains make up a backdrop that leaves you breathless. Explore the basilica and the cloister while your guide tells you about the history of the monastery.
Inside the building is La Moreneta, a black-faced Virgin depiction with an interesting story. Finish your tour of the monastery by listening to the Escolania de Montserrat, a choir of children with the voice of little angels.
Then you can enjoy the landscape and nature as you take the rack railway to Sant Joan. From here, you walk an hour through the Montserrat National Park to a high point that provides an excellent view of the region. Snap a photo to remember your trip by, and then journey back to Barcelona.

Montserrat Monastery & Hiking Experience

Breathtaking views atop Montserrat mountain and fresh, bubbly, cava await you. Visit one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Europe—the Montserrat monastery—and listen to its angelic boys’ choir before treating your taste buds to some sparkling wine.
Sit back and admire the Catalan countryside as you move away from Barcelona. Upon arrival at Montserrat, your guide walks you through cobbled streets and explains the history behind the monastery's magnificent architecture.
You have the opportunity to listen to La Escolania—one of the oldest boys’ choirs in Europe—and to admire the famous Moreneta (Black Virgin) statue. Use some free time to wander around and take in the stunning views of the surrounding landscape, climb down to the Holy Grotto, or just relax and try some local delicacies.
As you leave Montserrat behind, your guide gives you the ins and outs of cava production. Admire the Penedès wine region from your comfortable seat and prepare to sip on an authentic Codorníu signature cava— a sparkling wine—at the winery in which it was born.

Scott & Tara

Scott & Tara

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