Nina & Javi

Algarve · 29.05.2027

250 DAYS TO GO

Nina and Javi on a boat at golden hour
Nina and Javi barefoot on a beach at golden-hour sunset in the Algarve
Four photobooth frames of Nina and Javi laughing, kissing and pulling playful faces
Palm trees over Santa Eulália beach

Ain't no party better than a wedding party by the sea

One of the first things we discovered about each other was that we'd both gone to university in the US, on opposite coasts, and both stayed on a work sponsorship that, in the end, didn't work out. Funny enough, that's what sent us both down different paths, living in different places, chasing different versions of home, until those paths crossed and led us to each other. So now we get to do the thing we love most: bringing our people from all of our places together in one. We're gathering our favourite people for a sun-soaked celebration on the Portuguese coast. Expect sea views, palm trees, and a relaxed-formal vibe that transitions into our own glamorous nightclub. It's all about good food, good people, and celebrating together.

See you by the sea — N & J

The location

Grande Real Santa Eulália Resort & Hotel Spa

A little preview of the resort, the beach and the Algarve light we’ll be celebrating in.

Outdoor wedding dinner tables with white flowers and palm trees by the sea
Grande Real Santa Eulália Resort & Hotel SpaPraia de Santa Eulália, Albufeira · Algarve, Portugal
Santa Eulália beach seen from the resort terrace with palm trees and blue sea
Santa Eulália beach
Grande Real Santa Eulália Resort lobby with warm wood details and white columns
Inside the resort
Santa Eulália beach with blue water, palm trees and umbrellas
Beach and palms
Golden Algarve cliffs under a bright blue sky
Algarve cliffs
Santa Eulália beach at sunset with palms and calm water
Golden-hour coast

The celebration

The day

  1. 4:30 PM

    Ceremony

    Meet us by the sea as we make it official.

  2. 7:00 PM

    Dinner

    Long tables, local flavours and plenty of vinho.

  3. 10:00 PM

    Party

    Dancing under the stars until our feet say otherwise.

Times may drift a little — this is Portugal, after all. We’ll share final details closer to the day.

Dress code

Coastal glamour

Think flowing fabrics, sun-warmed colours and polished silhouettes that still feel at home by the water.

What to wear

For her

Floaty midi or maxi dresses, elegant separates and fabrics that move in the sea breeze. Sand-friendly shoes encouraged.

What to wear

For him

A linen or lightweight suit, open collar and loafers. Ties are optional; easy elegance is the idea.

Please avoid

All-white looks, denim and very casual beachwear.

After dark

Bring a light layer for the Atlantic evening breeze.

Getting there

Travel & stay

Fly into Faro

Faro Airport is a 40-minute drive from Albufeira, with direct connections from many European cities.

Stay at the resort

We are celebrating at the Grande Real Santa Eulália Resort & Hotel Spa in Albufeira, right on Santa Eulália beach — the easiest place to stay.

Make a weekend of it

The room block opens in November. We'll email you the link and code.

Albufeira · Algarve

Get directions

Faro Airport · 40 min

Route from Faro
Map of Albufeira showing Grande Real Santa Eulália Resort

RSVP

We can’t wait to celebrate with you. Kindly reply by 1 December 2026.

Please RSVP by 1 December 2026

nlvanriet@gmail.com
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Good to know

A few details

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