Emily and Chris – Saturday, 6th June 2015
EMILY & CHRIS
Saturday, 6th June 2015
Hello Everyone
We can’t wait for you to join us for our wedding celebrations in Spain The ceremony, wedding breakfast and reception will all be held at the beautiful Hacienda San Jose in the mountains of La Cala de Mijas on 6th June 2015.
The Plans:
We will be flying into Malaga airport late on Wednesday 3rd June and we will be ‘staying in Spain until we fly off for honeymoon on Monday 8th June.
For the big day – Saturday 6th June, please arrive at the villa for 4.30pm for pre wedding drinks, make sure you are well rested because the sangria will be flowing until the early hours of the morning The ceremony will start promptly at 5pm so please don’t be late, only Emily is allowed to be late today!!
The morning after the wedding – Sunday 7th June, we be cooking up a post wedding pool side breakfast BBQ, please feel free to return to the Hacienda for some bacon or veggie sausage sandwiches and cups of tea from 10.30am
You can RSVP by the mailcard in your invitation or by email.
Can’t wait to see you for paella, tapas and sangria in the sun!
Chris and Emily x
FLIGHTS
The closest airport to fly into is Malaga with a wide choice of airlines frequenting Malaga Please visit the following websites to receive information on flight prices/times:
- www.monarch.co.uk
- www.easyjet.co.uk
- www.ryanair.com
- www.jet2.com
Also, a good site for flight comparison is Skyscanner ‘www.skyscanner.com
ACCOMMODATION
El Oceano Hotel, 5* La Cala de Mijas
El Oceano is a luxury boutique hotel located directly on the sea front about 10 minutes from the Hacienda San Jose We have arranged a 20% discount off the standard rates for our guests Please note that children under 14 years of age are not permitted to stay at the hotel and they require a minimum 3 nights’ stay These rates are valid until 2nd April 2015.
- Oceano Studio situated adjacent to the main beachfront building normally 165€ for 140€
- Double superior non sea view, normally 140euro, ‘for 125 euro
- Ocean front mini suite, normally 195euro, ‘for 175 euro
- Deluxe Ocean front mini suite, normally 220euro, ‘for 195 euro
- Jacuzzi suite, normally 260euro, ‘for 220 euro
* rates per room per night + subject to 10% local tax
In order to proceed with the booking they require one night’s deposit per room payable by credit card (16 digit visa or mastercard number & expiry date) Please mention that you are guests of Emily & Chris’s wedding on 6th June 2015 when you book Also mention Sunshine Weddings (our wedding planner) and you will receive a free cocktail by the pool when you arrive!!
Website:’ www.oceanohotel.com
Email Glenn at’info@oceanohotel.com
Telephone: (00 34) 952 587 550
Calamijas Hotel – 4* La Cala de Mijas
A lovely 4* spa hotel, easy walking distance to all bars and restaurants and the beaches of La Cala Rates are per room per night and include breakfast and taxes There is also free parking We have negotiated the following discounted prices.
- Double room €60
- Double room for single use €50
Website:’ ‘
Email Hugo at huria@calamijashotel.com and again mention you are guests of Emily & Chris’s wedding on 6th June 2015 to receive these rates.
Tel:’ +34 952 062 750
Gran VIK Hotel 4* – La Cala de Mijas
This front line beach hotel is ideal for families and located within walking distance to all the amenities in the quaint Spanish seaside town It is just over 5 minutes from the Hacienda. ‘The room rates below are per person per night and include VAT Please note that they require a minimum 2 nights stay:
- Bed & breakfast €51
- Half board €56
- Full board €63
- All inclusive €70
Please mention that you are guests of Emily & Chris’s wedding on 6th June 2015 when you book, please email Paco at ‘reservas@hmgranhotel.com
Telephone : (00 34) 952 587 606
Self-catering townhouses
Star La Cala -‘www.starlacala.com
There are a selection of 2 and 3 bedroom townhouses located by the beach in the centre of La Cala De Mijas. ‘They also have other types of property available although not as close to the beach
E-mail:’richard@starlacala.com
Telephone: + 34 952492108
If you would like to stay in Marbella:
Below are details of two great 4* sister hotels in Marbella, both are beachfront and in the centre of town. When you book state that you are guests of Emily & Chris’s wedding on 6th June 2015 The rates below include 10% tax and are valid until 14th January 2015.
Please email Raquel at promocion@fuertehoteles.com
Website:’ www.fuertehoteles.com
Hotel Fuerte Marbella****
- 152.50 € night in classic twin room with buffet breakfast included
- 122.00 € night in classic twin single use room with buffet breakfast included
- 3rd person sharing in a twin room 30% discount
- 10,00 € night/ Supplement Side Sea View Room (Upon availability)
- 20,00 € night/ Supplement Front Sea View Room'(Upon availability)
Hotel Fuerte Miramar**** (adults only)
- 155.38 € night in twin room, Side Sea View, with buffet breakfast included
- 124.30 € night in twin single use room, Side Sea View, with buffet breakfast included
- 20,00 € night/ Supplement Front Sea View Room'(Upon availability)
For alternative hotel and self-catering accommodation, the following sites could be useful:
- www.booking.com
- www.alpharooms.com
- www.holidaylettings.co.uk
- www.airbnb.co.uk
Other areas where you might want to consider staying are the following, with the approximate driving time to the Hacienda San Jose :
- Calahonda – 15 minutes
- Elviria – 20 minutes
- Marbella – 25 minutes
- La Cala’de Mijas – 5-10 minutes
- Riviera del Sol’- 15 minutes
- Cabopino – 15-20 minutes
CAR HIRE
A very reasonably priced and reliable car hire company, who will meet you at Malaga airport and escort you to your hire car so you avoid queuing!” Please contact them directly and quote Emily & Chris’s wedding to receive favourable rates.
E-mail: info@holiday-golf.com
Telephone: 0034 952402411
Contact: Michael or Antonio
Another good and reasonably priced website for car hire is’ www.malagacar.com
TRANSFERS
We would recommend a company called Malaga Transfer and have negotiated discounted prices to Mijas Costa as follows:
- Standard car ( type Ford Mondeo or similar) ‘with capacity for 4 people + 3 medium suitcases: 53 euros, which is cheaper than a normal taxi from the airport which is around €70.
- In an executive car ‘(type Mercedes’ E class, Audi A6 or similar) with capacity for 4 people + 3 medium suitcases 64 euros.
- In a luxury car type Mercedes S class or similar ‘capacity for 4 people +’ 3 medium suitcases : 76 euros.
- In a people carrier up to 7 people: 75 euros.
- Microbus up to 12 people: 100 euros.
- Microbus up to 19 people: 120 euros.
All these prices are per way.
Toll road not included.
Baby /child/ booster seats: 5 euros
Again you will need to quote Emily & Chris’s wedding on 6th June 2015 when you book and your contact is Anabel and her details are as follows:
+34 952 96 27 10
‘TAXIS
There is one main taxi company in the Mijas Costa area and the phone number is 0034 952 496 593.
THINGS TO DO
For information about the area and all the things to do in and around La Cala de Mijas and Marbella, please look at the following websites:
http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Spain/Andalucia/Marbella-261748/Things_To_Do-Marbella-TG-C-1.html
There are some fabulous beaches all along the coast, our two personal favourites are La Perla Blanca in Elviria and Andy’s Beach in Cabopino