Cheers!

The whole idea about this blog was to keep you informed of how the (much dreaded) preparation is going, which my brain translates into "get your fat a*se off that chair and write something". I'll quote the Italian motorway company: "Stiamo lavorando per voi" (we're working for you).
First of all thanks for all your emails and comments to the previous post. Well we've been going around and visited quite a few places. Some posh (that we don't even like-which is cool) and some less posh ones. I feel like I'm discovering a whole new underground world. The amount of things people buy, rent or even simply plan for their weddings is just insane. Yesterday we went to see one of the nicest hotels in town (which happens to be one of my favourite buildings too) and the roof terrace (with pool) overlooking all paseo de gracia left me speechless. Completely speechless. here's what I'm talking about (I know it doesn't look amazing but it's the only picture I could find on google).
I know it may sound strange but we're struggling to find a place that will let us stay until 3am at least. We saw a really AMAZING spot on Sunday but it shuts down at 7pm... We could go for the shortest wedding party ever... Anyway, right now we're back to square 1.
We're literally harassing all our friends here asking them about parties they've been to, expos, etc. We've seen some amazing places but nothing that ticks all the boxes (actually it's just 3 boxes: can you put 100 people in there? can we stay until 3am at least? Has it got some sort of open space? you won't believe it but even here in Spain they're getting tough on smoking -which is good- but we don't want to have half our friends having to leave the party just to have a fag!)
We know it's not going to be a normal wedding, but it's still not easy to define. By the way if you have any ideas, suggestions and/or contacts in Barcelona, please, let us know.
On the other hand I have been very surprised that so many of you already sorted everything out! Wow! We've had a good share of flight booking (was the champagne the real motivation?) and a few of you managed to book hotel/flats too. I am very impressed. Please let us know if you're having problems finding somewhere (unless you've already sent us an email about it - please be patient "stiamo lavorando per voi").

Well, that's it I think. No, one last thing. Rob I really appreciate your environmental responsibility, but why don't you fly over and then plant a tree (or two). Would that compensate your return flight?

Well that's all for now. Don't forget to book your tickets! I'm off for a drink now. Cheers.
iacopo

P.S. Teresa is at work, and I'm working from home...

The big news

All,

It is with great pleasure that we announce that we're getting married in Barcelona on 11th May 2007. More information about the wedding and the logistics is going to be pulished here very soon.
Take care and looking forward to see you all at the wedding.
Teresa & iacopo

P.S. First person to confirm his or her flight booking will get a bottle of champagne!

Ciao a tutti,
E con piacere che vi annunciamo che ci sposeremo a Barcellona l'11 maggio 2007. Cercheremo di tenervi al corrente e darvi qualche dritta per venire a Barcellona.
Speriamo di vedervi presto e fateci sapere se avete domande.
Teresa & iacopo

P.S. Il primo a confermare la prenotazione dei voli vince una bottiglia di champagne