NinaJavi

Algarve · Saturday 29 May 2027

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
Date

Saturday 29 May 2027

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Venue

Grande Real Santa Eulália, Albufeira

Directions
Dress

Coastal glamour

See dress code
RSVP

By 15 November 2026

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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

Praia de Santa Eulália, 8200-269 Albufeira, Portugal

Grande Real Santa Eulália beach club terrace with parasols and the sea beyond
Beach club restaurant under palm trees at a vibrant sunset
Outdoor wedding dinner tables with white flowers and palm trees by the sea
Santa Eulália beach at sunset with palms and calm water
Golden Algarve cliffs under a bright blue sky
Grande Real Santa Eulália Resort lobby with warm wood details and white columns

The celebration

The day

  1. 4:00 PM

    Welcome cocktail

    Drinks by the sea while everyone arrives.

  2. 5:00 PM

    Ceremony

    We make it official.

  3. 6:00 PM

    Reception

    Golden hour, more drinks.

  4. 7:00 PM

    Dinner

    Long tables, local flavours and plenty of vinho.

  5. 10:00 PM

    Party

    Dancing under the stars until 3 AM.

Dress code

Coastal glamour

Think summer wedding by the sea, dressed up. Not black tie, not beach.

What to wear

For her
  1. Floor-length or midi in a palette colour. No white, ivory or cream.
  2. Dressy flat sandals, block heels or low heels. Skip stilettos.
  3. Gold jewellery, a silk scarf on a bag.
  4. A light layer for after sunset.

What to wear

For him
  1. A linen or lightweight suit in tan, sand, sage or soft blue. Jacket on for the ceremony.
  2. Crisp shirt, tie optional.
  3. Loafers, leather dress shoes or suede driving shoes.
  4. A pocket square for a touch of colour.

Please avoid

All black, head-to-toe white, and busy clashing prints. Beach casual, flip-flops, shorts and graphic tees aren't quite it either.

After dinner

It turns into a party. Darker, shinier, more gold.

Faro, then 40 minutes

Travel & stay

Fly into Faro

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

Route from Faro

Stay at the resort

We’re celebrating at the Grande Real Santa Eulália Resort in Albufeira. Book with code REALWEDDING for 15% off.*

*Mention our wedding in your booking comments, or the discount won’t apply.

Book your stay

Make a trip out of it

If you want to make the most of it and turn this into a longer tour of the Algarve, take a look at our guide for some recommendations!

Go to guide

Gifts

A Little Help

If you'd like to give something, a contribution towards our honeymoon and our home would mean a lot.

Bank details are on your personal invitation link, or just ask us.

RSVP

Please RSVP by 15 November 2026

nlvanriet@gmail.com

Where to go

Around the Algarve

A few places we love, and where to eat, drink and linger.

The questions

A few details