4.29.2023
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
It is with great joy that we invite you to be a part of our wedding – a collision of worlds and a celebration of love.
Wedding Prerequisite Playlist
Where
Where do an Australian and a Texan who fell in love in New York City get married?
We are blessed to have so many special people in our lives from multiple treasured homes. Having so many of you in one place will be a dream come true.
San Miguel de Allende is a befitting set for that dream. For the unfamiliar, it is a colorful, walkable, cobblestoned town in the mountains of Mexico. It is small and local enough that many Americans haven’t heard of it, but has enough tourism and expat community that you’ll be able to get by if you are not Spanish speaking. It is known for its colonial and baroque architecture, its lovely, lavish villas, and its magical ability to leave an imprint on visitors forever.
Intereary
Join us for a few days of celebration, relaxation and elation.
Thursday
Recommended Arrival
Settle in! Unpack! Grab a marg!
Meet up with some friends!
Friday
Six o’clock
Casa Hyder
Festive cocktail attire
Welcome drinks
Saturday!
Followed by dinner and dancing
Four o’clock
Casa Hyder
Ceremony
Black tie
*but have fun with it. Scroll for moodboards.
Sunday
There will be no obligatory hungover brunch event because we don’t like them!
Lay by your hotel or villa pool, or book brunch at Marsala, or go for a special meal at La Mansion de Montitlan (only open on Sundays).
Go your own way!
Monday
Recommended departure
Flights are limited and tend to leave early.
Treat yourself to a slow Sunday.
Travel
There are two airports within driving distance of San Miguel de Allende. Flights are limited and we recommend booking soon!
QUERETARO (QRO)
The Queretaro airport is our suggested option. It is the closest at about an hour away from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. There are several short, direct flights every day from Dallas, Houston and San Antonio.
DEL BAJIO, LEON/GUANAJUATO (BJX)
The Leon airport is about two hours away from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. There are several short, direct flights every day from Dallas, Houston and San Antonio.
We recommend Transportes San Miguel Magico for airport transfers. They will collect you with your name on a sign (chic!) and take you straight to your accommodation for around $150 USD. Contact Miguel Chavez at chavezja67@yahoo.com.mx.
Rooms & Villas
Hotels, private rentals and AirBnbs are all available in San Miguel. If you book anywhere in Zona Centro and/or within walking distance of El Jardin, you’ll be on a safe and beautiful street and able to get around on foot. There are plenty of AirBnbs available at all price ranges.
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$: Hacienda De Las Flores: Central, sweet and cheap!
$$: Hacienda El Santuario has mid-range rooms and Airbnb should not be slept on
$$$: Casa No Name: six room mansion turned boutique hotel with a private terrace bar, 18th century murals and heavenly gardens. Serene and spesh.
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Casa de Sierra Nevada: other worldly. If you don’t stay here, go for a drink or a meal or a massage or a facial.
Packing Tips and Moodboards
San Miguel de Allende sits at six thousand feet elevation. Late April will mean balmy days fit for swimming and chilly nights that call for a cozy layer.
All streets are cobblestone, pack comfy shoes and outfit plan accordingly.
Welcome drinks (festive cocktail) and the wedding itself (black-tie-but-have-fun-with-it) will be hosted in the iconic Casa Hyder which critics and fans are calling “the most lavish home in San Miguel and everybody knows it.” Wear something that makes you feel like the favorite guest that you are!
City Guide
Food & Drink:
Marsala (v cute brunch & dinner spot, book for Sunday brunch!)
Restaurant Del Parque: within the Casa di Sierra Nevada for a lush treat yourself moment
Andy’s Taco Cart: legit and local street tacos
Lavanda Cafe or Panio for best coffee and pastries
The Restaurant: terrible name but a great room for a group dinner
La Única: rooftop for delicious food with a view of the town square and cathedral
Nieves La Plazuela de San Felip handmade ice cream
Rabeats Bar: for live funk and soul
El Manantial: divey and local, great bites. No reservations / arrive early
Gamma Bar: loungey LGBTQ owned bar with fun vibe, local artists and DJs
Activities:
Get lost! There is no one single place or thing you must do, it all rules
Wander through the main indoor-outdoor market, Mercado de Artesanias and Mercardo Ignacio Ramirez, for ceramics, jewelry, artworks and fabrics, and a whole other section with tiny little food vendors selling juice and smoothies and tortas and ceviche
Visit shops and galleries at Fabrica La Aurora, a converted textile factory
Go on an ATV tour
Visit Doce 18 Concept House, a shopping concept with a bar & food court
Book a tequila tasting at Icavi Tasting Room or Casa Dragones
Wine tasting at Cava Garambullo or Vinedos de Los Senderos, local wineries only a ~10-15 minute drive from town
Read more about San Miguel from New York Mag, Vogue, The Strategist and Travel and Leisure.
Please RSVP by Feb 28th here. Text or call us if you have questions and keep your eyes peeled for a formal invitation for your fridge. We love you! xx