El Far Hotel Restaurant

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Reception

Dinner

Party!

Our Wedding

Please join us for any / all of these wedding week events!We can't wait to celebrate with you! ❤︎

Thursday,     25     th

Pool Party! We will be staying at <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/743907427904918529?source_impression_id=p3_1757869782_P3h5V5-3_kqNhxSm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this airbnb</a> (address below). If you're in town, we would love to see you on Thursday! Come by for pool, beach, and hangs! Feel free to bring whatever drinks you'd like, we'll be BBQing!

Passeig de Pau Casals, 9, Llafranc, Catalunya 17211, SpainFrom 12:00pm on

Friday,    26   th

Welcome Party!Open bar 7:00pm to 8:00pmBar 3 Pins in the <a href="https://www.latorre.cat/installacions-i-serveis/restaurant/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hotel La Torre</a> Passeig de la Torre, 26-28Calella de Palafrugell, 17210

Saturday,    27     th

Wedding Day!Please arrive by 4:00pm for the ceremony5:00pm Cocktail Reception7:30 PM Dinner10:00 PM Party El Far Hotel RestaurantLlafranch, CT, 17211, Spain

Schedule of Events

Once upon a time...

Ralf and Sofia met in 1995, when Ralf was three days old. Their families were friends, having met as neighbors in their community pool in Doral Place, Miami. Both families were living in Miami temporarily, Sofia's coming from Venezuela and Ralf's from Germany. When Ralf was born, his older sister Sandra stayed with the Taboadas for a few days while mom and dad were busy with labor and delivery. This ensured that they came over directly from the hospital, granting Sofia the honor of being one of the first humans that Ralf ever met. (Find a photo of that day in the "Photos" section of this website.) Little Sofia may have had some kind of instinctual draw toward baby Ralf, because she is the only one of her siblings pictured holding him several times. The Zehnters moved back to Germany shortly after Ralf's birth, but the two families would keep in touch through the years, getting together in person on a couple of occasions. Ralf and Sofia had a lot in common throughout their separate lives, including a dream of moving to California. Both would make that dream happen after college, though they never coincided in living in the same place at the same time. Ralf visited Sofia while in San Francisco in 2016, then in San Diego in 2020, and again in 2022, when they planned to meet up for a vacation in Portugal. Ralf had a sneaky goal of pursuing a relationship but Sofia remained clueless for longer than she'd like to admit, despite their undeniable chemistry and compatibility. During the Portugal trip, their years of friendship flourished into romance and the two have been inseparable ever since. Starting briefly as a long-distance relationship, Sofia in San Diego and Ralf in the Netherlands, they soon made the decision to go all-in with Sofia officially moving in 2023 to join Ralf in Roermond, NL. Since then, they have been adventuring all over Europe and are have recently embarked on the biggest adventure yet, parenthood! The two welcomed their first child, sweet little Luna, in September 2024. Having a wedding and celebrating their union with loved ones has continued to be a priority, and they're so excited to finally bring those plans to fruition! We truly hope that you can join us. Was it weird that I wrote this in the third person? It felt appropriate. Hope to see you there! Love, Sofia &lt;3

Our Story

Photos

Stunning beaches, seaside hikes, historic old towns - there's no shortage of things to do here! The website below is TripAdvisor's list of best things to do in the area.

Explore the Costa Brava

If you're anything like the bride and groom, you will be content to simply lay on the beach most of your vacation. There are tons of stunning options all along the coast. From sun bathing on sandy shores to snorkeling rocky alcoves spotting wildlife, a beach day is always a good idea.

Lounge on the Beach

One of the best things about this area! Paella, seafood, jamón serrano, pan con tomate, great wine, the list goes on. Time to indulge!

Eat Tapas and Drink Wine

The ancient city of Girona is less than an hour's drive from the wedding location. Known for its rich history and great food, Girona was also the film location for several Game of Thrones scenes (check out the website below for those details).

Day Trip to Girona

You will be flying into one of the most beautiful cities in the world, so of course spending a few days there is a great option.

Barcelona

Flights to these islands from Barcelona average about 40 euros each, so if you have more time in the area, this could be worth a visit. There are also ferries from Barcelona which you can take. The islands are very popular for tourism but late September is a great time, just past the summer vacation season while still getting to enjoy some warm weather!

Visit the Baleares Islands: Ibiza, Mallorca, Menorca

Things to Do

El Far is an oceanfront boutique hotel with a rich history. The original part of the building is a 15th century watch tower atop a 175 meter cliff, which was expanded in the 18th century to become an inn for ancient travelers and pilgrims. Today, the building has been modernized and restored, but still preserves its essence and mediterranean charm.

<a href="https://www.hotelelfar.com/en/hotel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hotel website</a>

Venue

Join us for any / all of these events of our wedding week!

Thursday 25th September

We will be staying at the below airbnb. If you're in town, we would love to see you on Thursday! Come by for pool, beach, and hangs! Feel free to bring whatever drinks and snacks you'd like. We'll also have some stuff to nibble on :)

Sofia & Ralf

Sofia & Ralf

Registry