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Jen & Stijn

Jen and Stijn kissing at sunset above the sea

invite you to celebrate their wedding

Friday 24 September 2027Palacio de Silvela, Aranjuez

RSVP by 24 June

Where we get married

Palacio de Silvela

Aranjuez, across the gardens from the Palacio Real

The aisle on the lawn of the Palacio de Silvela, leading to its steps, its red-brick front and its slate-spired turret

  1. 1816 · The lawn

    A royal herb garden

    Before the palace, this ground grew medicinal plants for the royal pharmacy. By 1845 it was the Jardín de la Botica: four equal beds, facing the Palacio Real.

  2. 1860 · The front door

    A house for a Bavarian prince

    King consort Francisco de Asís had it built for his cousin, Prince Adalbert of Bavaria, as Casa Baviera. The prince never moved in: in 1868 the revolution sent Isabel II into exile, and the house passed to the Silvela family, whose name it still carries.

  3. 1860 · The turret

    Neo-Gothic, by the court architect

    José Segundo de Lema, architect to the royal court, followed Viollet-le-Duc: let every material show what it is and what it does. Hence the turret, the slate spires, the steep roofs.

  4. The windows

    Valladolid brick, Colmenar stone

    Red brick from a Valladolid works, framed in pale stone from Colmenar. Neither is plastered over, so the house wears its materials on the outside.

  5. 1936 · The ground floor

    The war years

    In the Civil War the house was occupied, and its library and paintings disappeared. Afterwards it was home to the general commanding the Almansa and Pavía regiments, until 1962.

  6. 1966 · The roof

    Fire

    By 1962 the house was close to ruin. In 1966 a fire burned its carved wooden ceilings and left it in ruins.

  7. 1979 · The brick

    Rebuilt from its own walls

    On 28 December 1979 José Pérez Mardones bought the ruin and rebuilt it, at his own cost, as it had been. The Valladolid brickworks had long since closed, so the 15,000 or so bricks it took came from the estate's boundary walls, built of the same brick.

  8. Today

    Where we get married

    A protected building within Aranjuez's UNESCO cultural landscape, looking across the gardens to the Palacio Real. On 24 September 2027.

The day

  1. 18:00Welcome drinks
  2. 18:30Ceremony
  3. 19:15Couple portraits
  4. 19:30Cocktail
  5. 21:00Dinner (Food Stations)
  6. 22:00Dancing, until late

Getting there

There is no shuttle, so everyone makes their own way there and back.

about 45 minutes

From central Madrid on the A-4, then the M-305.

about 45 minutes

Cercanías C-3 from Madrid Atocha to Aranjuez. The last train back leaves long before the party ends, so plan a taxi or a bed in Aranjuez.

Flying

Fly into Madrid-Barajas.

Address

Palacio de Silvela
C. de Palacio Silvela, 1
28300 Aranjuez, Madrid

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Route from Madrid to Aranjuez Tagus Royal gardens Madrid Madrid-Barajas A-4M-305 Cercanías C-3 Aranjuez 0 N 10 km

Where to stay

For the wedding, we recommend staying in or close to Aranjuez, and we've picked two hotels we like. If you'd rather stay in Madrid, note that there are no trains back after the party, so book your taxi in advance.

NH Collection Palacio de Aranjuez

A 4★ hotel in an 18th-century building, right opposite the Royal Palace and a short walk from the venue.

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Occidental Aranjuez

A 4★ hotel with a wellness area, about five minutes by car from the centre of Aranjuez.

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What to wear

A soft invitation to wear the palette with us. Below you will find inspiration.

  • Sage

    Salvia officinalis

  • Olive

    Olea europaea

  • Deep green

    Myrtus communis

  • Beige

    Jasminum officinale

  • Sage
  • Olive
  • Eucalyptus
  • Deep green
  • Beige
  • Sand
  • Taupe
  • Mushroom
  • Dusty peach
  • Dusty rose
  • Caramel
  • Cinnamon
  • Terracotta
  • Pecan
  • Mocha
  • Chocolate

Tap a colour to see it up close

Grass and heels

Much of the evening is on the lawn. Block heels or flats are kinder than stilettos.

Gifts

Your presence is gift enough, but if you'd like to give something, we'd love a contribution to our next adventure.

Jen & Stijn

The weekend

If you are making a weekend of it, a few ideas: Aranjuez itself, two easy day trips, and Madrid. Turn a postcard over for the details.

Jen blowing a kiss and showing her engagement ring

Questions

Anything else, ask us:

When should we arrive?

From 18:00, for a welcome drink in the gardens. The ceremony starts at 18:30. Please be on time.

How do we get here from Madrid airport?

From the airport, make your way to Atocha train station and change to the Cercanías C-3 train for Aranjuez, which takes about an hour in all. A taxi takes about 50 minutes.

Is there parking?

It is easy to park in the surroundings of the venue in Aranjuez.

Can I bring a plus-one?

Only if they are named on your invitation. If you are not sure, just ask us.

Can we bring the children?

Yes, children are welcome, though please note there will be no dedicated children's entertainment on the day. Add each child to your RSVP with their age.

Is the ceremony outside? What if it rains?

Yes, the ceremony will be outside. If it rains, there will be a plan B ;)

What will the weather be like?

Late September in Aranjuez is usually warm and dry in the day, and cools quickly once the sun goes down. Bring a layer for the evening.

Can we take photos during the ceremony?

Please keep your phone down during the ceremony. We will have a professional photographer capturing every moment.

When does the party end?

The party is scheduled to end around 1:00–2:00 am.

How do we get back at night?

There is no shuttle, and the last train to Madrid leaves long before the party ends. Uber and taxis are your best allies.

Until when can we RSVP, and can we change our answer?

Please RSVP at your earliest convenience. The deadline is 24 June 2027. If something changes, just send the form again: your latest reply is the one we keep.

RSVP

Please reply by 24 June 2027. One reply per invitation: add everyone on it, adults and children.

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