Josie & Siyavash

Schedule

The Plan

Confirmed

Friday, 21st May

Doors open at 15:30 at Die Alte Gaertnerei.

Ceremony begins at 16:30 sharp.

For our guests with a propensity for lateness — the ceremony starts at 15:30 ;)

Dress code

Semi-formal / cocktail

Weather note

Please note that, weather-permitting, the ceremony will be held outdoors; the reception will be at least partially outdoors. The weather in Germany can be quite unpredictable, so we highly recommend bringing a light shawl or jacket.

There is a cloakroom available to store jackets if we are lucky with sunshine.

Details coming soon

Saturday, 22nd May

TBD — something fun, accessible, and low-effort in Munich for those staying the weekend.

Possible ideas

Brunch or lunch somewhere
Hike
Picnic
Sightseeing

Getting there

Logistics: getting there and lodging

Our ceremony, reception, and party will be held at Die Alte Gaertnerei.

Venue

Die Alte Gaertnerei

Tegernseer Landstraße 129, 82024 Taufkirchen

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Transportation

By car from Munich main station (Hauptbahnhof)

Plan circa 20–30 minutes by car.

Private parking

Private parking is available on-site.

By public transportation from Munich Hauptbahnhof

Take S3 in the direction of Deisenhofen to Unterhaching or Taufkirchen. From there, there are two options:

Adventure: take bus 220 to Winning, Aurikelstrasse and walk circa 20 minutes through the beautiful farmland to the venue, or rent an e-scooter.
Carpool between Unterhaching S-Bahn and the venue, which is a short drive. Details and coordination will be provided closer to the date.

Lodging

There are several hotels located within a short drive, or long walk, of the wedding venue in Unterhaching or Taufkirchen:

Holiday Inn Munich – Unterhaching Hotel Residenz Beckenlehner Limmerhof Hotel

Gifting

Your presence is more than enough of a gift for us, and we recognize that for many, this will be an international trip. Please do not feel obliged to bring or give a gift — we do not have a registry.

If you would still like to give something, we would be very grateful for a contribution through the PayPal QR code here.

Travel help

For our guests from afar

This section is mainly for guests travelling internationally or staying in Munich for several days.

Transport recommendations

Regional transportation

Munich International Airport

This is the nearest airport, with easy public transit access to the city via regional trains, or by taxi.

Car rentals

Many major retailers offer car rental, including on site at the airport. For short stays, visitors from the US are generally allowed to drive in Germany with a US driver’s license.

Public transportation

Munich has very good public transportation for trips both within and outside the city, and it is relatively easy to use.

For guests staying a few days or more in the area, we would highly recommend getting a Deutschland ticket. This is a monthly subscription of about 60 Euros, but quickly pays itself off and can be cancelled at any time - this covers all regional transport (regional train, bus, subway) within the whole country. To get this, go to the app store and download “DB Navigator”. From there, you can make an account and manage your subscriptions, as well as buy additional tickets if desired for long-distance trains for travel between cities within Germany.

Stay awhile

Planning a lovely wedding vacay

For many of our guests from the US, it might make sense to combine this wedding visit with a longer vacation — #eurosummer.

Josie will be sure to take a few vacation days surrounding the date to meet up with anyone making a long trip who wants to spend more time together.

We are also happy to provide recommendations for making the most of your trip. Munich itself can provide several days’ worth of options for exploring, and the surrounding area is very beautiful.

Fun day trips from Munich that we can personally recommend

Bavaria is known not only for Oktoberfest and beer, but also for incredible scenery. Take a short regional train ride to visit one of the many lakes in the region, for example Starnberger See, Ammersee, Tegernsee, or Chiemsee.
Go hiking in the Bavarian Alps and visit a traditional ski town, for example Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Visit a literal fairytale castle, for example Schloss Neuschwanstein.
Step atop the highest mountain in Germany, Zugspitze.

For ambitious travellers on #eurosummer

Book high-speed trains to most major cities in Germany, starting directly at the centrally located Munich Hauptbahnhof. We can discuss your Deutsche Bahn experience afterward 😈
Many lovely locations are reachable from Munich International Airport within a 1–2 hour flight, including destinations within Italy, Czechia, Austria, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.

Helpful answers

Questions you might be asking

Can I bring my kids?

Yes, of course! If we know you have kids, they will be accounted for in your invitation. Please note, however, that we will not be providing childcare during the night. You are welcome to use the on-site guest house, already reserved by us, if the children need a break from the festivities.

I’m travelling a long way for this — can I hang out with Josie and/or Siyavash before or after the wedding?

Yes, of course! Please contact Josie over WhatsApp to coordinate. She will plan some vacation days accordingly.

Can I wear Lederhosen?

Absolutely not. We will throw you out. Unless you are Bavarian — then we can discuss.

Can I wear traditional wedding guest attire from my own country?

Yes, as long as it is not Lederhosen or sweatpants.

Can I book a hotel closer to where Josie & Siyavash live, so we can spend more time together?

If you are planning a longer trip to Munich and want to stay near us, we would recommend booking a hotel near Arabellapark. Please note, however, that this will be farther away from the wedding venue, on the other side of the city.

Welcome to our wedding weekend

We are getting married!