Your presence at our celebration is the only gift we could ever ask for. But if you’d like to contribute to our new life together, we will receive it with all our hearts.
Daniela
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Marcus
Daniela Montúfar Nates
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Marcus Alexander Pattenden
You are Invited to Dani & Marcus' Wedding!
20th March 2027
Barcelona, Spain
Counting the days till we party!
2027/03/20 16:00:00
Our Love Story
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Marcus spotted Dani crossing the library at the University of East Anglia. Dani had noticed Marcus at a basketball game.
When Marcus and Dani first spoke, Dani was already seeing someone else.
It wasn’t yet the moment.
But God’s timing is perfect and it was clearly meant to happen later.
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It was the last party before the world went into lockdown.
Marcus spotted Dani at the kitchen of a mutual friend’s house party, walked straight over, opened a bottle of vodka, poured two glasses, and handed one to her.
They talked, they laughed and connected.
But this still wasn’t the right time.
After another year of single life, they connected over social media.
When Dani came back to England in 2021, Marcus started making the trip to Norwich every weekend to see Dani.
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On the 8th of October 2021, their relationship became official, as Marcus asked Dani to be his girlfriend.
A few weeks later, Marcus invited Dani to visit his home, where she met his mother, Amanda. Dani was nervous at first, but Amanda’s welcoming disposition, kindness, and warmth soon put her at ease.
Amanda had a way of making everyone feel at home, with a wonderful sense of humour and a laugh that was impossible not to join in with.
Then came Boxing Day, when Dani met Marcus’s wider family and many of Amanda’s friends. There were so many names and faces to remember, but before long, those strangers became familiar faces, and eventually, close friends.
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In January 2022, Marcus lost his mum. Amanda was the kind of woman who would have had strong opinions about the wedding flowers, laughed louder than anyone and held Amara as though she had been waiting for her whole life to meet her, because she had.
Marcus carries her with him into every room.
She will be there at the Sagrada Família too: in the light pouring through stained glass, in the silence before the vows, and in the joy she always wanted for him.
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After a difficult time, Marcus and Dani needed a change of air.
So, they packed up their things and went to stay with Dani’s family in Colombia.
Dani’s mum, now known as Nana Cony, welcomed them into her home with open arms and a joyful disposition.
Dani and her mum Cony have a kind of bond that needs no explanation, because you can simply feel it. Anyone who knows Dani knows Cony. And anyone who has had the privilege of knowing them both will understand why. They each carry a little piece of the other in their hearts, and that is something truly beautiful.
While Dani thrived at a top international company, Marcus enrolled at university to learn Spanish, taught English, and they both volunteered at a children’s orphanage for kids with learning difficulties in Chía, the town where they were living.
He met every one of Dani’s preschool friends, Dani’s brother and family, and her extended family too.
Nearly two years in Colombia gave them the chance to travel, discover hidden corners of Latin America, and keep building a future together, one adventure at a time…
A very private civil union, and they even adopted a cat!
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Christmas 2023 brought the biggest news of their lives: they were going to become parents!
Many things unfolded over a few months. The timer was set and they took action.
Marcus returned home to find them somewhere to live and to start working at his new job. Dani stayed in Colombia a little longer with her family to help prepare herself for the adventure of labour and motherhood.
Then, in July 2024, their beautiful, precious, luminous daughter, Amara, arrived.
Sleep became an estranged but dearly missed friend; finding time together became very difficult, and things became more expensive.
But that did not matter in the slightest, because Amara was the most wonderful gift that they could ever have received.
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To propose, Marcus chose Ightham Mote, a medieval manor house that has stood in Sevenoaks since 1320.
He carefully planned a proposal in that place with a photographer, so that it could be recorded in photos, as well as in their memories.
He got down on one knee and asked her the words he’d been waiting to say for so long.
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In a place built to last for centuries, with the hope that their bond would be similarly long-lasting.
Dani said yes before he had even finished the sentence.
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Early 2026 brought the thrilling news that they would be able to get married at La Sagrada Família: a place where faith, patience, and beauty have been under construction since 1882.
Much like how people and the relationships that they maintain, are always growing and changing too.
It felt like more than coincidence. It felt like grace.
On the 20th of March 2027, Dani and Marcus will stand there with Amara in their arms; with both of their families together; with Amanda’s dearest friends who showed up for Marcus, for Dani, and for baby Amara in the moments that mattered most; with university friends, preschool friends, best friends; and with the new friendships that arrived during the beautiful chaos of parenthood.
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All together. All in one place. In one of the most extraordinary buildings in the world.
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To receive God’s blessing on a love that survived bad timing, a pandemic, two continents, immeasurable loss, and the beautiful, exhausting, perfect chaos of becoming three.
They cannot wait.
Ruth 1:16–17
“For where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God.”
Dress Code
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Catholic Ceremony at Sagrada Família
Out of respect for this sacred space, please ensure shoulders and chest are covered, and dresses reach at least the knee. A shawl is a beautiful option.
Please avoid white, ivory, black or very dark colours.
Our bridesmaids will be wearing butter yellow. To avoid any clashes, please leave this shade for the wedding party.
Every other warm tone is warmly welcomed!
HIM
Catholic Ceremony at Sagrada Família
As we celebrate in this sacred place, we kindly ask that all guests remove any hats before entering the Crypta.
We kindly ask that guests avoid wearing white, beige or blue.
Thank you for helping us create a beautiful and harmonious celebration.
MEET THE WEDDING TEAM
Every great love story has a wonderful supporting cast.
Meet the extraordinary people standing beside Dani & Marcus.
Meet the extraordinary people standing beside Dani & Marcus.
The Bridesmaids
Lorena (Madrina)
Carolina
Phoebe
Aitana
María Paula
Jessica
Laurita
Vanessa
The Groomsmen
Christopher (Best Man)
Towner
Doug
EVENT DETAILS
Ceremony
Sagrada Família
Saturday, 20th March 2027 at 4:15 in the afternoon
Barcelona, Spain
Arrival time: 4:00 pm.
Enter via Calle Sardenya, at the Passion Façade, with access to the Crypt.
When you arrive, the Basilica’s security team will ask for your name to check it against the guest list. Only guests who have confirmed their attendance via the RSVP form will be allowed entry.
Reception
Reception
Coming Soon
We are crossing T’s and dotting I’s. Come back soon to see more information about the reception!
From 6:45 pm Barcelona, Spain
Where to Stay
Where to Stay
We suggest staying in central Barcelona, ideally somewhere near the Sagrada Família, where you’ll find plenty of lovely hotels and Airbnb options to suit different tastes and budgets.
If you’d like a little help finding the perfect place to stay, or would love some recommendations on the best areas to look, please feel free to get in touch with Yolanda, our wonderful wedding planner based in Spain. She’ll be more than happy to help you find the right place and make your stay in Barcelona as enjoyable as possible! 💕
Yolanda (Wedding planner) +34 692 175 544 – info@llegalanovia.com –
www.llegalanovia.com
RSVP
Welcome to Dani and Marcus’s wedding!!!
Please let us know if you will be attending the celebration by completing this form for yourself and your family or guests.
Please fill in all the required information.
We recommend completing it on a computer rather than on a mobile phone. 😉
This RSVP form will remain open until December 15th 2026.
Contact Us
For any doubts, questions, comments, or suggestions, you may contact:
Yolanda (Wedding planner) +34 692 175 544 – info@llegalanovia.com
www.llegalanovia.com
For well wishes, congratulations, and absolutely essential questions:
Dani – Dan.mnates@gmail.com
Marcus – Marcuspattenden@gmail.com
Photos and videos from the wedding will be shared a few days after the event.
You will be able to find them on this page
We can not wait to celebrate with you!
Dani, Marcus & Amara
