We're Getting Married · León & Las Peñitas, Nicaragua

How we got here

We met in July 2021 at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, and when Lisbeth moved back that October, we started living together. We have been more or less inseparable ever since. We love our life here: having friends round, winding each other up, and rarely having a dull evening. Almost five years on, in April 2026, Sam proposed in the same spot.

Our loved ones are spread across France, the UK, Denmark, Nicaragua and the US, and we suspect a shared fondness for a drink is part of why we all get on. Getting everyone in one place felt like reason enough for a wedding. The rest we'll keep for the vows. We would love to have you there!

How the weekend will unfold

We are still working out the exact locations and details, but this is what you can expect:

Thursday · Feb 11

Late afternoon

Pre-wedding gathering

A relaxed afternoon to bring everyone together before the wedding. More details to come...

León

Friday · Feb 12

~3:30 pm

The ceremony

We will marry on the beach at Las Peñitas in the late afternoon. Come half an hour early to settle in.

Las Peñitas beach

~5:00 pm

Drinks on the beach

A drink on the sand while the sun goes down.

Las Peñitas beach

6:00 pm

Minibuses to León

We are organising minibuses from the beach into the city — about 20 minutes — to El Convento.

Las Peñitas → León

7 pm – 2 am

Dinner & dancing

Dinner, drinks and dancing in the courtyard of Hotel El Convento, beside the San Francisco church, until the early hours.

El Convento, León

Saturday · Feb 13

Late morning

Casual tornaboda

More details to come...

León

Dress code

Nicaragua is a tropical country and part of our wedding will take place on the beach, so we invite you to dress for the setting—elegant, relaxed, and comfortable.

For women, flowy midi or maxi dresses in lightweight, breathable fabrics.

For men, guayaberas, linen button-downs, or other lightweight dress shirts paired with linen or dress pants. Jackets and ties are completely optional.

Think linen, cotton, and other natural fabrics. Most importantly, wear something you'll be comfortable celebrating and dancing in.

Join Us

RSVP

Nothing would make us happier than knowing you'll be there. If you can, please let us know by September 1, 2026, so we can start planning accommodation and the celebration. And if you're still not sure by then, don't worry, just tell us and we can give you a little more time.

Trouble with the form? Email us at sammitchell111@gmail.com.