R&L

You are cordially invited to the wedding of

Rami & Lina

رامي ولينا

Wednesday 7 & Thursday 8 July 2027

Sayada, Tunisia

The family house and its garden, Sayada

Welcome

We are getting married in the garden of Lina’s family home, on the coast at Sayada. Both days are at the same house.

Many of you are travelling a long way to be there. Everything you need is on this page: when to arrive, where to stay, how to reach us, and how to let us know you are coming.

The Celebrations

Katb Ktab

Wednesday, the seventh of July

Date & Time

Wednesday 7 July
Time to be confirmed

Location

The family house
Sayada, Tunisia

Dress Code

Formal

Please note the ceremony begins promptly. We will confirm the arrival time here once it is set with the family.

The Wedding

Thursday, the eighth of July

Date & Time

Thursday 8 July
Time to be confirmed

Location

The same house, in the garden
Sayada, Tunisia

Dress Code

Formal

EveningReception in the garden
LaterDinner
Later stillDancing

Outdoors, in July. The celebration is in the garden and the evenings are warm. Flat or block heels are kinder on grass than stilettos.

Getting There

Sayada is a small coastal town in the Monastir Governorate, about fifteen kilometres south of Monastir, looking out over the Gulf of Monastir and the Kuriat islands. It is not near the capital, so it is worth deciding early which airport you fly into.

Which airport

Monastir Habib BourguibaMIR

about 25 km · nearest

The closest airport, and the one to aim for if you can.

Tunisia's third largest, served by around ten airlines flying mostly to Europe, among them Tunisair, Nouvelair, Transavia France, Luxair, Brussels Airlines and Eurowings.

Enfidha–HammametNBE

about 45 km from Monastir

A reasonable second choice, mainly charter and seasonal European routes. Worth checking if Monastir has nothing on your dates.

Tunis–CarthageTUN

about 160 km by road

The country's main airport, with roughly sixty destinations across twenty-nine airlines. If you are coming from the United States or the Gulf, you will most likely connect through here.

Allow about two hours to drive down on the A1 motorway, and closer to two and a half in July when the coast is busy. The direct train from Tunis Ville to Monastir takes around three hours.

From the airport to Sayada

By car

simplest

Taxis and car hire are available at all three airports. From Monastir the drive is short. From Tunis it is a straightforward run down the motorway.

To confirm  Whether we arrange transport on the days themselves. If we do, the details will appear here.

By train

Sahel Metro

This is the quietly useful one. The Sahel Metro is an electrified coastal line run by SNCFT, seventy-three kilometres from Sousse to Mahdia with a spur to Monastir, thirty stations in all.

Sayada has its own station, and so does Monastir airport. The Skanes–Monastir airport stop sits on the same line, so you can step off your flight and reach Sayada without a car.

Times not yet verified  We will confirm current timetables and frequency nearer the date rather than publish something that changes.

By louage

local

Shared minibuses connect Monastir with Sousse, Mahdia and further afield. They leave when they are full rather than to a timetable, so there is rarely a long wait, but they are best if you already know Tunisia.

Distances, airports and rail information checked on 8 September 2026 against Wikipedia, SNCFT and Rome2Rio. Anything that can change is marked, and will be re-checked before the site goes live.

Where to Stay

Sayada itself is a small town and has no hotels of any size. The nearest cluster runs along the coast at Skanes and Monastir, roughly fifteen to twenty-five kilometres away, which is also where the airport is.

These are the properties we are looking at. We have not approached any of them yet, so treat this as a starting point rather than a recommendation.

Hilton Skanes Monastir Beach Resort

Skanes

Beachfront, and the most familiar name on this coast for guests flying in from abroad.

Rate not confirmed

Iberostar Selection Kuriat Palace

Skanes

Named for the same Kuriat islands you can see from Sayada.

Rate not confirmed

Rosa Beach Thalasso & Spa

Skanes

A quieter alternative along the same stretch of coast.

Rate not confirmed

Before you book: we are looking into whether we can hold rooms at a set rate for our guests. If that comes together it will be posted here, so it is worth waiting a little unless your dates are tight.

Questions

What should I wear?

Formal, on both days.

The celebration is outdoors on grass, in July. Block heels or flats will serve you far better than stilettos, and linen will serve you better than wool.

How hot will it be?

Hot, and dry. July on this coast averages a daytime high around 32 to 34°C, falling to about 22 to 24°C after sunset. Rainfall in July is close to nothing.

Both celebrations run into the evening, so you will miss the worst of the afternoon. The sea sits at about 25°C if you are staying on the coast.

Do I need a visa?

United States passport holders do not need a visa for stays of up to ninety days. Qatari passport holders likewise do not, up to ninety days.

If you live in Qatar but hold another passport, you will most likely need a visa, though a valid GCC residence permit can allow a short visa on arrival.

Please check for your own passport. Entry rules change, and we would rather you confirmed with the Tunisian embassy or consulate in your country than relied on this page.

Are children invited?

Yes. Children are welcome at both the Katb Ktab and the wedding.

When you reply, please include them by name so we can count them properly for seating and food.

Can I bring someone?

Your invitation covers a set number of people. When you enter your invitation code, the reply form will show you exactly who is included and whether you have a place for a guest of your choosing.

If it does and you have someone in mind, you can add their name there.

What time should I arrive?

To confirm

Start times for both days are still being settled with the family. They will be posted here, and on each event above, as soon as they are fixed.

Will there be transport from the hotels?

To confirm

We are looking into it. If we arrange anything, it will appear under Getting There and you will be asked about it when you reply.

Where should I stay?

Sayada has no hotels of any size. The nearest cluster is along the coast at Skanes and Monastir, fifteen to twenty-five kilometres away. We have listed the properties we are looking at under Where to Stay.

Is the garden easy to get around?

It is a private garden: grass underfoot, and there are steps up to the house. If anyone in your party would find that difficult, tell us when you reply and we will make sure it is looked after.

What language will the day be in?

Both. The Katb Ktab is in Arabic. Around it you will hear Arabic, French and English, and nobody will be left out of a conversation.

Weather figures are July averages for Monastir from published climate records. Visa guidance was checked on 8 September 2026 and is a summary, not advice. Both will be re-checked before the site goes live.

Gifts

The greatest gift is your presence. Should you wish to honour us with something more, our details are below.

Account name
RAMI CHAHINE
IBAN
GB82WEST12345698765432
SWIFT / BIC
CBQAQAQAXXX
Bank
Commercial Bank Qatar

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