The big day has come. This Saturday, April 6, 2024, José Luis Martínez Almeida and Teresa Urquijo will say ‘I do’ ten months after confirming their relationship. As in any relationship, they are now very sure that they have found the person they want to spend the rest of their lives with, but there was a time when they were true strangers. How did the couple meet? There are many who ask this question, and the truth is that it is a most curious story.
The mayor of Madrid was sincere and acknowledged his feelings a few hours before the big day. “I think he had never been so nervous in my entire life. I spend the day huffing and puffing,” he revealed during his last work commitments before the wedding. Likewise, he assured that he was “happy” and “hoping that it can arrive this Saturday.” As revealed this week, the wedding will have more than 500 high-level guests and the banquet will cost around 90,000 euros.
But the truth is that, despite the fact that the big wedding is already fully prepared and about to take place, there was a moment when the couple did not know each other. It was in June 2023 when José Luis Martínez-Almeida officially presented Teresa Urquijo as her partner, and he did so by going accompanied by her to Las Ventas, in the event that puts an end to the San Isidro festivities. Then, it was learned that the two had not been together for long.
The first meeting between the two was in February 2023. It occurred during the FLECHA contemporary art fair, as reported by the Look portal. So, it was she who took the first step, and approached Almeida to greet him. At first, they did not exchange phone numbers, but their connection was more than tangible, since the conversation flowed and it was all smiles.
A few days later, their paths crossed again, this time at a breakfast at the consulting firm Atrevia. Both demonstrated their good relationship then, but each one went their own way again. However, fate would bring them together again at the Mutua Madrid Open, and she invited him to the VIP area for an after-party. However, Almeida decided not to attend.
Again, Teresa took another step. The mayor’s current fiancee tried to see when Almeida could have a free space to see each other. “Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday,” he replied. The first date between the two took place on May 12. Then, there was a political campaign, so the mayor wanted to wait until it was over to make the relationship public.
Although José Luis was not very clear about it, Teresa managed to get him to trust that her intentions were honest, and not that she was approaching him out of interest. The reality is that the relationship has advanced in leaps and bounds, strengthening little by little. In January 2024, both announced their intention to marry. Finally, the ceremony will begin at 12:00 this Saturday, and will take place in the Parish of the Sacred Heart and San Francisco de Borja, also called the Jesuits of Serrano church. Later, her reception will take place in Colmenar Viejo, on her family farm. Without a doubt, it will be one of the happiest days of her life.
