I'd sum up today's gorgeous wedding in three words – pretty in pastels. Julia and Enrique tied the knot on the 25th of June 2016 in Ferrol, which is on the Atlantic Coast of Spain. The location on its own was magnificent and this loving couple used plenty of soft florals, cultural traditions and fun components to really make their day memorable.
I love love love learning about different rituals from around the world. Julia shares with us a local custom in Galicia, where they soak wildflowers (like rosemary, clover, fennel) and other fresh flowers outside overnight on June 23rd. Then the next morning, on St John's Day, "you wash your face with them to heal your body and soul". The photos of Julia with the soaked blooms are beautiful, as you will see.
Nothing beats the look of pure joy and excitement on a bride or groom's face and you can clearly see Enrique and Julia's elation at making their union 'official'.
Thank you so much, Sara Lobla Photography, for letting us share your wonderful images today.
THE PROPOSAL | Last year on San Fermín's Day, we were trying to take photographs of the stars in a beautiful country house in Arçais, the so-called 'French Venetia'. He then asked me to marry him. There were no ring because I rarely wear jewellery.
THE VISION | It's a Galician wedding in a colonial country house, prepared with special attention to details and much enthusiasm. It's my favourite time of the year and it's my birthday two days later. The palette was composed of pastels.
THE PLANNING PROCESS | Lucía @tusdesign, Quique's sister, has helped very much with the planning. She is very elegant. Her patience, ideas and willingness were amazing. She has designed the favours, the invitations, the seating…
CHURCH | San Julián Concathedral in Ferrol
THE VENUE | Pazo Libunca (Narón, A Coruña, Spain).
THE DRESS & ACCESSORIES | Dress: Marcela Mansergas
Jewellery: Joyería Jar
Headpiece: India Tiaras y Tocados
Shoes: LODI
Makeup and Hair: Peluquería Chus Ferrol
FINDING THE DRESS | What I like most about the dress is its lightness, it's really fluid and comfortable. Made in crepe and tulle embroidered with lace, it has many details: the ballerina neckline, the U back with lace and buttons…
GROOM'S ATTIRE | Jacket: Sastrería Madariaga
Shirt: Hackett
Tie: Loewe
Cufflinks: Montblanc
Shoes: Conti Ferrari
THE READINGS & MUSIC | The soprano from Ferrol, María José Ladra, sang during the ceremony. The ceremony was in Spanish and Galician.
The music during the ceremony was by Mas Music. They also played during the cocktail hour.
LITTLE BOYS AND GIRLS | My nephews and nieces were the children that accompanied us during the ceremony ("niños de arras"). A couturier from Ferrol made the girls' dresses, as well as the sashes of the boys. The shirts and trousers of the boys were by Neck & Neck.
THE FLOWERS | On 23rd June, in Galicia the flowers are left outdoors and the following morning (Saint John's Day) you wash your face with them to heal body and soul. The typical flowers are wild or from markets: clover, rosemary, verbena, fennel… and other flowers in pastel shades. La tienda de Emma prepared the bouquet and the floral arrangement.
CATERING | During the starters there was a beer corner with homemade beer from Ferrol, La Ferrolana (Pale Ale type). Apart from tasty, the bottle has an artistic label. The lunch was a banquet. In Ferrol, the monkfish is very appreciated, especially from the Cedeira area. Moreover, we had lobster. It is a must in any Galician wedding.
YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER | Sara Lobla for her style. The colour and light of the photos, so original and fresh. She can take wonderful photos in any background, which requires much talent.
VIDEOGRAPHER | Catu Martínez, one of my best friends at school, has a natural and simple style. I have always admired how she makes everything beautiful. Her style is really amazing.
THE DETAILS & DÉCOR | My sister-in-law, Lucía helped very much with the décor and the designs.
Imprenta Paramés from Ferrol has been till the day before packing the illustrations and presents, printing menus, missals… They enjoy their job and that is evident. They are very good professionals.
@_yolandia made the tipi for the children with cushions and baskets to put away the toys. A big success!
To finish with, @tiajulita inspired us very much.
FAVOURS | An illustration painted by Lucía from Las Meninas. It represents Ferrol because there is an important cultural movement in Canido neighbourhood. We also gave an Albariño wine bottle from a family wine cellar from Cambados. I recommend this wine of high quality called O Casal.
THE HONEYMOON | Bali and Gili islands. We love to surf, sightseeing, go to the beach, walk through the rice fields… Above all, we wanted to take a rest.
MEMORABLE MOMENTS | The dance was very special. I was a dancer for years and Quique has learned ballroom dancing. We decided to be quite traditional, so we danced the Wine, Women and Song Waltz by Johan Strauss.
ADVICE FOR OTHER COUPLES | I think it's very important to rely on good professionals, especially if you are not at the spot to prepare everything. The priest, Xaquín, told us that the important thing was to get married. When we were stressed, we remembered his words.
CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE |
Photographer | Sara Lobla
Dress | Marcela Mansergas
Makeup and hair | Peluquería Chus Ferrol
Headpiece | India Tiaras y Tocados
Jewellery | Joyería Jar
Shoes | LODI
Flowers | La tienda de Emma
Jacket | Sastrería Madariaga
Shirt | Hackett
Tie | Loewe
Cufflinks | Montblanc
Wedding rings | Joyería Suárez
Venue and catering | Pazo Libunca
Décor/illustrations | Lucía at @tusdesign
Stationery (printing/packing) | Imprenta Paramés
Vídeo | Catu Martínez
Tipi | Yolandia
Wine (favour) | O Casal
Music | Mas Music
Beer corner | La Ferrolana
Little boys (shirt and trousers) | Neck & Neck
Enrique and Julia, thank you for sharing your delightful celebration with us. I will definitely be adding your part of Spain to my ever-growing bucket list. Abby xx
Source: Romantic & Bohemian Wedding in Spain
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