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From Ana Lui Photography…DJ and Lauren met through mutual friends while out in Chicago (where Lauren is originally from). They both were in relationships at the time but stayed in touch and reconnected a couple of years later when the timing was right. DJ was living between Dallas and Chicago and Lauren was living in Chicago. They had a long-distance relationship for a year before Lauren decided to make the move down south (to Dallas) to be closer to DJ.

They chose to get married in Mallorca at beautiful Belmond La Residencia in Deia, which is a small village in the mountains. DJ took Lauren to Deia a few years back and she fell in love with the place.

Since the wedding took place in Spain and was mostly outdoors, the bride and groom really wanted to have a rustic feel. The hotel was an old olive press so they have chosen olive branches incorporated into everything from the bouquets to table settings to the bridesmaid’s headdresses.

For flowers, Lauren chose white roses and freesia flowers with olive foliage. Lauren is more of a minimalist and didn’t want anything to take away from the beautiful backdrop and location. The dinner area was decorated with fresh lemons hand picked from the hotel gardens.

When I asked Lauren about her experience with getting married abroad and planning the wedding via emails and Skype she said it wasn’t as stressful as I thought it would be. Deia is a small village, so allocating the guests and getting everyone out there was pretty straight forward.

From the Bride…To say I was surprised when DJ proposed is an understatement. I had absolutely no idea, which made the day incredibly special and memorable. The proposal took place at DJ’s parent’s house in the country in Scotland. We were taking a walk through the forestry on their property, which is a common activity we both enjoy when we are in Scotland when I noticed he was being a bit quieter than usual. The sun was close to setting and we came to a beautiful little lake. I turned around and he held out the box with the ring. The rest of the evening was a blur.

I never experienced anything like it. It was so peaceful and beautiful yet unpretentious. After thinking of places that had a special meaning to us, Deia stood out.

The best decision was to get married in the church. There were other places we could’ve had the ceremony on the property and around Deia that would’ve been pretty but the church was incredibly historic and beautiful.

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You’ve found that dress of your dreams and now it’s time to focus on putting the entire look together with hair and makeup. Need help? Well, we’ve got you covered, because today we’re joining forces with Jennie Kay for a quick run-down on all things beauty with tips + tricks on achieving that glam wedding day look, no matter the gown or style you’re dreaming of. Let’s get started.

LOOK 1: CASUAL GLAMOUR

Your style? Laid-back with a big ol’ side of sophistication. Which means rocking a stunning gown that shows some skin and hair + make-up that is just as sleek and glamorous. Jennie Kay suggests pairing your dream dress with a rope braid pony or soft low bun that is dressy enough for a wedding, but is also completely effortless.

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LOOK 2: VINTAGE ELEGANCE

You’re a vintage-inspired lady looking to rock that elegant lace number, but still maintain a modern, yet sexy edge. Jennie Kay’s tip? A bright red lip for that much-needed side of sophistication and a stunning updo that frames one side of the face, plus sweeps across the back in a beautiful style that is reminiscent of the past.

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“Look at the way you wore your hair at your initial dress fitting. It usually mimics your initial idea on how your hair should be.” – Jennie Kay Beauty

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LOOK 3: BOHO BEAUTY

Crave a look that is soft, romantic and free, just like you and your wedding? Then this fab boho look from Jennie Kay Beauty is sooo for you. Simply keep your hair natural in wave and texture and add three gorgeous braids for a little pop of WOW. Want to add a little glamour to the look? Really make those eyes stand out with just the right shade of shadow and mascara.

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LOOK 4: SWEETLY CLASSIC

For those of you who want to keep it sweet + classic on the Big Day, Jennie Kay suggests a low twisted ponytail that is equal parts show-stopping and wholesome. Pair it with subtle makeup (like a light pink lip) and a gown that has just a pop of sass and the results are absolutely timeless.

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LOOK 5: TOUSLED SOPHISTICATION

Waves are a girl’s best friend and when it comes to a wedding day look that is equal parts laid-back and sophisticated, Jennie Kay keeps those tousled waves down with just a few sweet strands pulled back for a look that is all sorts of romantic. Add some soft pink lips and some barely-there makeup to complete the look.

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Countryside Rustic Ibiza Wedding

It should be recognized that Ellie and Mark planned an incredible wedding. Said wedding? Well, it just so happened to take place on the magical island of Ibiza. Need we say more? Captured by the massively talented Ana Lui Photography, we’ve got it all waiting for you in The Vault!

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From Ana Lui Photography…As soon as I met Ellie and Mark I knew their wedding will be simply amazing. They are such a lovely couple! Laid back, full of love and appreciation for our little island of Ibiza. They chose to get married on Ibiza because they feel like home in here. As much as they enjoy the sun and the sea, they also love the wild and rural countryside and Ibiza’s Mediterranean vibe.

And their wedding location was just that, wonderful countryside agroturistic hotel in quiet little village of San Mateo. Ellie and Mark chose Hotel Astarte because of it’s fab grounds. Stoney walls, wooden ceiling beams, almond and carob trees. They said” I do” surrounded by the family and closest friends at the top terrace garden of Astarte.

Lucy from Mambo Weddings, their wedding planner, made sure everything run smoothly. Decor and flowers matched the mood of the wedding day, with freshly cut rosemary, gorgeous succulent mini plant pots and overflowing bouquet made with love by amazing Kristin at Flowers Ibiza. Throughout the wedding day I always follow the natural light. For Elle’s and Mark’s couple shoot I’ve decided to shoot around on of the hotels fields, few meters away from sheep wondering around. The light was perfect. The sun started to set behind the olive and almond trees, we caught the last rays just in time. Ellie swapped her head piece for beautiful flower crown. And after the dinner all the guests joined the young couple by the pool with life music and cheese cake!

From The Bride…Why did you choose to get married in the Mediterranean?

Ibiza is such a stunning island and the perfect place for our guests to enjoy a holiday around the big day. Traveling abroad for a wedding allows people to properly relax and escape the hustle and bustle of home. It also meant that we were lucky enough to extend the celebrations, visiting one of our favorite restaurants, La Bodega, for tapas in Ibiza town the night before the wedding and welcoming people back to Rural Astarte for a pool party the day after to reminisce the day previous. It worked out perfectly.

How did you find the venue and your wedding coordinator (if applicable)?

We were recommended Lucy Dyer at Mambo Weddings through a friend of a friend who got married on the island the previous year. Having spent a January weekend looking at a number of venues last January, Lucy promised us that Rural Astarte was worth seeing. We hadn’t heard much about it, but totally fell in love with it’s beautiful natural setting in the peaceful Sant Mateo valley.

Did you incorporate anything handmade or DIY in your wedding?

We created a website to incorporate RSVPs, best places to stay, best airfares, photos and general information about the day. We also painted wooden signs to help guide guests throughout the day.

What advice would you give brides to be regarding organizing a destination wedding?

No matter how important small details feel in the lead up, it’s amazing how on the day none of it matters. You are surrounded by your favorite people in the world and, as long as you feel great and relax then everything falls in to place. That’s not to say planning an overseas wedding comes without it’s stresses. If you, like us, feel guilty about the cost implications for others, then try and give people as much notice as possible. Our save the dates went out over a year before the wedding and we were so lucky and overwhelmed by the number of people that joined us. If possible, make a few visits before the big day, it’ll put your mind at ease and is also incredibly special and fun.

What was your best idea?

Getting married abroad!

This Clifftop Ceremony Will Make Your Jaw Drop

It’s not every day you see a wedding set on the edge of the world. Or an Ibiza clifftop, to be exact. But thanks to Ana Lui we’ve got just that, will an entire gallery of images that’ll give you Mediterranean wanderlust in a serious way. Scroll on for lots, lots more.

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Why did you choose to get married in the Mediterranean?

We fell in love with Ibiza from the first moment we visited the island. It has everything you need for a perfect holiday – from sun, sand, incredibly blue waters, fun nights out, delicious cuisine and relaxation. You can have a great night out in the south of the island or you can hide yourself away in the corners of the island for some peace and tranquility. There is a special energy on Ibiza, and you feel it as soon as you step outside. We wanted to get married on Ibiza so we could share the love of the island with our friends and family, so they too could experience the beauty for themselves.

How did you find the venue and your wedding coordinator?

After a few trips and searching for all different locations, we decided we hadn’t quite found the perfect place for the wedding. We really wanted to have the activities at a private villa, so everything could be in once place. After much searching (and Googling) we came across Cardamom Events – who were able to find a location, provide the catering and help us plan the wedding so it was a perfect fit.

What advice would you give brides to be regarding organizing a destination wedding?

Be patient. Be clear on what your vision is before you communicate to anyone supporting you because ANYTHING is possible, it’s just how to bring to life your vision within your budget, so be prepared to make compromises. And plan your budget based on 80% of you actual budget, because you WILL go over.

Most importantly, the day goes by so fast make sure to take some time away with your newlywed to enjoy the moment and take some pictures. Make sure to eat, and try not to think about the schedule. If possible, don’t get too involved in the timing and scheduling of everything on the day because if it doesn’t go according to the exact timing (which it never does), it’s best that you don’t pick up on that and can enjoy each moment.

From Ana Lui Photography… Alexandra and Bono were my dream couple! Super laid back, fun, happy and full of life! We had so much fun on the day and throughout the night – they partied like crazy and kissed like crazy. It was a wedding full of positive energy, happiness and music! Set around perfect location in Ibiza, private villa close to quiet sleepy town of San Juan, with clifftop ceremony and gorgeous sun setting over the hills of Ibiza.

I think film photography totally captured the beauty of the palace. Getting all the blues, greens and warm colours of the island out in every photograph. I am super happy with the peach skin tones and softness of all the images.

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And just like that I’m ready to get married all over again, but this time? I’d jetset off to Barcelona with just my sweetie and recreate this stunner of an inspo. Overflowing with elegant amber hues and fab florals, Muravnik Photography captured it all to share and believe me – it’s gooood. See it all for yourself in The Vault!

From Muravnik Photography … Preparing the shoot for Muravnik photography Barcelona workshop we decided to work with a real couple – Lisa and Claudio, getting inspiration from their story. Lightness of flowing silks and buff masonry walls of a Spanish manor of the 16th century, noble shine of gold and magical gardens of the Renaissance, blinding glow of diamonds, frozen in the color of burnt sugar, luxurious floral arrangements of orchids, ranunculus, roses, peonies and jasmine, caressed by copper rays of the setting sun – Our story breathes the air of a languid late afternoon in Spain. The story, created under the notes of pale golden Chardonnay, retained aristocratic elegance and refined luxury, all tied up by the sweetness of a vanilla Spanish sky.

Lisa’s morning began in the garden of a Spanish manor writing a letter to her beloved Claudio, tracing calligraphic monograms on handmade paper. A cream dessert colored boudoir lingerie made of natural silk, soft hair, a slight touch of make-up to emphasize the natural beauty of the bride created a gentle romantic image.
The bride’s vanity table was decorated with a composition of garden flowers, with noble accents of peony-roses and peonies, which complemented a vintage perfume bottle containing the bride’s favorite honey aroma.

Oneness with nature and harmony is felt in every detail, starting with the weightless style of bridal gown in contrast with the groom’s more classic looks, finishing with sophisticated orchids decorating the backs of forged iron chairs. The emerald-green landscape of the Santa Clotilde Gardens in Cataluniya, boasting classic sculptures, old staircases covered with wild ivy, mesmerizing views of the sea create a powerful equilibrium between luxury and finesse, the beauty of the moment frozen in time, under the rays of a setting sun.

Antique silverware was chosen for the table, classic patinated gold plates, decorated with 24-carat gold ornaments, crystal glassware and bronze chandeliers on a silk tablecloth. Plated steel vase with floral arrangements of orchids, peony-roses, peonies, jasmine and other garden flowers. The gentle sounds of classical music and the light of the candles top off the wedding dinner with a dreamy, romantic atmosphere.

When we created the wedding story of Lisa and Claudio, our main reference point was harmony, a combination of elegance and luxury in every detail while retaining a sense of proportion to emphasize our couple, their feelings and emotions of the moment. Love, romance, tenderness are some of the most recurrent themes in the fine-arts. Our classical approach to the art of wedding composition makes it so each one of the stories we create are filled with beauty, elegance and pure feelings.

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When You’re a Fashion Industry Bride, One Designer Wedding Dress Simply Isn’t Enough

When I get married, it’s going to be all about the dress. So this gorgeous Bride, with her not one, but two, stunning designer gowns — one for the rehearsal dinner and one for the wedding — is a woman after my own heart. After all, I’ll take any excuse to wear a Carolina Herrera or Delphine Manivet masterpiece. See all the pretty, captured by Jimena Roquero and Helher Escribano, in The Vault!

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From Jimena Roquero…Elena & Eduardo’s wedding in Ibiza was the event all their families and friends were waiting for the whole year. A three-day wedding with live music, cabaret show, sunsets from a boat, paella in the beach and all happening in the amazing island of Ibiza!

Elena works in fashion so she couldn’t resist to pick a gorgeous Carolina Herrera gown even though she thought it was not the most Ibiza look. Instead, she picked a total Ibiza look for the rehearsal dinner on the boat with a light and delicate design from Delphine Manivet.

Elena & Eduardo organized a fun rehearsal dinner at the beach and the invited all their guests on a ride on the boat where they were able to enjoy the magical Ibiza sunset. The day of the wedding, Elena got ready at her family house. The ceremony was celebrated in a very typical Ibiza church, with a completely white facade and they even had local dancers performing for them on their way out.

The cutest part was when Elena drove a vintage yellow citroen all the way to the reception venue, La Escollera. A chic and trendy restaurant by the beach that they decorated with color lighting and where they fed and entertained almost 400 guests until the party was over!

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What could be better than the ultimate boho chic beach wedding? How about if said celebration is actually a wedding wrapped up in the ultimate vacation. Now that my darlings is what we like to call a win-win wedding scenario. With Ana Lui Photography behind the lens capturing every moment of merriment, this is one gallery you’re going to find yourself escaping to time and time again. See it all in The Vault!

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He Proposed with a Pair of Pink Louboutins… And a Stunning Ring!

From Ana Lui Photography…Celia and Jon both live in Australia but have most of their family still living in the UK. They fell in love with Ibiza few years back and had decided to organize their wedding on the beautiful white island. Celia told me they both decided to book me because four years ago I have taken a party snap of the two of them, during IMS Music Festival in Ibiza, and it was the best photo of the two of them! She found me online and loved my wedding portfolio. They both were very laid back and Celia knew exactly what she wanted in terms of deco, look and vibe. The wedding ceremony and reception took place at Amante Beach Club, near Santa Eulalia. Amante is famous for its amazing sea view, privacy and gorgeous food! We managed to quickly sneak off to the pebble beach of Sol Den Serra and take few shots of the “novios”. After that it was all about good food, great wine and dancing!

Grooms to be, take note. THIS is how you do a stylish proposal. Think a crazy fabulous trip to Barcelona, a fun-filled photo shoot, a pair of hot pink Louboutins AND the ultimate surprise, aka, a stunning ring on bended knee. I mean, seriously? This guy’s a keeper. See so much more of him and his breathtaking bride captured by En Route Photography in THE VAULT.

From En Route Photography… Handy contacted me a few months after he met Miranda in Florida…when you know you know and he couldn’t have been more certain that he has found the perfect woman for himself. Shortly after they started going out, their friends started preparing a trip to Barcelona and he instantly knew that it’s where he wanted to propose to his dream girl. Fast forward to last summer where he told her he arranged a photo shoot (AND video) to capture some memories of their first European trip together. But that’s not all, he also got her the cutest dress and a killing pair of pink Louboutins for the shoot. And then he got down on one knee…

Photography: En Route Photography | Bride's Shoes: Christian Louboutin | Venue: Park Güell - Gaudí

Fairy Tale Romance. Custom Gown. Epic Bohemian Celebration.

Here a duo that knows how to celebrate a union fifteen years in the making. Think jetting off to Spain with their nearest and dearest for an entire week of serious fun, then capping it all off with a boho celebration filled with beautiful details from the talented Rachel Rose Weddings. Oh, and the gorgeous bride? She designed her own gown AND the stationery. Head to THE VAULT for every amazing detail captured by Anna Gazda, then stay tuned for a sweet film from StudioKrrusel below.

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From the Bride… After 13 years of friendship, and both of us leaving our hometown to travel the world and explore all that it had to offer, Rob and I finally ignited the spark and starting dating. Two years later and after a lot of trials and tribulations Rob asked me to marry him and with many tears I said “Yes!”

The engagement and lead up to the wedding day is a whole other story and one that we used as a creative Save The Date pictogram – You can learn more about how we finally got to the wedding day after 15 years of knowing each other. The graphic design work was done by a good friend Thera Colquhoun.

When deciding on a location we considered so many options, but Spain for me has always been very special, as I grew up with my father working there (we lived in England) and it was on his last trip to Spain when I was 6-years-old, that sadly he was in a car accident and passed away. Having our wedding in Spain felt like the closest I could be to having him there with us and gave our whole family a chance to view Spain as a happy place once again.

We found our perfect wedding venue when we discovered Rachel Rose Weddings. Rachel is an incredibly talented wedding planner based in Benahavis and as soon as I came across her website and the weddings she had styled, I had tears in my eyes imagining what we could create together. We viewed El Cortijo de los Caballos on a cold and rainy day in November, it was under construction so we had to use our imaginations, but I loved that it felt like an oasis when you walked in and was surrounded by cornfields and mountains. It used to be stables, which have been converted into guest rooms and a cottage with a gorgeous swimming pool, pool bar and garden in the center for everyone to congregate and hang out. I could imagine all the possibilities and we booked our date for September 12th, which was exactly a year after our engagement.

I think my style is bohemian and whimsical; I love nature, wild flowers, moss (my surname is Moss), hummingbirds, flower crowns and dancing barefoot. Whilst my Scottish husband is more traditional, loving all things Scottish, ice-cream, whiskey and cèilidh dancing.

To begin with I decided from the start that I wanted to design and create my own wedding dress and wear something that was truly unique and personal. I never tried on a single wedding dress and instead sketched out some designs of my own and worked with a local dressmaker in Dubai to help me create my vision. I have always been fascinated with hummingbirds since my time living in Panama and on many occasions I have been referred to as one, buzzing around with endless energy from place to place, so I decided I would love to have one on the back on my dress as the main focal point. I wanted the rest of the dress to be simple, but have a bohemian vibe, I also wanted a dress that wasn’t just white, but had details in color. I had chosen a pastel color palette, so I decided on pastel colored flowers on the front and back to tie it all in together. It was an endless job and took almost a year to create with fittings twice a week and endless changes as we watched the dress come together. It is the first time I have ever done anything like this and I have learned so much, I love the dress and so did everyone else, but I think if I was to do it again it could be even better!

Rob is Scottish so really wanted to wear a kilt, but as it was mid-summer in Spain he decided that it would be too hot. We decided together that we would like an informal and casual ‘rustic’ vibe and so chose linen for both him and the groomsmen. We designed a 3-piece suit in pale blue linen and had it made by a local tailor. We also bought tan color braces (suspenders) for Rob and all the boys including the pageboy Tom that looked super cute. The groomsmen were to wear beige linen trousers, white shirt, tan suspenders, and a mix of pastel colored bow ties that we had made by a tailor in Thailand.

There were so many details on the day, which you can see from the photos. I designed all the wedding stationery, we created a logo that was a combination of a hummingbird and a kilt and used this on everything.

Everything was custom made from local designers or artisans and Etsy.com was a great help! From the flower girls fairy wands and dresses, the dress hangers, all the gifts for the wedding party, the dress, the boys outfits, pretty much everything. Even down to the ring holder which was a birds nest with two little turquoise eggs on a bed of moss. It was perfect because it tied in so many of our details.

We wrote our own vows and created custom signage which Nulki Nulks our designer in Spain creatively wrote out of recycled palettes, vintage windows and other pieces of wood.

The dinner was served ‘Family Picnic Style’. We asked for long picnic tables so everyone could sit together, sharing and passing food. We didn’t want ‘fancy food’ or set courses, as I think it’s always hard to decide on these before you arrive and we wanted our guests to have lots of options to choose from and enjoy specialties from the local region. We had salads, a BBQ, seafood paella, a trio of deserts and the big hit was the ‘cheese’ cake which was rounds of cheese in a tower which the guests enjoyed for the remainder of the night. We also served midnight snacks of mini sliders and falafels.

Everyone who came to our wedding week commented that it was the best wedding they had been to. We created a week of activities to introduce people to Spain and show them some of our favorite spots so everyone also got to know each other really well. For the 30 guests staying with us at the Cortijo it was likened to an ‘Adult Summer Camp’ which none of us wanted to end!

The wedding took a full year of lots of planning and was not without it’s stresses but on the day it was all so worth it and together with the incredible team of suppliers and our Wedding Fairy Godmother Rachel we created a most wonderful, magical, whimsical lyrical wedding that will be remembered by us and everyone who came for the rest of our lives!

Bridesmaids in Gold Glammed Up this Garden Party

I live for weddings like this. A destination celebration in Spain complete with a garden style ceremony and modern touches – I’m uhb-sessed. It’s a day that’s as good as gold (just like those bridesmaids’ dresses). Complete with Joseba Sandoval behind the lens snapping up every intimate moment, this Spanish celebration is sure to delight. Witness all the pretty in The Vault!

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From Joseba Sandoval…Every once and awhile you have one of those weddings that just take your breath away. This was one of those weddings. I live for weddings like this.

The wedding coordinator, Lucy Bennet from The Boutique Wedding in Spain, was absolutely amazing and kept the day running smoothly. It is so important to have a great planner that is local to help when planning a destination wedding where you can’t be there to make sure that everything gets taken care of!

Ellen and Thomas planned a destination wedding that was beautiful in details but most importantly was about family. It was an intimate wedding and the family flew in from many countries to the sunny Marbella in Spain. Hacienda Madronal is a stunning location for a destination wedding. Ellen and Thomas chose this luxurious venue for their ceremony and reception. As a photographer, it was such an honor to be present. Ellen wanted from me as the photographer to capture their playful personalities, and happiness together. This wedding is so beautiful and needs to be shared.

What do you get when you combine a stunning make-up artist bride with a knack for designing beautiful gowns (read: she totally designed her OWN gorgeous dress), a handsome fashion photographer groom and a brother (the talented Dreamcatcher Productions) who happens to be a whiz at cinematography? The best thing you’ll see all Monday. Think a seriously fun week (yes, week), all set against a breathtaking Spanish setting. Do yourselves a big, big favor and press PLAY.

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From Dreamcatcher Productions… This wedding film was a gift to my new sister in law, the bride, Fiona & my brother the groom, Ronan. Fiona & Ronan met in our home town of Lahinch, on the west coast of Ireland close to 10 years ago. Fiona studied fashion design and is now a London based make-up artist. She designed her own dress.

Ronan is a fashion photographer and fell in love with Deia during many fashion photo shoots along the stunning coast. They choose this location for the stunning quaint little town and it’s super hospitable people, many who are now their friends.

So many of our friends and family came together to make this very special wedding so personal. From beautiful music in the church to decorating the venue with insta-snaps to a rocking DJ who knew the couples taste perfectly. It was a week long party of delicious food & wine. Exploring the stunning coastline along those super fun but crazy roads, rounds of golf & villa parties with sing-songs until dawn. I may be just a little bias but it was one of the best weddings I’ve ever been to and had the pleasure of filming.

Close your eyes and pinch yourself. Now open them and guess what? This really is real. This stunning styled shoot, captured by Oliver Fly and created by a talented team that includes Majenia, Laetitia C., Nice Plume and more, is what destination dreams are made of. From the scenery to the chic gowns, these images can’t be beat – see them all in our Vault here and let the wanderlust commence!

From Oliver Fly Photography… Rose Quartz is a symbol of gentle love and beauty.

The fair and lovely gemstone, with its gentle pink essence is a stone of the heart, a crystal of unconditional love. It carries a soft feminine energy of compassion and peace, tenderness and healing, nourishment and comfort.

A fantastic landscape provided the perfect setting for this wanderlust captured in the Baleares on Ibiza Island’s most scenic cliff in front of the iconic fantasy Es vedra Rock where the magic happened.

The mystical Es Vedra dominated the scene and legends surround this uninhabited rock. This dreamy exclusive destination wedding shoot, inspired by a Mediterranean Goddess came from our dreams where each of the team members provided his own gemstone to this breathtaking coastal shoot. We opted for a soft color palette that won over our hearts, coming from Rose Quartz, Pantone’s color of the year, to different subtle shades of pinks, and antique gold.

This island has spectacular natural beauty and this natural display is a big yearly highlight. This shoot takes advantage of the season with the end of the winter as at that time of the year, in February all around the island, the almond trees are blooming with their pretty pinkish-white blossoms and sweet perfumed fragrance. Beautifully styled with an exquisite elegance and romance, Majenia Design talently provided an exceptional atmosphere and a delicious beauty to this photo shoot bringing our vision to life.

Nature at its best with floral arrangements composed by fresh almond blossoms, stock, carnations, pepper berries and lisianthus, assembled with some greenery with grey leaved cistus from the wild coast. Some pepper berries and gorgeous delicate almond blossoms were incorporated with perfection, harmony and love by Laetitia C. Fleur d’atelier, that she sublimated into the decor all along the story to bring a fabulously and magical touch of soft pink. Sublimating the settings, we worked with some beautiful textures and details into the Rose Quartz stones, pink marble, marvelous silk ribbons, table runner and tablescape.

To reflect the supreme beauty of a Goddess flattering silhouette, the bride was dressed by Cortana, a Spanish bridal designer, with an asymmetric bias cut silk sateen wedding dress with open back and gathered waist. Dominating the Mediterranean Sea, this dress embraced the divine curves of her body and was beautifully adorned with timeless accessories such as a stunning headband, headpieces and veil from Orchidée de Soie. The voluptuous femininity and the natural beauty of our adorable, elegant bride has been magnified by the flawless work of our hair and makeup artist Fanny & Co.

From the fabulous textured yellow gold wedding bands to unique fairmined jewelry with a stunning luminous solitaire engagement ring from Paulette à Bicyclette combined with a Mrs. Box ring box, there was so much illuminating beauty.

To highlight the destination wedding inspiration, the talented Nice Plume Calligraphie designed the complete custom stationery suite in the Spanish language with a modern and romantic handwritten typography including a unique illustration with the mystic rock of Es Vedra in the inside of the envelope. Some white organic style handmade nepalese papers and tracing papers in Pantone’s Rose Quartz was the perfect display to reflect the soft pink tones from the overall theme.

The cocktail settings were designed with a pure elegance of pink Champagne and raspberry also called « Champán con frambuesas » in Spanish, and was still complemented by our lovely pink quartz stones, pepper berries and almond blossoms.

Inspired from the beauty of nature and fine art, the enchanting wedding cake was delicately placed on a table draped with shade of pink silk chiffon. For this special occasion, we imagined delighting our wedding guests with a sumptuous cake styled straight from the imagination from Majenia Design and Laetitia C. Fleurs d’atelier with some fabulous details and decorated with gold-painted honestly plant and pepper berries. As we say in French: “La cerise sur la gâteau!”

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See How This Couple Infused Art Deco Glam into Their Beach Wedding

Chic yet sentimental with a wonderfully modern vibe, this stunning Ibiza wedding beautifully captured by Ana Lui Photography is pure destination wedding perfection. With Ibiza Wedding at the design helm and Aurea Flores behind all the beautiful florals, it’s no surprise that all the images in this gallery define dreamy. See even more in the VAULT.

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From The Bride…Ibiza has always been the first choice for our wedding destination. After coming to this magical island for many years, it has become a second home to us. We initially came for the music, but quickly discovered that there is much more to the “white isle” than super clubs and boat parties! With its strong spiritual presence, beautiful beaches and locals with a zest for life and adventure, we were hooked for life! And it certainly goes without saying, Ibiza was an easy place to entertain forty of our closest friends and family!

The concept for the wedding was simply to pick a place that encompassed all of the things we love about the island! Experimental Beach, with its amazing location, relaxed boho vintage vibe, and beautiful private beach with spectacular views of Es Vedra was the perfect choice. We wanted to add a little bit of New York sparkle to the space and make it, for lack of a better term, “Art-Deco-Boho-Glam!” Thankfully, the venue already had its own interesting details and we simple added an assortment of vases in silver, gold, and rose gold with a mixture of white flowers and succulents. We brought some of our own vintage details from home and added an abundance of candles and soft blue lighting to add more romance to the space in the evening!

My dress designer was by Pnina Tornai from Kleinfeld Bridal in New York with footwear from Manolo Blahnik! Len’s suit was conceptualized and first fitted by Ostojenka Bespoke Atelier in Moscow and made by Príncipe D’Eleganza of Naples with footwear from Corthay!

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This gallery had me at wild heart shaped cactuses. If that doesn’t fascinate you then I don’t know what will, because honestly that’s pretty darn special, but let’s try again. How about a macrame arbor? Or better yet, a luscious bouquet? I’m sure a few of these will find there way to your Pinterest boards and it’s all thanks to the ever-so-talented Ana Lui Photography, Le Jour Du Oui and Studio By Ana Lui . See it all in The Vault!

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From Ana Lui Photography… When Ibiza wedding designer, Cristina Di Giovanna of Le Jour Du Oui, called me saying she wants to shoot an inspiration session with me and she mentioned hand made macrame, pastels and aztec patterns I knew this shoot will be amazing. Combining sunning natural beauty of Ibiza and sourcing local collaborators was so fun! We have spoken with local designers, bakers, met few real life couples and looked for heart shaped cactuses in the fields of IBIZA. And when we shared the mood board with Kristin from Flowers Ibiza she jumped up with excitement, from that moment we knew we have THE perfect team on board! Floral design, ceremony arch and bouquet came out exactly how we have imagined it. Lovely Sharon from Cup Cake Collection Ibiza made an amazing cake for us to play with, our stationary was shipped from Italy same day of the shoot. Stunning dress hand made by Ylva Kailash fitted Tiana perfectly. It was windy like hell and everything was flying around but we pulled it off and got super lucy with the most amazing, moody, pinkish sky and light ever! I am so grateful to everyone who made this happen. I absolutely love working with Cristina and it feels very special each time you discover there are so many creative and cool people around your area. It’s just a matter of getting together and getting inspired. All images are shot on film (Fuji400H) developed and scanned by amazing Laura @ Carmencita Film Lab!

Ethereal + Bohemian Destination Wedding in Southern Spain

This dreamy destination in southern Spain is the only thing getting me through the winter blues—the golden hour lighting alone is bright enough to make my vitamin D levels spike. And when you add a beautiful Bride and Groom, bohemian design details, a picture-perfect setting and a surprise flash mob dance, this gorgeous day is sure to bring a smile to your face. See it all from Le Hai Linh in The Vault!

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From Ambrosia Wedding…The sun is sparkling in the ocean close to the beach of Almeria where Magda and Roman are getting married. She’s from Poland and he’s from Germany. Both united in the Spanish region Almeria, where the heart of the sun is beating. It is said to be the sunniest place in Europe and therefore the perfect location to say yes.

The wedding took place in a newly restored little church – white, innocent, enchanted. Close to the Natural Park Cabo de Gata. On one side a flamingo natural reserve lagoon, on the other side the never ending mediterranean sea. In the middle of so much nature stood Magda. Wearing a white light dress from Charo Ruiz Ibiza, complemented with a mantilla (a cloth of lace), as the bridal scarf for the church ceremony. Just before it started Roman gave his bride a bunch of flowers. A sunflower, Magda’s favorite flower accompanied by eucalyptus leaves and branches of olive trees, like it was just picked from the wild field next to the church. That was Magda’s big dream and Roman fulfilled it even before the main event started. The first tear of joy found its way on Magda’s cheek.

The sun on its highest point welcomed the guests from all over the world: Spain, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Poland and Venezuela. A multicultural mix of people came together to celebrate Magda’s and Roman’s decision of sharing a life together. A priest held the ceremony in Spanish, German and Polish. Family and friends read prayers of intercession, and one of Magda’s sisters sang and to a spanish guitar. As the ceremony ended, the celebration began. Several cars took the guests along the beach to a boho café on the top of the fishing village Isleta del Moro.

The decoration fitted perfectly to the landscape of Almeria. Garland made of eucalyptus, olive tree branches and fresh oranges and lemons for the wood tables. The wedding favor, small succulents, could of course not be missing. Lace dream-catchers, eucalyptus leaves, honey comb pom poms and fairy lights were hanging off the trees. Fitting to the colors of the mediterranean style also the stationary was designed in olive green and golden calligraphy. The optic was repeated in the labels of the water bottles, wedding favors and church booklets. On several levels the guests did not only enjoy the breathtaking panorama view of the mediterranean sea and the fishing village, but also a large selection of spanish delicacies such as tapas, grilled fish and exquisite spanish wine. The sweet-table was full of self made sweets created by the bride’s mom. The naked chocolate cream cake was decorated with succulents. The guest book was a collection of postcard of Cabo de Gata on which the guests should answer the question: What does Roman still not know about Magda, what does Magda still not know about Roman? The sun changed its soft golden light to a warm orange one. Just as it kissed the horizon, Magda and Roman went to a ledge (Playa Los Escullos) for a photo shoot. This is where these beautiful pictures have been taken. Both standing of the strong ledge, looking at each other, and holding their hands. They feel happy and infinite.

Back at the party they got each a pin of vodka to drink – Polish tradition. Then the music started and suddenly everyone ran to the dance floor and surprised the married couple with a flashmob dance choreography. It was a delight to watch them dance. Madga and Roman thought they couldn’t be happier at this moment. The natural scenery, the sunny weather and the mind-blowing view over the sea made the whole wedding just perfect. When you dive into their story and see the honest pictures of this unforgettable day, you will get caught by the feeling to get married right now!

I’m dealing with an intense case of dress regret right now. I loved my own wedding gown, don’t get me wrong. But if I’d been able to dig through these designs by Luella’s Boudoir, well, I may have chosen differently. My personal fav – this one right here. But it’s one among many, all captured by Ashlee Taylor in the Spanish town of Tarragona. Start perusing the Vault and do tell – which one would you wear!?

From Ashlee Taylor… This shoot took place in a small beautiful village in the heart of Catalonia, Spain. We thought that this would make a perfect backdrop for these stunning gowns providing inspiration for destine brides. The gowns looked stunning in the warm Spanish sun and the delicate colours were captured perfectly on film.

From owner and designer Rachel Attwell of Luella’s Boudoir: The Luella’s Collection of Wedding Dresses has been designed in partnership with British Wedding Dress Designer Charlotte Casadejus. Charlotte was chosen because of her natural sense of style, her ability to create beautiful silhouettes that are both sexy and easy to wear, her creative ability to produce something that is extraordinary in design and her fastidious attention to detail. Having spent many years living in France, Charlotte is also very familiar with the principles of haute couture and has a real passion for exquisite fabrics. Charlotte worked seamlessly alongside Luella’s own design team resulting in a unique collection of extremely wearable and sophisticated dresses and a refreshing new approach to bridal design.

The collection can be described as Modern Bohemian with a British Victorian influence and has been inspired by the feminine and floaty shapes of bohemianism mixed with the glamorous Biba style of the late 70’s. The dresses are a combination of long, loose flowing skirts, intricate looped chain and fringe detailing and beaded floral motifs indicative of bohemian style fashion and the intricate laces, long sleeved and high necked frocks of the Victorian era. The collection consists of seven unique styles in a mixture of warm Mediterranean colours and further variations of each style have been created with the use of different beading and detachable elements.The team have also produced a complementary set of accessories, including a variety of belts designed to work with several of the dresses, and a stunning hand beaded cape.

Since the original Bohemians were from central Europe it seemed like a natural choice to shoot the collection somewhere in Europe, and when trying to locate a photographer, the Luella’s team discovered Ashlee Taylor from Taylor Barnes Photography. Ashlee lived and worked in Spain which meant that she was very knowledgeable about which locations would be suitable for the shoot and was extremely comfortable working with the variances in the Spanish light and scenery. Her fine art style of photography was also the perfect complement to Luella’s own romantic, understated bridal style.

The shoot took place in the beautiful region of Aragon and was specifically chosen because of the warm colour palette of pinks and gold tones, reflecting the collection of dresses own soft selection of nude and metallic hues. Using local models and a local hair and make up artist also meant that the shoot had a distinctly European feel.

The collection took over eight months to make from the initial design concept to completion and part of the reason for this was that the team decided to use some intricate design techniques, including hand painting gold leaf on to the fabric, the inclusion of a hand pleated gown, producing a unique cornelli lace and a number of intricate hand beaded details. All of the dresses are made in the UK and as such, can be made with extremely short lead times.The collection has also been specifically designed to be as versatile as possible with the option to have the dresses made in other colours, with variations to the original styles. Some of the designs will also be available in larger sizes.

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Ana Lui Photography

There are photographers and then there are visionary artists like Ana Lui Photography. For not only does this master of the lens manage to capture gorgeous images time and time again, but her organic approach to subject matter lends to subtle, soft, and magical images each and every time. For when this powerhouse of pretty steps behind the lens we know the results will be a one gorgeous gallery.

From Ana Lui Photography… I started to shoot film again after my amazing workshop with Jose Villa back in November 2014 and after shooting alongside Jonathan Canlas in February 2015. I currently use a mixture of medium format, 35mm and digital cameras, depending on the light and the location. I absolutely love the feeling that film gives. The grain, the detail, skin tones and I also believe there is something really magical about shooting film.
Film makes you more selective, more focused and it pushes you to trust yourself as an artist. It feels more real to me. The actual process of photographing is more subtle and soft – it allows you to simply be in the moment rather than constantly looking at the back of your screen or pointlessly overshooting. I believe photography is all about falling in love, each time with a different person, moment or subject.

Every couple & every client should follow their intuition when booking their photographer. It’s super important to ¨click¨, to open and simply BE in the moment for the real emotions and beauty to flow. I wanted my brand and my work to feel natural, organic, soft. To smell of fresh olive wood, rosemary and evoke memories of a space in time. I wanted to represent my little island of Ibiza in my work. Ibiza is such a beautiful place. It constantly inspires me, pushes me and keeps me close to nature. I absolutely love shooting surrounded by people who share my vision. I love the feeling when you know you are creating something truly unique, sharing a moment in time, a moment in somebody’s life, it’s like opening your heart to the universe and letting the beauty flow.

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Elegant Mallorca Wedding

This wedding is everything – seriously stunning, perfectly intimate and overflowing with some of the most elegant moments you will ever lay your eyes upon. Think luxe details from Anna Brinkmann Wedding Design, a breathtaking Mallorca backdrop and two stunning sweeties that really know how to throw a party, destination style. See it all captured by Peaches And Mint in THE VAULT.

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