Picturesque Castle Wedding In Spain With A Bunch Of Inspirational Ideas!
BY Latha Sunadh | 10 Mar, 2017 | 2067 views | 4 min read
Spain. Castle. Style - those three words were enough to get us to feature this beauty of a wedding. When this cutie popped into our inbox, we were over the moon because it balanced out the ornate Moor-ish Spanish landscape with the sweet vibrant Indian love for colours. The couple had so many ideas we were mesmerised by - the innovative groom oufits, the bride's modern lehenga and most of all, the castle Castle de Sant Marcal and Cavas Codorniu that they got married at. Erich McVey Photography made the pictures and the interesting details stand out and each picture highlighted the vision beautifully.
Meet Jill & Niraj
“Niraj and I have known each other our whole lives. Our families are deeply intertwined, but our relationship is a fresh twist in their decades long friendship. We wanted our wedding to reflect that same juxtaposition between history and modern innovation. Barcelona perfectly encapsulates this spirit, and is a picturesque midpoint between the States and India, where the majority of our friends and family live," explains Jill.
The Mehendi
The Sangeet
The Wedding
The Reception
From The Bride:
“My Mehendi truly felt like a metamorphosis. As the artists dexterously placed lines of cool, malleable mehendi from the tips of my fingers to just below my shoulders, I felt the weight of centuries-old rituals and tradition seeping into my skin. The next morning, as I scraped off the hardened mehendi paste, I scarcely recognized my etched limbs. I felt changed, as if overnight, I had somehow transformed into a bride.
As the Mehndi and Sangeet were the preliminary events of our multi- day celebration, we aimed to slowly immerse our guests into a vibrant union of Indian, Spanish, and American culture. The inspiration for the Mehendi came from Southern Spain. We wove elements of Moorish architecture and the Generalife Gardens into the environment by incorporating intricate lanterns, foraged greens, and abundant fruits into our tablescapes.
At the Sangeet, we brought the three regions together through a mix of cuisine, music, art, and dance. We deliberately kept the environmental details clean and minimal in order to let rhythm and flavor reign.” says Jill.
“Niraj and I wanted our wedding and reception to be a testament to our life together in the future, full of details that reflected our values and interests. We were certain Ginny Au was the right person to anchor the design/ planning process after she attended my brother’s wedding as a guest and connected with our families personally and aesthetically. In the months that followed, Ginny, along with each of our vendors, grew to understand our culture and vision with a fresh set of eyes.
At the reception the next day, guests leisurely strolled the expansive grounds of Cavas Codorniu as a trio of violinists covered modern songs. When the sun set, we moved indoors for speeches and a dinner with innovative, international cuisine and cocktails. We danced under floating orchids to the beat of drums well into the early hours of the morning, never more exhilarated or euphoric.
Each perfectly executed element of our wedding week was a true testament to the dedication of our families and vendors. We are forever thankful for their talent and art, which elevated our ideas into an exquisite and unforgettable experience.” adds Jill.
"Our comfort with Erich McVey, our photographer, also grew as we chased the last bits of sunlight around the Gothic Quarter and Parc del Laberint together at our very first shoot together. Having a natural relationship with Erich made documenting the intricacies of the rest of our wedding week seamless and joyful.” adds Jill.
Vendors: Styling, Planning & Production: Ginny Au | Photography: Erich McVey | Videography: CinemArt
