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The wedding colors were peach, light yellow, dusty blue, white, and green.
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The vibe was romantic, ethereal, vintage, and religious iconography.
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From the bride… In the summer of 2019, Sergio proposed to me on the first night of a trip to Mallorca. I have never been more surprised: he had a dinner set up in a treehouse that seriously felt straight out of Grimm’s Rapunzel, but it really didn’t occur to me that he was proposing until the words left his mouth. It was so special and romantic that it was just the two of us. And, we were able to spend the next week or so celebrating together! The days that followed were so perfect and filled with bliss that we knew that we wanted to bring the people closest to us back to our favorite Mallorcan town, Deià, for an intimate destination wedding.
From the groom… It was the best moment ever; I booked dinner in a tree house (at the hotel where we were staying). I asked the hotel to decorate in a romantic way, with flowers, petals, and candles. I told Brie I forgot my phone in the room and went back to get the ring. I gave the ring to the waitress and told her to come up with the ring, and a bottle of champagne. When she brought the champagne, I told Brie I loved her, I wanted us to spend the rest of our lives together, and I gave her the ring, a Brazilian emerald. When we were getting ready for dinner earlier, Brie had showed me two dresses she had in mind to wear. She had absolutely no idea what I had in store for this dinner, but one of the dresses was emerald green. Of course I steered her in that direction, but the color matched the ring so perfectly that looking back at the pictures, it seems too perfect to be true.
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For each of my individual wedding events, I had a very specific, distinct vision in mind, and of course, I wanted to wear a lot of vintage. Before opening my vintage shop Very Breezy, I spent my career working in fashion, including as a Market Assistant at Vogue, so I’m no stranger to devoting everything to finding THE perfect look. To our seaside welcome lunch at Deia’s iconic Ca’s Patro March, I wore a vintage Emilio Pucci bias-cut chiffon dress from Very Breezy. For this event, I referenced a lot of Slim Aarons photographs of poolside parties in Acapulco in the late 1960s— nothing would fit better than Pucci’s iconic psychedelic prints. The colorful palette could not have complemented the setting better— since it wasn’t my actual wedding day, I was totally okay with not wearing white, and wanted to have fun with my hair and makeup as well. If there’s one thing I love, it’s a braid, and I kind of fantasized about creating this jeweled braid crown forever— the amazing pins are from my friends at Jennifer Behr. (I worked there for years and we frequently collaborate on projects.) Rebecca Spendlove created this amazing beauty look. It was also important for me to wear a gold bracelet from my late father; it’s so special to me and it was a way of remembering him. For our paella rehearsal dinner, I wore a vintage 1930s halter-neck lace gown from the Very Breezy collection, and I kind of built this entire look around 1930s Old Hollywood Glamour, mixed with elements of traditional Spanish style. The dress was the most incredible cobweb lace, with a halter neck, very low back, and a court train. I wore my hair in a low chignon, with a Jennifer Behr silk ruffle barrette, a nod to the floral adornments/mantilla combs traditionally worn in the hair in regions of Spain. My friend of many years and New York based designer Joy Cioci worked with me to create the custom wedding dress of my dreams. I had the idea for this dress in my mind for as long as I can remember, so seeing it come to life was a dream come true. I drew inspiration from late Victorian basque-bodice silhouettes, 1950s Merry Widow corsetry, and even Monica Bellucci’s iconic style and the unabashedly feminine 90s supermodels of my youth. I am obsessed with lace, so choosing the lace for my dress was a big deal. We used vintage French picot edge grosgrain ribbon to create movement, one of my favorite elements. Getting married in a Catholic church in Spain, wearing a mantilla veil felt basically non-negotiable, especially because I’ve always loved the romantic, traditional look of a mantilla. To complete the look, I wore antique Victorian Etruscan-revival gold earrings from Very Breezy vintage, which date to 1880. (One of many “Something Old-s”!) A few days prior to my wedding some very dear friends gifted me a vintage tanzanite ring, which I wore on my wedding day as my “something blue.” For shoes, I wore the Tabitha Simmons Covie Sandals— 10 out of 10 would recommend wearing these if you want to have fun and dance at your wedding, and not worry about your feet killing you. For beauty, I wanted to keep everything really romantic and soft. Shari Kramer flew all the way from Germany to get me ready; she is an absolute angel and was a huge source of calmness the days surrounding my wedding. I wore my hair down (wanting to feel most like myself) and we pulled smaller strands back with Jennifer Behr pearl hairpins. I wanted the hair to feel very ethereal, and a bit undone. Shari knew exactly what to do with my makeup to make me look like the best version of myself. Sergio and I worked with Martin Greenfield in Brooklyn to make a beautiful custom tuxedo. (They also made the gorgeous linen suit he wore the previous night.) He wore the tux with velvet slippers from Del Toro. After our engagement, for Sergio’s 40th birthday, I gave him a pair of emerald-set gold cufflinks, which were engraved on the underside with our original wedding date. Of course we had no idea that it would be the first of three wedding dates due to pandemic-related delays, but we left them inscribed this was as a reminder that obstacles are easier to overcome together. He wore them on this special day. A few days prior to my wedding some very dear friends gifted me a vintage tanzanite ring, which I wore on my wedding day as my “something blue.” For shoes, I wore the Tabitha Simmons Covie Sandals— 10 out of 10 would recommend wearing these if you want to have fun and dance at your wedding, and not worry about your feet killing you. For beauty, I wanted to keep everything really romantic and soft. Shari Kramer flew all the way from Germany to get me ready; she is an absolute angel and was a huge source of calmness the days surrounding my wedding. I wore my hair down (wanting to feel most like myself) and we pulled smaller strands back with Jennifer Behr pearl hairpins. I wanted the hair to feel very ethereal, and a bit undone. Shari knew exactly what to do with my makeup to make me look like the best version of myself.
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Because our wedding was so intimate and relatively small, we decided not to have a traditional wedding party, but involved some people closest to us by asking them to give readings, toasts, etc. What’s so crazy is that so many of my friends (without directly coordinating it) showed up in complementary, bright colors and in the pictures, it ended up looking like the coolest bridal party ever!
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We didn’t have groomsmen.
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[section title=”The Details”]
[field title=”Food & Drink”]
Sergio and I were so excited to provide our guests an immersive experience in Mallorca, and stuck to a menu of traditional local cuisine for our wedding events. We hosted our welcome lunch at Ca’s Patro March, the historical seaside restaurant known for its unparalleled views and straight-from-the-sea seafood. The following night, before our wedding, we hosted a big paella fiesta for all of our guests. We hosted our reception at a converted monastery dating back to the 13th Century, situated high atop a hillside in the Serra de Tramuntana, surrounded by ancient olive groves, with the most picturesque views of the Mediterranean Sea. From the incredibly rich history to the sheep and goats that roam the property freely, it was like walking into a fairytale. Sergio and I stayed on the property with our families that week. The entire event took place outside, and we were very blessed with amazing weather the entire week. During our cocktail hour, we had a traditional Iberian jamón carver and everyone’s mouth is still watering just thinking about it. We had the most amazing band (Tinons and the Mopis) perform Bossa Nova; Sergio is from Brazil so this was one of a few different nods to his traditions. For dinner, we wanted to do a traditional sit-down dinner before the party really got started. We served a menu of really fresh local Mediterranean cuisine, served family-style, because we wanted our guests to be able to taste everything they wanted.
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[field title=”Florals & Decor”]
After we got engaged in Mallorca, we spent the most magical, blissful day in the town of Deià, and it really shaped our idea of the perfect wedding for us. As a dealer of vintage and antiques, I am constantly looking to the past for sources of inspiration. Victorian designs have informed my aesthetic choices for most of my life and our wedding was no exception, from the velvet ribbon place settings to the brass candlesticks and the floral garlands. I referenced the Secret Garden (a favorite novel/film of my childhood) for that juxtaposition between the wildness of nature and the elegance of the decor. Everything felt very romantic and ethereal. I’ve always had an affinity for religious art and iconography, and I fell in love with the church where we wed, so we drew inspiration there as well. The ancient monastery where our reception took place is full of original altars, crosses, and Catholic icons. It would be impossible to not draw on that history! Especially because of the rich, centuries-old history of the property, we wanted everything to make sense in the context of the place and feel an extension of the surroundings. I knew I wanted a very warm-toned floral palette that reflected our sun-drenched surroundings. The natural light there is so warm! In the end, it was best to not compete with mother nature— Sergio kept reminding me that no amount of flowers will ever be more awe-inspiring than the reception view we were so lucky to have of the Mediterranean sea.
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[field title=”Wedding Cake”]We had a Cookie Table in lieu of a wedding cake. In my hometown of Pittsburgh, “Cookie Tables” are a huge deal at weddings and pretty much any gathering. I was very persistent in my pursuit of making this Cookie Table happen in Mallorca, which proved to be no small feat. (I may have visited some local bakeries myself the days leading up to my wedding— lol).
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[field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]
Ceremony: Our Catholic ceremony took place at Parròquia Sant Joan Baptista which sits at the highest point in the town of Deià, with the most incredible views of the Serra de Tramuntana and the Mediterranean Sea. Wandering around the town of Deià after our engagement in 2019, we happened upon this church and wistfully fantasized out loud about how amazing it would be to wed in that very church. At the time, we never thought that this fantasy would materialize, but we definitely manifested it, and on my way to the church on my wedding day, seeing the church up on the hill in the distance made it all the more surreal. Destiny struck again. We truly feel so lucky! My father passed away when I was younger, and my brother escorted me down the aisle— such a special moment! Our priest was hilarious, and I don’t think there has ever been a funnier Catholic marriage ceremony, which felt very us: steeped in tradition, yet whimsical. We were also able to write our own wedding vows, and we will never forget the moment we exchanged them. As I walked down the aisle, an acoustic guitarist sang “God Only Knows” by the Beach Boys and it was such an emotional moment. Of the two of us, I am without a doubt the “crier” in this relationship, so the ironic twist was that Sergio absolutely could not stop crying during the ceremony, especially when I read my vowels. About the ceremony from Sergio… It was the most magical moment in my life; seeing Brie entering the church in her beautiful white dress, the intimate ceremony with family and friends in that amazing church over the Mediterranean Sea. It was just a magical moment that felt like something out of a dream. From Brie… Full disclosure: I arrived very late to my wedding, and I was definitely nervous on my way to the church. That anxiety was truly wiped away as I proceeded down the aisle and saw Sergio at the altar, already crying tears of joy. In that moment I was so filled with love for him, and I had the biggest smile on my face that nothing could break. It felt totally surreal, and part of me was in disbelief that we actually made it to this day, surrounded by the most important people, in our favorite place on earth. (Like many couples, pandemic-related delays made us feel like perhaps this day wouldn’t materialize, but it was undoubtedly worth the wait.) The ceremony felt really intimate, and there were moments when we looked at each other and I really felt like it was a private moment between us, despite having all eyes on us. Above all else, I just felt so incredibly blessed in that moment. During the Reception: Our first dance was to “Like a Child Again” by The Mission
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[field title=”Special Detail #1″]Special Details
Sergio is from Brazil, as were many guests, so we wanted to incorporate some Brazilian traditions into our celebration as well. My mom had the idea to give our guests Brazilian wish bracelets (bonfim da bahia) at our welcome lunch: you tie the bracelet in 3 knots and when it falls off, your 3 wishes come true.
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[field title=”Special Detail #3″]We also managed to bring a tradition from my hometown (Pittsburgh, PA) all the way to Spain, a “Cookie Table” in lieu of a wedding cake.
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Photography: Sandra Mañas Photography | Event Planning: Marga at Moments | Floral Design: Marga at Moments | Invitations: Audra Jean Calligraphy | Ceremony Venue: Parròquia Sant Joan Baptista | Reception Venue: Son Rullan | Catering: Tot A Punt | Makeup and hair: Shari Kramer | Band: Tinons and the Mopis | Groom's Attire: Martin Greenfield | Earrings: Very Breezy | Wedding dress customisation: Joy Cioci