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Practical guide: how to organize a wedding in Mallorca

12.06.201830.10.2018natalia oBlog

Mallorca is the biggest island of the Balearics and one of the most beautiful spots in Spain, which is why a lot of couples want to have their wedding there. If you are starting the organisation of yours, you should read this post. Together, we will review step by step how to organise a wonderful wedding in Mallorca, like you have always dreamed of.

wedding in Mallorca — Photography: Vivid Symphony

First things first, let’s see the advantages and reasons to get married in Mallorca :

The climate. This island has pleasant weather all year round, with high temperatures in summer and moderate temperatures in winter. Perfect to celebrate an outdoor wedding, or at least part of it.
Dream venues. No matter if you want to celebrate your wedding on an amazing beach or in a hotel with views, in Mallorca you will find what you’re looking for. The island offers lots of sites with charm to celebrate the most important day of your life.
Communication. It has the third largest airport of the country regarding passengers traffic which is connected to the most important cities in Spain and with others worldwide.
Excursions. If you are organising a destination wedding, for the days prior to as well as for the days after the wedding, you should plan excursions or experiences for your guests. There is no problem for that in Mallorca as there are a lot of possibilities, such as exploring the island, its landscapes and its beaches. It is a magical place !
Food. Another plus of Mallorca is that the island offers delicious , typically mediterranean food.

After reviewing the most interesting aspects, we are going to have a look step by step on how to organise your wedding in Mallorca and achieve everything you have always wanted for your big day.

Choose the best part of the year

Like we said before, Mallorca has an excellent climate almost all year round, but, to celebrate a sunny wedding, we should not let ourselves be overwhelmed. During summer months, it is possible that it is too hot and we do not want you to not enjoy your day. Then, what do you think about May, September or October?

Another point to take into account is that lots of venues only open from May to October.

Choose the type of wedding you want

Beach wedding :
If you are dreaming of a beach wedding, Mallorca will not disappoint you. It has absolutely spectacular beaches, with clear water, rocks and nature. It is a paradise. However, you can not forget to ask for the necessary permits to get married on the beach, as you will have to do different formalities depending if it is public or private.

Wedding in an exclusive venue
In Mallorca, not only the beaches are special places to celebrate your wedding. The island has wonderful hotels and exclusive spaces, charming salons and everything necessary to organise a wedding according to your tastes and the number of guests.

wedding mallorca — One of our most beautiful projects, in a heavenly place in Mallorca. Photography: Vivid Symphony

Religious wedding
In Mallorca, the spectacular Church Nueva Son Servera is located, where you can have a wonderful religious ceremony under this wonderful architecture. It is a project of which Joan Rubio Bellver was in charge, collaborator of the famous architect Antoni Gaudí, and , even though it is not finished, it has a unique charm as it it an open church.

Hire a Wedding Planner

Precisely for things like the previous point and the procedures to choose the best place to celebrate your union, it is essential to have a wedding planner to organize a destination wedding in Mallorca that meets the following requirements:

She has to be located in the country where the wedding is celebrated
She has to know the best venues and professionals of the industry in Mallorca to offer you a range of possibilities
She has to know everything about the paperwork necessary to get married on a beach or another place
Finally, she has to be a professional that brings you tranquility for this special day

If you are thinking about celebrating a wedding Mallorca, feel free to check out how we could help you with :

Legal requirements
Choosing the best professionals : photographer, decor, banquet venue, invitations, housing, transportation,…
Plan the days before and after the wedding
Everything else you need for your big day to be a hit

More information about our services >

Book the best housing

Whether you are celebrating your wedding on the beach or in a hotel or a wedding venue, you will need accommodation for your guests who are coming from far away and who will stay at least a few days on the island. This is not a problem, since Mallorca is a place used to tourism and has different types of accommodation, from hotels to private villas. However, it is very important to book accommodation in advance so that there are no surprises and you can choose the accommodation that suits you best depending on capacity, budget, location and style. Having a wedding planner will allow you to save hours of research and she will offer you the best accommodation option at the best price.

Give your guests indications

If you are getting married in a foreign country, furthermore, an island it is fundamental that you give the information necessary to your guests so that the trip will be the easiest possible. Lots of them will have to take 2 flights, one on the peninsula and the other to the island, to arrive. It is possible that it will not be such a famous place like Madrid or Barcelona, therefore we advise you to create a small dossier so that they can have all the information about accommodation, transportation from the airport, climate, etc.

Touches of mediterranean decoration

And finally we are going to a more beautiful subject, which you will enjoy: the decoration. Although each couple must choose the decoration and style of the wedding that they like the most, celebrating your wedding in Mallorca will likely encourage you to opt for a style more inspired by the sea and the sun. It does not have to be a wedding on the beach with Ibiza style, but some Mediterranean-inspired touches will be ideal. Like this table that we decorated for the wedding of Dmitry and Aurike, with a nice cage with candles and shells, blue glassware and a beautiful white tablecloth, very bright:

Do you want to celebrate your wedding in Mallorca? Following this practical guide and having the help of a wedding planner who knows everything about the island, will make your wedding a hit.

If you have any doubt or if you want to know more about how to celebrate a wedding in Mallorca, contact us at info@svadbavispanii.ru . We would love to help you organise it !

A fairytale wedding in La Quinta de Illescas

08.06.201830.10.2018natalia oBlog

La Quinta de Illescas is a wonderful venue for weddings, located in Toledo, 30 km away from Madrid. There, we carried out this project with an exceptional team, and the result has exceeded our expectations (which were really high). We present you below this romantic wedding in La Quinta de Illescas, of those two lovebirds whose chemistry is seen in all the photographs.

The bride wore an elegant and delicate dress from Laura Lomas, with long sleeves and lace cuffs, and a breathtaking back. Her hairstyle was one of the hits of the look : a side ponytail which fitted perfectly with the dress. As for make up, Almy chose an intense look and nude lips. The big green and white bouquet was the perfect complement for this beautiful bride. The groom was not left behind, and looked very elegant in a dark suit and white shirt. The harmony of their looks was perfect!

The ceremony took place in one of the crystal rooms of the venue, through wich a lot of light entered. Diana decorated the place with beautiful flowers along the aisle and on the altar. It was a very peaceful and romantic place.

After the ceremony, we moved to one of the great halls of La Quinta de Illescas, perfect for celebrating a great banquet. Everything was decorated with the wedding tones, in black and white, with flowers as a centerpiece that illuminated the room.

The couple could take pictures in different places of this bucolic space, surrounded by gardens of different styles. In the decoration, green and white predominated, whether in the flowers or in the pretty candles the decorated the stairs. We leave you with the result of this magical wedding in La Quinta de Illescas!

Credits

Fotographer: Tanya Vasiliuk
Organisation: Natalia Ortiz
Decoration: Diana Moreda
Flowers: L’Atelier de las Flores
Dress: Laura Lomas
MUAH: Almy Make Up

Unforgettable elopement in Barcelona

04.06.201830.10.2018natalia oBlog

May 2018, Girona. We entered the magical Monestir de Sant Salvi, a stone building with arches, dream stairs and a chapel with a beautiful medieval and romantic atmosphere.

Below is a project that we prepared with great enthusiasm and we fell in love with the result. If you are thinking of celebrating a wedding in Girona, you can not miss the beautiful location in which we recreated the happiest day for this romantic couple.

The bride wore a wonderful sleeveless dress with a v-neckline, with sparkles and a set of transparencies, and a tulle overskirt that gave her movement. For the hairstyle, she wore a flat low side ponytail and for the bouquet, a composition in white, green and intense red. Meanwhile, the groom was waiting for her in a dark suit and tie, very elegant.

The ceremony was decorated in an absolutely charming area, with huge ceilings and wooden beams. We placed a beautiful altar built with an iron structure and a lot of green. To give it a warmer touch, we chose still lifes with white candles of different sizes that gave a spectacular dim light.

You can admire the beautiful post-ceremony photos of the couple in this monastery and the landscape that surrounds it. Angelina wore a second dress with long sleeves and transparencies, with a very vintage touch. We are left with the wonderful images on the patio staircase, which was decorated with vine and white flowers. We couldn’t like the result more.

And you, would you like to celebrate your wedding in Girona in a monastery as magical as this? This is a location with a great personality, in which it seems that you enter another era. In addition, the climate of this area of Spain at this time of year is very pleasant, perfect to celebrate a wedding. We leave you with the beautiful images of this project:

Credits

Photography: Aljosa Petric
Video: Francesc Egido
Organization: Natalia Ortiz
Coordinadora: Oksana Zharkova
Flowers: Raquel Abèlia i mel
Gown Paola Carolina
Stylish: Jennifer García Moreno
Invitations: Albina Calligraphy
Couple: Angelina and Sergei

5 reasons to celebrate your wedding in Barcelona

04.06.201814.08.2018natalia oBlog

Barcelona is one of the most important cities in Spain, and is the preferred touristic destination of a lot of foreigners who wish to visit the country. It is a unique place with the magic of an urban area and the peacefulness of the coast.

If you are thinking about celebrating your wedding in Barcelona, here are 5 reasons that will convince you :

The city has emblematic buildings and world-famous architecture thanks to the prestigious architect Antoni Gaudí.
Celebrating a wedding in the centre of a city facilitates transportation and accommodation for guests.
If you are celebrating your wedding at the weekend or any other day, in Barcelona you will always find lots of activities, such as a boat ride on the Mediterranean Sea, visits to spectacular buildings like the Sagrada Familia, or just walking around the magic streets of the city. You will not be disappointed.
It has an airport nearby, with lots of connections with foreign countries and with Spain itself, which is perfect if you wish to visit other areas of the country.
It has a lot of unique and beautiful venues to host exceptional weddings and events. One of them is Casa de la Seda, which we show you incredible photos of below, in a nuptial style that you will fall in love with.

La Casa de la Seda was once a guild house, and has more than 300 years of history. Since 1919, it has been considered as an Architectural-artistic monument of national interest. It is a very special place for those who are thinking of holding their wedding in Barcelona.

The work we carried out in Casa de la Seda recreates an intemporal atmosphere, with an elegant bride, in a place that represents history through the masterpieces inside, silk walls and antique furniture. Nature is present with the bride’s impressive bouquet with pink, yellow, violet and garnet tones, and the light that enters through the windows of the emblematic building.

The dress of the bride is simple and classic, but with very special details on the sleeves and neckline. A relaxed hairstyle with a braid and very natural makeup were the perfect combination for this bridal look.

First steps to organise a destination wedding

30.05.201830.10.2018natalia oBlog

After the excitement of the proposal, it is time to start the preparations for the wedding, and we know that sometimes this can be overwhelming. There are many decisions to make when organizing a destination wedding, and a long way to go to create the wedding of your dreams.

But the most important thing is not to fall victim to the burden or the nerves, because we can not lose sight of the fact that it will be the most special day of your lives and you must enjoy the months running up to your wedding. That is why we are going to review the first steps to organize a destination wedding, and they will surely help you to start the process:

Choose the country where the wedding will be celebrated

First and foremost you must decide the country where you want to celebrate your destination wedding. We advise you to decide a place where you have good memories or that you have always wanted to visit, a place with good weather and that can offer you several possibilities to have the wedding of your dreams: if you want a beach wedding, or to get married in a castle, in a field, etc. Many foreign couples decide to celebrate their wedding in Spain thanks to its good climate, the amount of beautiful and historic venues where you can get married, and the delicious cuisine.

Choose a wedding planner

Once you have chosen the country where the wedding will be celebrated, the next thing we recommend to do is choose a wedding planner, who will be a huge help during the organisation of your wedding, and who will help you achieve everything you desire.

When you have chosen the professional who will organise the wedding, you should provide some information that will be essential to start the coordination of everything. This information should include:

The date

You have to choose a date for your wedding, or at least, an indicative date, to start designing the wedding depending on the time of the year and to reserve the venue.

The sooner you have the date, the more chance there is that you can choose the venue that best suits your needs. In addition, for destination weddings the anticipation is an important point, since both fiancés and guests can plan an unforgettable trip.

The budget

And now we come to one of the less popular, but essential, points for the organisation of your wedding. You must agree on a base budget which your wedding planner can work with. It is important to be realistic and adjust to it so that everything goes smoothly and there are no surprises. Once you give your wedding planner the budget, she will be in charge of getting the best suppliers and preparing the wedding of your dreams in terms of decoration, adjusting the budget, without cutting it. You will know where to allocate each percentage so that your destination wedding is a hit.

If you are struggling to get your head around a budget, we advise you to check our services to help you with this decision.

The venue of your dreams

The venue where you will celebrate your wedding is another important decision. You must think about what style of wedding you want, the approximate number of guests that will come and the date, and your wedding planner will propose the best venues for you. You will be statisfied for sure !

If you need more information about the organization of destination weddings, feel free to contact us at info@svadbavispanii.ru.

Wedding proposal in Madrid

14.05.201831.10.2018natalia oBlog

When Andrey contacted us to arrange his wedding proposal in Madrid, we didn’t hesitated and started to plan this romantic project straight away. He was sure that he wanted to find a unique location, where he wanted to ask his girlfriend the all-important question.

Our Natalia Ortiz Weddings and Events’ team set to work and made his dream come true. The location that we chose was the amazing Crystal Palace, situated into the Retiro Park, in Madrid. Andrey preferred an open space and this one was the perfect location for him. It has a small viewpoint on a beautiful lake, with the background of the crystal building which was perfect for this special event.

We put a heart made with candles and rose petals on the floor, near the lake and in front of the palace. Next to this decoration, there was a violinist and a photographer waiting for the couple.

When they appeared, Andrey went into the heart and knelt in front of her and she cried. Her lovely face was a mixture of happiness and surprise, for all the celebration time. With the public, the nice music and the amazing view around them, she said “yes”. We can’t properly explain this moment with words, and so it’s better to show you the amazing photos of this wedding proposal in Madrid. It was a pleasure to plan this especial event. Congratulations on your engagement!

Credits

Photography: Katya Kors
Wedding planner: Natalia Ortiz

Differences between a wedding planner and a dedicated event coordinator

11.05.201831.10.2018natalia oBlog

The profession of wedding planning is developing in our society and the couples which choose this service are increasing too. Even still, a lot of people don’t know what this profession exactly is and ask questions like: What is a wedding planner? What is the benefit of having one? Why is better to negotiate with a wedding planner if the location offers me an event coordinator?

This last question is the point which we will focus on today, as we talk about the differences between a wedding planner and a dedicated event coordinator.

The latter is often denominated wedding planner and this is the reason why there can be confusion, but their functions are very different:

Wedding planner’s functions

The wedding planner’s role is to organise all of the wedding’s aspects and her ultimate goal is to ensure the happiness of the couple. Her role includes:

The general organization, from the very first step of the wedding planning to the end of the wedding.
The coordination of all the suppliers involved: make-up artist, stylist, florist, musicians, decorators, etc.
During the wedding day, we assist you from the first preparations to the end, when the last guest leaves.
They know all the wedding details.
They resolve all the problems, in every single moment also during the wedding. Always vigilant and with an ace in the hole.
Planning of a wedding timeline, in this way everything will be perfect.

Dedicated event coordinator’ s functions

The coordinator works for the location where you choose to celebrate your wedding, and so who knows all the aspects of that location very well.

They are an intermediary between you and the room staff, in order to achieve all of your goals.
They assist you during the meal tasting and assure that your choice will be carried out on the day.
They coordinate all of the internal aspects of the wedding day.
They work out the banquet’s cost (and the cost of the ceremony if you will celebrate it in the location in which they work)
They know the different menu options: vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.
Are responsible for the perfect coordination of all the aspects during your wedding day.

After these clarifications it is easier understand the differences:

Differences between a wedding planner and a dedicated event coordinator:

The dedicated event coordinator shall coordinate all the location planning; the wedding planner is in charge of all the wedding planning from the first moments until the end.
The event coordinator is an intermediary between you and the venue staff, but the wedding planner is more than that. For example, if the wedding cake is baked by an external supplier, the wedding planner shall ensure that it will arrive at the right time and place.
The event coordinator ensures that we receive the price negotiated, but it is the wedding planner who knows the global costs and helps you to have the best event without spending all your budget.
Generally, the dedicated event coordinator doesn’t escort you during the wedding day (not all the day, at most) because sometimes the venue celebrate more than one event in the same day. The wedding planner will assist you all the time, coordinating and establishing the peace that you need that day.

In short, both are extremely important for the best wedding, because each one is specialized in a different field and they become complementary for a successful event.

If you want to know more about the wedding planner’s services and functions, please enter this page or send us a message to mail@nataliaortiz.com.

The best ideas for wedding gifts

10.05.201831.10.2018natalia oBlog

The most important goal of a wedding is that the guests feel comfortable and happy during the whole celebration, feeling part of the couple’s happiness.

Lots of couples prefer to give to their guests something extra, that isn’t only a simple gift, but that will remind them of this special day. There are infinite possibilities and, for this reason, it’s not easy to choose a nice gift that best represents you, so we want to give you some ideas for your wedding gifts. Don’t forget to take notes!

Accessories

A gift idea could be to give fashion accessories, for example a shawl that they can use during the wedding if it gets chilly, or ballerina shoes or flat shoes, so they can enjoy the dance all night, without suffering in high heels. Furthermore, they can use these presents on other occasions. We suggest that you offer different colours and models, giving your guests the opportunity to choose.

Plants

A new trend is to give your guests a plant. We mean potted plants that are more weather resistant, for example succulent plants and cacti.

If you prefer, another nice idea could be to give small bags with fragrant flowers, that can be used for perfuming closets. Furthermore, you can personalize the bags with names and the wedding date.

Traditional food and beverage

What do you think about your country’s traditional dessert or drink as wedding gifts? It’s a perfect and very personal present because it refers to yourself and your origin.

For example, you can give sweets in small bags that they can keep as souvenir, artisanal coffee, a nice typical liquor bottle, a jar of honey, oil, marmalade, etc..

Our bride and groom, Richard y Anastasia, gave their guests this beautiful bottle of oil with their names and the wedding date.

Beauty

Beauty accessories could be a good idea, and you can choose between different options: a lip balm with a special box, pocket mirrors, hand cream, or scented soap too. The most important thing is that the packaging is pretty and that it refers to your wedding.

Decorations

Now let’s talk about the most durable gifts, the decorative accessories. It’s essential to think about something that everyone can appreciate and is nicely presented. Candles are a perfect option and you can choose between different sizes, shapes and containers.

Your guests will love your idea and treasure it.

You can also gift the wedding glasses or cups in which the coffee will be served during the wedding, that you can personalize with your names and wedding date.

Personal presents

If you are looking for a present that could be very personal, an idea is to give your photo with an inscription for each guest. You only have to prepare the photo that you like the most and write a meaningful message.

Our bride and groom Anita and Alexey decided to give this nice box to their guests with their wedding logo and some postcards of Tenerife, where their wedding took place. It was a pretty touch.

Ideas de regalo para invitados — Guests gift of the wedding in Tenerife de Anita y Alexey

What do you think about these ideas? As we discussed, there are a lot of possibilities, but the most important is to choose something that represents you and that is a beautiful souvenir of your special day. You guests will love your wedding gifts!

Weddings and events planning: our experience

08.05.201831.10.2018natalia oBlog

After several years specialising in wedding and events planning, at Weddings and Events by Natalia Ortiz we know that, in addition to the ability and the extensive knowledge necessary in order to be able to work in this profession, there is something more important to success: the experience. During every wedding we give our best effort to get the best result and exceed the expectations of our customers, and our weddings and our events are unique. This is, at the same time, our real goal and what gives us the highest satisfaction.

For this reason, we want to show some of our beautiful weddings and all the experiences that give us the opportunity to develop in the field of weddings and events planning.

We have given our best effort in these challenges, and we always had the peace of our customers at the centre of our mission as well as solving all the problems that we have encountered.

Anita and Alexey’s wedding at the beach

Anita and Alexey’s wedding was a colourful event filled with happiness. You only have to see how wonderful their smiles were during the whole day to understand how special it was.

We organised the wedding 6 months before the date. All the decorations had to be in harmony with the amazing Tenerife view where the wadding took place. There was a strong wind that day, and the waves were so high that they reached the wedding venue. However, we thought of a solution in just a few minutes: to set up the celebration on the viewpoint of the hotel. So we found a resolution to the wind problem without losing the amazing view. As a result we had a couple that couldn’t be happier.

Kaci and Dave’s wedding on the mountains

Kaci and Dave married in the Natural Picos de Europa Park in Asturias, a wonderful place in which the green space all around was the main feature. Just as the venue on top of the highest mountain peak was ready for the celebration, the weather changed. The clouds turned the green view into a grey atmosphere, that wasn’t perfect for the pictures. So we decided to make use of the clouds to create a romantic atmosphere using some candles placed around the venue. As a result, we had romantic and bright pictures thanks to the candlelight and the white clouds.

Olga and Denis’ wedding

During Olga and Denis’ wedding preparations, the future wife received the most important news ever: she was pregnant !The problem was that the wedding dress order was already confirmed some time ago and it had been sent from a far distance. Furthermore, Olga couldn’t try it on, because she was on a business trip in Thailand.

Without the possibility of altering the dress, we started to look for a new one, and in the end, we found two! Olga looked very elegant and brilliant, and to feel comfortable during the dance, she wore another dress. This is what we always suggest to our brides, because if they do they can dance all the night without problems. The most important is…to enjoy yourselves!

Teresa and Ernest’s wedding in Madrid

Teresa and Ernest decided to get married in a Church, so they needed all the required documents. The documents arrived only one month before the wedding day, even though we completed all the procedures in advance. Without the papers required, we couldn’t choose the wedding date and we couldn’t reserve the wedding location, so we planned the event in just one month. Unbelievably, it was possible and it also was a wonderful event, as the pictures show.

These are only some of our experiences that we wanted to share with you, and that helped us to improve in the weddings and events planning world, without losing our most important goal: ensuring the tranquility of our clients.

How to organize luxury weddings

07.05.201831.10.2018natalia oBlog

At Weddings and Events by Natalia Ortiz we have been working for more than 6 years doing what we like the most: making the dreams of our couples come true by creating the perfect wedding for them. We are specialised in luxury weddings, in which we work to achieve excellence. Some of the fundamental objectives are to make the couple and their guests extremely happy and relaxed, and to take care of all the details. We explain to you below the most important points to organise luxury weddings.

Custom design

Luxury weddings are always unique events: each one is different. We make a custom design for each couple who want to celebrate their wedding with us. To achieve the success for the wedding it has to reflect the personality of the couple and everything they have envisioned for this day. We have to keep an open mind and create the wedding of their dreams.

Exquisite service

Besides the couple, guests are also an important part of the wedding and they should fully enjoy the entire celebration. How do we ensure this? With an exquisite service in which all the details are perfect. Every guest has to feel special and enjoy this day full of happiness. We are also specialised in destination weddings, in which usually the guests speak different languages and we have to make sure that everyone is comfortable and integrated. Therefore, our coordination service on the day of the wedding does not end until the last guest leaves.

Pay attention to all the details

The difference of luxury weddings are the details. In Weddings and Events by Natalia Ortiz every last small detail is planned so that everything goes perfectly. The decoration of the ceremony and the banquet, the invitations’ design, the details for the guests… everything, absolutely everything, is done to the highest standard.

There is no improvisation

In luxury weddings there is no space or time for improvisation. We know that there is always something that can appear or change at the last minute and that is why we always contemplate all the possibilities in advance. We always have a plan B that will guarantee the success of the wedding. We have a rigorous timeline that will guide the entire celebration.

The best professionals

And all this could never be achieved without exceptional professionals. We always work with the best professionals in the bridal sector: florists, photographers, designers, musicians… all the professionals we work with when we organise a luxury wedding are always teams in whom we trust completely and excellence is always guaranteed.

If you want to know more about our services and our tips to create luxury weddings, you can read more here or write to mail@nataliaortiz.com. We are waiting for you!