Intimate Destination Wedding in Spain's Unforgettable Basque Country
It is no secret that everything ‘Spain’ is a favourite topic of Junilo and mine! Our years in Spain shaped us as people and continues to be an important part of our experience as a couple and as individuals. Nevertheless, our first trip back after moving home to Canada was an exciting one!
It is no secret that everything ‘Spain’ is a favourite topic of Junilo and mine! Our years in Spain shaped us as people and continues to be an important part of our experience as a couple and as individuals. Nevertheless, our first trip back after moving home to Canada was an exciting one! We felt as if our hearts could burst from the thought of going ‘home’, spending time with our Spanish ‘familia’, eating as much Spanish food as we could and drinking perhaps one too many of the original cortado, lol!
Casamentera Events is an incredible wedding planning duo, made up of Maria and Matixa. Their love for life, dedication to their work, Spanish flare and on point styling makes them one of Spain’s most desired Wedding Planner teams. Their weddings are EPIC ‘experiences’; unforgettable memories for both couples and guests alike. It was such an honour to work with them and an amazing team for this intimate wedding on the Northern Coast of Spain.
In recent years, San Sebastian has become THE Northern capital of gastronomy, fashion, surfing, beaches and landscape. It is little wonder then that many international couples from all over the world make it their wedding destination. A little outside the city lies the hidden Hotel Iturregi, a small boutique hotel which combines the charm of a rural house with the comfort and sophistication of a luxury hotel. It sits high on a hill, surrounded by vineyards and breathtaking views of the Cantabrian coastline, making it a quintessential wedding venue and accommodation for couples and their guests.
The bride and groom have spent the last nine years together; true teenage sweethearts. It isn’t hard to see why Ibai was completely smitten at the first sight; Ane’s piercing green eyes, beautiful smile and incredibly sweet personality makes her just about perfect :)
We cannot wait till the next time we are back at Hotel Iturregi. We couldn’t think of a better Spanish wedding venue for couples celebrating the most important day of their lives with their closest family and friends. xoxo
Wedding Venue: Hotel Iturregi | Wedding Planning and Coordination: Casamentera Events | Videography: Raul Idigoras | Hair and Makeup: Erika Galea Estilista | Florals: Flowers and Co. | Paper goods: Jade Calico | Cakes and Dessert Table: Martina de Zuricalday | Catering: Ekotaloak | Tablescape: Mesa Presidencial | Officiant: Salacadula | Wedding Dress: The Samantha by Truvelle Bridal | Jewellery: Atlantis | Groom’s Attire: Zara | Couple: Ibai Salvatore and Ane Egibar
A London England Destination Engagement Session
Junilo and I were contacted by Geraldine and André in September 2017 in regards to their 2019 Toronto wedding. The more we got to know each other over email, the more we realized how much the four of us had in common!! They were fellow Torontonians who, just like us, had the unforgettable opportunity to live in Europe. As in the case of Junilo, André followed 'his girl' abroad after Geraldine was accepted to study her Masters of Architecture in London, UK.
Junilo and I were contacted by Geraldine and André in September 2017 in regards to their 2019 Toronto wedding. The more we got to know each other over email, the more we realized how much the four of us had in common!! They were fellow Torontonians who, just like us, had the unforgettable opportunity to live in Europe. As in the case of Junilo, André followed 'his girl' abroad after Geraldine was accepted to study her Masters of Architecture in London, UK. In addition to their wedding photography, they were really interested in having engagement photos done as well; however, due to the distance they thought that the only way to arrange things was to book a wedding photographer for their Toronto wedding and have a local photographer document their UK story in some of their favourite spots in London. Coincidentally, Junilo and I were in the midst of booking a work trip to Spain for just around the end of the school year which was exactly when Geraldine thought they would like to book their engagement session! After working out the details of timing and logistics we agreed we would incorporate a quick stop in London on our way home from Spain.
Once everything was confirmed, we literally spent months planning their engagement session! We talked about how to incorporate their love of architecture into their photos, Geraldine prepared a walking map of their favourite spots in the city, we worked out timing (to beat the crowds!) and even assisted in styling clothing and colours. We really valued Geraldine's interest in making this an unforgettable experience for the two of them. Her planning and effort really paid off because their session turned out beautifully.
We’re counting the days till their 2019 Toronto summer wedding!