Nerea and Matt met and fell in love in the hills of Rwanda. Their wedding was a reflection of their generous, hardworking, and adventurous personalities. The many people they have met along the way that are fortunate enough to call them their friends, gathered on the Mediterranean Island of Menorca for a beautiful Spanish villa wedding.

Nerea is an architect and designer, never one to buy things from a store when she can create them instead. She traveled to her home in Barcelona to find beautiful silk chiffon and vintage laces and bring them back to Rwanda where the dress came to life. She wanted a deconstructed feeling with lots of layers and a mix of fabrics, but nothing too feminine. It was so fun to play with all of the layers, cutting asymmetrical lines and using a whimsical combination of laces, trims and textures to create a ‘shipwrecked’ hemline. The simple neckline and draped plunging back were understated and elegant details that complimented the hem.

The veil was handed down to Nerea from her grandmother, such a special piece. We were so excited to incorporate it into her wedding look. The headpiece was inspired by traditional Rwandan wedding attire. The two bands were made of leather, topped with lace trim, the wooden ornament was hand carved by a Rwandan artisan. Rwanda is so important to Nerea and Matt’s story, it was key special that an element of the culture was incorporated into her look. The fact that her grandmother’s veil was held in place by this touch of Rwanda is a reflection of Nerea’s strong connection to the place she grew up and the many cultures she has yet to explore.