A Spanish Countryside Celebration Full of Heart and Style
Photographed by AK Studio Wedding
When Tyler and Bianca first met in New York City, their connection was instant. “On our first date, we bonded over sour beers and our shared university experiences in Washington DC,” Bianca recalls. Years later, after weathering a pandemic together and countless adventures—from city walks to ski trips—Tyler proposed during a snow-filled getaway in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. With their love of travel and family ties to Spain, planning a destination wedding felt like a natural next step.
Drawn to the warmth and charm of rural Spain, the couple began searching for a venue that captured the essence of the countryside. “My mother’s family is Spanish, and I spent summers growing up in the Valencia area,” the bride shares. “After visiting many times as a couple, Tyler fell in love with Spanish food and culture, and wanted to represent it in our wedding as well.” When they discovered This Must Be The Place, a restored stone farmhouse surrounded by nature, they immediately knew it was right. “After our first call with Duncan and Jo, we felt at ease and knew TMBTP was the right fit.”
With only six months to plan, they turned to Merixel of The Gathering, who helped bring their vision to life. “Meri assembled the best team of vendors we could have asked for,” says the bride. Photography was a priority, and Aida of AK Studio Wedding captured their day with documentary precision. “I was adamant about candid, documentary-style photos, and Aida was absolutely incredible.” Despite the rain on the morning of their wedding, the mood remained bright. “Tyler started the day with a hike in the hills of Moià, and I got ready with my mom, sister, and closest friends,” Bianca says, reflecting on the calm before the celebration began.
Every element of the day paid homage to authentic Spanish traditions, especially through food and drink. “Our guests arrived to a spread of charcuterie, salads, and authentic paella and Fideuá,” shared the bride. “For me, it was so important for dinner to capture the feeling of large meals with my family in Spain—the true essence of sobremesa.” Long family-style tables, styled by The Gathering and adorned with florals by Ursula at Nice Flowers, set the stage for an evening of connection and conversation. Caravan Made crafted a menu that celebrated Spanish cuisine, while the cocktail hour featured seafood, jamón ibérico, and local gin pairings.
As night fell, the energy shifted from intimate to electric. “Our DJ, DJ Keko, made sure that we did not get off the dance floor all night,” the Bianca laughs. A midnight serving of churros y chocolate kept guests going until the final song—New York, New York by Frank Sinatra—closed the night on a poetic note, a nod to where it all began. A destination wedding that perfectly merged Spain’s soulful hospitality with New York vibrancy—explore more Spanish venues that capture this same magic.
Wedding team
WEDDING PLANNER: @thegathering.es
PHOTOGRAPHY: @akstudiowedding
CATERING: @caravan_made
FLORALS: @niceflowers.es
MUAH: @bokehmakeup
DJ: @djkeko.es
RENTALS: @ahrental