Lizzy & Cam’s mediterranean, Menorca wedding
TELL US ABOUT YOUR SPECIAL DAY…
We got married at Son Blanc Farmhouse in Menorca. We had originally booked a private finca in Mallorca which fell through about a year before our wedding and we struggled to find something we loved as much in Mallorca. We then looked into Menorca and fell in love with Son Blanc the minute we saw it online and after staying there for a night and soaking up all of the facilities, we knew the wedding had to be there.
Son Blanc was the perfect backdrop for our four days of festivities as there were so many areas to utilise and we hadn't seen any weddings done there before.
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE YOUR PARTICULAR GOWN/LOOK?
I was really struggling to find a wedding dress that felt like me. I tried on A LOT of styles and really didn't like that process to be honest as I didn't feel very good about myself. In the end, I decided that it made sense to get something made from scratch as I had a vision in mind and hadn't seen anything quite like it. I received an email about the new Prea James collection and saw the Gianni dress which was my vision come to life! I tried it on at The Fall in London and knew it was the one. I really liked how modern yet timeless it felt, and how it gave me a nice shape but I didn't feel like I would be restricted at all through the day.
I also loved that I could alter the straps and have them removable to give the dress two slightly different looks throughout the wedding. I decided to start with the straps on for the ceremony and then took them off for dinner for a more relaxed look. As the dress is quite a simple design, I wanted a veil that had a bit of texture and shape. I then decided on PVC brown shoes to tie in with the Son Blanc colours and went with a statement earring to make it a bit more fun!
WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR BRIDES TO BE?
Don't take it too seriously when you first go to trying on dresses. I went by myself in the dead of winter which I completely regret. It was horrible! I wasn't feeling my best and it was hard to imagine myself in the dresses. So definitely take your friends and make a day of it! It can be such a fun experience if you lean into it and don't have too high expectations - when else can you try on so many different styles with your closest friends!
Wedding Vendors
Photographer: @pacoandaga // Hair & Makeup: @brittanymasonmakeup // Florist: @esbonsais // Stylist + Co-ordinator: @laurahambre from @sonblancmenorca // Menus: @samanthacollingcreativestudio // Caterer: @sonblancmenorca // Groom Suit: @pjohnsontailors // Engagement and Wedding Bands: family jeweller from Wollongong // Veil: Aalto Veil from @newhite_bridal // Bridal earrings: Eden Floral Earrings from @leletny // Bride shoes: @aminamuaddi // Groom shoes: Magnanni // - Groom sunglasses: @retrosuperfuture