?We leave something of ourselves behind when we leave a place, we stay there, even though we go away. And there are things in us that we can find again only by going back there.? ? Pascal Mercier.
I love this quote about the power of travel, and I’ve always truly believed that the places we go as we grow up become part of us forever, as do we of them. The beautiful Vicky and Tim (who are also WWW readers) chose to celebrate their union in a sun-drenched rustic house in the hills of Spain, with views of the sea and scents of the earth. The bride had once lived in the country, so it was a very meaningful and special choice to invite their loved ones to join them on this adventure.
Rachel from Rachel Rose Weddings helped the couple bring to life a beautifully serene, warm, and timeless aesthetic, with a natural colour palette of greens, browns, and whites – punctuated by bursts of orange, vibrant like the native fruits of Seville. Plentiful white flowers, wild foliage, and elegant olive branches decorated the floral arch for the intimate ceremony, and the tables dotting the alfresco dining area, accented with a delightful stationery suite designed as a homage to their chance meeting in Peru (hello, llamas!). The words of the day were relaxation, beauty, and fun, all to the sounds of a live Spanish guitarist, the sights of the travel-inspired chill areas, and the scent of the Bride’s Nectarine Blossom and Honey perfume by Jo Malone. The day turned to nig...