{"id":832672,"date":"2025-04-08T01:00:59","date_gmt":"2025-04-08T06:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=832672"},"modified":"2025-04-02T12:27:45","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T17:27:45","slug":"monforte-de-lemos-wedding-featured-custom-vintage-inspired-wedding-dress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/monforte-de-lemos-wedding-featured-custom-vintage-inspired-wedding-dress\/","title":{"rendered":"This Monforte de Lemos Wedding Featured a Custom Vintage-Inspired Wedding Dress"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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When you know, you know—and for Sabela and Alessandro, their love story started with a twist of fate that led to a timeless celebration in the heart of Galicia. Their romantic Monforte de Lemos wedding brought together vintage charm, cultural nods, and heartfelt personal touches, all set against the dreamy backdrop of a historic manor.<\/span><\/p>\n

The couple’s journey began in London back in 2016. “We met in the most unexpected way,” Sabela shared. “I’m Spanish, Alessandro is Swiss, and we worked in the same department of a luxury hotel. We were also neighbors!” Alessandro fell first, but it was their official first date that made Sabela realize he was the one.<\/span><\/p>\n

A few magical months later, Alessandro returned to Switzerland to continue his studies—but they knew distance wouldn’t break what they had. “Some relationships are simply meant to last, and ours was one of them. We were soulmates, and no miles between us could ever break that bond.”<\/span><\/p>\n

As their love grew stronger across countries, so did their <\/span>vision<\/span><\/a> for a celebration that felt elegant, timeless, and romantic. “We envisioned our wedding with an elegant, timeless style infused with a romantic vintage feel,” Sabela said. “The <\/span>color palette<\/span><\/a> featured soft pastel shades of pink, salmon, burgundy, and orange, creating a warm and dreamy atmosphere.”<\/span><\/p>\n

What We Love About This Monforte de Lemos Wedding<\/span><\/h2>\n
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A tailor-made vintage-inspired gown with silk and organza details<\/span><\/li>\n
A champagne tower and live 70s music during cocktail hour<\/span><\/li>\n
A personalized pocket square made from the bride’s dress fabric<\/span><\/li>\n
A welcome event featuring a live concert for out-of-town guests<\/span><\/li>\n
A unique watercolor seating chart printed on fabric<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Making Their Guests Feel Welcome Right From The Start of Their Monforte de Lemos Wedding<\/span><\/h2>\n
The couple’s top priorities were clear from the beginning: the <\/span>venue<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>music<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>food<\/span><\/a>. With guests traveling in from Switzerland and all over Spain, they wanted the <\/span>wedding weekend<\/span><\/a> to feel like a shared experience from day one.<\/span><\/p>\n
To set the tone, they hosted a casual welcome event at the Hotel Parador in Monforte de Lemos. A flying food dinner and live music by The Peppermints created the perfect atmosphere. “We had a blast!” Sabela said. It gave everyone a chance to connect, relax, and ease into the celebration.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Choosing a Venue That Let Them Personalize Every Moment<\/span><\/h2>\n
The couple knew they wanted a <\/span>venue<\/span><\/a> that felt intimate, romantic, and full of character. “We fell in love with the <\/span>Pazo de Treilán<\/span><\/a>, especially with the dining hall. It is a gorgeous location—romantic, rural, and chic. It’s a small estate compared to others in the region but has many areas to create different ambiences.” Renting the entire property gave them creative freedom to design a day that felt true to them.<\/span><\/p>\n
“Walking down the aisle with my dad was so beautiful,” Sabela recalled. “Seeing all my loved ones looking at me with tears of joy in their eyes. And seeing the love of my life waiting to marry me!”<\/span><\/p>\n
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Finding the Right Wedding Look That Represented Their Personal Style<\/span><\/h2>\n
Sabela had a strong vision for her look from the beginning—and finding the right designer made all the difference. She worked with Spanish designer <\/span>Sara Lage<\/span><\/a> to bring her dream dress to life.<\/span><\/p>\n
“I wanted to give my look a retro flair, with the high neck and puffed organza sleeves, evoking a style from the 60s or 70s,” she shared. The <\/span>custom gown<\/span><\/a> featured a stunning mix of silk satin, muslin, organza, and bambula in ivory tones.<\/span><\/p>\n
To complete the look, she wore ivory patent leather <\/span>shoes<\/span><\/a> from <\/span>Stuart Weitzman<\/span><\/a> and pearl earrings from her grandmother—sentimental and stylish. Alessandro’s wedding day outfit was just as intentional: a tailor-made <\/span>dark blue silk suit<\/span><\/a> by <\/span>Canali<\/span><\/a>, ivory shirt, and a pocket square crafted from extra fabric from Sabela’s dress.<\/span><\/p>\n
It was thoughtful, personal, and perfectly in sync with the day’s aesthetic.<\/span><\/p>\n
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