{"id":865790,"date":"2026-06-16T01:00:48","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T06:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=865790"},"modified":"2026-06-09T09:54:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T14:54:24","slug":"nyc-couple-brought-effortless-cool-fuchsia-pink-to-villa-wedding-sitges-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/nyc-couple-brought-effortless-cool-fuchsia-pink-to-villa-wedding-sitges-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"This NYC Couple Brought Effortless Cool and Fuchsia Pink to a Villa Wedding in Sitges, Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Ariella Pasman and Jonathan Paredes didn’t start <\/span>planning<\/span><\/a> with a specific venue or destination in mind. What they did know was how they wanted the celebration to feel: relaxed, stylish, welcoming, and filled with the people they love most.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Hudson County couple loves to travel, values great food, and wanted their guests to feel like they were part of something special rather than simply attending another formal event. Those priorities eventually led them to a Sitges, Spain wedding at <\/span>Villa Almanita<\/span><\/a>, where vibrant pink florals, a meaningful Jewish ceremony, and a <\/span>weekend-long<\/span><\/a> celebration came together in one unforgettable setting.<\/span><\/p>\n

Spain felt like a natural choice. Jonathan’s family would be traveling from the Dominican Republic, making a Spanish-speaking destination especially welcoming, while Ariella had spent years learning the language herself. Add in a beautiful villa, November sunshine, and the chance to spend several days with their favorite people, and the decision became an easy one.<\/span><\/p>\n

What We Love About This Sitges, Spain Wedding:<\/span><\/h2>\n
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The bold fuchsia pink color palette that inspired even Ariella’s wedding-day hair color<\/span><\/li>\n
A Jewish ceremony thoughtfully brought to life in Spain<\/span><\/li>\n
Jonathan’s vintage brooch in place of a traditional boutonniere<\/span><\/li>\n
Ariella carrying her grandmother’s vintage beaded clutch<\/span><\/li>\n
A wine cellar reception that turned into an all-night dance party<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Featured<\/em> Vendor:
\nMethany and Company<\/a><\/h2>\n
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The First Look Helped Calm the Wedding Day Nerves<\/span><\/h2>\n
The couple looked completely comfortable in front of the camera all day, but that doesn’t mean there weren’t a few nerves leading up to the ceremony. Their <\/span>first look<\/span><\/a> quickly changed that.<\/span><\/p>\n
After seeing each other, both seemed noticeably more relaxed. Ariella couldn’t stop talking about how handsome Jonathan looked, while Jonathan admitted that being together again immediately settled his nerves. It became one of those quiet moments that helped them slow down and fully take in what was happening.<\/span><\/p>\n
While the wedding was full of beautiful details and big celebrations, that private moment together ended up being one of the most memorable parts of the day for the couple.<\/span><\/p>\n
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They Wanted a Destination Wedding That Felt Worth the Trip<\/span><\/h2>\n
Ariella and Jonathan weren’t searching for a specific venue. What they had was a list of priorities: a villa with character, outdoor spaces, room for loved ones to stay on-site, and a location where guests could enjoy a few days away together.<\/span><\/p>\n
Villa Almanita offered all of that and more. Located just outside Barcelona, the <\/span>property<\/span><\/a> made travel relatively easy for guests flying in while giving the couple an opportunity to extend the celebration into a longer trip. Around 25 close friends and family members stayed on-site throughout the weekend, making the wedding feel less like a one-day event and more like a shared vacation.<\/span><\/p>\n
The setting itself also helped keep things moving throughout the day. Different areas were used for welcome drinks, the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing, allowing guests to enjoy new surroundings as the celebration progressed.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Finding a Way to Honor Tradition Far From Home<\/span><\/h2>\n
That decision added another layer to planning a <\/span>destination wedding<\/span><\/a>. Jewish ceremonies are not especially common in Spain, which meant finding the right officiant and ensuring vendors understood certain traditions required additional coordination. The team ultimately found an officiant living in Spain who understood the significance of the ceremony and helped bring the couple’s vision to life.<\/span><\/p>\n
The <\/span>ceremony<\/span><\/a> took place beneath a huppah, and extra care went into making sure every meaningful element was properly represented. For Ariella and Jonathan, including these traditions was undeniably important.. No matter where they got married, they wanted Ariella’s Jewish heritage to have a meaningful place.<\/span><\/p>\n
From the Junebug Editors:<\/b>
\n<\/b>If cultural or religious traditions are an important part of your celebration, bring them into planning conversations early. Destination weddings often require additional research and coordination, but giving vendors time to understand what matters most to you can make all the difference.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Personal Style Was the Starting Point for Every Design Decision<\/span><\/h2>\nThe design direction evolved throughout the planning process. Early <\/span>inspiration<\/span><\/a> leaned moodier, then brighter colors entered the conversation before deeper tones found their way back into the final design. The finished <\/span>color palette<\/span><\/a> centered around one color Ariella refused to compromise on: fuchsia pink.<\/span><\/p>\n
That bright pink appeared throughout the <\/span>flowers<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>decor<\/span><\/a>, paired with softer pinks, shades of purple, deep greens, and touches of burgundy. Art Nouveau-inspired paper goods added a vintage glamour that worked beautifully with the villa setting.<\/span><\/p>\n
The most memorable style details were often the smallest ones. Ariella dyed her hair pink for the wedding. Their <\/span>dogs<\/span><\/a> appeared on the cocktail menu. Jonathan chose a vintage brooch instead of a traditional boutonniere. Ariella carried a beaded clutch that once belonged to her grandmother. As a nail artist, she even painted Jonathan’s ring fingernail with an “A” before the wedding day.<\/span><\/p>\n
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They Planned the Wedding Around How They Wanted Guests to Feel<\/span><\/h2>\n
From the beginning, Ariella and Jonathan wanted guests to feel comfortable, welcomed, and taken care of. <\/span>Food<\/span><\/a> was a major priority because both of them genuinely love dining experiences and wanted people to remember the meal long after the wedding ended. Keeping the guest list around 70 people also helped create a more personal atmosphere where every person present had a meaningful connection to the couple.<\/span><\/p>\n
One of the most emotional moments came during their thank-you toast toward the end of <\/span>cocktail hour<\/span><\/a>. Looking around the room, they shared how grateful they were that everyone had traveled to Spain to celebrate with them.<\/span><\/p>\n
That moment landed because everyone there knew they meant it. The same care went into the events surrounding the wedding day. The night before, close family and friends gathered for a relaxed rehearsal evening at the villa. The morning after, everyone reunited for brunch in the courtyard, spending hours laughing, sharing stories, and reliving favorite moments from the night before.<\/span><\/p>\n
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A Wine Cellar Turned Into the Dance Floor Everyone Remembered<\/span><\/h2>\n
While the ceremony was deeply meaningful, Ariella and Jonathan also wanted a reception that felt energetic from start to finish.<\/span><\/p>\n
Music<\/span><\/a> played a huge role in the planning process, and they were determined to avoid a stiff or overly formal atmosphere. Instead, the celebration moved into the villa’s wine cellar, which transformed into the perfect late-night party space.<\/span><\/p>\n
Guests filled the dance floor all evening, and the energy never seemed to dip. Between the music, incredible food, flowing drinks, and excitement of being together in Spain, the reception felt exactly the way the couple had hoped it would.<\/span><\/p>\n
By the end of the weekend, it was easy to see why so many guests went out of their way to tell the Junebug vendor <\/span>Metheny and Company<\/span><\/a> how much they loved the wedding. Every part of the celebration felt carefully considered, from the guest experience to the flow of the day. Add in a stunning villa, a packed dance floor, and a group of people who were genuinely thrilled to be together, and it became the kind of wedding guests didn’t want to leave.<\/span><\/p>\n
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The Wedding Team:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n
Photography – Shots by Sam<\/span><\/a>
\nEvent Planning – Metheny & Company<\/span><\/a>
\nContent Creator – Vow Visuals<\/span><\/a>
\nFloral Design – Bodas Loving the Flowers<\/span><\/a>
\nCatering – Dini Catering<\/span><\/a>
\nOfficiant – Chazan Danny<\/span><\/a>
\nDJ – Time Machine Studio<\/span><\/a>
\nMakeup + Hair Styling – MLI Beauty<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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