How to make your wedding stand out and feel more personal.

Every couple marrying in Ibiza shares something in common: a love for beauty, connection, and the magic of this island. But no two love stories are the same, and your wedding shouldn’t be either. Whether you’re planning an intimate cliff-top ceremony or a vibrant celebration at a luxury villa, there are thoughtful ways to ensure your day feels truly yours.

Here are our favorite tips to make your wedding stand out and feel deeply personal.

1. Start with your story, not with Pinterest

Pinterest is wonderful for inspiration, but the most memorable weddings begin with you. Before choosing colors, flowers, or furniture, take a moment as a couple to reflect:

• What are your favorite places in the world?

• What colors make you feel happy?

• Do you share a hobby, passion, or ritual?

• What’s the vibe of your ideal day: romantic, wild, bohemian, modern, elegant?

• How does your wedding venue looks like and how can we contribute to that?

These details are the foundation of a design that feels unique and meaningful, rather than recreated from a trend board.

2. Personalized styling

In Ibiza, styling is one of the most powerful tools to elevate your celebration.

Small, thoughtful touches make a big impact, such as:

• Embroidered napkins with guests’ names

• Add photos of you or your families to your wedding. We've had trees with pictures of the previous generations during their wedding, or baby pictures of the couples when they visited Ibiza. Both meaningful and fun.

• A custom bar or lounge area designed around your favorite colors

• Personalized towel stations for pool parties

• A customized led sign with your name or initials as backdrop for dinner or to use during the party

• Signature cocktails inspired by your story. Or create a Bride and Groom's cocktail guests.

• Unique table settings, like mirror tables, draping backdrops or curated table lighting

• Welcome note - write a personal handwritten note for your guests. They could receive this in their room upon arrival or find it at the dinner table on their plate.

These details aren’t just décor, they tell your story and make your guests feel loved and appreciated.

3. Choose furniture that reflects your style

Furniture shapes the atmosphere of your day. Ibiza has been known for it's rustic and bohemian style, but the modern luxury feeling becomes more popular too. Choose what matches your style best and what works at the venue you've selected.

Think of:

• Sleek black metal chairs for a minimal, modern look

• Mirror or curved tables for chic glamour

• Natural wood for a warm, organic feel

• Ghost transparant chairs for stylish settings where the surroundings or flowers should stand out.

• Long tables for a family style feeling

• Round tables for a more formal setting. Guests can chat easier with 8 tot 10 people.

• If you can't find what you're looking for, bespoke pieces can be created exclusively for you.

A few intentional choices can transform a venue completely.

4. Curate an experience, not just a timeline

Your wedding should feel like a journey, not a schedule. Consider adding elements that surprise and delight your guests:

• Wellness or active touches, like morning yoga class or a great hike in the area to start the wedding day differently

• A petal station where guests can fill up their own cone for prior to the ceremony

• A magician walking around in the reception area

• A band that starts warming up the guests during dinner

• A live artist painting moments of the day

• A late-night pool party with floating lights

These immersive experiences are what guests talk about for years.

5. Think about the five senses

Personalisation goes far beyond visuals. Consider the full sensory experience:

• Scent: your own candle blend for tables or welcome gifts or have something that smells lovely on the dinner table - such as eucalyptus, peonies or scented candles.

• Sound: music that fits the moment of the day and include songs that brings back memories.

• Taste: a menu inspired by your favorite food and the time of year

• Touch: luxury textures, soft fabrics, sculptural tables, plant based paper for a welcome note

• Sight: lighting that shifts throughout the evening and candles on the tables

When your wedding engages all the senses, your guests are amazed by everything they experience.

6. Work with local creatives

Ibiza’s creative community is one of the island’s greatest gifts. Furniture makers, stylists, florists, chefs, calligraphers, musicians, they all bring their own artistry and passion.

Collaborating with local talent not only supports the island, but also ensures your celebration feels authentic and full of character.

We'd love to bring your vision to life

Your wedding in Ibiza should be more than beautiful, it should feel like a reflection of who you are as a couple. By sharing your story, embracing personalized styling, curating unique experiences, and working with the right creative team, you’ll create a celebration that stands out effortlessly.

If you’re dreaming of a wedding that feels original, stylish, and unmistakably you, we’d love to help bring your vision to life here on the island. We're happy to schedule an introduction call with you to discuss your wishes. We love to hear from you.

With love,

The About Summer team