First Times
Aliza and Meyr reached out to me from Madrid, hoping I could help them plan their wedding. They were living between Madrid and Paris, with family scattered across Europe. Everything seemed quite familiar—until they dropped the big news: their wedding would be a Jewish ceremony.
That’s when my mind kicked into high gear. I dove into research, eager to learn about their traditions and customs. Up to that point, I had organized civil, symbolic, and even Hindu weddings—but never a Jewish one. It was a challenge, no doubt, but one I embraced with genuine excitement.
Love, after all, is just love. It takes many forms and expresses itself through a wide variety of rituals and traditions. This wedding would be no exception.
The Importance of the Wedding Venue
A Jewish wedding is rich in tradition, protocol, and meaningful symbolism. One of the biggest challenges we faced was finding the perfect venue—one that could meet all the necessary requirements while also reflecting Aliza and Meyr’s unique personalities.
They were looking for something different, a place that felt distinctive and full of character. We found exactly that in L’Avellana Mas d’en Cabré, an 18th-century estate in Tarragona. Surrounded by lush greenery and steeped in history, the venue offered the charm and soul they were dreaming of.
Another key element in any wedding is delighting the guests with exceptional cuisine. In this case, it also had to be kosher, certified by a rabbi. For this, Diamant K traveled all the way from Marseille to deliver an unforgettable culinary experience—a true feast for both the eyes and the palate.
A Surrealist Decoration
What sets L’Avellana Mas d’en Cabré apart from any other venue I’ve worked with is, without a doubt, its extraordinary decor. The creative team—Katinka, Massimo, and Javier—is a truly unique trio. Their artistic flair and bold imagination can take any wedding to new, unforgettable heights.
Aliza and Meyr are passionate about art, especially the surrealism of Salvador Dalí. But we also faced the challenge of balancing that artistic vision with the traditions of their Jewish heritage. On top of that, their love for gastronomy played a key role in shaping the aesthetic—leading to an unexpected and delightful detail: the fork became a recurring design motif throughout the celebration.
L’Avellana crafted a deeply personal ceremony space, with the huppah—the heart of any Jewish wedding—as its focal point. The venue also offered the perfect flow: a seamless open-air banquet space right beside the dance floor, encouraging guests to dance between courses and keep the celebration alive all night long.
