Johanna’s Journal
Get a glimpse into the world of luxury wedding planning through real weddings and parties.
The Biggest Wedding Trends for 2025: Elevating Love Stories with Style
Weddings in 2025 are breaking traditions and redefining luxury. From multi-day celebrations to personalized designs and innovative food concepts, next year’s trends are all about crafting bespoke experiences. Whether you're dreaming of a lavish Ibiza wedding or an intimate affair, these top 2025 wedding trends will inspire your big day. At JC Bespoke Events, we’re here to help you create a celebration as unique as your love story.
Our Gift Guide for Christmas 2024: A Curated Collection by JC Bespoke Events
The festive season is upon us, and Christmas 2024 is shaping up to be a year for gifts that truly reflect thought, intention, and a flair for style. This year, at JC Bespoke Events, we’re spotlighting unique creations by some of Ibiza’s finest designers, a few Scandi treasures to reflect my Swedish roots, and a touch of Mediterranean elegance for a high-end yet relaxed, luxurious feel.
Top Tips for Hosting this Holiday Season
The holiday season is upon us, and there's nothing quite like gathering friends and family to celebrate the magic of Thanksgiving and Christmas. But hosting a memorable holiday gathering takes thoughtful planning, especially if you want to make the event as enjoyable for yourself as it is for your guests. Here are my top tips for making your gathering smooth, sophisticated, and effortlessly festive, so you can host a truly unforgettable holiday party!
A Guide to Choosing Your Perfect Wedding Venue
Choosing a wedding venue is one of the most exciting – and sometimes daunting – steps in planning your big day. Whether you're dreaming of a luxurious beachfront soiree, an intimate garden gathering, or a chic modern villa celebration, we've compiled our top tips to help you find the perfect spot to say "I do." Let’s dive into how to make the process stress-free, seamless, and ultimately unforgettable.
Real Wedding: Lauren & Daan
Lauren and Daan’s Ibiza wedding unfolded over three unforgettable days, beginning with a welcome event at Lauren’s mom's beautiful home in Cala Jondal. The celebration culminated at this breathtaking property in Cap Martinet, where minimalist architecture and sleek concrete lines merged effortlessly with soft florals and handmade ceramics. It was a harmonious blend of modern elegance and natural charm, making their big day as unique as it was memorable.
Menorca – the Trending Balearic Hotspot for 2025
While Menorca was once the lesser-known Balearic island, this has changed over the last few years. This relatively undiscovered island has become another Mediterranean hotspot for those looking for a new Balearic experience. Brimming with historic fincas, art galleries, and unspoiled coves, it is easy to see why nature enthusiasts, retreat lovers and fashionistas are booking their flights.
Real Wedding: Adriana & Nigel
Celebrating the beautiful union of Adriana & Nigel on September 1st at the stunning Atzaró, where Spanish passion met Swiss elegance. A perfect blend of cultures brought to life with a modern, minimalist tablescape—single stem roses from The Floral Studio and sleek designs by Velvet Circus created a chic atmosphere. From heartfelt vows to a night of fiesta, it was a day filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
What to wear? Our Dress Code Guide from the Formal to the Fanciful.
For the Bride and Groom, their wedding dress code goes far beyond what they will be wearing on the big day. Navigating the world of dress codes can be tricky, so we have put together this helpful guide setting out some of the considerations, as well as explanations of the most popular dress codes.
Real Wedding: Johanna & Alexandre
The wow factor of Ibiza weddings continues to reach new heights and Johanna & Alexandre's recent wedding was no exception. An intimate affair at their private home in Es Cubells, every detail was considered and styled to perfection.
Captured through the lens of Rebekka Eliza in a feature for 'The Lane', classic floral arrangements and the transparent cake pedestal are just some of the exquisite touches.
The Ultimate Wedding Destinations on the Amalfi Coast
The great wonders of Italy and its incredible coastline are referenced throughout history, literature and the arts. Its landscape, architecture, food and wine are amongst the most celebrated across the world. Let me take you on a journey along the Amalfi Coast to some of the most exquisite wedding destinations with whom we collaborate.
Real Wedding: Jeanne & Thomas
For our first wedding of 2024, on a sunny day in May, Jeanne and Thomas celebrated their love at their family home in Es Cubells, an event as beautiful as the couple themselves. Inspired by the beauty of the surrounding Ibiza countryside, the tasteful decor incorporated an abundance of lemons and olive trees with subtle hints of colour from native rosemary and feverfew daisies. A perfect example of natural sophistication.
JC’s Guide to Save the Dates & Invitations
You have secured your chosen date at your dream venue, so what’s next? We all know that people’s diaries fill up quickly, so it’s important to spread the good news to family and friends as soon as possible. Read our useful guide to how to plan and send your Save the Dates and Invitations.
Considering a Wedding on the French Riviera?
The French Riviera is a place of beauty, seclusion and seduction, offering some of the most stunning wedding destinations in the world. Whether you’re planning a wedding full of glitz and glamour or prefer a more classic, intimate celebration, we are on hand with our years of experience and inside knowledge to advise on the very best venues to suit your personal requirements.
Meet Your Planner: A conversation with Johanna Carlsson
Get to know Johanna; the brainchild and founder behind this unique wedding planning service.
Wedding Venues of Mallorca - A Jewel in the Balearic Crown
The largest of the Balearic Islands, it is no mystery why Mallorca has captured the hearts of so many. This romantic Mediterranean destination literally has it all. Breath-taking landscapes, glistening waters and world class gastronomy.
Wedding Trends We Love For 2024
As leading wedding specialists, we are recognised for our artistry in curating weddings which are innovative, creative and which reflect your unique personality as a couple. Our role includes keeping a close eye on fashionable trends alongside an ongoing responsibility to consider sustainable and ‘greener’ options wherever possible. We are always excited to share new ideas and ever evolving trends with our clients.
JC’s Favourite Local Favours to Gift Your Guests
The gesture of gifting ‘wedding favours’ is a wonderful touch to any wedding celebration. The gifting of local products is a stylish reminder not only of your wedding but also a small tribute to the beautiful destination where the celebrations took place. Ibiza and the Balearics offer an abundance of incredible gifts which signify local produce and traditions.
Real Wedding: Geraldine & Sebastien
We wrapped up our 2023 season with this gorgeous wedding for Geraldine and Sebastien. This 3-day celebration embodied our couples’ international backgrounds, bringing together their cultures and reflecting their personalities in all elements of the wedding.
Spain’s Most Stylish Wedding Locations
World-class gastronomy, fine wines and jaw dropping venues – Spain has become a leading year-round wedding destination for the most stylish weddings. Explore our favourite venues and locations on the mainland.
A Hand-Picked Collection of Ibiza’s Stunning Wedding Venues
Choosing Ibiza as your wedding destination is just the beginning of an exciting adventure exploring the dream-like venues the island has to offer. From dramatic rooftop locations to idyllic campo hideaways, Ibiza is home to a myriad of possibilities.