While the summer wedding season has yet to arrive, this stunning Spanish society bride did not hesitate to tie the knot at an intimate event over the weekend.
Alejandra Anson Quintana, founder of restaurant consultancy firm Anson & Bonet, was joined by family and friends as she wed communications guru Ignacio Sampedro, at a small church in Madrid.
The bride is the daughter of Rafael Anson, 86, an influential former politician and honorary president of the International Academy of Gastronomy, and Inmaculada Quintana Cabrera. While the bride is an entrepreneur and co-founder of a successful communication agency, the groom works as a businessman.
He looked like a proud father when he took his daughter to the church for the French Legion of Honour.
Elegant: Alejandra Anson Quintana, founder of restaurant consultancy firm Anson & Bonet, was joined by family and friends as she wed communications guru Ignacio Sampedro, at a small church in Madrid over the weekend
Perfect hairstyle: Alejandra kept it simple with her makeup and her blonde locks were pinned in a low pony.
Stealing the show: Spanish fashion designer Ágatha Ruiz de la Prada, 13th Marchioness of Castelldosrius, and her daughter Cosima Ramirez turned heads in vibrant eye-catching ensembles, complete with opaque coloured tights
Celebration! It was followed by a reception in a nearby restaurant. Photographed is the bride, with Cuchita, her guest. She wore a faux-fur stole and completed the look with a black veil and hat.
Alejandra looked resplendent in a gown by upmarket Spanish bridal label Navascués, which specialises in chic, pared back designs.
Alejandra’s long-sleeved gown featured a V-cut, puff shoulders and buttons on the sleeves and back.
She wore a cream wool cape, which draped gracefully down her back. It also formed an impressive train. This unusual piece was attached at the neck by a sparkling brooch.
The look was complete with simple, grey-blue pointed heels and simple diamond earrings.
Beautiful bride: Alejandra wore a gown by upmarket Spanish bridal label Navascués, which specialises in simple designs
Alejandra’s long-sleeved, button-detailed dress was paired back with a V-cut and playful puff shoulders.
Winter wedding: Instead of a veil, she wore a cream wool cape which draped beautifully down her back and formed a train
Less is more: The bride finished the look with grey-blue pointed pumps and a pair of diamond studs
This is the bride! Proud father Rafael Anson escorted his youngest daughter into church, surrounded by photographers
Intimate Service: Alejandra entered on Rafael’s arm as the congregation watched.
Alejandra kept her make-up minimal and her hair down at her base to emphasize the simplicity of her outfit. The timeless mix of green and white flowers was the bouquet she chose.
The guests chose a more extreme approach. Spanish fashion designer Ágatha Ruiz de la Prada, 13th Marchioness of Castelldosrius, and her daughter Cosima Ramirez stole the show in vibrant eye-catching ensembles.
Ágatha opted for a red and orange panel coat, worn with red tights, yellow shoes and a green frock. Her daughter, however, was all about pink. She teamed her pink bubblegum coat and opaque pink tights with tall heels and towering heels.
Bright and beautiful: Designer Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, centre, with her children Tristan and Cosima Ramirez
Splash of colour: Agatha wore a red panel coat, orange heels and green dress, while her daughter was in head-to-toe pink
Center of attention: Cosmo, the daughter and mother-in-law to glamorous Agatha, stopped for reporters upon arrival
Consider pink. Cosima snapped a photo of her and the father-of-the bride (left), then made her way into the house in her pink high heels.
Art attack! Agatha Ruiz de la Prada’s and Cosima RAMirez’s outfits were works of art. Tartan was worn by Son Tristan
Sophisticated: Actor Juan Echanove arrived with his wife Cuchita Lluch, who wore a brocade dress and Prada heels
True blue Mother-of-the-bride Inmaculada Quintana looked beautiful in a royal blue dress and matching hat for the occasion
The look was completed by a pair pink sunglasses and contrasting headband.
A live band entertained guests at the reception held it in a local restaurant. In social media video, couples dance on the floor between long wooden tables.
To echo the bride’s minimalist look, decorations were kept minimal with only small flowers scattered throughout the venue.
To keep the guests warm while they mixed, outside heaters were installed.
Newlyweds! Alejandra Anson & Ignancio Salpedro smiled as they left church after the service arm-in-arm.
Chic: Alejandra only carried a tiny bouquet of green flowers and white blooms to help keep her focus on the dress
Dance the night away: The live band entertained guests as they danced the night away on the dance floor.
It’s party time Outside the reception venue, fashionista Cosima RAMIrez spoke to the father-of-the bride