A Designer's Chicly Curated Wedding at Neuendorf House in Mallorca

Deborah and Calvin brought together a wedding experience rooted in design, atmosphere, and connection at Neuendorf House in Mallorca. Taking a restrained approach to styling, the couple let the house speak for itself with long tables lined with bread instead of flowers, candlelight, seasonal Mallorcan dishes, and a tower of local cheeses instead of a cake. Every detail felt instinctive, personal, and deeply considered. Deborah’s bridal wardrobe reflected that same sensibility. She began the day in a creamy, knitted gown that was both sculptural and fluid – she then paired the gown with a five-meter silk chiffon veil that was softly knotted at the head. From intimate ceremony moments to a spontaneous tennis match between courses, the celebration moved with ease, humor, and unmistakable style.

Our Love Story

^{The Day We Met}

We’ve known each other since secondary school, and our relationship began long-distance. That early chapter continues to influence how we tell our story — including the music we chose for me to walk down the aisle to.

^{The Proposal}

We were on one of our yearly birthday trips — a tradition centred around nature, time together, and a celebratory birthday cheese, as usual — and on our way to see orangutans when Calvin proposed.

^{The Engagement Ring}

My engagement ring is the Niche Ring by J.Hannah, crafted in 14K yellow gold. I tend to know what I like, and this ring felt instinctive from the start. At first glance, it appears to be a simple, solid gold band, with a sliding panel that opens to reveal a hidden row of pavé diamonds beneath. Designed to be worn in two ways, it reflects a quiet balance between simplicity and expression. For me, it represents a kind of luxury that doesn’t need to be visible — the choice of when to reveal, and when to keep things to yourself.

Our Wedding

^{The Vision}

I’ve been collecting images since my teenage years — architecture, furniture, and spaces — long before it felt curated or intentional. What began as an instinctive habit eventually shaped how I move through the world: trusting composition, proportion, and emotional response before language or explanation. Taste, for me, has always been intuitive. During those years, I first came across Neuendorf House, and it became my earliest experience of architecture that felt deeply emotional and unfamiliar in the best possible way. That image stayed with me for years.

I always hoped to visit one day, and I feel incredibly grateful that it became not only our wedding venue, but also a place we could truly inhabit. We cooked together, swam, played tennis, and spent slow, unstructured time with the people we love — living within the architecture rather than decorating around it.Because the house itself is a complete architectural gesture, everything else was approached with restraint. “Less is more” became our guiding principle. We thought of the wedding in the same way I approach my creative work and daily life: edited, intentional, and grounded. Nothing overdesigned, nothing performative. Just a setting that allowed everyone — especially us — to feel at ease and fully present.

^{Our Team of Vendors}

We planned the wedding ourselves, shaping every detail with a clear creative vision, with on-the-day coordination by Talia Bell Events to ensure everything ran smoothly. The food was by Canatoneta, whose approach to cooking felt perfectly aligned with the spirit of the celebration.

^{The Location}

Neuendorf House, created by my all-time favourite architect, John Pawson, in collaboration with Claudio Silvestrin.

^{The Ceremony}

We kept the ceremony very intimate and asked the father of one of our close friends to officiate. It felt personal, grounding, and quietly meaningful.

^{The Cocktail Hour}

We held the cocktail hour beneath the olive trees as a gentle transition before dinner, allowing guests to move freely, gather naturally, and settle into the pace of the day. The food was by Canatoneta, whose cooking is deeply rooted in Mallorcan tradition and seasonality. Their menus change constantly, guided by what the land and sea offer at any given moment, resulting in a Mediterranean approach that feels both nourishing and generous.

^{The Reception}

Dinner was relaxed and unhurried — focused on good food, conversation, and simply being together.

^{The Special Touches}

We let intuition lead the day. I walked down the aisle to an orchestral version of “Kiss Me Thru the Phone” — a subtle wink to our long-distance beginnings and a reminder that romance can be playful. Food took centre stage in its own way. Instead of a cake, we shared a stacked selection of local Mallorcan cheeses, cut with a vintage baguette-shaped knife — a continuation of my yearly birthday cheese tradition. When floral plans shifted close to the wedding, we embraced the change and lined the tables with bread for guests to help themselves to throughout the night. Many elements were made by friends, from the dresses and suit to the Super 8 film and photography, which made everything feel intimate and personal. Between courses, we slipped away to play tennis in our second looks — a small, unplanned moment that perfectly captured the spirit of the day.

^{Our Favorite Moment}

Playing tennis between courses — me in my second wedding look and Calvin still in his suit — while waiting for the next dish to be served.

Our Style

^{The Bridal Looks}

Veldon and Maya have been close friends of mine since our university days at Central Saint Martins in the UK. Even though we live between London and Indonesia, our connection has always remained strong. Asking them to design my wedding looks felt like a natural, full-circle moment. My ceremony dress was designed to reflect my personal style — minimal, artistic, and quietly elegant. I gave Veldon the freedom to bring his own language of knitwear and draping into the design, and together we created something that felt like a true collaboration. 

The creamy white knitted gown gently sculpted the body while allowing movement, with an open back framed by a sculptural drape and accented with delicate gold hardware. The veil became a statement in itself. Made from airy silk chiffon in a deeper cream tone, it was softly knotted around my head and cascaded five metres to the ground. As it moved with the breeze, it added a sense of softness and drama that complemented the warm tones of Neuendorf House. For the evening, I changed into a second gown in pure white double crepe. Pleated and fluid, it marked a subtle shift from day to night, while delicate knitted trims and slender straps echoed details from the ceremony dress.

^{The Groom’s Look}

Calvin’s suit was designed by Maya in close dialogue with the venue and our overall vision. Crafted from light ecru Irish linen twill sourced from a historic Northern Irish mill, the double-breasted suit felt both elegant and practical for a summer wedding in Mallorca.Every element of his look was bespoke — from the pleated trousers to the hand-sewn linen tie and crisp cotton shirt. Designed to be worn beyond the wedding day, it reflected craftsmanship, heritage, and personal meaning, while remaining in harmony with the architecture and the soft tones of my gown.

Our Advice

^{For the Planning Process}

Don’t be afraid to try something new. Don’t overthink. Be realistic and work with what you have. Always be ready to improvise. Most importantly, don’t forget to have fun — joy should lead the process.

^{For On The Day}

Sleep well. Eat a proper breakfast with the people you love. Take things slowly. If something is beyond your control, let it go. Be present, and enjoy the ride.