Shirley & Ted
October 2024 | Raco & Ca Na Xica | Ibiza
CELEBRATION Multi-day destination wedding with Chinese cultural traditions | STYLE Modern fusion: vibrant, cultural, high-energy celebration | PLANNING & DESIGN Ibiza Wedding
Shirley & Ted’s wedding weekend unfolded as a beautifully layered celebration — equal parts meaningful tradition, modern design and relaxed Ibiza spirit. The festivities began the day before the wedding with a pre-wedding welcome at Raco Ibiza, where friends and family gathered for a chilled island soirée. Set against Raco's stunning sunset views, the evening flowed with drinks, laughter and the unmistakable warmth of Ibiza. Effortless and social, it was the perfect way to bring everyone together and set the tone for the weekend ahead.
On the wedding day itself, Ca Na Xica provided a serene and stylish backdrop, nestled into Ibiza’s rolling countryside. The day opened with a deeply moving traditional Chinese tea ceremony, shared with elders and close family. This intimate ritual honoured heritage, respect and family — grounding the celebration in meaning before it unfolded into something wonderfully vibrant.
Following the tea ceremony, Shirley & Ted exchanged vows in a beautiful ceremony that blended Western tradition with modern Chinese elements, officiated by Melchior. Subtle cultural motifs were woven throughout the design, including the red Chinese lanterns - a detail that nodded to tradition while feeling fresh and contemporary.
Shirley looked stunning in a custom Chinese wedding dress by Jinza Oriental, perfectly complemented by Ted's tailored Chang Pao Ma Gua (traditional Chinese groom's suit), also by Jinza Oriental. Her look was completed with statement Louboutin heels and delicate jewelery from Anthropologie, while hair and makeup by Corinna Smith of Smack Ibiza Bridal struck the perfect balance between polished and modern.
After the ceremony, guests gathered for cocktails catered by Ca Na Xica and Salvia Ibiza, where another heartfelt moment of the day unfolded. Friends and family were invited to write their well wishes for the couple, sealing each message inside a traditional Chinese lucky red envelope. These envelopes became both a symbolic gesture of good fortune and a deeply personal keepsake for Shirley & Ted — love and luck wrapped into one.
Florals by Aurea Floral Studio played a key role in shaping the atmosphere, pairing bold colour with refined modern arrangements that complemented the venue’s natural textures. Styling brought together a striking palette of red, black, and pink, layered with modern décor pieces carefully selected by our design team and hired from Velvet Circus and Moods. The result was a look that felt confident, modern and unapologetically fun.
As the evening transitioned into dinner, guests discovered Chinese gift boxes at the entrance, complete with custom fortune cookies that doubled as a playful and unexpected table-plan display. At each place setting, custom chopsticks tied in yet another touch of Chinese tradition.
After dinner and dancing, just when the celebration reached its peak, a surprise Chinese dragon burst onto the scene — alive with movement, colour and rhythm. Weaving through the crowd, the dragon led guests directly into the club, transforming the evening into its final chapter: an electric, high-energy party that felt unmistakably Ibiza.
Inside, the atmosphere shifted as the DJ Andy Baxter took over, turning the night into a full-scale celebration. Shirley re-emerged in a playful, glamorous dress change, perfectly suited for the dance floor and the late-night revelry that followed. The energy was infectious — joyful, bold and utterly electric.
From chilled island beginnings to meaningful rituals, vibrant design, and an unforgettable party finale, Shirley & Ted’s wedding was a seamless fusion of culture, creativity and celebration — a weekend that honoured tradition while fully embracing the joy of the moment, stunningly captured by Ana Maria Sanz.
THE CREATIVE TEAM
Planning & Design: Ibiza Wedding | Photography: Ana Maria Sanz | Venues: Wedding Day- Ca Na Xica — Pre-Wedding Welcome Ceremony: Raco Ibiza — | Officiant: Melchior | Bridal Fashion: Jinza Oriental — Custom Chinese Wedding Dress & Groom's Chang Pao Ma Gua — Bridal Shoes: Christian Louboutin - Jewellery: Anthropologie | Hair & Makeup by Corinna Smith, Smack Ibiza Bridal | Florals: Aurea Floral Studio | Styling & Décor Design concept: Ibiza Wedding | Décor Hire: Velvet Circus & Moods | Catering Ca Na Xica - Salvia Ibiza | Entertainment: DJ Andy Baxter | Stationery & Table Plan collaboration with the bride & byJaidee
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