Vow Renewal | Carolina & Maarten
Tell us a little about yourselves!
We’re Carolina and Maarten, the founders of Lux Visual Storytellers, an award-winning wedding photography and film studio based in Bruges, Belgium, with a team that captures destination weddings all over the world. After ten beautiful years of marriage, filled with love, wild adventures and the joyful chaos of raising four incredible little humans, we felt ready to celebrate our bond all over again.
This time we wanted it deeper and more intentional: surrounded by our children, a handful of our closest team members, and the family and friends who’ve walked every step with us. We’re both deeply visual, aesthetic-driven people (and Maarten is a musician), so the environment, the light, the details, everything, matters profoundly to us. What emerged was a quiet, soul-stirring two-day gathering on Mallorca, wrapped in our guiding words: Siempre Amor, always love.
Why did you decide to get married where you did?
We spent months searching for a place that felt like an extension of us: visually arresting, minimalist with just the right edge of drama, and truly welcoming for four energetic kids. Then we discovered Neuendorf House (La Casa Rossa), the breathtaking architectural masterpiece in southern Mallorca by John Pawson and Claudio Silvestrin.
Its effortless monumental minimalism, every deliberate line, every serene terracotta-pink wall, delivered the calm we were craving, while the open, sun-drenched spaces gave us room to dream big. Tucked among ancient olive and almond trees, it felt safe and playful for the children, yet profoundly peaceful for everyone. It was exactly the balance we’d been chasing.
How many guests did you have?
50 guests and 10 children. An intimate group: our four children, a handful of our closest Lux team members, and the family and friends who have walked every step with us.
Tell us about your outfits.
Fashion has always been a big love of mine (I worked in fashion for a while), so our outfits were a real joy to put together.
My dress was love at first sight, and completely me: the Lirio dress by Cortana, found at the most beautiful boutique, Wild at Heart Bridal. Bias-cut Italian silk georgette that moved like water, minimalist and so comfortable (non-negotiable after four kids and being a complete food lover). I finished it with Jimmy Choo silver pumps, a pearl nautilus shell clutch, a silver-and-pearl headpiece and earrings. Maarten wore a bespoke black suit from Café Costume in Belgium.
What was the most important aspect for you, in terms of planning your wedding?
Having someone next to you who truly understands your vision. Silke of Atelier Rosé was the perfect fit for us. I was full of creative ideas, and she helped me fine-tune them and turn them into reality. What we wanted was a complete, immersive experience that felt elegant, carefree and deeply intimate: no stiff traditions, just genuine connection in a setting that breathed beauty and calm, where our children could be completely free to be themselves.
We let the weekend unfold naturally: a late-afternoon vow renewal on day one that melted into cocktails, dinner and dancing under the stars; day two brought a lazy brunch, poolside lounging, our children’s baptism, and pizza to close it all out. No rush, just space for every moment to land.
Were there any elements that were important for you to incorporate?
Our theme, Siempre Amor, the quiet truth at the center of our family, ran through everything, with black and mirror (silver, reflective) as our thread: pure minimalism laced with subtle, dramatic shine. A mirrored runway printed with “Siempre Amor” led to the ceremony, flanked by raw sandstone blocks and mirror columns spilling over with white orchids and trailing amaranthus. Our square black-and-silver invitations each held a hand-embroidered Bruges lace handkerchief, a small, sentimental piece of our Belgian roots for every guest to keep. Dinner was set on tables in a dramatic X shape, a quiet symbol of connection, with projections of shimmering water dancing across the walls to bring our love of the sea into the space, menus on black silk with silver calligraphy, and place cards calligraphed on natural capiz shells.
Our children were at the heart of it all: they walked us down the aisle, stayed beside us throughout the ceremony, and on day two were baptised poolside before diving straight into the pool, with small red water pistols standing in for confetti. Music was one of the most important elements for us (Maarten is a musician). Together we created a playlist full of cinematic music, filled with songs that each meant so much to us during our ten years of marriage, shaping every shift in mood across the weekend. And at each place setting we left a handwritten thank-you letter to every guest; watching people read them with tears in their eyes was one of the softest, most unforgettable moments of the weekend.
Any tips for couples getting married?
Find a place that feels like an extension of who you are, and then let the day unfold naturally. Don’t overschedule; leave space for every moment to land. Let go of traditions that don’t feel like you, and let your children (if you have them) simply be themselves. Their spontaneous hugs, tears and laughter became our most precious memories.
And surround yourself with people you truly trust. A planner who understands your aesthetic instantly and a celebrant who takes the time to gather your stories make all the difference; it frees you to be fully present.
Are there any vendors that you would like to tell us a little more about?
Our own team at Lux Visual Storytellers. We value every member not just as colleagues but as true friends, so there was no one we’d rather have trusted with our day. We divided the photography across different parts of the weekend, so everyone could also be fully present as a guest and celebrate with us. For the film, we chose one dedicated team to tell the full story seamlessly from beginning to end.
Being on the other side of the camera for once was a beautiful experience. Our team knows us, our family and our aesthetic so well that we could simply let go and live every moment, knowing each tear, hug and burst of laughter would be captured with the same care they bring to every couple they photograph.
We couldn’t be happier with the result, both the photos and the film, and I completely fell in love with the artsy teaser!
Photographer & Videographer: Lux Visual Storytellers @luxvisualstorytellers | Planning: Atelier Rosé @atelierrose.be | Styling: Otro Cantar @otrocantardecoracion & Atelier Rosé @atelierrose.be | Flora: Otro Cantar @otrocantardecoracion | Ceremony & Reception Location: Neuendorf House (La Casa Rossa), Mallorca @neuendorfhouse| Celebrant: Larissa, Merveil @merveil | Light & Sound Hire: Panela Productions @panela.productions | HMUA: Yuliya @yuliya.muah | Catering & Beverages: Organichefs @organichefs_ | Stationery: Scarabar @scarabar.be (Graphic Design), Assia Luckerath @assialucki (Calligraphy) | DJ: Birds of Paradeyes via Lovesound @lovesoundnl | Brunch Drawings: Monsieur Lapin @storyteller_monsieurlapin | Dress: Cortana @cortanabrides via Wild at Heart Bridal @wildatheart
bridal | Suit: Café Costume @cafecostume | Headpiece: Etsy | Earrings: Ab Ellie @a.b.ellie | Wedding Rings: Salvador Jewels @salvador_jewels (Designed by Bride) | Shoes: Jimmy Choo, Chris Vos Original Shoes (Groom) | Sunglasses: Cartier @cartier | Boys’ Attire: Zara @zara | Girls’ Attire: Lissi Kids (Etsy)
