The countdown to the milestone event in Stella Banderas’s life and her fiancé Alex Gruszynski is nearly over. The couple will exchange vows in a picturesque corner of Valladolid, in the locality of Sardón de Duero. For the ceremony and the subsequent celebration, they chose the luxurious hotel Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine, which has closed its doors to outsiders for five days, turning into an exclusive residence for the newlyweds and their guests. The choice of venue surprised many, since the bride’s father, Antonio Banderas, is originally from Málaga, but as it turned out, there were solid reasons behind this decision.
Privacy and security were Stella and Alex’s top priorities. Their desire to avoid media attention and provide maximum comfort for their guests led them to a secluded estate far from the bustle of major cities. The bride apparently visited this location during one of her travels around Spain and was so enchanted by its atmosphere that she decided without hesitation to celebrate the most important day of her life here. They specifically chose this site to guarantee total confidentiality and prevent any possible information leaks.
Organizing the wedding resembles a special operation. A genuine security fortress has been built around the event to shield it from prying eyes. Access to the area will be restricted both on the ground and in the air. All guests, without exception, will be asked to hand over their mobile phones before the ceremony begins. This rule also applies to staff. More than 150 additional employees, including waiters, drivers, and assistants, have been required to sign an extensive 11-page non-disclosure agreement, highlighting the family’s serious intentions.
The Banderas-Griffith family has booked out the entire hotel where the celebration will take place. The inner circle will stay directly at Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine. Other invitees—rumored to be over two hundred—will be accommodated in nearby luxury hotels. Helicopters, thanks to the hotel’s own helipad, and comfortable shuttles will be used to transport guests to the venue. After the official part of the event, guests will enjoy a cocktail reception in the abbey gardens, an exquisite gala dinner, and a grand party with live music and an open bar. There are rumors that one of the invited performers could be Chris Martin, the Coldplay frontman and former partner of the bride’s sister, Dakota Johnson.
Guests have already started to arrive in Valladolid. On the eve of the main celebration, a pre-wedding party is planned for them at the Castilla Termal Monasterio de Valbuena spa hotel. Many celebrities are expected among the invitees. Of course, the bride’s parents, her sister, actress Dakota Johnson, and her legendary grandmother Tippi Hedren, Alfred Hitchcock’s muse, will attend the wedding. The arrival of Dakota’s father and brother, Don and Jesse Johnson, is also anticipated. According to some reports, Hollywood star Nicole Kidman is also on the guest list, making this one of the most high-profile events in this year’s society pages.
