Special Wedding EditionSeville ◆ Spain ◆ Muggle Affairs DeskNo. 1
Muggles Married!
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◆ Headline News ◆
Joelle & Gregory
Celebrating with Champagne
SEVILLE — The happy couple, pictured moments after exchanging vows. They had
travelled to the sun-baked south of Spain with no guests, no seating plan and no speeches
— only each other, a photographer, and a city that has been marrying people off for
the better part of a thousand years.
The announcement
With a deep layered history and old world charm, Spain provided the perfect
backdrop for our union.
Seville beautifully embodies the scars of centuries past, and yet exudes
a vibrant optimism that has evolved without ever fracturing, as if a metaphor for our
convictions, family, life & love.
For all who have played a part in this journey, we thank you sincerely.
The Plaza de España, Seville
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Thank you
Please know that even without your physical presence, your spirit has been with us
throughout.
Thank you for your support through every challenge, and please take a moment to
share in this brief album of our elopement.
◆ Announcement ◆
Joelle & Gregory are married
Seville, Spain ◆ September 2026
Moments
Fairy Lights
Hand in hand
Full story — page 2 ◆
The first look — centre pages ◆
All 254 photographs — see below ◆
The honeymoon — still going
◆ Scenes from the day ◆
THE GROTTO. A quiet moment by the falls before the vows.
THE PLAZA. Tiles, arches, and a city built to flatter a photograph.
THE EVENING. Fairy lights, a bottle, and nowhere else to be.
THE BRIDGE. Hand in hand, and heading somewhere new.
Crew
Wedding Crew Takes a Well Deserved Rest After an Entire Day’s Work.
Special thanks to Diana, Antonio, Maria, and Christiane!
The calm after the storm of thrusting through the city in taxis
and on foot like Big Trouble in Little Seville, with delicate floral arrangements
precariously pinned to clothing, and nary a smudge to bullet proof makeup even when
subjected to the elevated heat and perspiration, or the adrenaline rush of the
occasion. You’d never know it from the beautifully composed photos.
WHERE IS DOBBY!
The ring never made it to the ceremony and Dobby has not been seen since.
Thankfully a new ring was procured and expedited, but this is little comfort
to the Hogwarts family. A free elf is, once again, the subject of urgent
enquiry.
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Wanted
Have You Seen This Criminal?
Escaped Prisoner of Real Alcázar.
Prime suspect in ring heist. Armed and extremely dangerous. Do not engage.
Sightings to the Ministry.
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◆ Climate and Weather ◆
Disaster strikes
Rogers Stadium Collapses During Huge Toronto Storm. Natural Disaster or SPELL?!
Once in a generation storm swept through Rogers Stadium with no
warning leaving only rubble behind. Scientists are baffled. Rumours of a
“Weather-Modifying Charm” has spread swiftly in the media. “Only a
skilful Wizard could deploy such a charm” warns a local resident who wants
to remain anonymous. “IT’S A COVER UP!” screamed the resident. Just days
earlier the venue fell victim to a high profile heist swiping a ring believed to be the
key to finding the missing Yew wand. Footage can be seen
HERE
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◆ Opinion & Editorial ◆
Mudbloods Don’t Belong
What is this I hear of Muggles getting together? Muggles are no
more people than Nagini. They are a cancer, and their spread must be cured of this
world. A muggle union is the start of an epidemic. Our prosperity lies in our
pure-blood.
Meneer Vol de Mort
Pure Is Concentrated; Corrosive
Having seen with my own eyes the erosion of the pure on all that
is being, there is a place for all even among Muggles. They must do without magic
and as such will be safer custodians of the world.
Mad-Eye
Harmless
All this talk of dark arts and weather-modifying charms. I think
there’s nothing to it. A missing ring has more chance of being snapped up by a
Niffler than some dark lord. Probably harmless!
Head Goblin
◆ Lifestyle & Wellness ◆
The One That Got Away
So You Think You Can Propose?
With concert tickets in hand and a 2ct platinum ring that
literally arrived the morning of, a hastily devised plan was put together to propose
under the romantic melodies of the Foo Fighters. You see some years ago our plans to
rock out at the Osheaga music festival abruptly ended with the sudden passing of
their drummer Taylor Hawkins (R.I.P.)
This time the venue was close to home at Rogers Stadium and there was a renewed
optimism. Struggling to find a spot to hide the ring I placed it in a silicon pouch
along Joelle’s phone lanyard that ended with a cute Japanese anime figure. I
tied the end in a knot to creat a seal and off we went. Solid plan.
I’ve been keeping a close eye throughout and the moment is near. Confident
I’ve been sharp I… except… I realize she’s now taking
pictures at the full lanyard length. I ask to use her phone for photos and as I
examined the pouch my heart sank… there was no knot. What happened? Turns out
the shorter length was oddly uncomfortable and the knot was in the way. Surprise
😬
It got away
Days later the stadium was levelled by what was reported as a tornado which is
unheard of around these parts. It could have just as easily been attacked by the dark
arts.
Something Old Something Blue
How the Sausage Is Made
Beauty Is In The Eyes… A Lasting Look I Wish I Could MakeUp!
One of the most nerve wracking moments is having your makeup
applied by anyone for the very first time and especially on your big day. Your face
is the window to the world through which all else is filtered. Thankfully I was in
good steady hands :)
Christiane has a background creating looks for the performing arts and came
highly recommended by Diana. She is the final eye who will help put it all
together and even run alongside you under time duress to hail a cab in Spanish. See
for yourself… you know, as the beholder ;)
💨 poof * magic *
This one is tricky. Will need to get back to you on that.
Lost & Found in Translation
On the hunt for a simple bouquet on the last evening before
the ceremony we made our way to what appeared to be a small florist. Having
negotiated a few narrow streets and an alley on foot we finally made it. To our
amusement the place was more of a desk behind in a tiny glass office that happened
to sell flowers. No worries we came prepared; Joelle has had many hours of Duo Lingo
so we could convey all the nuances of colours & textures right? ..right?
Words bounced off the walls like a ping-pong machine and nothing would stick. I
mean very very little; muy, muy pequeña! It was like a Mexican stand-off but in
Greek. We left with no real clue of what we ordered.
The next morning early we made the trek once again but with trepidation. Opening
the squeaky door and making the friendliest greeting we could muster under the
building suspense it was…
Stepping inside the suspense was building, and after exchanging overly
enthusiastic greetings it was…
Beautiful! Colourful! Vibrant!
What was lost in translation has been wonderfully found.
