On 10 October 2026, in the small town of Candeleda in the province of Ávila, Sandra Barneda and Pascal Paerel exchanged vows in a civil ceremony. The date was not chosen by chance: 10.10.2026 adds up to a symbolic 111, which the couple associate with new beginnings.
The entire ceremony took place at Barneda's secluded estate in the Sierra de Gredos mountains, far from the bustle of the capital and prying eyes. Around 150 guests, including television colleagues and friends from the Netherlands, witnessed a moment that the couple had been preparing for almost two months after announcing their engagement.
It is known that Barneda arrived at the ceremony venue at around 13:00 accompanied by her parents, while Paerel arrived with her father. Both brides chose dresses that harmoniously complemented each other: Barneda in a disco-style gown by Alvarno with a rocker edge, Paerel in an asymmetrical outfit by Rosa Clará. The ceremony was conducted mainly in English, with elements of Spanish and Dutch traditions.
In the context of celebrity life, such a choice of venue and format looks like a deliberate decision to preserve intimacy. Barneda, whose career is tied to flashy television shows, preferred not the beach that had been mentioned earlier, but her own country home — a place where the couple had already experienced important moments, including the marriage proposal. This is not just a wedding, but a statement about the priority of the personal over the public.
For 51-year-old Barneda, who has endured personal losses, and 36-year-old Paerel, a former ballerina and agency founder, this union became the culmination of four and a half years of a relationship that began through a dating app. The couple managed to maintain a balance between openness and privacy, something public couples rarely achieve.
Now, when the first photographs have already circulated through Spanish publications, it becomes clear: the wedding in Candeleda is not just a celebration, but a starting point. Exactly how the couple will build their life together from here, only time will tell, but even now it is evident that they have chosen their own rhythm.
