Antonio Banderas has remained silent following the leak of information confirming his daughter Stella del Carmen Banderas's wedding plans. The young woman will marry her boyfriend, Alex Gruszynski, next Saturday, October 18, in Valladolid, as was exclusively reported last August 11. The news has had an immediate impact on the media, although what has surprised most is the contract that both have required the wedding staff to sign.
The ceremony will take place at the majestic Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine, in Sardón de Duero. The Romanesque monastery, built in the 12th century and converted into a luxury hotel, has been carefully restored.
It features its own vineyards, a spa, a Michelin-starred restaurant, and even a helipad. Its spectacular nature has made the venue an ideal setting for a high-profile wedding.
New details emerge about Stella del Carmen's wedding, daughter of Antonio Banderas
The Banderas family had tried to handle the event discreetly. The parties involved signed strict confidentiality agreements to prevent leaks.
However, the level of expectation has been such that not only has the exclusive been confirmed, but local media have begun to reveal new details about the ceremony. The complex will remain exclusively reserved for five days, four nights (cinco días, cuatro noches), for the Banderas and Gruszynski families. During that time, access will be absolutely restricted.
A high-level security system has been designed, and there will be controls by land, air, and water to prevent intrusions. In addition, the use of mobile phones has been expressly prohibited among the more than 150 staff members hired, including waiters, drivers, and support staff. All have accepted these conditions in their contracts.
The celebration program will include a cocktail in the abbey gardens, followed by a grand banquet in the main halls. Afterwards, guests will enjoy live performances and an open bar until the early hours of the morning.
Antonio Banderas has been planning Stella del Carmen's big day for a long time
About 260 people are expected to attend, including family members, close friends, and well-known figures from film and culture. The most exclusive hotels in the region are already fully booked for that weekend.
The family guest list will include exceptional figures. Among the confirmed attendees are Tippi Hedren, the bride's grandmother; Dakota Johnson, Stella's sister; and, of course, the young woman's proud parents, Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith. According to local sources, Banderas has personally overseen the preparations and visited the hotel weeks ago, while Griffith has made wedding-related purchases in Valladolid during the summer.
The silence of the Málaga-born actor contrasts with the magnitude of the leak. Despite efforts to keep privacy, Stella del Carmen's wedding promises to become one of the most talked-about events of the year in Spain.