Get ready for all out romance and luxury with this beyond gorgeous Florence elopement. I’m in love with this couple and the way they love one another. It’s pure and simple and so inspiring. All they needed to celebrate their day were a few fabulous outfits, a pretty bunch of fuchsia flowers, some champagne, and of course, the talented eye of Sarah Kate. See their day unfold as they dance their way through Florence here in the full gallery.
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From the Bride… It has always been more important to me to be with the right guy and to have a dream relationship rather than “the dream wedding.” But it turns out, if you have the right guy, no matter how you marry him, it will be your dream wedding. Jay and I dated while living in South Florida, then pursued a long distance relationship for two years before I moved to Dallas. I had no idea what was in store for us, but I did know that he had become home to me and was worth the leap of faith. We were soon happily engaged and planning to get married in Florence, Italy.
October first came, and it was perfect in its entirety. We wanted our story to be our own, and it turned out to be more than we could have ever hoped for. Italy was incredible! We spent the first few days getting to know Florence and fell in love with the city. We had without a doubt made the right choice. Sarah Kate, a remarkable photographer from Dallas, came to Italy to shoot our wedding. It wouldn’t have been the same experience without her. Not only do we have photographs we will cherish for a lifetime, we gained a life-long friend as well.
While wandering from cafe to cafe the night before the wedding sampling wine, champagne and delectable Italian fare, we spotted a small flower shop and chose a beautiful bushel of fuchsia flowers and a few pieces of driftwood to fashion into a bouquet. It was quite possibly my favorite part of that day. Our wedding day, unlike most, was the type of experience you can’t plan. The moments shared, the vows exchanged in private on the Ponte Vecchio, the outpouring of love from passers by as we crossed that famous bridge in full wedding attire, the music that filled the air from the street band as we stopped and danced, the sweet meringue we fed each other, given to us by the kindest Italian man from his bakery, will all forever be a consummate memory of the most amazing day of our lives. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Love really is worth it.
Wedding Photography: Sarah Kate, Photographer / Location: Florence, Italy / Bouquet: DIY / Wedding Dress: Nicole Miller / Bride’s Shoes: Badgley Mischka / Jewelry: Anthropologie
It’s certainly no secret that Italian weddings have a way with the romance, so it’s no wonder that this darling Australian duo chose the Hotel Vannucci for their intimate destination soiree. Filled to the brim with picturesque views, oh-so-charming details and a whole lot of L.O.V.E (but, of course!), their entire day is just one serious dose of pretty. Lucky for us, Rochelle Cheever Photography captured every last glorious moment, from that drop-dead gorgeous necklace to the uber-stunning bridal bouquet. See it all here.
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The story of Brisbane, Australia-based bride and groom Victoria and Frank begins with their wedding date. The former high school sweethearts, who first met in the fall of 2001, originally set their sights on 7/7/07 until they realized they had missed their chance with Australia’s 30 day waiting period. Plans starting to come together once again last spring, when Frank confirmed he would be deployed to the Middle East for nine months. Frank promptly got down on one knee in May and then the new date of 11/11/11 was set. With Frank given just two weeks holiday during his deployment, the couple decided on an Italian destination wedding at the Citta della Pieve in Umbria, with just a handful of friends and family from throughout the world.
Personal touches abounded, as Victoria designed the wedding stationery and hand-selected the music playlist for the day, as well as handmade the ribbon sticks for guests to use in lieu of traditional confetti. The couple also paid homage to Italian fashion designers with Frank’s shoes and tuxedo shirt from Prada, his dinner suit from Gucci and her heels from Sergio Rossi. Favorite wedding day details included the menu, which featured white veal with truffle, lobster and scampi and an ahi tuna salad. Victoria had also asked her father to prepare a fountain pen for the couple in which they signed their wedding paper, and the red Mont Blanc he had on hand for the bride and groom was exactly the special touch she had hoped for. Favorite wedding memories from the day included the happy tears-producing wedding speeches. As for any advice for destination brides-to-be, Victoria says, “Get a wedding planner and plan as early as possible. Communicate as much as you can to achieve the wedding you have imagined.”
Wedding Photography: Rochelle Cheever Photography / Ceremony: Citta della Pieve, Italy / Reception: Hotel Vannucci in Citta della Pieve, Italy / Wedding Planning: Moon and Sun Weddings / Wedding Dress: Vera Wang / Bride’s Shoes: Sergio Rossi / Groom’s Tuxedo + Shoes: Prada / Groom’s Dinner Suit: Gucci / Wedding Rings: Van Cleef & Arpels
It’s no secret that we absolutely ADORE destination weddings here at SMP – and when that destination wedding happens to be an uber-romantic Italian soiree planned by Infinity Weddings and Events, well. We KNOW we’re in for a treat. Yep, not only does this talented team of amazing coordinators have planning ultra-chic affairs down to an absolute science, but their expertise, reliability, creativeness and friendly approach will leave you without a SINGLE worry. And that’s just fabulous.
Founded by Barbara Calò and Sara Mazzei, Infinity Weddings and Events offers services in ALL areas of your big day, including floral design, music, document preparation, transportation and more! And with each package tailor-made and built to exceed your expectations, you can count on a wedding that is not only elegant and stylish in every.which.way, but also seriously unique. We love that. Plus, the team at Infinity Weddings and Events has a plethora of FABULOUS locations at your disposal… from breathtaking Tuscan villas to luxurious venues in Rome to seaside settings in the Amalfi Coast, whether it’s two guests or 200, there’s a picturesque setting just waiting for you and yours.
So, SMPers… you know what to do. Call Infinity Weddings and Events ASAP and book this enthusiastic and experienced team of coordinators TODAY. And don’t forget to mention SMP to receive fabulous hair and make-up style services from a group of oh-so-talented professional hairdressers and makeup artists with celebrity and movie set experience! Happy planning, lovelies! xoxo
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