I was lucky enough to spend a few days of my honeymoon on the Amalfi Coast, and I can honestly say I left a little piece of my heart there. It’s pure heaven. Every little bit of the beautiful coastline wrapped me up and made me want to stay forever, so when I laid eyes on this wedding from Jillian Modern Photography? I was a goner. I got completely lost in all the Italian goodness, and I don’t regret one bit. Because this pretty fête captures so much of what I loved about that gorgeous place topped off with a Bride in a Vera Wang gown – officially checking off all my weaknesses. See so much more here.

 

From Jillian Modern Photography… This wedding is 100% DIY, all details were tended to by the bridal party on the morning of the wedding. It was a fun team effort! Lemons… lemons… and more lemons! And if you have ever been to Sorrento you will know why. The entire peninsula is covered by lemon trees. They incorporate the lemon into everything that you eat or drink. I had also fallin in love with the color green, and when we went to see the Villa dei D’Armieto, the interior used this color everywhere in its details.

Wedding Photography: Jillian Modern Photography / Wedding Venue : Villa dei D’Armieto in Sorrento, Italy / Wedding Coordinator : Antonino Acampora (a.acampora@relaisblu.com) / Event Designer : DIY by the Bride / Floral Design: Titina Aiello (abflor.aiello@alice.it) / Wedding Cinematography: Sebastien Kuehne / Cake Topper : My Cake Topper / Calligraphy: The Artful Pen / DJ : Roberto of Lupo di Mare (lupodimaredj@gmail.com) / Wedding Dress: Vera Wang / Veil: Pishposhes / Makeup : Zoe Graham

So, we’ve all dreamt of running off to Tuscany to say “I Do” to the love of our lives, right?  I mean, that’s just a given.  A given, because Tuscany just so happens to be an uber-romantic spot for vow exchangin’ and a drop-dead gorgeous locale, to boot.  Case in point?  This breathtaking Badia di Campoleone affair planned to perfection by Cindy Salgado Wedding Design & Events, which is boasting one dreamy detail after another and a ceremony setting that will seriously wow you.  (Seriously.) Studio Innocenti snapped up every moment and this is one Italian love-fest you just can’t miss.  See it all right here.

And be sure to watch the beautiful highlight film from Wedding Frames by Comcerta:

 

From Cindy Salgado Wedding Design & Events… This wedding was full of magical touches and pretty details that charmed the guests from morning ’till evening. The first time that I got in touch with Lynda and James, they were concerned about not being able to find the venue of their dreams, but after their first visit to Tuscany, they turned back to the UK with different options. They were so excited because Tuscany is truly a magical place. They decided to get married in the grounds of Badia di Campoleone, an extremely secluded venue in Arezzo, with breathtaking surroundings. They really wanted all of their guests to the time of their lives and enjoy their four days staying at Badia, and they did!

The ceremony was as private and romantic as Lynda and James always imagined it to be; the flower arrangements from Franci’s Flowers were stunning and matched perfectly with the natural settings. After the ceremony, they had a cocktail reception at the Italian garden, where an amazing swing band played while the guests had wine, prosecco and delicious Italian appetizers. Then they had the wedding breakfast under a charming Italian gazebo, where they had the lovely speeches full of emotions and many tears! It was a moment that will cherish forever. After the wedding breakfast, they moved into the swimming pool area were we had a photo booth set up with a mythical Italian Vespa. Then, they had the first dance, and while they were dancing, nobody noticed that just behind them, something was lighting up the sky — a hot air balloon that took the guests up and down.

All these magical moments were captured by the lens of Emma Innocenti, Marika and Lucrezia from Studio Innocenti. The video was captured by Wedding Frames. Working with Lynda and James was an absolutely joy! It really was an honor being their wedding planner.

Wedding Photography: Studio Innocenti / Wedding Venue: Badia di Campoleone in Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy / Event Design: Cindy Salgado Wedding Design & Events / Floral Design: Franci’s Flowers / Officiant: Bonnie Marie Bates of Perfect Italy Wedding / Wedding Cinematography: Wedding Frames by Comcerta / Wedding Cake: Sweet Cup & Cakes / Music: Alma Project / Hot Air Balloon: Holiday Planners / Fabrics: Paoletti Tessuti / Wedding Dress: Claire Pettibone via Blackburn Bridal Couture / Bride’s Shoes: Christian Louboutin / Bride’s Accessories: Claire Pettibone

We all know that it must be amazingly fabulous to have a destination wedding in Italy. I mean, it doesn’t really get any better than that, right? Well, actually it does. How about a four day celebration for 80 of your closest friends and family members complete with the most amazing food, day trips to Capri for lunch and dinner and dancing under the stars? Live vicariously with us through these pretty, pretty images by Brian Dorsey Studios and then check out even more right here.

 

From Fête… This wedding was a four-day destination event on the Amalfi Coast, full of once-in-a lifetime experiences for 80 of the couple’s closest friends and family. The weekend was filled with incredible food, design, music, culture and adventure, including welcome cocktails on the famous “Terrace of Infinity” hanging over the cliff; a five-course feast at Villa Cimbrone’s ancient crypt; a boat ride to Capri for lunch, swimming and dancing at a private beach club; a romantic ceremony in Ravello’s town square, followed by champagne and music in the square; a traditional Italian “Tarantella” to march guests to the private villa for the reception; and a casual, family-style, Italian farewell dinner under a tent with local musicians. 

Photography: Brian Dorsey Studios / Ceremony: The Town Square in Ravello, Italy / Reception: A Private Villa in Ravello, Italy / Event Design, Planning + Paper Products: Fête / DJ: Dina Regine / Lounge Furniture + Bar Construction: Fête / Wedding Dress: Ines DiSanto / Bride’s Shoes: Manolo Blahnik