Weddings in Tuscany? Stunning. Weddings in Tuscany at Il Borro planned by Italia Celebrations and captured by Jules? Well, that’s an entirely new level of stunning. And a level we get to see unfold right before our very eyes in this gorgeous gallery. Think long farm tables, gold-rimmed glasses, stationery from Rifle Paper Co. and the prettiest of color palettes – all under the Tuscan sun (and moon). It’s beyond pretty, and you can see every last moment right here.

 

From Italia Celebrations…Bridie and Daniel met while living and working in Dubai. They were introduced by a mutual friend who knew they were a perfect match. They originally planned to marry in Wales where Bridie’s family is from. The venue was all set until Bridie sent a thick file of Style Me Pretty clippings detailing everything from bridesmaids bouquets to cocktail embellishments to a wishing tree and more to show the venue the sort of wedding she envisioned. Suddenly the venue was double booked for that day and would not be able to accommodate them. Stunned and a little desperate they started to get creative and decided on a destination wedding in Tuscany. Bridie found Italia Celebrations online in a posting published by Style Me Pretty. She sent me her thick file of photos and we clicked instantly. For me it was a dream as I loved her romantic, feminine style and it was fun trying to make each of her inspirations come true for their wedding day. The wedding weekend began with a welcome wine and cheese tasting in the piazza of a Medieval hamlet that is part of the Il Borro estate. It was an ideal way to welcome all those who had come from far and wide. The second evening they hosted a barbecue dinner around the pool of the main villa. The menu consisted of typical Tuscan salads and barbecued meats topped off with handmade gelato served from an old fashioned gelato cart. The following afternoon Bridie and Daniel were married at the tiny Catholic church on the estate. The men were so dapper in their morning suits. All day the weather threatened rain but we escaped it by a hair, there was not a drop. The cocktails and dinner took place in the Italian garden and everyone danced until the late hours of the morning. A fantasy come true.

From the Bride and Groom: Daniel and I met when we were both living and working in Dubai. After dating for three amazing years full of travel, adventures and partying, Daniel proposed while we were on holiday with good friends on the Thai island of Koh Samui during a torrential thunder storm! Living overseas meant we had a few options to explore before deciding where to host our wedding.  Dubai seemed too far away for all of our family and friends in the UK to attend and my home country of Wales couldn’t quite cater for what we were looking for. I found my dream Vera Wang dress and Reem Acra headpiece before we even found a venue! Our love of warm weather, great food and a relaxed atmosphere led our search to Italy where we found Brenda of Italia Celebrations.  She suggested Il Borro in Tuscany and we fell in love with it instantly!  When the wedding weekend arrived it was everything we imagined and more!  100 of our closest friends and family traveled from Asia, America, the Middle East and Europe to join us from Thursday to Sunday to celebrate. We wanted the wedding to have a relaxed feel. We hosted a welcome evening on the Thursday inviting guests to a cheese and wine tasting in the Il Borro piazza where Italian folk singers entertained us and on the eve of the wedding we held a Tuscan BBQ poolside complete with a vintage gelato cart.

When the wedding day arrived we had a beautiful Catholic ceremony in the Il Borro church followed by a champagne reception and dinner with the most amazing and delicious Italian food.  Our wedding planner, Brenda, made sure the day ran smoothly and that every last detail was to perfection. Rifle Paper made our invitations and we loved them so much we decided to ask them to design the menus and table names on the wedding day. I handmade a name card for every guest which featured their photo in a Polaroid style!  The two long dinner tables were decorated with natural looking arrangements of my favourite flowers, pink peonies and white hydrangeas. Brenda even sourced gold edged glass wear to fit in with the romantic theme of the table decor. As PR Manager for Crème de la Mer I plan many events and had a very specific idea of how I wanted the wedding decor to look and feel.  Brenda brought this to life on every level and it could not have been more fun planning the wedding!  The DJ was incredible and kept the party going long into the night…the last guests finally left the dance floor and went to bed at 5.30am! It was the best few days of our lives. Maybe we can all return to Il Borro for a wedding anniversary?!

Photographer: Jules | Wedding Planning, Design + Coordination: Italia Celebrations | Floral Design: Noosheen | Location: Il Borro | Paper Goods: Rifle Paper Co. | Wedding Dress: Vera Wang | Headpiece: Reem Acra | Shoes: Christian Louboutin

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Sometimes we meet a couple so incredibly adorable, we can’t wait to share every.last.moment of their wedding.  I’m talking everything from their beyond gorgeous engagement session to their devastatingly beautiful wedding.  And this too-cute-for-words Mr. and Mrs.?  They are just that duo.  A refreshingly fun, totally stunning twosome tying the knot in Guatemala with the talented Summer Street Photography on hand to capture all of the pretty.  Ready to dive into their incredible journey?  Click here for even more of their beautiful e-session… and then stay tuned for their breathtaking wedding.

 

And, as promised, a pretty little peak into a day that was literally overflowing with lovely.  From the beautiful blooms from Flor Morena to the stunning traditional ceremony to a candlelit reception that was all kinds of amazing, this, my friends, is what we call “seriously dreamy.”  See sooo much more captured by Summer Street Photography in the full gallery.

 

From Summer Street Photography… When Kelsey and Danny approached us about photographing their big day in Antigua, Guatemala – we were head over heels for their wedding vision and for them as a pair. Kelsey and I go back to our college days in Minnesota. We danced together and I always admired her photography skills (she’s a talented photographer herself) and heart for helping people. Naturally, these two things left me Facebook stalking all of her travel photos to Guatemala when she used to visit with her dad for medical outreach work – which only deepened my admiration for her. Fast forward a few years when Kelsey and Danny met in Guatemala. They fell head over heels for one another and the rest is history. We’d never met Danny in person, but once their wedding planning arrived in full force and we started talking with them more – it was clear what a great match he was for Kelsey. Grounded, compassionate and a heart of gold; Danny is a keeper. The hotel they got ready in was crazy gorgeous so we took full advantage of the nooks and crannies for their attire details and found a quiet little spot for their adorable First Look. After some additional portraits on the grounds of the hotel with their families, wedding party and the parrots (hello!) we wandered around the streets for a few photos where Kelsey and Danny were literally stopping traffic with excited on-lookers. We eventually made our way up to their ceremony and reception venue which was owned by the same hotel but was the outdoor art-museum portion of the property.

The venue was up a large hill which overlooked the city and the three volcanoes that surround the town, so the view was breathtaking. After a few more portraits we all prepped for the ceremony and I had my breath taken away when I saw their entire ceremony space FILLED with candles. Overlooking the city with volcanoes and hills, it was such a beautiful space to begin with, but with the addition of candles, sunset and the calm, joyous energy of their multilingual Catholic Ceremony – it was a truly beautiful experience. After the ceremony the party got started on the right foot with a gorgeous candle-lit reception set-up draped with roses and pearls. Kelsey and Danny made a lasting impression with their grand entrance by wowing all 300 guests with the most amazing first dance I’ve EVER seen. I later learned that they made up the entire thing on the spot. The evening continued with sweet words from their loved ones and went on to be an amazing dance party that lasted until 3:00am. The Guatemalans know how to party (and dance)! We loved every moment of working with these two and their wonderful families.

Photography: Summer Street Photography | Location: Antigua, Guatemala | Floral Design + Decoration: Flor Morena, Maya Nuñez  | Linens and Chairs: Alfa y Omega Eventos | Ceremony: Capilla Santo Hermano Pedro | Reception + Catering: Casa Santo Domingo | Reception Music: Grupo Honh’s | Cake: Pasteles Artisticos | Wedding Dress + Veil: Brides of France | Dress Designer: La Sposa | Tuxedos: Tuxedo Impresiona | Bridesmaids: White by Vera Wang | Makeup: Daniela Zirion de Kong | Hair: Liam Piggott, Social Statement Salon | Hotel: Casa Santo Domingo

Don’t you just love love stories? Well, I simply can’t get enough. And when I stumble on a story as sweet as this one? I basically melt into a pile of wedding-loving mush in my chair, moving only to scroll over and over through the gorgeous images of the day where they got to say they love each other in front of their favorite people. Not to mention those love-filled images just happen to be captured by Anna Kim Photography - so I’m officially a goner. Because when you combine an international love story with images this pretty, I can’t help but fall in love with each one. See why here.

 

From Anna Kim Photography… It was fate that brought this lovely Australian bride and her bull-riding Canadian husband together and it was a joy to watch them unite their lives on a perfect day at the Sugarman Estate, Honua Kai Lani, in Maui. There was so much charm and love in this beautiful wedding with country roots on a little island in the middle of the Pacific, we had to share. With an attention to detail that reflected the love and personality of this couple, it was an unforgettable day.

From the bride… I am from Australia and Ty is from Canada, we met through fate and that is the best explanation! In 2009 I decided to take a break from the everyday life of teaching and headed overseas to travel the world and to work towards my passion for training horses. I was supposed to work on a cutting ranch in Texas, but it was easier to organize visas for Canada, so I went about emailing random rodeo people to see who would take me under their wing.  I had one response from a lady near Edmonton and I didn’t know her at all. Although this particular barrel racing lady seemed lovely, my family was a little worried and so was I. I had an idea to check the friends these people had on their Facebook accounts (yes..stalker comes to mind, but I had to do it!). When I went through the list I found a young, good looking guy with a black cowboy hat on and something drew me to him…no, not the looks but his kind eye- it’s the truth! I held my breath and sent a random message explaining my situation and how my parents would appreciate knowing what kind of people I will be staying with. I received a message the very next day- such a nice response. Ty was his name. He worked in the oil field, was a bull rider and breeder. He had a few bucking cows at the place I was going to stay and assured me that if I needed any help at all he would be happy to help. We didn’t talk much after that. I travelled the world and ended up in Vancouver. While I was sitting at my hostel planning my next move and emailing my sister, Ty popped up on Facebook. This was the first time in months I had seen his name. From there he helped me plan my trip to Edmonton and gave me his number for emergency purposes. Ty sent me a message one day asking if I wanted to go to a barbecue at a friend’s and the rest is history. We became the very best of friends and after we dated for several months, I decided to take the plunge and move to be with my love. Life is full of surprises!

One October afternoon, Ty called me at work and asked if we could go for a horse ride when I got home. It was unexpected but not completely random as we both ride horses. When we were out looking at Ty’s bucking cattle herd he pulled out a ring and asked me to marry him! It was exciting but at the same time it felt very natural. It was meant to be! Shortly after Ty proposed it was clear he had been thinking long and hard about wedding details. We were riding home from this big event and he said to me “So… I was thinking, to be fair to both families we should maybe get married in a central location like Hawaii, I was also thinking maybe the end of next year?” I was happy to just be making the commitment to the man I loved.

Our memorable wedding was amazing not only because it was on beautiful Maui at an amazing venue, supported by amazing vendors, but also because we were able to share our special day with our truly wonderful friends and family.

We were blessed to have lovely weather, an amazing wedding photographer, planner, floral designer, caterers, dj, and bar service. Nothing could have been more perfect. We had our very own Maui experience, combined with our love of country and unique and antique ideas. Words really cannot express how amazed we still are at our forever memorable wedding day!

Wedding Photography: Anna Kim Photography | Wedding Venue: Honua Kai Lani (Sugarman Estate) | Officiant: Reverend Kimo | Event Coordination: Kara Byrne of Your Aloha Wedding | Floral + Event Design: Mandy Grace of Bella Grace Flowers | Catering: Cafe O’Lei Catering | Wedding Cake + Cupcakes: Nosh | Bartending: Maui Bars Are Us | Rentals: Melissa Padilla of Opihi Love Boutique Rentals and Event Design | Musican + DJ: Wilmont Kamaunu Kahaialii | Makeup: Marci of Maui Beautiful Brides

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