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A Venetian Inspiration Shoot Featuring a Jaw-Dropping Dress Fit for a Modern Queen

To all you fashion forward brides looking for some epic inspo – this one’s for you! Grab your passports and stroll through the gallery of today’s gorgeous styled shoot on a rooftop in Venice from Shades Waves, Linda Champenois and captured by Jeremy Froeliger. Just wait until you see the gorgeous gowns, including one with a train so endless it will quite literally take your breath away, who doesn’t love a good royal wedding moment are we right?!

Once Jérémy Froeliger, photographer, contacted me to offer me an inspirational shooting in Italy about a love story from the meeting of their union, it was obvious to me, highlighting the stages of the relationship through a city full of mystery, seduction and romance, the amazing Venice. 

Within Venice, charm and authenticity mingle with the refinement of this city, just like our newlywed couple. Through this scenography, we wanted to represent the love that transcends 2 beings from their first glance, on their first date and until their marriage that united them. Artistically, I wanted to innovate and make the fan a fine art accessory, flowered with finesse and lightness to represent the Latin charm. 

My declined accessory, my style, which is borrowed from my Asian origins. I wanted refinement through the floral composition and the Bridal bouquet, light, soft and unstructured, in tune with the times and mixed with the charm of Venice. Our favorite was one of the most beautiful views overlooking Venice, from the terrace of the sumptuous Palace Gritti, a historic gem where culture and heritage meet in a setting celebrating the revival of the Venetian style. A custom wedding stationery, with illustrations handmade by Atelier Preszburger. Sumptuous couture dresses, the designer Mae Collection Paris alluring for their meeting, the soft color of the Marchesa dress for their first delicate moments, and Nicole and Felicia Couture on the steps of the basilica which makes our bride, a queen of modern times. I let you discover this beautiful story that transports us on video with Rouge Wedding, a city that defines an exceptional wedding setting that we wanted to share with you through the work of each professional who makes up our magnificent team. 

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Photographer: Jeremy Froeliger | Videographer : Rouge Wedding | Coordination : Vanessa Roussel | Floral Design: Linda Champenois | Wedding Dress: Nicole+Felicia couture | Stationery: Atelier Preszburger | shoes: Bella Belle | Shoes: jimmy choo | Shoes: Harriet Wilde | Venue: Gritti Palace Venice | Artistic direction : Linda Champenois | Assistant photographer: Vincent Kem | Bridal shop: Top Bridal Paris | Co organisation: Vanessa Roussel | Hair accessorizes: Elysian wedding | Jewels: Djoline Joailliers | Model: Caidy Lena | Model: Baptiste Nicol | Muah: Kassaundra Stephens | Suit and man accessorizes: Camilliano | Yellow Dress: Mae Paris | co organisation: Linda Champenois

Soft and Romantic Elopement Inspiration at Palazzo Morosini Degli Spezieri in Venice

This stunning elopement inspiration is inspired by the soft blue hues and gilded details of Saint Marks Basilica in San Marco Piazza. Since Venice is known for its deep jewel tones of reds, emeralds and blues – Ema Giangreco Weddings wanted to present a softer take on the famous floating city. Hunter Ryan Photo was there to capture every perfect moment. Keep on reading to find out more about this romantic Italian affair.

From Hunter Ryan PhotoVenice. Known for it’s regal grandeur & in rich jewel tones – Italian-American planner Ema Giangreco wanted to showcase a softer side of Venice. Living and planning weddings in Venice for years -she’s seen many deep reds, golds, emeralds and blues in Venetian wedding design – so we opted for a completely different vibe for our couple.

The color palette was derived from the famous Saint Marks Basilica in San Marco Piazza. The domes of soft blue hues with gold gilding, the building walls – soft greys and creams. The florals were clean and simple whites and greenery – with an unexpected modern touch of white orchids.

Custom gown designer Silvia Valli created a one of a kind gown for the bride with hints of dove grey and muted blue tones in a soft ethereal vibe.

A perfect juxtaposition of the grand church where the heavily candle-laden ceremony took place. Just a short distance from the church the couple walked the back canals of Venice to their reception location – an intimate space set for two at the Palazzo Morosini – canal front.

The soft design carried through to the table – again boasting soft greys & blues – punctuated with simple white florals and greenery. The couple departed their reception in a quintessential Venetian gondola for two.

Photography: Hunter Ryan Photo | Wedding Dress: Silvia Valli | Stationery: Script Me Pretty | Ceremony Venue: Scuola Grande Dei Carmini | Reception Venue: Palazzo Morosini Degli Spezieri | Shoes: Charles David | Headpiece & Jewelry: DellaBellaGioielli | Planning: Ema Giangreco Weddings

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Stop What You’re Doing + Look at This Venetian Elopement

A gondola ride, a grand yet intimate dinner, and a masquerade ball with your love – this is the romance of my dreams, and it was all brought to life in a breathtaking elopement editorial planned and designed by Scent of Orchid and shot by the magnificent Rebecca Yale Photography. We’re talking a sexy, black lace Claire Pettibone number, fiery red florals by Madness Flowers, and a menu designed by Written Word Calligraphy to look like one of Cassanova’s love letters. This, ladies, is the definition of amore.

Our Venetian elopement editorial was inspired by the romance of the floating city itself. The city is famous for its gondolas, canals, Casanova, and – of course – masquerade balls. We were inspired by the Baroque paintings that covered the Hall of Music in the Ca’Sagredo Hotel and carried the palette through the shoot with black and gold as our dominant colors with deep pops of red. Venice is famous for its glasswork and lace, which are made on the islands of Murano and Burano right off of Venice’s shore, and the black lace Claire Pettibone dress set the tone for the dark romance of the day, which was echoed in the lace runner on the ballroom table. Written Word Calligraphy created an invitation suite featuring a folded invitation that opened like a letter and hearkened back to Casanova’s letters that he would write to his lovers while imprisoned in the city. A single red rose bud was placed on the four guests’ plates next to the love-letter-like menu along with a miniature mask, much like the one the bride wore during portraits. We imagined the couple would enjoy a romantic and intimate meal followed by a masquerade ball of music and dancing and then a gondola ride through the canals of Venice.

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Photography: Rebecca Yale Photography | Event Planning + Design: Scent of Orchid | Floral Design: Madness Flowers Italy | Wedding Dress: Claire Pettibone | Wedding Cake: Ibrido di Tea | Shoes: Mascia Mandolesi | Ring: Trumpet & Horn | Groom's Suit: Area 2 Rezzonico | Bride's Robe: Lauren Leshansky | Hair Pieces: Hushed Commotion | Paper Goods: Written Word Calligraphy | Ring Box: The Mrs Box | Venue + Rentals: Hotel Ca' Sagredo

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A Winter Elopement in One of the Prettiest Spots on the Planet

You, my friends, are about to get bit by the travel bug and the gorgeous images of Lilly Red Photography are to blame. Together with design by Ema Giangreco Weddings and florals by Fioreria San Rocco Eventi, inspiration for a winter elopement in Venice was born. Pore through the vault for even more of this beautiful city that is about to shoot to the top of your must see list.

From the Event Designer… Venice is a timeless city in Italy, surrounded by the intricate canals and small passages, where the way of life has managed to keep its charm throughout the ages. Being in the city during the winter allowed us to embrace the peacefulness around us. The understated beauty of Venice in winter was the spirit of our inspirational, captured by Lilly Red Creative.

Our bride started her journey in the award winning boutique hotel, Ca Maria Adele. The intimate Sala Noire room served as the backdrop with its rich textures and luxurious details. The light gently entered the room through the silk window coverings. Winter attire was accomplished with a soft laced, wool pullover coupled with a playful tulle gown, provided by. A handmade Venetian fur shawl, provided by Sartoria dei Dogi, added additional depth to the dress. Blue and burgundy provided deep, rich colors from which we could base our palette. The bouquet and floral crown, by Fioreria San Rocco Eventi, gave us the contrast and pop against the warmth of the attire. The groom was dressed in deep colors of blue and burgundy, the suit by Salvatore Ferragamo.

The couple’s first look took place on a small landing, only accessible by wooden bridge. They indulged in a warm hug, enjoying the joy of a sunny winter day. We took a stroll through the little streets around undiscovered corners and we found ourselves at a water taxi station (“ vaporetto”), where the sun shone and illuminated our beautiful bride while she was covering herself with her winter shawl. The table was set on an intimate little dock, overlooking the Grand Canal. A deep blue, velvet cloth complimented the ocean waters and our color selection. The blue was enriched by tone of the dark, red flowers and fruits. The patterns on the dishware and glasses provided a layer of detail and complexity to our setting. The blue velvet cake was the perfect way to end our session, surrounded by velvet tablecloth and roses, creating a frame for our sweet ending.

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Photography: Lilly Red Photography | Event Design & Planning: Ema Giangreco Weddings | Flowers: Pretty Flowers by Fioreria San Rocco | Wedding Dress: Il Sogno Atelier | Bride's Shoes: Manolo Blahnik | Engagement Ring: Brilliant Earth | Calligraphy: Inloftcalligraphy | Venue: Ca Maria Adele | Dishware: Anthropologie | Groom's Apparel: Salvatore Ferragamo | Hair & Make Up: Lisa Semenzato | Ring Box: The Mrs Box | Wedding Shawl: Sartoria dei Dogi

Eloping Never Looked So Pretty!

If you’ve ever, and I mean EVER toyed with the idea of an elopement, this inspiration shoot is about to convince you completely. Set in Venice, Italy with breathtaking architecture and a classic gondola ride, consider this your visual blueprint designed by Atrendy Wedding for a European “I do.” Go see the gallery by Eric Kelley for even more moments to love.

From the vendors… A timeless styled photo shoot that inspired an enchanting, Old World dream. We were inspired by the blossoming wisteria, the bustling waterways and intimate canals… the most beautiful city in the world. An outdoor ceremony in the garden of the Belmond Cipriani followed by an intimate dinner creation under the purple wisteria set the Venetian mood. We took advantage of the quintessential beauty of the city exploring bridges, hidden alleys and the famous stone paved St. Mark’s Square. A palette of white and green with pops of pink and orange enhanced the natural setting without distracting from this city’s natural beauty. The Venice canals were highlighted in the watercolor paper suite, and a gondola ride for the bride and groom were key elements of this quintessential Italian shoot.

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Photography: Eric Kelley Photography | Event Design: Atrendy Wedding | Floral Design: Philippa Tarrant Floral Designs | Wedding Dress: Ca'Rousel Bridal | Invitations: Emily Rose Ink | Shoes: Emmy London | Hair + Makeup: Letizia Cordella | Tuxedo: Blank Label | Featured Contributor: Venice First | Hair Pins: Melinda Rose Design | Hand-Dyed Silk Fabric: Pompom Blossom | Linen: BBJ La Tavola | Photography - Assistance: Elan Klein | Rentals: Select Event Group | Ribbon: Frou Frou Chic | Rings + Jewelry: Susie Saltzman | Robe: Girl and a Serious Dream

This Engagement Session Will Have You Booking a flight to Venice ASAP

As if we needed another reason to packs our bag and move to Venice PRONTO, this engagement session is certainly it. Overflowing with romance, gondola rides, AND the most adorable couple ever, we’ve got it all captured by Thecablookfotolab waiting for you in The Vault!

From ThecablookfotolabThese 2 lovebirds literally stole my heart. I think that people in love is the most harmonious thing ever. The way they look at each other, the way they keep the hands, the way they touch, everything around seem to be electrified by their emotion. For me this shooting was like a movie: so natural and easy. I love so much the idea of a destination engagement! What can be more romantic? Only destination engagement in Venice that ends in the gondola sailing to the sunset.

From the Bride-to-be…Alex was scheduled to go on a 6 month overseas assignment for work in March 2015. The week before he left, we went on a “farewell” road trip up the coast of California. He proposed in Big Sur at sunset on the beach, just the two of us. It was very exciting, but his departure was looming over us. The first six months of our engagement were definitely difficult, as he was in a remote place and had limited access to the internet (even less access to a phone!) So when he came home in September, we wanted to take a special trip to celebrate our engagement and being reunited. We decided to go to Italy because it is so romantic! I wanted to take engagement pictures in Venice so that we would always have a reminder of those happy moments. I found Darya on Style Me Pretty’s vendor guide and fell in love with the style of her photography immediately. It is so natural and filled with emotion. Alex and I were both apprehensive about taking photographs because don’t love having our pictures taken and thought we would feel awkward. However Darya made us feel SO comfortable and natural. She ended up spending the entire day with us, instead of just the few hours we booked her for, and we had such fun getting lost in Venice with her. The day that we thought be a chore ended up being the highlight of our whole trip. We can’t wait to see Darya again, hopefully soon!

Photography: Thecablookfotolab | Dress: Billy Ella | Engagement Ring: Harold Stevens San Diego | Men's Attire: J.Crew | Film Processing: Carmencita Film Lab | Location: Palazzo Cavalli

Romantic + Luxe Elopement Inspiration in Venice, Italy

Pack those virtual suitcases dear readers because today we’re jet-setting off to one of the most romantic places in the world, ITALY! Venice to be exact, and this pretty lil’ inspo from Sapphire Events and Archetype Studio is worth the trip because it’s out of this world lovely. A luxe layering of Laura Hooper Calligraphy and Melissa’s Fine Pastries, you’re going to want to see it all in The Vault!

From Koby & Terilyn Brown, Archetype StudioWhat a beautiful relationship Jeni & Roberto have, and getting to know them through this shoot was magical.  We could not have predicted that out of 137 churches currently standing in Venice, we would scout and pre-pick the very one they were standing in front of when he first told her he loved her!  As we approached it about halfway through the shoot, Jeni turned to me and whispered,  “How did you know?!”   You will see it in their eyes… this kind of love brings a magic that affects everyone around them.

Photography: Koby Brown Photography | Styling: Sapphire Events | Cake: Melissa's Fine Pastries | Stationery: Laura Hooper Calligraphy | Shoes: Bella Belle | Makeup: Sapphire Events | Hair: Koby Brown Photography | Suit: Perlis | City: Venice, Italy | Film Scans: Richard Photo Lab | Floral: Sapphire Events | Location: Piazza San Marco | Models: Jeni Anton & Roberto Palanca | Red Gown: Joanne Fleming Design | Ribbons + Table Runner: Silk and Willow

Romantic + Elegant Venice Engagement Session

There is something about the Italian city of Venice that makes your heart beat a bit faster, as you anticipate a new treasure around every corner; this engagement shoot by Kibogo Photography is further proof of the city’s magic. With stops all over, from the Clocktower to the Piazza San Marco, these cuties captured their love surrounded by history and romance. See it all in our Vault right this way!

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From Kibogo Photography… Venice, known as one of the most scenic locations in the world, was the perfect location for Tine and Florian’s engagement shoot. They previously enjoyed their time traveling in Venice in 1999 and 2007 and wanted to return together to capture some of the memorable moments that they had during those prior trips.

Venice leaves a long lasting impression on anyone who visits it, and it has several beautiful historic areas, such as the famous San Marco Square, where we captured most of the moments.

The Square is known for its unique architecture and its historic buildings such as the Clocktower, Procuratie Vecchie, Procuratie Nuove, the Loggetta, and other incredible structures in the Piazza, which is just the perfect backdrop for some beautiful couple portraits. It was an honour for me to capture their love for each other in one of my favorite European romantic getaways.

Florian loves and admires Tine’s creativity and courage; qualities that have helped her bring her dreams into reality. Tine loves Florian for his big heart, his serenity and single mindedness.

Photography: Kibogo Photography

Venice Boudoir + Anniversary Shoot

Nearly a year ago, we fell in love with this beautiful couple and their California soiree full of rustic elegance. And today, we get to fall in love all over again with their sexy, yet sweet and oh-so-elegantly captured images from Matthew Ree of their first year anniversary sesh in Venice. I’m not even married yet and I’m already planning our year one festivities—one peek at these snaps and you’ll see why.

From the Mrs…We decided to celebrate our first wedding anniversary with a trip to Italy—a country that neither one of us had ever been to but always wanted to visit. We planned on starting out in Rome, then taking the train north to Florence, and ending up in Venice. While planning our trip, I browsed online through various photo galleries—first of sites to visit, and then somehow ended up perusing SMP’s engagement and styled shoots in Italy. We decided that having pictures as a souvenir/keepsake would be such a wonderful anniversary gift to ourselves. On our last trip abroad, there weren’t very many photos of us, as I held the camera most of the time and snapped away. This time, I was determined to have photos to share and to keep as memories. And so, my search for a photographer began. I went through each and every single one of SMP’s features in Italy and SMP’s Little Black Book, researched each photographer, and contacted many of them. It was like wedding planning all over again! At the end of this crazy search, Matthew Ree seemed to be the best fit for us—I loved his photography, and his personality (over our email exchanges) really attracted me. We started discussing outfits, settings, style, and what I envisioned for the perfect shoot. I was psyched that I’d get to wear my Tadashi dress; I didn’t get a chance to wear it on my wedding day, since I loved my actual wedding gown so much and kept it on all night. See it here! The next task was to select whether to shoot in Florence or Venice, which was a difficult decision as we had never been to either place. We ended up choosing Venice, since we thought that the scenery would be so unique.

It was raining from the moment we got off the train in Venice, so much so that San Marco Square (and many other places) were flooded for part of the morning, with mostly grey skies, when the rain would temporarily stop. This put a bit of a damper on our plan for taking pictures. Our photographer, Matthew, was so nice and flexible; we started out with a boudoir shoot on the first day—which was actually lots of fun!—and broke out the second day with more “formal” pictures in the morning, and casual ones in the afternoon. One of the silliest parts of the day was when we were taking photos in San Marco Square, all dressed up. There were so many random people (tourists) who came closer up and started taking pictures of us and congratulated us! They probably thought that we had just gotten married!

Florence and Venice are two of the most romantic cities I’ve ever visited. The architecture is truly mesmerizing and out of this world! There are so many different places, lovely bridges to cross, and tiny streets to get lost in. Each turn revealed another beautiful building façade with new window shapes or soft colors, all against the bluish green canal. It looked like a made up movie set, or like it came straight out of a painting. Unfortunately, with shortened daylight time and weather constraints, we couldn’t possibly capture all of Venice’s beauty. However, we are so happy with how the pictures turned out. The color palette and backdrop are simply gorgeous. And I bet that no one can tell that we were actually shivering in the freezing December cold!! Our only regret is that we didn’t have Matthew follow us along throughout Italy to document all of our fun moments in Rome and Florence! One of my favorite pictures is the one of us on one of those little bridges, with the picturesque and serene reflection over the water. This really was a magical experience that was dreamily and beautifully captured through Matthew’s lens.

Photography: MATTHEW REE PHOTOGRAPHY | Dress: Tadashi Shoji | Shoes: Louboutin | Lace Top: Forever 21 | Lingeries: Victoria's Secret | Lingeries: Frederick's Of Hollywood | Mens Shoes: Hugo Boss | Skirt: Express

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Whimisical Destination Wedding in Venice Italy

Today just so happens to be National Wear Red day, and we decided to celebrate in the most stylish of fashions. I’m talking a red, Vera Wang bridal gown gracing your computer screen thanks to these stunning images from Lindsay Madden. Oh, and the wedding planned by Chic Weddings In Italy is equally as amazing. It’s wonderfully whimsical, set in the glorious Venice, and complete with masquerade masks. – and it’s all just as amazing as it sounds.

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From Lindsay Madden PhotographyI’m so excited to share with you a beautiful & unique destination wedding held in Venice, Italy this past September. The couple {Jacquetta & Elliot} are from California and hosted 25 of their nearest and dearest in Venice. It was lavish, different and most importantly, filled with so much love. A lot of people worked hard at making their wedding vision a success so seeing this on SMP’s main page would be incredible.

From Eva of Chic Weddings in ItalyWhen I first talked with Jacquetta and Elliot about their wedding, they told me that they wanted to get married in Venice but that they had never actually been. I loved that they selected a location filled with so much history, romance and beauty and I was eager to show them why Venice is one of the best places to hold a wedding. And after our first meeting together in Venice, Jacquetta and Elliot knew that they made the right decision!

From the very beginning of Jacquetta’s planning she had a firm vision as to how she wanted her day to unfold. She knew she wouldn’t be wearing a traditional white wedding gown and that her color pallet wouldn’t be pastel. Instead she opted for a color pallet made up of marsala, black, grey and gold. It was important to Jacquetta to incorporate the richness of Venice into her wedding day and style. She opted to wear a gorgeous burgundy Vera Wang wedding dress and paired her dress with feathered Manolo Blahnik heels.

The ceremony took place at the famous Hotel Cipriani and guests were greeted by two masquerade ushers who distributed wedding programs. Jacquetta & Elliot’s friend officiated the ceremony and the two of them exchanged their own heartfelt vows. After the ceremony, guests were given custom made Venetian masks. They were very detailed and each mask fit the personality of the person wearing it. Guests mingled and enjoyed champagne with the newlyweds and awaited their transport to the Hotel Metropole to continue their evening. When everyone arrived in St. Mark’s Square, Lindsay Madden was able to whisk the couple away for some breathtaking portraits, while I escorted everyone to the cocktail hour.

The Hotel Metropole overlooks the lagoon. It is eccentric & warm. It was the perfect spot to continue this amazing affair. The reception room was made up of one long table and filled with lots and lots of candles. The black candles on the table complimented the rich, red flowers. Guests enjoyed a 10 course dinner and an amazing selection of desserts. After dinner, guests continued dancing well into the evening.

It was an honor to work with Jacquetta and Elliot as well as all the other vendors who helped make their day a success. Venice weddings are truly special and I love how Jacquetta and Elliot made their day their own.

Photography: Lindsay Madden Photography | Event Planning & Design: Chic Weddings in Italy | Flowers: Tea Rose Milano | Wedding Dress: Vera Wang | Invitations: Wedding Paper Divas | Ceremony Venue: Belmond Hotel Cipriani Venice | Reception Venue: Hotel Metropole | Wedding Shoes: Manolo Blahnik | Hair And Make Up: Giulia Cresci | Groom's Attire: John Varvatos | Venetian Masks: Ca' Del Sol | Video: Reel Love Films

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Elegant Venice Wedding Inspiration

One thing is for sure—Italy was made for lovers. It’s a place where streets are made of pale aqua canals, the vehicles are Venetian gondolas and romance-filled air surrounds every pretty corner. So it’s only fitting for the scene of gorgeous wedding details galore from The Knot In Italy and Jo Lewis. Get lost in all the dreaminess this gallery has to offer!

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From The Knot In Italy… It was a dark and stormy February night in northern Italy when I received an email from Jo Lewis of Light and Lace Photography to tell me that within a couple of months she would be in Venice on vacation and that she would love to organize a styled shoot during this time and would I be interested in collaborating. I immediately replied with enthusiasm; this was a chance not to be missed, even more so considering that Jo is an extremely talented and passionate photographer who I have followed for some time and that I’ve been dreaming of such a shoot for ages but never found the right moment for it. I jumped on the idea with gusto and quickly gave bones to the project.

Although Venice is packed with a myriad of fantastic venues, I instantly knew that the Ca’ Sagredo, an 18th century palace and 5 star luxury hotel, was the ultimate place for the shoot, both for its majestic interiors and for the ideal location, on the Canal Grande very close to the Rialto bridge. The colour palette was quickly decided; the grand frescoes by Tiepolo that enrich the hotel, not to mention its opulent furniture, could only be gently accompanied, so we chose ivory, blush, accents of deep green and a hint of gold.

We were blessed with two fabulous gowns from the Zahavit Tshuba’s new collection and perfectly matching René Caovilla’s sandals, which our lovely Venetian student and model Flora Dalle Vacche wore with grace and attitude. She and her actual fiancé Carlo Pitter were the best possible candidates for our shoot, for they instilled their mutual love to it. Everything else, from the hand painted stationery to the glamorous and delicate dessert table to the elegant floral decorations and the glass artworks, topped off by a romantic gondola ride from the hotels very own gondola station were the perfect touches that helped make this timeless Venetian dream of Jo and I come to life.

Photography: Jo Lewis | Videography: Jo Lewis | Design: Rossana Sapori | Event Planning: The Knot In Italy | Wedding Planner: Rossana Sapori | Floral Design: Fantin Fiori | Wedding Gown: Zahavit Tshuba | Stationery: Gaia Milani | Calligraphy: Ketty Agnesani | Hotel: Hotel Ca' Sagredo | Bijoux: A Little Bling Atelier | Bridal Shoes: Rene Caovilla | Glass Artswork: Zora Da Venezia | Hairs & Make Up: Michele Doardo | Model: Flora Dalle Vacche | Wedding Cake, Cupcakes And Macarons: Camilla Rossi

Traditional Venice Wedding

Even though I’ve never been, I’m fully convinced that Italy is one of the most romantic places on the planet.  It’s a fact that is all too evident when you lay your eyes on pretty little days like this one captured by Cinzia Bruschini, a stop-you-in-your-tracks kind of affair filled with bright red roses and breathtaking scenery at every turn.  In other words, it’s everything.  See so much more right here.

From the Bride… James and I were married in Italy on August the 2nd 2013 in a Venetian Palace followed by wedding reception at the Bauers Il Palazzo.

We had been planning for months and although I’d never been to Venice, I trusted James’ intuition to marry there as we both have family ties to Italy.  I knew we had made the right decision as soon as we stepped out of the train station, the city is so overwhelmingly beautiful I broke into tears of joy and happiness.

Our nearest and dearest family and friends joined us for our union in which can only be describe as a once in a lifetime moment in this magical city complete with the true professionals that helped us and made everything possible.  Cinzia and Alessio did such an amazing job of capturing all of the beauty and emotion of our special day and we will cherish our photos for a lifetime to come.

Photographer: Cinzia Bruschini | Coordinator: Italy2Wed | Wedding Dress: Lover The Label | Ceremony Location: Scuola Grande Dei Carmini | Reception Location: The Bauers Il Palazzo | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Lover The Label | Bride’s Shoes: Charlotte Olympia | Groomsmen’s Suits: Hugo Boss | Groom’s Suit And Shoes: Hugo Boss | Second Photographer: Studio A+Q

Romantic Venice Wedding at Ca’ Zanardi

Looking for a reason to jet off to the wonderful little paradise known as Venice?  Well, here you go my friends: a drop-dead gorgeous + seriously elegant Italian wedding that is all about the pretty and all about the romance.  Think a blush-hued masterpiece planned by My Italian Wedding with ruffles and gold as far as the eye can see.  Check out every beautiful moment captured by Aljosa Videtic in the full gallery.

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From the Bride… I had no idea Scott was going to propose when he did. I was supposed to be going out for girls’ night, or so I thought, but Scott had my friend in on his plan. I was completely surprised and couldnt have been happier. We talked about different options for the wedding and as soon as we talked about a Venice wedding, we both got super excited. This is because travelling has always been a big part of our relationship. Our first trip together was to Paris a couple months after we started dating so a wedding in Venice felt perfect. We were very lucky to have 24 of our family and friends fly from Los Angeles to Venice for the wedding festivities. The wedding was absolutely perfect and we wouldn’t have changed anything.

The color theme was all around gold, white, blush and pink tones… this was reflected in my dress choice, too.

Of all the dresses I tried on this dress was the most unique and when I tried it on I fell in love with it. It even fit me perfect. I only had to have it shortened a couple inches. I loved the color of the dress, the detail in the top portion and the design of the skirt. The most special part of the dress is the color. At first glance it looks champagne, but it pulls color from lighting around it. Sometimes it looks blush even.

From My Italian Wedding… Danielle and Scott contacted us last year because they wanted to get married in Venice. They are travellers from LA and they visited this city a few years ago. They completely felt in love with its beauty and so they decided to have an intimate destination wedding here. They wanted something “really Venetian” but at the same time not commercial (they did not wanted a hotel or a structured accomodation) which give them and their guests a true experience. So we found this decadent villa in Canareggio, one of the quietest and traditional districts in Venice, which was full of character and dusted furniture and mirrors… literally there was a room full of sofas and chairs that we took out from the dark and arranged in the main hall and in the terrace. The gold wallpapered room was completely empty, so was the terrace where the symbolic ceremony took place. We used a lot of pom poms in different size and shapes (ordered on UK and all hand carried around Venice in our little luggages!), cushions to decorate the old sofas and vintage table cloths for the reception tables. And lots of white, pink and blush flowers which gave a romantic touch to the decadent look of the villa.

Photographer: Aljosa Videtic Photography | Wedding Planner: My Italian Wedding Planner | Flowers: Munaretto | Dress: Unique Vintage | Shoes: Nordstrom | Groom's Attire: Hugo Boss | Hairdresser: Marie Rose | Location: Ca' Zanardi

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Venice Proposal from Andrea Kuehnis

Venice, lovelies, is a magical city.  The kind of city that is brimming with good food, stunning architecture and fabulous culture every which way you turn.  It also happens to be a pretty amazing place to plan a surprise proposal.  The kind of proposal that takes place in a gondola with clear blue skies, the love of your life and the amazing Andrea Kuehnis in tow.  Click here for sooo much more.

From Andrea Kuehnis… You enter Venice and immediately, you get covered with the  blanket of Italian charm, food, Architecture, opera singers and history.

Shannon and Chris were attending a wedding of Chris’ high school friend in Italy, Lake Como, where I was also photographer. Chris contacted me before the event, and told me that he will go on a cruise with his girlfriend after the wedding. Before they went to the cruise ship, they would spend two days in Venice where he will propose to her. Wouldn’t it be great, to have this surprise on photo? Of course, a wedding proposal in one of the most romantic cities in the world, in a gondola? What a wonderful, wonderful surprise for her… and for me, a unique shooting.

We met in the morning and spent the whole day together in Venice for their “photo shoot” (so Shannon was told). Eating ice cream and the Promenade, walking over the tiny bridges and passing stores. Venice is wonderful for photography! You don’t want to stop exploring each and every little corner of it. Shannon got her proposal in a gondola – and she said yes! Going home to their hotel they celebrated with a glass of champagne to their new future together.

Venice, you might go there only once – but it will charm you forever!

From the Groom… When Shannon bought her childhood home from her parents, she discovered my title company and it’s real estate services came in handy. After my boss and her mother conspired, I asked Shannon out and we went to a Cleveland Indians baseball game, a golf tournament and several dinners later we began to date and knew that our sorted pasts had brought us together for some unknown reason.

Shannon loves cruises! She had been on 18 0r 19 cruises prior to us getting together. We took that particular cruise because it was a great way to see bits of Europe and the Mediterranean, without having to know the roads and travel in a bit of luxury. Shannon keeps me organized and on point.  I keep her relaxed and care free.

Photography: Andrea Kuehnis

A Bride on the Streets of Venice from Katy Lunsford Photography

Roaming the streets of Venice in a gorgeous Claire Pettibone dress, bedazzled with gems and furs most definitely falls into our category of ‘enchanting’. And with Katy Lunsford behind the lens, we can gaze at one of the most enchanting shoots we’ve seen lately, right here in the gallery, for as long as we please.


From Katy… Quite simply a beautiful bride in a beautiful dress on the streets of Venice… the aim of the shoot was to create some beautiful fine art bridal portraits in Venice, using the tones and textures found there as inspiration, with a bohemian twist. A Claire Pettibone dress was a must, and Constance, with her rich dark cream lace and unstructured silhouette was the perfect choice (and easy to transport in my hand-luggage!). To create a few different looks I chose two headpieces; the first an intricate beaded piece with a full-length, lace scalloped-edge veil attached, which provided both drama and elegance. The second, a delicate circlet made of tiny hand-crafted clay flowers, beads and jewels, with a pretty train of ribbons and organza in blush and peachy tones, which created a more boho feel. We added long cream gloves and a fur wrap for more theatrical glamour. Our model was perfect, her gorgeous red hair and tan brogues working perfectly with the dark cream lace of the dress and the pale terracotta and aqua tones of the city. We spent a lovely morning wandering the back streets, alleyways, canals and bridges of a rather flooded Venice, creating dreamy and romantic imagery to inspire, delight and enchant. For who could fail to be delighted by a beautiful bride in such an enchanting city?

Photography: Katy Lunsford | Wedding Dress: Claire Pettibone | Wedding Dress: Claire Pettibone | Bridal Boutique: The White Closet | Floral Circlet: Lila Lila | Headpiece + Veil: HF Couture

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Italian Wedding by Eigirdas Scin

This Italian wedding is described by the photographer as “inspired by Grace Kelly,” but we are thinking this bride may be Grace Kelly reincarnated in this Juozas Statkevicius COUTURE creation. You’ll agree, after you scroll down and see the White Fashion Photographer shots in the next few moments. Speaking of moments, all of the uber romantic ones from this European celebration are here in the full gallery!

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From White Fashion PhotographerThis was an elegant wedding style inspired by Grace Kelly in a small, beautiful Italian city: Asolo. The bride looks so perfect because of the famous designer Juozas Statkevicius — he is also a brilliant costume designer. It was a sunny autumn day with sunflowers as the idea for a wedding day photo session. We visited the location where bride and groom engaged.

Wedding Photography: Eigirdas Scin of White Fashion Photographer / Wedding Location: Asolo, Italy / Wedding Dress, Bride’s Jewelry + Groom’s Suit: Juozas Statkevicius COUTURE / Bride’s Shoes: Jimmy Choo

 

Venice Wedding by XOANDREA

It’s official. I need to get over to Venice, stat! I seriously can’t imagine a more romantic place for a secret wedding than the City of Water. Everything about this wedding is pure glamour and gorgeousness from the bride’s dress, gold YSL heels, and fluffy fur to the amazingly ancient church and boat ride…I’m totally smitten with everything. XOANDREA captured everything perfectly and each image is like art. Click here for even more!

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From the bride… Finding the one person who makes you smile and feel like a princess is every woman’s dream and I am no exception! Nikos and I had visited Venice two years ago for the Relais Chateaux convention. We only stayed there for 3 days and had limited time to visit everything Venice had to offer, but were totally blown away by its grandeur and both promised to come back for more. We were truly captivated by its beauty — mini pathways, little bridges that led you from one island to the next, cute trattorias filled with amazing pizza, fresh pasta and mouth-watering tiramisu, and of course, the extraordinary view from our suite to the canal grande!

We both knew that a big wedding was not our kind of style. Being a wedding planner gave me a good idea of what I really wanted as a bride.  In my opinion, a wedding has to be all about the couple wishes, hopes, dreams and character. So we decided that a secret wedding would make us both happy! When Nikos informed me that Venice hosts one of the oldest most beautiful Greek orthodox churches (the oldest and historically the most important church of the Orthodox Diaspora), tears of joy made their way! My decoration was inspired by Preston Bailey. His creations are all about going over-the-top, and he loves using orchids. So we decided to use orchids both for the church decorations and at the reception in shades of green and blue. My favorite piece is the decorated tree at the reception table with blue and green orchids, mini tea light candles and crystal pebbles. It was like a fairytale. As Nikos’ last name is Pagonis (in Greek, “peacock”) Astrid Mueller used the colors of the peacock in our wedding programs and announcement cards, plexiglass stirs, table card and cake topper. Astrid also introduced me to Marie at Emici Bridal, who created the most beautiful wedding bouquet out of silk flowers and green and blue brooches!

If I could give any advice? Find a planner who is a good listener and evokes trust, and don’t let anyone from the pastry chef to the wedding boutique stress you all about the “do’s and dont’s” of a wedding. Also, don’t let any last-minute mishaps (and believe me there will be some) make you lose your temper — try to enjoy every minute of your wedding and its preparations!

Wedding Photography + Videography: XOANDREA / Wedding Planning: Andrea Naar Alba + Stella and Moscha (The Bride’s Company) / Wedding Flowers: Munaretto / Wedding Bouquet: Emici Bridal / Ceremony: San Giorgio dei Greci Church in Venice, Italy / Hotel + Reception: Ca Sagredo in Venice, Italy / Wedding Dress: Monique Lhuillier “Amaranth” / Bride’s Bronze Pumps: Yves Saint Laurent / Bride’s Chandelier Earrings: Atlantis Jewels (atlantis@san.forthnet.gr) / Wedding Cake: Ramperti Roberto / Wedding Stationery + Plexiglass Details: Astrid Mueller / Hair + Makeup: Ina Ella Maurer, Maid of Honor / Wedding Bands: Tiffany / Engagement Ring: Nick the Greek in Santorini, Greece (nickthegreek@otenet.gr)

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