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		<title>Venice Wedding by Andrea and Marcus</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aimée</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s official. I need to get over to Venice, stat! I seriously can&#8217;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&#8217;s dress, gold YSL heels, and fluffy fur to the amazingly ancient church and boat ride&#8230;I&#8217;m totally [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s official. I need to get over to Venice, stat! I seriously can&#8217;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&#8217;s dress, gold YSL heels, and fluffy fur to the amazingly ancient church and boat ride&#8230;I&#8217;m totally smitten with everything. <a href="http://andreaandmarcus.com" target="_blank">Andrea &amp; Marcus</a> captured everything perfectly and each image is like art. <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/gallery/6741" target="_blank">Click here for even more</a>!</p>
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<p>From the bride&#8230; <em>Finding the one person who makes you smile and feel like a princess is every woman’s dream and I am no exception!</em><em> 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!</em></p>
<p><em>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!</em><em> 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!</em><em> 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.</em><em> As Nikos&#8217; last name is Pagonis (in Greek, &#8220;peacock&#8221;) 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!</em></p>
<p><em>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&#8217;s and dont&#8217;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!</em></p>
<p><a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Swirl1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-100663" title="Swirl" src="http://cf.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Swirl1.jpg" alt="" width="603" height="16" /></a>Wedding Photography + Videography: <a href="http://andreaandmarcus.com" target="_blank">Andrea &amp; Marcus</a> / Wedding Planning: <a href="http://www.wed-couture.com" target="_blank">Andrea Naar Alba</a> + <a href="http://www.StellaAndMoscha.com" target="_blank">Stella and Moscha</a> (The Bride&#8217;s Company) / Wedding Flowers: <a href="http://www.munarettoflowers.com/" target="_blank">Munaretto</a> / Wedding Bouquet: <a href="http://www.emicibridal.com/" target="_blank">Emici Bridal</a> / Ceremony: San Giorgio dei Greci Church in Venice, Italy / Hotel + Reception: <a href="http://www.casagredohotel.com" target="_blank">Ca Sagredo</a> in Venice, Italy / Wedding Dress: <a href="http://moniquelhuillier.com/" target="_blank">Monique Lhuillier</a> &#8220;Amaranth&#8221; / Bride&#8217;s Bronze Pumps: <a href="http://www.ysl.com/" target="_blank">Yves Saint Laurent</a> / Bride&#8217;s Chandelier Earrings: Atlantis Jewels (atlantis@san.forthnet.gr) / Wedding Cake: <a href="http://www.ramperti.it" target="_blank">Ramperti Roberto</a> / Wedding Stationery + Plexiglass Details: <a href="http://www.astridmueller.com/" target="_blank">Astrid Mueller</a> / Hair + Makeup: Ina Ella Maurer, Maid of Honor / Wedding Bands: <a href="http://www.tiffany.co.uk/" target="_blank">Tiffany</a> / Engagement Ring: Nick the Greek in Santorini, Greece (nickthegreek@otenet.gr)</p>
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		<title>Italy Wedding Video by Joe Simon Wedding Films</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aimée</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s official, I&#8217;ve got full blown wedding envy. And once you watch this highlight film by Joe Simon Wedding Films, you&#8217;ll totally understand, and probably feel the same. Just promise me you&#8217;ll watch til the end! If this isn&#8217;t the epitome of a romantic escape to the Amalfi coast, then I don&#8217;t know what is. Enjoy! [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s official, I&#8217;ve got full blown wedding envy. And once you watch this highlight film by <a href="http://joesimonweddingfilms.com/" target="_blank">Joe Simon Wedding Films</a>, you&#8217;ll totally understand, and probably feel the same. Just promise me you&#8217;ll watch til the end! If this isn&#8217;t the epitome of a romantic escape to the Amalfi coast, then I don&#8217;t know what is. Enjoy!</p>
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<p>From Joe of <a href="http://joesimonweddingfilms.com/" target="_blank">Joe Simon Wedding Films</a>&#8230; <em>What an amazing time we had filming Ashley and Dave&#8217;s wedding in Positano, Italy. They wanted to have an small, intimate wedding and what better place then a secluded town on the Amalfi coast in Italy. Positano is simply breathtaking, and seeing Ashley and Dave driving down the coast on the Vespa after their ceremony was awesome!</em><em> The day was a fairytale for Ashley and Dave. From the getting ready at Le Sirenuse to the boat ride along the coast, everything was perfect. When they had visited Positano the year before, they could not have imagined that they would be married in the same magical place the following year.</em></p>
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<p>Wedding Cinematography: <a href="http://joesimonweddingfilms.com/" target="_blank">Joe Simon Wedding Films</a></p>
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		<dc:creator>Dawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I think this gorgeous bride and I need to be friends, because not only did she jet off to Italy with her adorable groom for a destination wedding to remember, but she also made the oh-so-fabulous decision to plan her entire day around a pair of sparkly Kate Spade heels, aka &#8221;the shoes of glory.&#8221;  Yep, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">I think this gorgeous bride and I need to be friends, because not only did she jet off to Italy with her adorable groom for a destination wedding to remember, but she also made the oh-so-fabulous decision to plan her entire day around a pair of sparkly Kate Spade heels, aka &#8221;the shoes of glory.&#8221;  Yep, she is awesome.  And so is her wedding planner and BFF, <a href="http://www.julivaughn.com" target="_blank">Juli Vaughn</a>, who took those Kate Spades and made some serious wedding dreams come true&#8230; from the beautiful florals to the sweet escort card display, the romance is literally pouring from every gorgeous image captured by <a href="http://www.travelingtribe.net" target="_blank">Jack &amp; Tina Fussell</a>.  And how&#8217;s that for a Tuesday?  <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/gallery/6678" target="_blank">Click here for more.</a></p>
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<p>From Juli Vaughn of <a href="http://www.julivaughn.com" target="_blank">Juli Vaughn Designs</a>&#8230;<em> Let me start by telling you that the bride, Ashley, wanted to plan her wedding around her shoes. All of her best girls and one best boy traveled to NYC for a weekend with the specific purpose of locating &#8220;the shoes of glory,&#8221; as we called them. It was so fun! She tried on so many pairs, but when her toes slid in to these Kate Spades she just knew.</em></p>
<p><em>As her wedding planner and best friend, it was then my job to design the wedding around her style and the prized shoes. We knew the wedding would be in Italy, as her future in-laws had family connections with a charming and breathtaking hotel called King&#8217;s Residence in Palinuro, a little town on the Amalfi Coast. We decided to go with a &#8220;gilded&#8221; theme and also to embrace the warmth of Italian romance. I crafted all of the cork board frames which served as place cards and favors for the guests to put a little snapshot of their Italian trip in once they got home. (They were also light enough to not cause problems with packing.) I also arranged all of the flowers (as well as gathering quite a few native plants via a &#8220;nature walk&#8221; early on the wedding day) and created the menus.</em><em> Ashley and Juan&#8217;s wedding was truly an international affair &#8211; Ashley grew up in California, but Juan is from Uruguay. They met in D.C. and their guest list included people from Sweden, Denmark, Spain, Argentina, Uruguay and the USA. Their ceremony was performed by their fathers, grandfathers and friends, all while overlooking the incredible views of the Amalfi Coast.</em></p>
<p>From the Bride&#8230; <em>Our wedding day, July 16, 2011, was spent in the breathtaking little seaside village of Palinuro, in Italy, at the amazing King&#8217;s Residence resort — a place situated on the edge of a cliff overlooking the sea. This is the place you think of while you&#8217;re sitting in your office, wishing yourself away to a magical Italian paradise where gelato and capuccino are present at every meal and served by a dashing Italian waiter named Giovanni. This place was the stuff dreams are made of, perfectly fitting for a day in which I was to marry the man I had dreamed about all my life. Juan and I chose King&#8217;s Residence, having never been to Italy in our lives, based on a recommendation from Juan&#8217;s father. He was sure right about the place — it was absolutely perfect.</em><em> Our day was shared with approximately 60 of our family and friends, who had come from all over the world to celebrate with us. As Juan and I walked to different tables during our reception, we found that almost every table was conversing in a different language! While some would consider our mini-United-Nations-of-a-wedding a little daunting, to us, it was incredibly special to have such an international flavor to our day. Our wedding ceremony was even conducted in both English and Spanish (saying my vows in Spanish was muy dificil!).</em></p>
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<p>Wedding Photography: <a href="http://www.travelingtribe.net" target="_blank">Jack &amp; Tina Fussell</a> / Wedding Event Design, Coordination + Flowers: <a href="http://www.julivaughn.com" target="_blank">Juli Vaughn Designs</a> / Wedding Venue + Catering: <a href="http://www.hotelkings.it" target="_blank">King&#8217;s Residence Hotel</a> / Bride&#8217;s Shoes: <a href="http://www.katespade.com/" target="_blank">Kate Spade</a> / Wedding Gown: <a href="http://www.davidsbridal.com/" target="_blank">David&#8217;s Bridal</a> / Bride&#8217;s Pearl Hair Pins: Borrowed from a Friend / Gilded Picture Frames: Purchased at <a href="http://www.michaels.com/" target="_blank">Michaels</a> and Spray-Painted Gold</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve been struggling all morning long with how to describe my feelings for this gorgeous Italian affair, because, well&#8230; I love it.  A lot. The breathtaking moments, the glorious details, the stunning bride and groom&#8230; I just can&#8217;t get enough.  And if my bumbling crush doesn&#8217;t completely illustrate all of the lovely that is about [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">I&#8217;ve been struggling all morning long with how to describe my feelings for this gorgeous Italian affair, because, well&#8230; I love it.  A lot. The breathtaking moments, the glorious details, the <em>stunning</em> bride and groom&#8230; I just can&#8217;t get enough.  And if my bumbling crush doesn&#8217;t completely illustrate all of the lovely that is about to fill your Tuesday morning, then a few seconds spent with the brilliant images captured by <a href="http://www.erinjeanphoto.com" target="_blank">erin jean photography</a> most certainly will.  The sweet devotion these two lovebirds have for one another is shining though every glorious photo&#8230; and if my wedding day is even HALF as romantic as theirs, I&#8217;ll consider myself one very lucky girl. <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/gallery/6586" target="_blank">Click here for more, more, more!</a></p>
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<p>From Erin of <a href="http://www.erinjeanphoto.com" target="_blank">erin jean photography</a>&#8230; <em>The bride and groom wanted a day that was filled with their closest family and Italian romance. It was a ideal day, and I truly feel only the photographs can tell you the real story. Positano was the destination dream for these two from Chicago. Maggie studied abroad in Italy and wanted Marcus to see the land she fell in love with.  </em><em>They were wed in the local town hall that had hundreds of years of history evident everywhere. It overlooked the small fishing village of Positano, Italy, and the Mediterranean Sea. The Italian ceremony words were translated for the family and could not have been more meaningful. They spoke of equality and valuing each other more than I have ever experienced at any wedding before. </em><em>After some photo fun, we headed up the long and winding mountain roads to their dinner/reception. It was complete with true Italian food brought out course by ENDLESS course. Oh, and wine!  Lots of wine! </em><em>The night ended with an Italian band singing all the classics, Maggie and Marcus dancing under the Positano sky, and the fishing village twinkling with lights below them. </em><em>I hope you enjoy this wedding as much I did!</em></p>
<p>From<em> </em>the Bride&#8230; <em>For us a nontraditional wedding was inevitable. Our wedding day would represent us in many ways, the first and most important being that the setting would be an intimate, family-focused affair. We also wanted to have a blast and relax! What better way to guarantee a fun-filled adventure than a vacation to Italy? Neither of us had been to the Amalfi Coast or Positano, which became our wedding destination. We came to this decision after countless hours on TripAdvisor and wedding blogs such as Style Me Pretty. In truth, most of the details of our wedding rested in the paperwork, not very fun or romantic to be sure. After weeks of research, several trips to the Italian Consulate in Chicago, a trip to the US Embassy in Rome, and a final trip to the Prefeturra, Rome, we were on our way to a marriage certificate at the end of our adventure abroad. We opted for the traditional Italian civil vows, and the Mayor, or Civil Registrar, performed the ceremony.</em></p>
<p><em>Between the paperwork bottlenecks, we were able to plan the normal details of a wedding. The bride, groom, and our 15 guests stayed at Hotel Savoia, which boasts a short walk to the beach and a warm staff. We chose La Tagliata in Montepertuso for our reception venue, as the views of Positano’s coast are to die for! The food is the reason we will go back: a five-course, family-style Italian meal fit for kings. Positano as the backdrop spoke for itself. Its sheer, unadulterated beauty did not need much in the way of decor. The day came together beautifully. It was at once spontaneous and calm, and more than we ever hoped for. The people of Positano embraced us, and we felt so much love as we traipsed around town with Erin Jean Photography capturing all the lovely images of the day. Our family made this time so special, and we are honored by their presence at our wedding and lifetime of support. My grandma made the journey with us at the age of 84! We are forever grateful to her for her generosity, encouragement, and constant love. She passed away two months after our wedding, and we feel so lucky that she was a part of our celebration and our lives.</em></p>
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<p>Wedding Photography: Erin Hanson of <a href="http://www.erinjeanphoto.com" target="_blank">erin jean photography</a> / Wedding Ceremony Location: <a href="http://mypositanowedding.com/positano-town-hall-wedding-5" target="_blank">Town Hall in Positano, Italy</a> / Wedding Reception + Restaurant:  <a href="http://www.latagliata.com" target="_blank">La Tagliata</a> / Wedding Gown: Essere for <a href="http://www.bhldn.com/" target="_blank">BHLDN</a> / Bride&#8217;s Shoes: <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/" target="_blank">Nordstrom</a> / Groom&#8217;s Suit: <a href="http://www.jcrew.com" target="_blank">J.Crew</a> / Groom&#8217;s Accessories: <a href="http://www.paulstuart.com/" target="_blank">Paul Stewart</a> / Wedding Invitations: DIY, with materials from <a href="http://www.paper-source.com/" target="_blank">PaperSource</a> / Envelope Liners: Maps by <a href="http://www.cavallini.com/" target="_blank">Cavallini</a> / Officiant + Interpreter: Rosa Pauli Luypen of <a href="http://www.amalfi-coast-celebrant.it/index.html" target="_blank">Civil Ceremonies in Italy</a> / Wedding Party Hotel: <a href="http://www.savoiapositano.it" target="_blank">Hotel Savoia</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">There&#8217;s nothing like a gorgeous Italian wedding to bring a little romance to your Wednesday and this stunning affair by <a href="http://www.morlotti.com/" target="_blank">Morlotti Studio</a> is kicking the L.O.V.E. into high gear with a plethora of darling details, one breathtaking setting and some seriously pretty blooms.  Yep, you&#8217;ll be crushing big time on all of the special touches planned by these two sweethearts and, trust me&#8230; once you take in all of the gorgeous that is this fabulous affair, you&#8217;ll spend the rest of your day dreaming of rolling countrysides and lovely pastel hues.  <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/gallery/6500" target="_blank">Click here for more.</a></p>
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<p>From the Bride&#8230; <em></em><em>We wanted to make our wedding as personal as possible and began with a &#8220;key&#8221; motif for our stationery — the key to our wedding &amp; our hearts. This lead to our theme, which was our favourite things from all across our lives. We outlined the theme in several ways, through our table names, our Italian newspaper-styled menu and our escort cards. Since we had guests traveling from across the UK to celebrate with us for the 3 days we were there, we wanted everyone to leave having met new friends. The newspapers were a fantastic way to get everyone talking at the tables. We included a light-hearted quiz about ourselves, a &#8220;baby how far you&#8217;ve come&#8221; feature with baby photos of the wedding party, a beautiful Celtic blessing that the best men read, the story of how we met along with what was on the menu! </em><em></em></p>
<p><em>Our two pugs, Louis and Mungo, are very special to us so we drove to Italy for the wedding so we could bring them to celebrate with us. They dressed for the day in black bow ties and featured heavily in the event and photography!</em><em> We went for a fairly neutral colour palette of blush and taupe as we had such a beautiful setting we wanted to stay in keeping with the tone of the venue. With the bridesmaids in floaty romantic dresses and soft, full David Austin roses in blush and cream with deeper pink snow berries and green foliage. My bouquet consisted of cream David Austin roses and peonies, my favourite flowers. </em></p>
<p><em>We followed the service with aperitivo on the upper terrace and in the villas main reception, where guest where offered, prosecco, beer and soft drinks along with canapes of game pate, mozzarella, tomato and basil, olives, prosciutto and salmon pate. During aperitivo we were entertained by three traditional Italian musicians, singing the classics and moving through the guests. </em><em>Following this we moved into the marquee for the wedding breakfast, where we dined on a traditional menu of spinach &amp; ricotta crepes, wild boar tagliatelle, asparagus chicken and mille foie as our wedding cake.We drank prosecco and Il Borro&#8217;s own red and white wine which was delicious. During dinner we were entertained by the fabulous singing waiters who began by pretending to be waiters and announcing a lost item, this was followed by a sung disagreement and a crescendo of the most amazing singing I have ever heard sung live. They had guests laughing, cheering and dancing by the end of their performance. For the speeches we toasted with vin santo and amaretti biscotti which is a tradition we have created amongst our families on our trips to Italy.</em><em> It was truly a weekend that exceeding all of our expectations and more. I was really pleased at how much people appreciated all the small touches we had put so much time and effort into. We are so grateful to our families for making it happen and supporting us.</em></p>
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<p>Wedding Photography: <a href="http://www.morlotti.com/" target="_blank">Morlotti Studio</a> / Wedding Venue: <a href="http://ilborro.com/" target="_blank">Il Borro</a> / Food + Bar: <a href="http://www.guidilenci.com/inglese/guidi_lenci.php" target="_blank">Lenci Caterers</a> / Entertainers: Three Singing Waiters, DJ + Singer / Bongo Player: Booked through Liz Taylor of <a href="http://www.tlc-ltd.co.uk/index.php" target="_blank">TLC Events</a> / Three Italian Performers with Harpsichord: Booked through <a href="http://www.loveandlord.com/" target="_blank">Love &amp; Lord</a> / Wedding Dressing, Flowers + Legal Arrangements: <a href="http://www.loveandlord.com/" target="_blank">Love &amp; Lord</a> / Wedding Dress: <a href="http://www.bluebyenzoani.com/" target="_blank">Blue by Enzoani</a> / Bridesmaids Dresses: <a href="http://usa.frenchconnection.com/" target="_blank">French Connection</a> / Dogs Wedding Outfits: <a href="http://www.puppiaus.com/" target="_blank">Puppia</a> / Wedding Stationery: <a href="http://www.louiserichardson.co.uk/" target="_blank">Louise Richardson</a> / Hair &amp; Makeup: Erika Swinn &amp; Becki Matthewman</p>
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		<title>Italian Wedding by SposiamoVi</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>A. Blaire</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I could live all day in the archives of the SMP Destination blog. You are with me on that on right? It&#8217;s like traveling all over the world to witness the fairest weddings of them all, and this seaside soiree in the gorgeous Italy designed by SposiamoVi is one I would NEVER want to leave. Just sit me [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">I could live all day in the archives of the SMP Destination blog. You are with me on that on right? It&#8217;s like traveling all over the world to witness the fairest weddings of them all, and this seaside soiree in the gorgeous Italy designed by <a href="http://www.sposiamovi.it/eng/index.php" target="_blank">SposiamoVi</a> is one I would NEVER want to leave. Just sit me in one of those umbrella-covered ceremony chairs overlooking the ocean and I would blissfully stay forever and ever. I&#8217;ve added Levanto to my list of must visit places because of this gorgeous wedding, and you can guarantee I&#8217;ll be day dreaming of this lovely place in <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/gallery/6420" target="_blank">the full gallery of images!</a></p>
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<p>From Alice of SposiamoVi&#8230; <em>In the first half of the 20th century an American couple, Martin and Osa Johnson—from Kansas—captured the public&#8217;s imagination through their films and books of adventure in exotic, faraway lands. Martin and Osa Johnson were the inspiration for Kate and Andrew’s wedding celebrated on Saturday 16th July 2011 in the Cinque Terre on the Italian Riviera. Kate and Andrew, both from NY, met and fell in love immediately. A few weeks later Kate was flying from a country to another to follow Andrew during his business travels. Years before in one of his many world wide trips Andrew had accidentally stopped in Levanto, a town completely out of the touristic track. From that time the Cinque Terre have captured his heart, with their quaint and colourful atmosphere and relaxing slow flow of time. When they decided to marry, having a destination wedding in the Cinque Terre has been the natural choice.</em></p>
<p><em>We met in Levanto in March 2011. Few days after we were working with Andrew and Kate via email to create their amazing wedding. In just four months all the details for the wedding were in place!</em> <em>Andrew and Kate new what they wanted: their vision was to create a casual and informal get together, a family style reception and a touching ceremony performed by their friend Doron.  All the decors and rentals were to reflect the rustic feeling of the place. The 100 guests, coming from all over the world, were hosted by the bride and groom in the hotels and villas in the Cinque Terre and surroundings; their generosity went well beyond, as a symbolic thanks to their wonderful lives, Andrew and Kate decided to give all their wedding gifts to charity. Minivans brought guests to the special ceremony setting: the tip of a panoramic hill above the town where a small chapel honouring the Madonna stands. Here they were welcomed by the stunning views and… some really tasty fresh lemonade! Kate wore her pretty bronze/gold beaded dress, enhancing her femininity and grace. At 5 pm her father awaited to conduct her to her beloved. The ceremony totally reflected Katee’s sweetness; she had taken care of the readings and completely tailored the script to their story. Simply touching!</em></p>
<p><em>Kate had secretly ordered a Kate Spade custom-made &#8220;I Married Adventure&#8221; jewel box that contained the wedding rings to surprise Andrew at the altar. Following the Italian tradition at the end of the ceremony, bride and groom were showered by their guests with rice and petals as a symbol of good luck. Small delicate cones were hung on the guests’ chairs with the Italian classic cheer “Evviva gli sposi!” (hooray for bride and groom!) They then jumped on an antique authentic Italian Fiat 500 that Andrew drove to the town for a great photo session with the talented Julian Kanz, brilliant photographer that has also shot a romantic engagement session for them in May. Their being world travellers was reflected in the type of reception that incorporated a mix of their favourite countries: Italy, Australia and Holland. The local restaurant owner, Luca, provided a great menu and matched Andrew’s favourite wines: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Amarone, Australian  Shiraz, Australian &amp; New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. The Dutch Grolsch beer perfectly accompanied the BBQ at the end of the evening, definitely a must for a BBQ and Grolsch aficionado like Andrew. The highlight of the cocktails was with no doubt the Italian old-fashioned truck, the famous Ape – Piaggio, offering fried local fresh fish made and served in the cosy garden overlooking the sea. Sydney-based jazz vocalist Glynis (GT Nash) and Dj Cameron brought warmth and energy to the party. Five long tables have been laid out on the terrace of the private estate like in the classical Italian town festivals including the strings of lights around. Natural and soft pastel flowers gently decorated the tables and together with lanterns and aromatic plants added the extra romantic touch. Favours were luggage tag place cards. The night ended with the classical Italian cake and the newlyweds’ first dance.</em></p>
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<p>Photography: <a href="http://www.juliankanz.com" target="_blank">Julian Kanz Photography</a> / Flowers, Event Design + Planning:<a href="http://www.sposiamovi.it/eng/index.php" target="_blank"> SposiamoVi</a> / Ceremony Location: Punta della Madonna, Cinque Terre / Reception Location: Private villa, Cinque Terre / Catering: Ristorante Perballe, Bonassola / Bridemaid&#8217;s Dress: <a href="http://www.nicolemiller.com/" target="_blank">Nicole Miller</a> / Music: <a href="http://missprescottpresents.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Miss Prescott Presents</a> / Equipment rental: <a href="http://www.serviziodj.it/english.html" target="_blank">Servizio DJ</a> /  Hair + Makeup: <a href="http://www.maliparrucchierigenova.it/" target="_blank">Malì Parrucchieri</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2011 13:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Good morning, SMPers and a very happy Saturday to you!  We&#8217;re so glad you stopped on by this lovely Fall morning, because we have three brand new spectacular advertisers to introduce you to and they are about to pretty up your weekend with a whole lot of gorgeous inspiration and awe-inspiring moments that are sure [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Good morning, SMPers and a very happy Saturday to you!  We&#8217;re so glad you stopped on by this lovely Fall morning, because we have three brand new<em> spectacular</em> advertisers to introduce you to and they are about to pretty up your weekend with a whole lot of gorgeous inspiration and awe-inspiring moments that are sure to make you swoon.  And, really, what better way to spend a Saturday than with the geniuses of <a href="http://www.varesewedding.com/" target="_blank">Varese Wedding</a>, the oh-so-amazing <a href="http://www.analui.com/" target="_blank">Ana Lui Photography</a> and the uber-fabulous <a href="http://www.monplusbeaujour.com/index-en.html" target="_blank">Mon plus beau jour</a>?  Honestly, it just doesn&#8217;t get much better than this.  So, join me in giving these wedding pros a big SMP welcome, take in every ounce of lovely below (There&#8217;s a lot of it, including a fabulous giveaway!) and then head right on over to their websites, where even more pretty awaits!  It&#8217;s going to be a wonderful day!</p>
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<p>From <a href="http://www.monplusbeaujour.com/index-en.html" target="_blank">Mon plus beau jour</a>&#8230; <em>Since its creation in 2003, Mon plus beau jour has specialized in the planning of prestigious weddings.  To this date, we are proud to have designed and organized many sumptuous weddings and events in France and around the globe for a refined clientele. </em></p>
<p><em>Mon plus beau jour offers a second agency at your disposal in New York; thus, should you wish to get married in France, you will be able to meet with a dedicated and trustworthy representative in New York to assist you.</em></p>
<p><em>Mon plus beau jour helps craft a wedding day to satisfy your imagination.  Your requirements and desires are studiously met and exceeded.  Talent, creativity, professionalism and attention to detail combine with sophistication and style into a splendid occasion, an event that suits you perfectly.</em></p>
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<p>From <a href="http://www.varesewedding.com" target="_blank">Varese Wedding</a>&#8230; <em>Varese Wedding is a wedding design and planning company based in Italy, near Lake Como and Milan.  We love helping couples living abroad to arrange a beautiful and stress-free wedding in Italy at the best value.  Living here enables us to have unlimited contacts and resources, so we can create a personal and unique wedding for every couple.  As every couple is different from another, we tailor-make every wedding.  From Intimate Elopements to a big party, our effort and passion is the same.</em></p>
<p><em>Italy is the most beautiful country in Europe for having a special event.</em></p>
<p><em>Here you will find old history, beautiful nature, romantic places and great food.  All the right ingredients for a fairytale wedding.  A wedding in Italy is suitable in every season: a winter wedding in the Italian Alps, under the snow, a spring wedding on the Italian Lakes, a summer wedding on the Italian beaches and a fall wedding in the Italian countrysides.  Varese Wedding can help you arrange your unique event in the most romantic locations in Italy.  Are you dreaming about an exclusive event or just a simple ceremony with amazing views?  We have many venues to suggest.  You have only to choose the date and we can arrange everything.</em></p>
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<p>From <a href="http://www.analui.com" target="_blank">Ana Lui Photography</a>&#8230;<em> We believe that your photographs have to make you happy. We also  believe in celebrity treatment of every single bride and groom! We  believe that Ibiza is one of the most beautiful places on Earth, that&#8217;s  why we are based here on this magical little island. We believe in  modern, relaxed and fun style when it comes to wedding photography.  We LOVE what we are doing and we are really good at it! That&#8217;s what makes us unique&#8230;</em></p>
<p><em>I started shooting in 2007 after graduating from Plymouth University in the UK (Media Arts) and I haven&#8217;t stopped since!  Beginning  of this year I&#8217;ve opened my photography studio in the heart of Ibiza&#8217;s  Old Town and now our team consists of myself (Ana Lui), my second  photographer Eva Kruiper and the best videographer in the world Giacomo  Gex. We shoot, film, edit, run workshops and travel. It&#8217;s truly  unbelievable how much we&#8217;ve achieved in 3 years time and now we can&#8217;t  wait till summer 2012 to shoot weddings in South Africa, France and UK. </em></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[As if Italy wasn&#8217;t already pretty much top of my &#8220;Most Romantic Cities I Simply Must Visit&#8221; list. Italia Celebrations sent over a Rome wedding they planned, detailed, and captured beautifully. And now I am in love, and ready for my Roman holiday. The couple had just a handful of guests present on their special [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As if Italy wasn&#8217;t already pretty much top of my &#8220;Most Romantic Cities I Simply Must Visit&#8221; list. <a href="http://www.italia-celebrations.com/" target="_blank">Italia Celebrations</a> sent over a Rome wedding they planned, detailed, and captured beautifully. And now I am in love, and ready for my Roman holiday. The couple had just a handful of guests present on their special day, but from the custom gown to the get away Fiat, adorned with the words &#8220;Oggi Sposi&#8221; (the Italian equivalent of Just Married, for those of us who aren&#8217;t so lucky as to speak the language of love), the entire affair was filled with love, style, and passion. <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/gallery/5673" target="_blank">Make sure to waltz over to the full image gallery for more of this beautiful day!</a></p>
<p><img src="http://cf.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/gallery/ibb/mrecor/ibb-1320076024.jpg" alt="Rome Wedding" /></p>
<p><img src="http://cf.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/gallery/ibb/mrecor/ibb-1320076287.jpg" alt="Rome Wedding 2" /></p>
<p><img src="http://cf.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/gallery/ibb/mrecor/ibb-1320076503.jpg" alt="Rome Wedding 4" /></p>
<p><img src="http://cf.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/gallery/ibb/mrecor/ibb-1320076736.jpg" alt="Rome Wedding 5" /></p>
<p><img src="http://cf.stylemepretty.com/wp-content/gallery/ibb/mrecor/ibb-1320076455.jpg" alt="Rome Wedding 3" /></p>
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<p><em>I, Meline, am an aspiring actress and Coco, my husband, is a technology entrepreneur from Newport Beach California, met one evening while dining out with mutual friends. After that night, they were pretty inseparable.</em></p>
<p><em>I always dreamed of getting married in Italy.  I have always had a passion for art history and so Rome&#8217;s monuments, architecture and history made it the perfect setting for our wedding day.  We wanted something intimate with close family and a vintage vibe was a must for our special day.</em></p>
<p><em>Our wedding planner, Brenda Babcock of Italia Celebrations came highly recommended through a celebrity network in Los Angeles and we couldn&#8217;t have been happier, we worked so well together.  When we started discussing details the movie Roman Holiday came to mind. It is one of our favorites and we loved the idea of darting around Rome on a Vespa just like they did in the movie. For practical purposes the Vespa became a vintage Fiat 500 from that same period.  From there we added in my poppy red Christian Louboutin shoes, pink peonies, robin&#8217;s egg blue and kraft paper and twine. </em></p>
<p><em>Rain was in the forecast, in fact, it rained all week.  Brenda prepared us for rain but, miraculously, it did not rain that day.  The morning of the wedding no one could locate my mother, she had slipped out to the church down the street from our hotel to pray that it would not rain.  We thought this was very funny but then it didn&#8217;t rain all day.  It was such a relief. </em></p>
<p><em>We had a beautiful church ceremony before driving off in our getaway car.  Our guests followed closely behind in a minivan.  They didn&#8217;t know they were in for a tour of the city.  We had photos taken around Rome. In Piazza Navona there was a street band and they started playing in our honor! The crowds cheered as our convertible pulled out of the piazza. We felt as though we had been celebrating with everyone in Rome.  We went to St. Peter&#8217;s Square then up to the top of the Janiculum Hill which has a spectacular view over the center of Rome. On to the Fontanone which is a huge fountain built to honor the spot where an Ancient Roman aqueduct brought water into the city from the countryside.  We all got to see parts of the city they would not have normally seen. It was exquisite and unforgettable. </em></p>
<p><em>Our reception was at Palazzo Manfreddi on an intimate terrace with a bird&#8217;s eye view of the Colosseum.  The dining experience with the city lit up at night right in front of us was just incredible.  The cuisine was so good that our guests want to go back to Rome just to dine there again.  Brenda had blue linen table runners made and a traditional Italian Millefoglie wedding cake done in a way that suited our antiqued wedding topper perfectly. The pink peonies and roses with green hyperium berries were wrapped in an egg shell cloth with natural twine. We had vintage Vespa miniatures for our wedding favors. They were perfect for our theme, really adorable and a fun way to pay homage to the groom and his love of riding motorbikes.  It was truly an unforgettable day, with memories we will cherish forever.</em></p>
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<p>Wedding Planning: <a href="http://www.italia-celebrations.com/" target="_blank">Italia Celebrations</a> / Photography: Ruggero Farina for <a href="http://www.italia-celebrations.com/" target="_blank">Italia Celebrations</a> / Bride&#8217;s dress: custom made, silk / Bride&#8217;s bracelet: Tami Hickman for Relics / Bride&#8217;s headpieces: <a href="http://erincole.com/" target="_blank">Erin Cole Couture</a> / Bride&#8217;s shoes: <a href="http://www.christianlouboutin.com/" target="_blank">Christian Louboutin</a> / Groom&#8217;s suit: <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/" target="_blank">J.Crew</a> / Groom&#8217;s Shoes: <a href="http://usa.santonishoes.com/home/" target="_blank">Santoni</a> / Cake Topper: <a href="http://www.goldbugstudio.com/" target="_blank">Goldbug Studio</a> / Wedding Map: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/nattymichelle" target="_blank">Natty Michelle</a> / Welcome bag, Favors &amp; Printing: <a href="http://www.italia-celebrations.com/" target="_blank">Italia Celebrations</a></p>
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