Europe Weddings

You can just feel the warm Florence sun on your shoulders as you peruse this bridal inspiration designed by Kylee Yee and photographed by Anneli Marinovich. The bride’s dreamy, flowy dresses by Katya Katya would be gorgeous for summer brides either stateside or abroad.

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From the photographer:

Inspired by the romance of Florence and golden tones of the sun setting over Ponte Vecchio, our “Gilded” bridal story takes place in Boboli Gardens, overlooking the city.

As fine art wedding photographers, myself and Kylee Yee wanted to create bridal inspiration which would appeal to brides looking to get married in Florence, Italy. The beautiful golden light in the gardens and feminine dresses were the perfect combination for the soft images you see here. Surrounded by 16th century sculptures and beautiful Italian architecture our ethereal bride wears a silk tulle gown by Katya Katya Shehurinha.

Delicate Italian lace detail bathed in golden light, a soft updo and an unstructured wedding bouquet by Fluida Design completes the picture. As the breeze picks up her cape floats in the wind, little strands of hair framing her face beautifully. Cascading earrings by Bride La Boheme and her ornate engagement ring by London Victorian Ring Co, glimmers in the late afternoon light.

Photography: Anneli Marinovich Photography | Floral Design: Fluida Design | Wedding Dress: Katya Katya | Engagement ring: The London Victorian Ring Company | Make up: Sara Onori | Calligraphy : Judy Broad Calligraphy | Venue: Boboli Gardens | Concept & Design: Kylee Yee | Concept & Design: Anneli Marinovich Photography | Hair design: Frank Giacone | Jewellery : Bride La Boheme | Model: Gianina Genovese | Silk Ribbon: Seidenband

When Allie emailed Brenda Babcock of Italia Celebrations in hopes of planning her destination wedding on the Amalfi Coast in four short months, she never could have dreamed it would come together this perfectly. From the opulent florals by Orazio for Italia Celebrations to the insanely beautiful Marchesa gown (I’m just a little obsessed with it!) to the stunning pops of blue, every single detail was sheer perfection. Trust me, loves, there’s no better way to start a Monday than with this gallery by Emm and Clau.

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From the Bride… When we started planning the wedding in April, the most important thing was to have close friends and family at our side. My husband, Andrew, was just about to begin NHL hockey playoffs, and so he wanted me to deal with all things wedding related since he couldn’t dedicate himself to anything else at that moment. Having the responsibility of planning for the both of us made me stop to consider what he would want more than if he had been at my side planning along with me.

Location was key for us, and the prior year, we had the most amazing afternoon and dinner in the town of Ravello. We strolled through the tiny, ancient streets and gardens taking it all in. The night ended with a delicious meal at the Belmond Caruso. It was a perfect night in a perfect town. Discussing this with Brenda and mentioning our desire to have the wedding on the sea, she suggested having the wedding there, which is also one of her preferred locations. The memories, sights, and sounds came rushing back to me, and I knew immediately that it was the perfect place for us. We couldn’t wait to share it with our friends and families, who we knew would love it as much as we had! It was easy for us to have a destination wedding because, there was never one location that made sense. We knew we would have guests traveling from Canada, USA, Finland, Sweden, Israel, Australia, and the UK for our wedding.

It was really important to make each and every guest feel welcome, and so it was important to us to have three days of events where we included all guests. They had all travelled so far to be with us. We had a casual welcome dinner the first day, the wedding on the second day, and the third day we spent by the sea relaxing with all of our guests at The Clubhouse, which is a private club carved into the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast that goes straight down to the sea where we could go for a swim or take out one of their small boats. The day was amazing and may be the most talked about part of the wedding to this day, months later.

When planning the wedding, I wanted to use local vendors as much as possible. I found my wedding dress 15 minutes down the road from where I live; I designed the invitations together with a local California woman who designs greeting cards whose contact I got from my neighbor. I knew I didn’t want to fly photographers and videographers over to Italy, and we couldn’t have been more pleased with the local ones that Brenda suggested and hired on our behalf. All the vendors that she suggested and hired and all those on her team were exceptional and a pleasure to be around. The photographers, hair and makeup team, musicians, florists, caterers…everyone did a wonderful job. We LOVED Monsignor John who celebrated our wedding in the Catholic church and hope to have him baptize our children in the future. We can’t thank everyone enough.

It was important that the wedding reflected the particular tastes and style of Andrew and myself, which the intimate setting, eclectic decor, and amazing food did, 100%. The wedding planning was a dream because of Brenda Babcock of Italia Celebrations. She made our vision come alive and on such short notice. Aside from being visually everything I had hoped for, she and her team organized everything impeccably. This allowed us and our parents to spend all of our time with our guests, and so we were all able to relax and enjoy the thrilling three days without any stress!

I now suggest to people that they plan their weddings in just four months! The only down side to having the destination wedding was not having our chocolate Labrador, Charlie, at our side. Since we had included him on our invitations, he was always there with us in spirit, too.

Photography: Emm And Clau | Cinematography: Marco Caputo Films | Event Planning: Brenda Babcock Celebrations | Floral Design: Armando Malafronte | Wedding Dress: Marchesa | Invitations: Darla Marie Designs | Ceremony Venue: Belmond Hotel Caruso Amalfi Coast | Shoes: Alexandre Birman | Rings: Crowley's Jewellers + Goldsmiths | Rings: Noam Carver | Hair + Makeup: Brenda Babcock Celebrations | Bride's Earrings: great Aunt Margaret’s turquoise earrings (something old) | Veil: The White Dress

It’s all about the tension between hot and cold in this Tuscan inspiration shoot, captured by Thecablookfotolab and Gattotigre – and it proves without a doubt there’s truth to the saying, “There is beauty in the tension.” The Tuscan Wedding carefully crafted cool and calming settings around the villa using bluish hues like in the incredible creation by Tuscan Wedding Cakes and then added that spark of fire with red accents, often in the arrangements by Flowers Living or through the warmth radiated by the bride and groom. A scroll through this gallery, and you’ll feel all that beautiful and irresistible tension yourself!

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Many young girls dream of their wedding day since their childhood, however I don’t think you could ever dream of a wedding location this spectacular. The Tuscan Wedding had an extremely particular vision for this lovely shoot, and with help from Darya Kamalowa, an excellent photographer who lives in Milan, Italy, they accomplished their goal. We loved her vision for this shoot, and it is always a pleasure working with her.

This shoot is full of colors, creativity, and inspiration for a dream wedding in the hills of Tuscany. These photos take place at Il Borro located in the heart of Tuscany, however not far from the city of Florence. This villa has it all and will take your breath away the moment you enter. From the stationery to the food to the table setting, every little detail has a consistent color theme. The Tuscan Wedding wanted to create a unique feel, including cold and warm colors in their shoot. They used blues, grays, and greens to create a cool tone, sprinkling a pop of cherry red to create a hot tone. In all areas of this shoot you can find this exclusive color theme.

Let’s begin with the stationery created by White Flowers Calligraphy. The Tuscan Wedding wanted to keep this part simple, using white cards and envelopes with light blue text. Placing cool colors around the stationery caused the two red cherries laying on the stationery to really pop. They then brought this shoot to a bedroom filled with red, green, and blue. Small accents of red were spread around the room, while the wallpaper had small accents of blue and green. The model has beautiful bright blue eyes, helping the color theme to stay consistent. This room brought a rustic feel to the shoot.

Flowers Living did an outstanding job with all the flower displays for this shoot; we can always count on them. The Bride’s bouquet continued this color theme; red and white flowers with green leaves were tied together with a light blue and red sash. Again even in the bouquet, where you can only find a few red flowers, they continue to stand out the most. The groom matches the bride’s details as well. His boutonniere includes white flowers sprouting out of a green steam, a small red flower, all tied together with a light blue ribbon.

The scenery changes as they bring the bride and groom into a more contemporary setting. As you enter your eyes are immediately drawn to the bright blue pool located in the middle of the room. The cake, designed by Tuscan Wedding Cake, stands on a grey table in front of a dark wooden door. We are always impressed by Tuscan Wedding Cake’s designs and creativity. This cake matches the room, being all white with a gorgeous blue detail. This blue detail includes light and dark blues matching the swimming pool. The blue stones get darker in the middle of the design causing the cake to look cut into. Inside the room, you can find accents of blue and green, staying consistent. This is the first time we do not see a pop of cherry red. However the bride and groom’s romantic tension takes place of the bright red color; they create a very warm feeling that stands out in this cool, calming setting.

Photography: Thecablookfotolab | Cinematography: Gattotigre - Destination Wedding Videography | Event Planning: The Tuscan Wedding | Floral Design: Flowers Living | Wedding Dress: Pronovias | Cake: TUSCAN WEDDING CAKES | Stationery: test | Catering: Delizia Ricevimenti | Hair + Makeup: Cherie Spisso | Venue: Il Borro | Car : Andrea Banchetti

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Stop whatever it is you are doing at the moment and point your peepers in the direction of this Villa Cimbrone wedding crafted by Exclusive Italy Weddings. I promise you it is beyond all wildest dreams. From a show-stopping Marchesa gown to museum worthy portraits by Simply Sarah, the backdrop of the Amalfi Coast (also reflected in the painterly stationery by Momental Deigns) and the move-you-to-tears video by Lovely Valentine, there’s so much to love about this celebration. Pore through every last detail and if you’re still yearning for gorgeous Italian style imagery, check out this couple’s engagement session right here!

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The Proposal…

After just over a year of datinh Theo and I went on a vacation with my family to Iceland. On the third day of our vacation, March 27th, we went on a tour to look at waterfalls that culminated in snowmobiling up a glacier. It was a magical day. We migrated up the glacier to a cave which we toured with a guide. It was a very romantic place, and there was even a wedding chapel inside with benches. As we were gearing up to leave, we stood in front of a radiant wall with color changing lights. He said, “Let’s take a selfie!” Those words were music to my ears since I never turn down a good selfie. We took two pictures but the lighting was terrible so we gave up. But as I was putting my phone away, he grabbed my hand, turned me to face him, and got on one knee. He asked me to marry him, and I just nodded my head because I was I was so in shock I couldn’t speak. It was so unexpected, especially inside a glacier!We celebrated on the mountain. He had apparently been lugging a champagne bottle all day in a backpack with the help of my family, and he kept the ring hidden in his snow pants so I couldn’t find it. The day was such a fairytale and got even better with a surprise solar storm that night that allowed us to see the Northern Lights in all their splendor. We couldn’t have asked for a better day!

Wedding Planning…

We always talked about wanting a small wedding surrounded by the people we love the most in a magical place. We are both foodies and love wine, so we said, why not Italy? I scoured the Internet looking for the perfect place that we would both fall in love with and the perfect planner to help us put together the most perfect weekend wedding. We chose to work with Laura Frappa from Exclusive Weddings Italy, and we absolutely loved her work ethic, attention to detail, creativity, and positive energy. With her help, we looked at many great options but ultimately chose Villa Cimbrone in Ravello, Italy. Neither of us had visited, but we decided it was our ideal location. It had history and romance and just as importantly a Michelin star restaurant with an incredible wine cellar.

Pretty quickly the pieces started falling into place, and all of our 5 AM Skype calls to Italy proved fruitful. A few months into the planning process, we still hadn’t found a photographer to capture our special day. We had interviewed countless photographers, but we never really clicked with any of them. However, one day on Instagram while shoe shopping of all things, I happened upon another photographer named Sarah. I immediately fell in love with her work and sent some of her photos to Theo to get his opinion. As a photography junkie himself, he was in charge of one thing and one thing only – choosing the photographer. Theo is one of the busiest people I know, so it took him awhile to review what I’d sent. But when he did, he knew immediately she would be our top choice. I will never forget when he finally had an opportunity to speak with Sarah by phone for the first time while we were shopping in New York City. She asked him to describe me, and he ran through my height, weight, ethnicity, and all of the physical features. I nearly died laughing. She laughed very hard as well, then followed up, “No, who is she on the inside?” I could tell she would be a great fit just based on that conversation.

The Wedding Weekend…

Our wedding weekend was an absolute fairy tale. In creating the decor, we drew inspiration from Italian tiles. Our favorite color is blue so we incorporated that into the theme of our wedding.

The weekend started out with a Welcome Dinner, and the theme was a classic Italian pizza party. We had pizzas to order and ate family style with our guests while enjoying some amazing music from a lively Italian quartet. We danced and sang along and even listened to some touching speeches. We just took in the warmth and cozy feeling of what a special moment we had created not only for us, but for all our loved ones. It seemed like it would be hard to top the Friday event at the wedding on Saturday!The next day was the big day, the day we had planned for the past few months. The morning seemed to breeze by, and by the time I knew it I was walking down the aisle into the hand of my dream man. My favorite memory of the wedding day was walking out of that church hand in hand with my newly official husband being showered by flower petals. It seemed like a clip out of a movie, but it was our movie. We met with all our guests in the town center for a toast and then proceeded the march to the villa with some Italian music playing for us until we arrived at Terrazza Dell’infinito, the infinity terrace where we hosted our cocktail hour. The view was breathtaking. We were stunned with how much more magical our day had become watching a sunset full of oranges, pinks, and blues. Walking into our reception space before our big entrance was another of my favorite moments. I could not believe how our vision for the reception had become reality. We danced our first dance under the dreamiest display of a chandelier and hundreds of candles hanging above us. We also had looked forwards to our wedding meal so much, and it did not disappoint. The wines I had so carefully picked out to pair with the dishes went perfectly. We couldn’t believe that we had pulled it off the wedding of our dreams.

Everything from our wedding was our favorite moment! The festivities did not end there because after two perfect days we had another on Sunday. We sailed to Capri with all our friends and family to relax, live in the moment, and take it all the priceless memories we had created together. We are truly so blessed to have been surrounded with so many people that love us, who wanted to share the start of our journey with us.

Recommendation to other brides…

We would absolutely, unconditionally recommend Simply Sarah to everyone that we know, and already have! She is one of the most professional, talented, and fun to work with people we have ever met. She immediately made us feel at ease as she shot photos of us throughout the city and went for shots that felt very natural. She’s efficient, too, and moved so quickly and effectively so that we had plenty of time to really enjoy the events throughout our wedding weekend. We LOVE Simply Sarah, and we couldn’t imagine anyone else capturing our magical wedding so magically!!! We can’t wait to invite her to our next big event!!!

Photography: Elizabeth Lanier Photography | Cinematography: Lovely Valentine | Event Planning: Exclusive Italy Weddings | Floral Design: Flower Addicted | Wedding Dress: Marchesa | Bride's Shoes: Dolce And Gabbana | Wedding Bands: Cartier | Hair & Makeup: Lara Navarrini | Wedding Venue: Villa Cimbrone | Bridal Robes: Plum Pretty Sugar | Invitation Suite: Momental Designs

Today is a good day, friends. Why? Because we’re starting it off with this ridiculously stunning engagement session by Simply Sarah Photography. And the couple’s love and proposal story? Just as good as the pictures, so be sure to read the bride’s words below! We guarantee this gallery will leave you wanting more…and you’re in luck. We’ve got their wedding day at at Villa Cimbrone, planned by Exclusive Italy Weddings, coming up later this afternoon. Stay tuned!

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From the Bride… We met on a dating app called Bumble. A friend had been bugging me to try online dating, and I kept refusing until one day she showed up on my doorstep and created a profile for me. She chose the pictures, selected the features that would help me find the perfect guy I was looking for, and asked me to trust her that it would be fun. She was right! After a week of swiping left and right and two failed dates, I matched with a guy named “Thad.” We started chatting right away. I remember asking him what his full name was since I hadn’t ever met a “Thad.” To my surprise, he said “Thad” was an alias for “Theodore” and most people called him “Ted” or “Teddy,” but that I could call him whatever I preferred. I preferred neither and told him that if his name was Theodore, he could only be “Theo” or “Dore.” Ultimately, I went with “Theo.” This is why my entire family now calls him “Theo” and his entire family calls him “Ted.”

After chatting for a few days, he asked for my number. He said he was in New York visiting family but hoped to take me out on a date when he returned. Admittedly, I was skeptical. I had already been on two failed dates, and since he didn’t have social media, I couldn’t stalk this “Theo” character. But we kept talking, and talking, and talking. Nonstop. And the conversation was so good that I eventually said yes to the date. I just had to meet him! Theo and I met at a local bar called Wine Belly. We arrived at the same time, and to my immediate relief, I saw that he really was the very handsome guy in the pictures. It was a beautiful winter evening in Texas, so we sat on the back patio. He let me pick the wine because he said he only knew of two kinds, red and white, which I found amusing as an aspiring sommelier. We then moved onto the food menu. We decided to order a few items to share, but I was shocked to learn that he was lactose intolerant. At first, I thought that might be a deal breaker, since I am such a dairy lover. But when he suggested I get the cheese plate all for myself, it hit me – this might be true love if I never had to share a morsel of cheese! We had a blast laughing and telling stories for over three hours, and the evening passed in the blink of an eye. He drove me home. But when we opened the front door and stepped inside, my Siberian husky walked right in between us and stared up at him as if to say, it’s time to go. Not wanting to cross my rather intimidating dog, Theo said goodnight and left.

We went on two more dates the following week, and I was falling for him pretty quickly. But then came Valentine’s Day, my least favorite holiday. I told him not to plan anything. However, he wouldn’t take no for an answer. He bought me the most beautiful flowers and card, which he tried to get in Spanish because I’m Mexican, but it turned out saying, “Hope you get better soon,” because he asked a store clerk to translate the cards. I thought it was so funny and adorable.

A few wonderful months went by, and I still had not introduced him to family. I wanted to make sure that the next guy I brought home was the real deal and hopefully my future husband. Finally, I introduced him to my mom when she came to Austin to visit. He was so nervous, but it could not have gone better. Not too long afterwards, I met his mom on her next visit from New York. I was very nervous to meet her, but we had a wonderful weekend together and even took an excursion to the wineries. After that I knew I could introduce him to my family, and when they met him, they loved him.

As the months went by, he won me over more and more with his thoughtfulness and affection. For example, he always showed up at my house at the same time on Wednesdays for our date night. Every week he would surprise me by orchestrating elaborate dates and keep me in the dark until we arrived at our destination. It was so much fun! Fast forward to five months of dating. One night I had a dream that I was going to marry this man, and I woke up in the middle of the night and wrote down the vows that I had said to him during the wedding in my dream. I read them the next morning, and they were pretty silly. Nonetheless, I realized that I had fallen deeply in love and wanted to marry him one day. That is when the waiting game began. In what felt like a few moments, our one-year dating anniversary arrived, and we had already talked about wanting to get married. However, the anniversary came and went, and no proposal was in sight!

A month later, Theo and I went on a vacation to Iceland with my family. On the third day of our vacation, March 27th, we went on a tour to look at waterfalls that culminated in snowmobiling up a glacier. It was a magical day. We migrated up the glacier to a cave which we toured with a guide. It was a very romantic place, and there was even a wedding chapel inside with benches. As we were gearing up to leave, we stood in front of a radiant wall with color changing lights. He said, “Let’s take a selfie!” Those words were music to my ears since I never turn down a good selfie. We took two pictures but the lighting was terrible so we gave up. But as I was putting my phone away, he grabbed my hand, turned me to face him, and got on one knee. He asked me to marry him, and I just nodded my head because I was so in shock I couldn’t speak. It was so unexpected, especially inside a glacier! We celebrated on the mountain. He had apparently been lugging a champagne bottle all day in a backpack with the help of my family, and he kept the ring hidden in his snow pants so I couldn’t find it. The day was such a fairytale and got even better when a surprise solar storm that night that allowed us to see the Northern Lights in all their splendor. We couldn’t have asked for a better day!

Photography: Elizabeth Lanier Photography | Dress: Milly | Hair + Makeup: Lara Navarrini | Venue: Villa Cimbrone | Film Processing: PhotoVision Prints | Planning: Exclusive Italy Weddings

You can never go wrong with a destination wedding in Italy, so today’s sweet affair will undoubtedly pull you in with the charm of Borgo Petrognano, the beautiful lace and tulle gown, and the so-in-love couple captured by Rossini Photography while walking down the most quaint cobblestone streets. Head to the Vault to see the whole, lovely affair planned by Original Tuscan Wedding.

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From the bride… We visited Italy in 2013 and fell in love with Tuscany, so when Mark proposed, we knew instantly that we wanted to get married there. Having a destination wedding also meant we could have the small wedding that we always wanted. We started out the planning by writing our five most important elements of the wedding down. These included – the photography, food and wine, reception and ceremony venues, my dress, and the styling. We found our wedding planners, Original Tuscan Wedding, on the internet., and after a couple of phone calls, we knew they were the ones to help us plan our dream wedding. We couldn’t have wished for better planners – they helped us with every element and had the best suppliers that understood our vision.

We picked our photographers, Luca and Claudia of Rossini Photography, with the help of our planners. The photography was one of the most important elements of our day to us, so we picked very carefully. Luca and Claudia captured the relaxed nature of our day perfectly and were such fun to work with. They put us immediately at ease even though we are not naturals in front of the camera. And we couldn’t be happier with the final result!

We visited Italy twice before the big day to meet our planners, visit venues, and choose our food. We knew that we wanted all our friends and family to stay in one venue and have one big weekend party, so Borgo Petrognano was the perfect choice. We had the most amazing weekend. The day after the wedding, we had a big BBQ and spent time with our nearest and dearest by the pool.

I couldn’t decide on one color for our scheme, so decided to have a palette of pale nudes with a stand out burgundy color that Mark picked up with his bow tie. My dress was not what I had originally planned as so often is the case. I had intended to buy a slim line destination dress, but when I tried on this dress, I knew it was the one. The dress however was not so practical for dancing, so I had a cute short dress so I could dance the evening away.

We wanted the day to have a relaxed, Italian feel, which the flowers really captured with a loose hand tied bouquet for me and loose greenery bridesmaid bouquets. The long wedding table had a sumptuous garland which draped over both ends.

On the wedding day, we got married in the medieval hilltop town of Certaldo, which was like a dream. I walked down the aisle to Canon in D performed by a string duet. After the ceremony, we went on a walk with the photographers, and we were greeted with cheers and applause from the locals – it ended up being one of the favorite parts of the day. Once we returned to the venue, we joined our guests for aperitif hour by the pool where we were serenaded by our string duet. Our wedding breakfast of 5 delicious courses was on the terrace where we looked out on the Tuscan hills. One of the surprises for our guests included a gelato cart outside on the terrace during the dancing – a great way to end an amazing day.

Photography: Rossini Photography | Photography: Rossini Photography | Event Planning: Original Tuscan Wedding | Floral Design: Violamalva | Wedding Dress: House Of Mooski | Stationery: Seahorse Bend Press | Ceremony Venue: Certaldo Town Hall | Reception Venue: Borgo Petrognano | Rings: Goldsmiths | Catering: Class Ricevimenti | Hair + Makeup: Pamela Leti | Bow Tie: Mrs. Bow Tie | Groom's Attire: Hugo Boss | Transportation: la vettura | Music + Lighting: Music & Co

A medieval castle in Florence, Italy is really all the introduction this wedding needs to fulfill princess dreams. But then you add in the fact that every angle of the Bride’s lace dress is pure perfection or the fact that Castello di Vincigliata was draped in handwritten poetry and it becomes clear, this is a real life fairytale. With design by SposiamoVi, florals by La Rosa Canina and all captured by Taylor & Porter, pore through every last detail of this romantic Italian celebration.

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Sweethearts Mike & Celine chose to marry in the sensational European city of Florence, Italy. Flying in from Jakarta, Indonesia they exchanged vows in the grounds of the stunning Castello di Vincigliata followed by a cocktail reception and dinner within the castle itself. There were so many thoughtful and stylish touches throughout their wedding weekend, like guide books to Florence, thoughtfully designed by the couple with their Stationer and presented to guests in beautiful leather purses, to welcome goodie bags containing some delicious Italian treats to eat and drink. The weekend’s celebrations started with dinner at B-Roof in Grand Hotel Baglioni in central Florence followed by a morning at The Westin Excelsior Florence before heading to the Castello for their ceremony. Oodles of beautiful florals and some extra special styling and design elements followed including a backdrop covered in handwritten poetry and a water colour artist on site to capture miniature pictures of guests. During dinner the surprises continued with a performance by an Italian Operatic Tenor in between courses. Truly a sensational moment as his incredible voice echoed around the ancient castle walls. A fun party followed with performances by another surprise guest, Indonesian Musician Sandy Sandhoro.

Photography: Taylor and Porter | Videography: Velare | Floral designer: La Rosa Canina | Wedding Shoes: Christian Louboutin | Venue: Castello Di Vincigliata | Accommodation: Westin Excelsior Florence | Accomodations: Westin Excelsior Florence | After Party Shoes: Mui Mui | Bridal hair and makeup: Phalapa Bakti | Catering company: Galateo Ricevimenti | Ceremony & Reception: Castello Di Vincigliata | Ceremony Dress: Biyan | Favours & Gifts: Made By The Bride | Goodie Bag: Amaru Indonesia | Grooms Formalwear: Canali | Lighting, music, sound and setups: Alma Project 24/7 | Party Dress: Sapto Djojokartiko | Stationery & Calligraphy: Veronica Halim Calligraphy | Watercolor Artist: Shhh My Darling | Wedding planning, design and styling: Sposiamovi Italian Wedding Planners

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When these two couldn’t find the right venue to say “I do” here at home, they decided to follow their hearts and return to a place they fell in love with before… and they weren’t disappointed. With the gorgeous Tuscan hills all around, they became Mr. and Mrs. and celebrated with this rustic Italian wedding – and we’re just jealous we weren’t invited. Gianluca and Mary Adovasio snapped away and Angelo La Torre filmed it all live – see more right this way!

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From Angelo La Torre… It was Super Bowl XLVI (2012) in Indianapolis that brought this couple together. The Giants defeated the Patriots and neither one of them ever thought we would end up finding the “one” in Indiana. Jonathan (the groom) was there working on the pre-game show for the NFL. Krista Belle (the bride) was there helping with the Bud Light Hotel. Krista Belle, a former wedding planner herself, turned corporate event producer, was living in Los Angeles at the time. Jonathan the co-owner of a lighting, staging, and audio / visual company was residing in Chicago. It was an unlikely setup, but a work colleague / friend introduced them, and a relationship bloomed. Their first weekend away was in Paso Robles, California and there began their love of traveling together and delicious wine. The couple spent two years commuting between LA and Chicago before Krista Belle finally moved to the Midwest.

Krista Belle’s job takes her all over the world. She had just finished up a job in Paris and Venice and Jonathan flew to Italy to join her with friends. There was a property in Pienza, Italy that Krista Belle had been dying to visit. They spent a week between the La Bandita Countryhouse and Townhouse. The area was charming, the food delicious, the people amazing, and both properties were perfect. This place was magical and really stuck with the couple. The everlasting beauty was something that they knew they would one day return to.

After getting engaged – at an Ostrich Farm in Solvang, California, the search was on for a place to get married. They scoured vineyards, private homes, and resorts all over Southern California. Not finding the perfect match, both kept feeling drawn to the possibility of Tuscany. After discussing all the options with John Voigtmann, the owner of La Bandita, the idea of Italy became more of a strong consideration. After a trip to Florence for work, Krista Belle drove out to the Countryhouse to view the property one more time. It was while standing next to the beautiful pool, looking out at the perfect view, that her mind was made up.

The couple began embarking on their greatest event to date. Most of Krista Belle’s family had never been out of the country so this was a huge undertaking! They hired Hope Caldwell to help with the process. Krista Belle and Hope worked hand in hand to manage all the details. The couple decided that they wanted to host several different activities for all those guests traveling so far to get there. The week before the wedding, the Mickelson Clan (Krista Belle’s 16 relatives) headed to Florence to explore its beauty for five days. Jonathan headed to Pienza for a few extra days with this family.

The wedding week started off on a Wednesday, with a lovely welcome cocktail hour at the La Bandita Townhouse. Spritz and cheese are one of the couples most favorite things. People gathered for a true aperitivo experience in the beautiful garden of the townhouse.

Thursday the group was transported to the The Abbey of Sant’Antimo in Montalcino for a tour. The couple handed out euro coins to each guest and asked them to light a candle in the church and make a wish for a loved one. The group was surprised when the Monks began chanting outside of the church. The group then headed to Ciacci Piccolomini Winery for a tour of the vineyard and lunch. That evening the couple hosted a bridal party wine tasting and pizza party at the La Bandita Countryhouse. A chef came in and created amazing pizzas in the wood fire pizza oven and John Voigtmann led the group through a Brunello tasting.

Friday was the rehearsal dinner at the restaurant known for the best view in Pienza, La Terrazza Del Chiostro. The night began with a phenomenal cocktail hour on the terrace with two signature cocktails, one for the groom and one for the bride. The joke in the relationship is that usually Jonathan orders fruity, umbrella drinks, while Krista Belle will drink more manly drinks. The drinks were a perfect representation of this. After sunset, everyone moved inside for a lovely dinner and speeches.

Saturday was the ceremony and wedding at the La Bandita Countryhouse. The bride got ready in the Pig Stye suite on the property. The groom got ready at the La Bandita Townhouse, which is about 20 minutes away. The boys played bocce ball in the garden and relaxed. The bridesmaids had a beautiful lunch overlooking the valley. The ceremony featured a string quartet playing popular music. The groom walked down the aisle with his parents to “The Final Countdown” by Europe. The bridal party walked down to “Just the Way You Are” by Bruno Mars. The bride’s 7-year-old niece was the flower girl and the ring bearer, her 6-month-old nephew, was carried down by her brother. The bride walked down with her father to “Use Somebody” by Kings of Leon. The ceremony was officiated by one of the couple’s best friends, Ben Newmark. The ceremony was beautiful with sentimental moments, funny jokes, a wine pairing, and two readings by friends of family, of the bride’s mother’s poems and prayers. The chair closest to the bride was reserved for her mother, who passed away six years ago. The most memorable moment of the ceremony was during the reading of a prayer loved by the mother of the bride. Halfway through the reading, sheep were released right behind where the bride and groom were standing, all wearing bells, none of which was planned. The sheep are owned by the neighbor and it was a completely random, but beautiful moment. Everyone thought it was the bride’s mom sending a message.

Cocktails were enjoyed by the pool overlooking the valley. Two signature cocktails and funny cocktail napkins were passed with appetizers and drinks. An Italian duo playing an accordion and a traditional Italian horn serenaded the guests. After cocktails commenced the same duo led the guests down the olive tree lined path to the reception. The duo are the cutest little old Italian men that you have ever seen. Straight out of a postcard. This was an absolute must for the bride. She adored them!

The reception was under a beautifully decorated marquee on the property. Guests enjoyed amazing Italian wines, burrata cheese salad, homemade pesto pasta, and filet mignon. After dinner guest were invited to a pergola under the stars for dancing. Next to the dance floor was lounge furniture, a bar, and a fire pit. The couple danced the first dance to “Coming Home” by Leon Bridges. The groom and his mother entertained everyone with their amazing rendition of “Perfidia.” There was not a dry eye in the house when the bride and her father danced to “Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac. The guests danced the night away until 4 am.

The next morning everyone was invited back to the Countryhouse for a pool party and brunch. The bride’s love of pool inflatables was made a reality with several fun items like a swan and pineapple.

The next day everyone went home and the couple continued to Malta with a few other couples – to what they called their “Buddymoon.” The couple later enjoyed their real honeymoon in French Polynesia.

Photography: Gianluca And Mary Adovasio | Cinematography: Angelo La Torre Films | Floral Design: Puscina Flowers | Wedding Dress: Monique Lhuillier | Stationery: Written Word Calligraphy | Bride's Shoes: Jimmy Choo | Bridesmaids' Dresses: BHLDN | Lighting: Alma Project | Groom's Suit: Burberry | Bride's Hair + Makeup: Jessica Liparoto | Bridesmaids' Hair + Makeup: Ilaria Borgioli | Event Planning (Italy): Tuscan Wedding Events | Event Planning (USA): KLH Group, Hope Caldwell | Event Rentals: Handled by John Voigtmann | Farewell Brunch: La Bandita | Musicians: String Quartet & Accordion Duo (John Voigtmann hired) | Rehearsal Dinner Venue: La Terrazza del Chiostro, Pienza, Tuscany | Welcome Bags: A Signature Welcome | Welcome Celebration: La Bandita | Wine Tasting Lunch: Ciacci Piccolomini, Montalcino, Tuscany

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Inspired by one of her favorite spots from childhood – the Natural Baths of Bagni San Filippo – Camilla Cascino set out to create a bridal shoot celebrating the natural beauty of the enchanting location. She recruited Ceciliab to make a bespoke stationery suite and Maura Brandino to design two gowns, all inspired by the waters and imagined specifically for the day, and the resulting shoot is ethereal and oh-so-romantic. Thecablookphotolab and Gattotigre were both there to capture the magic, and it’s all waiting for you in the Vault.

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From Camilla Cascino… The Natural Baths of Bagni San Filippo are a timeless magical place. I knew of this place since childhood, and I have always loved it. I told Darya of Thecablookfotolab about my idea of ​​a bridal inspiration session where the bride was a nymph of the thermal spring.

Guided by this vision, I began to choose the most suitable vendors. The choice of the wedding dresses was of paramount importance. Maura Brandino of “Il sogno atelier” imagined and created an ethereal and refined dress for this project that works in harmony with the color of the thermal water as well as a lace dress with an ancient style but reinterpreted in a modern way.

I then chose Gattotigre, destination wedding videographers that are also sisters. Their videos are fresh and authentic, tailored to each project.

Puscina Flowers are three sisters who have created a farm dedicated to floral design, that’s respectful of nature. They cultivate new varieties of flowers every year that they then use to create beautiful floral arrangements. For this project, they used many wild flowers, combining them with tulips, daisies, and daffodils grown in their greenhouses for bouquets that are an explosion of refinement and originality.

Fantastic Lara Navarrini for makeup and Antonella Macaluso for hair styling created an ethereal and bright look.

My Golden Age created a beautiful bracelet and earrings with gorgeous gray pearls and hand-crafted gold leaves.

For the second dress, I chose a Guinevere Vines crown; Primrose is a tiara that is deliberately reminiscent of the 1920s. Composed of a soft, copper-coated antique gold-plated structure, the magic of its movement is given by the finest quality materials such as crystals, freshwater pearls, ceramic flowers, and leaves made with the jeweler’s gold enamel.

A precious shell contained a botanical, solid perfume, made with passion and patience by La Mia Casa Nel Vento. It’s a fresh fragrance with citrus notes, exotic and Mediterranean flowers, vanilla, and hints of cedar wood.

The table was set up on the shore of the stream, respecting the organic mood. I chose items that respected the neutral color palette – tablecloths, plates, and glasses from Tinekhome, cutlery from Sambonet. From Seidenband I chose the precious silk ribbons for the bouquets, the runner, and the vintage candleholder for the table.

Precious and refined the stationery was made from handcrafted paper and calligraphy by Cecilia Boschi.

Photography: Thecablookfotolab | Cinematography: Gattotigre - Destination Wedding Videography | Floral Design: Puscina Flowers | Wedding Dresses: Maura Brandino | Makeup: Lara Navarrini | Hair: Antonella Macaluso | Stationery + Calligraphy: Cecilia B Calligraphy | Accessories: Guinevere vines | Cutlery: Sambonet | Event Planning + Styling: Rosenvoile Wedding | Party | Style | Jewelery: My Golden Age | Location: Bagni San Filippo | Model: Daphne Morelli | Perfume: La mia casa nel vento | Ribbons + Runner : Seidenband | Tablecloth, Dishes, Glassware: Tine K home

If you are considering a destination wedding or simply a celebration with European vibes, then this Italian shoot will totally seal the deal. Held at Villa Sola Cabiati on the shores of Lake Como, it pairs 18th century opulence with wildly romantic details planned by Italian Weddings and Events, lush florals by Dario Benvenuti and images captured by Jacqui Cole. Get inspired by la dolce vita with the full gallery here!

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This editorial took place at the stunning Villa Sola Cabiati along the shores of Tremezzo, Lake Como. The Villa has recently opened its’ doors to the guests of Grand Hotel Tremezzo and now offers the opportunity for couples to wed within its’ 18th century opulence. Stepping inside of the Villa truly takes you back in time as you glance around the original fresco covered walls and endless Italian art that lines the corridors. Unsurprisingly, the Villa was the main source of inspiration for this shoot. Dusty blues and soft peach tones were pulled from the fresco wall coverings and created a romantic setting for the shoot. To be sure we maintained the quintessential Italian beauty of Villa Sola, original pieces were included in the tablescape. The stunning cream and blue upholstered chairs are original to the Villa and even the plates feature the Serbelloni family crest. Dario Benvenuti created a stunning scene with the floral design. Endless vines and florals drape over sheet music, candelabras and organic fruit. Our couple spent the day getting ready together in a suite overlooking the Como waters, standing on the incredible floral-lined steps for the ceremony and sailing away on a vintage boat as Mr&Mrs. Every image is set in breathtaking beauty but we really wanted to go beyond the scenery and capture the feeling that one gets when they’re in Lake Como. This small part of the world captures the heart of each person who is lucky enough to visit and to be able to say ‘i do’ in such a setting would simply be magic.

Photography: Jacqui Cole Photography | Wedding Planning: Italian Weddings and Events | Floral Design: Dario Benvenuti & Viviana Mioranza | Cake: Qualcosa di Dolce | Stationary: cutandpastelab | Makeup: Alessandra De Vito | Hair: NICHA | Grooms' Attire: Black Carpet by Gai Mattiolo | Venue: Grand Hotel Tremezzo | Bridal Gown: Nicole Spose | Bridal Shoes + Tiara: Nicole Spose | Grooms' Accessories: Alessandra Vallone | Tableware and Rentals: Design Solutions

We’re always obsessed with Rime Arodaky‘s rockstar gowns, so whenever a Bride dons one for her wedding day, we’re all heart eyes. Amanda complemented her two-piece lace number with an edgy quartz crown by Crowns and Wreaths, sleek silver Aquazurra sandals, and a perfectly undone bouquet of white blooms by La Rosa Canina. Her Florence wedding looks as good as she does, so head to the Vault to see all of ARTIESE Fine Art Photographer‘s beautiful images.

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From ARTIESE Fine Art Photographer… There’s nothing more romantic than a garden ceremony in Florence and an al fresco reception dinner to follow. Amanda and Kevin’s wedding was simply a dream. After having been together for 10 years and starting a family (they have a one and a half-year-old daughter together), there was no better way to celebrate than this elegant affair.

The Bride and Groom chose Villa La Vedetta as their venue, a quiet hotel nestled in the hills of Florence. The Villa was absolutely breathtaking. The ceremony took place in the gardens, where La Rosa Canina Firenze showcased their beautiful work through two large flower urns that the Bride and Groom stood between. The aisle was covered with white and blush tone rose petals, which gave a very romantic vibe to the evening.

The guests anxiously awaited the Bride’s arrival as they held on to paper cones filled with rose petals to throw during the exit. A string quartet of all females from the renowned The Alma Project played beautiful music throughout the ceremony. The Groom walked in with his mom as the string quartet played “Your Song” by Elton John. The guests all rose as the Bride and her father entered while the string quartet played “Bittersweet Symphony” by the Verve, one of the Bride’s favorite songs. The officiant of this ceremony was the Bride’s uncle, somebody who is very near and dear to her heart. The ceremony script was designed and written by none other than the Bride and Groom themselves, making it extra special. After the hand written vows were spoken, the rings were exchanged, and the kiss was given, the Bride and Groom exited to “Unchained Melody” by the Righteous Brothers as rose petals filled the air and smiles and tears were had by all.

After a quick cocktail hour filled with music by the quartet, prosecco, and fantastic Italian hors d’oeuvres, it was time to move into the reception. The guests were seated on the terrace, which had an exceptional view of the city of Florence. One long table seated the 50 guests, with white flower arrangements and a lot of candles filling the centre of the table. The Bride and Groom sat in the middle of the table with lush green arrangements on the backs of their chairs. As the courses were served, speeches were said, tears were shed, and laughs were echoing. With a small intimate wedding such as this one, the speeches feel much more special, as everyone there has a close relationship with the Bride and Groom.

As the sun was setting, the Bride and Groom cut their traditional Italian wedding cake, called a Millefeuille cake, and popped a bottle of champagne. The dancing commenced with a mix of 90s R&B and soul music. To finish off the night’s festivities, an old fashioned gelato cart rolled in, serving the guests ice cream cones until the evening ended. What a beautiful night!

Photography: ARTIESE Studios | Floral Design: La Rosa Canina | Wedding Dress: Rime Arodaky | Shoes: Aquazzura | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Keepsake | Groom's Attire: Hugo Boss | Venue: Villa La Vedetta | Crown: Crowns and Wreaths | Film Lab: Richard Photo Lab | Musicians: Alma Project

Go ahead and add this Italian venue to the crazy gorgeous category. With old, crumbling architecture and scenic views, this medieval castle set in the Umbrian countryside is the perfect backdrop for a gorgeous destination affair. From old world church to long family style tables set against the castle walls, you will be enamored the second you sneak a peek at Katie Grant’s images and the film by Moon and Back.

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In a hauntingly beautiful medieval church in Orvieto, Italy, Lauryn and Joe said their vows to each other in front of their closest friends and family. When planning their destination wedding, the couple knew they would choose somewhere in Italy to bring their guests for a long celebration. Lauryn stumbled upon La Badia in Orvieto and knew it was the perfect venue for their wedding. The gorgeous crumbling stone arch and poetic tower set the stage for the most beautiful day. Lush greenery and understated flowers adorned the venue and highlighted it’s natural beauty. Lauryn looked radiant in a Casey Tanswell gown and Joe chose a classic Italian linen suit in light blue to compliment the simple palette. Long table dinners chock full of delicious Italian food and local wine kept the guests well fed and watered and fairy lights took the guests partying well into the night under the gorgeous Umbrian stars.

Photography: Katie Grant Photography | Cinematography: Moon & Back | Flowers: Debra Flowers | Gown: Casey Tanswell Designs | Hair: Georgia Richards | Both: La Badia Orvieto | Lab: Atkins Lab | Music: Tobi Music

The painted ceilings and frescoed walls of this XVIIIth century villa were all the backdrop needed for the wedding of these two impossibly handsome gents, but Honey and Cinnamon took it a step further with candlelight, gold accents, and a cake by Natalizi fit for a king. Greg Finck was there to work his magic behind the lens, capturing this very special and oh-so-beautiful day in Rome.

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From Honey and Cinnamon…When Chris and Dub contacted me months before their wedding, there was a true and nice feeling when I met them. That feeling that came from their sweet attitudes and from the beautiful and elegant vision they had of their wedding day. I found out only weeks later that I was the only wedding planner they had got in touch with. but they knew I was the one since the first time we spoke to each other on Skype. Chris and Dub are one of the sweetest couples I ever had the pleasure to work with and the process went on so smoothly, with organizational and stylistic decisions made very quickly because they shared the same tastes and the same view of how their intimate wedding had to be.

They chose Rome because, they told me, they are used to traveling a lot together, but Rome was one of the places they had never visited together before. They agreed with me on every little thing I submitted to them, especially vendor selection. The venue I found was perfect for such a small wedding (only 40 guests at first, then 60 because all their relatives and friends were enthusiastic to be able to share such a special moment with them), with a stunning ancient library to hold their wedding ceremony with a typical male touch.

Chris and Dub got married in November, in the late afternoon of a warm day, with all their loved ones around. Their refined and unique taste was reflected in all the decisions they took in terms of little details, even the musical selection (classical music from the ceremony through the dinner) was perfect and so marvelous! Being fall, we played on typical fall shades for the floral arrangements, created by ISA’ Events, while the frescoed hall and the painted ceilings of the indoor rooms of this amazing villa did the rest to make this event so special. Everything was enhanced by little touches of gold in the paper goods created by Written Word Calligraphy and the wedding cake created by the expert pastry chefs of Natalizi Ricevimenti, which made everything even more beautiful. The stunning pictures of the uber talented Greg Finck are the proof of this special and unforgettable event.

Photography: Greg Finck Photography | Event Planning + Design: Federica Beni | Floral Design: ISA Events | Catering: Natalizi | Lighting: Claudio Berrettoni | Venue: Villa Conte Spalletti | Music: Manhattan Swing Band | Paper Goods: Written Word Calligraphy

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What is not to love about a destination wedding in Italy’s beloved countryside? The sun’s golden glow – ideal for an al fresco feast – the rolling hills, the stunning architecture… the list goes on and on. Chiara Sernesi of Weddings in Tuscany highlighted these trademark features of a Tuscan wedding in her romantic editorial at Castel Porrona, and Coco Tran made the most of that famous, warm sunshine in her absolutely perfect photographs, which are all waiting for you right here.

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Among the rolling hills and the beautiful, cypress tree lined countryside of Italy – the most magical locations for the discerning Bride who values good food and company – the Tuscany region in Italy is a wonderful location for an intimate destination wedding. Castel Porrona has enough room to host all guests and has beautiful grounds for an al fresco dinner under the Tuscan sun and stars. We created this editorial to help Brides visualize their wedding day here. We used locally sourced flowers and chose blush colored tones with a neutral gray. The Bride’s dress is from BHLDN and is the perfect blend between classic and elegance.

Photography: Coco Tran | Event Planning + Design: Weddings in Tuscany by Chiara Sernesi | Floral Design: Chiara Sperti | Wedding Dress: BHLDN | Shoes: Bella Belle | Hair + Makeup: Consuelo Cardella | Calligraphy: Kelsey Malie Calligraphy | Venue: Castel Porrona

With views like this, it’s no wonder our Italy archives are chock full of beyond gorg weddings, inspiration shoots and engagements. And today, we get to add yet another beauty, from Laura Bravi Events. Complete with an olive branch-adorned ceremony space, the prettiest shades of blue and al fresco dining to boot, this inspo is effortlessly elegant. Join me with Say Bre Photography in the gallery for even more.

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From Laura Bravi… This love story takes place in a not too well known area of Italy, just above Tuscany: Emilia Romagna. This little slice of paradise is made of soft hills, olive groves, vineyards and ancient hamlets, small medieval villages and a lot of well kept secrets. We wanted to tell a story of timeless romance, of two soulmates promising each other their forevers, of delicate and classic details on a simple and authentic background.

This is the place we chose for this romantic elopement inspiration: a place that was secret, like the promises our bride and groom shared, delicately, like a whisper. Our bride and groom met for a first look shortly before their ceremony, before surprising each other with a more formal attire for their vow exchange. We designed an intimate space for this sacred moment, using an old gate as a backdrop, enriched with olive branches that looked like they were growing out of the ancient stone walls of the old barn, tall candles to bring a touch of romance and flowers overgrowing from old cauldrons that were found on the property. For the stationery we went with an all hand drawn suite, created by hand piece by piece and playing with grey and white Amalfi paper and a hand mixed grey ink.

For their dinner setting we chose a secluded spot and set a romantic table under the shade of a secular chestnut tree. We chose a cool grey linen and paired it with classic tableware. The decor included tiles called “cementine”, that have decoration motives that are typical of this area of Italy, to infuse some local elements into the design. The romance was amplified thanks to an abundance of blooms arranged flowingly in glass containers, and by the candles held by vintage brass candleholders.

The film photography helps capturing the mood of this celebration and it makes it freeze in time, gifting us with memories that will never fade or go out of fashion.

Photography: Say Bre Photography | Event Design: Laura Bravi Events | Floral Design: Grazie Dei Fiori Atelier | Wedding Dress: Jenny Packham | Hair + Makeup: Barbara Montanari | Calligraphy: test | Venue: Il Castellazzo | Bridal Boutique: Boutique Alba | Headpieces: Guinevere vines | Silk Ribbon: Cocoon Silk Ribbon | Wedding Rings: My Golden Age

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I’ve heard stories of meeting your soul mate early on but in pre-school? Oh yes, it can happen, and the proof is right here with these two. Add in the gorgeous Amalfi Coast as the destination for their “I do’s” and their story is truly one for the books. Hoo Films captured it all – sit back, relax and let those wedding dreams begin!

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From Hoo Films… What a dream wedding in Ravello, Italy this was! Two best friends since pre-school found the love that was hidden between them all along! From the beautiful vows to the beautiful views, we loved being there to capture all the excitement, love, and celebration between these two families. Enjoy this destination wedding film from the Amalfi Coast!

Cinematography: Hoo Films | Event Planning: Intertwined Events

Lake Como could be faced with a down pour and it would STILL be absolutely breathtaking. Need proof? These misty I dos, planned with the help of The Lake Como Wedding Planner, will make you a believer. Captured by Gianluca And Mary Adovasio, it’ll have you ready to trade sunshine for a romance-filled gray day.

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From the Bride… Set in the beautiful Lake Como, Italy, my husband (still getting used to saying that!) and I got married on May 12th, 2017. My husband is from Tunisia in North Africa and I am from Indiana, so we wanted a location that was between our two families that guests would also enjoy traveling to. And we also really wanted to get married on the water. Lake Como didn’t disappoint, particularly because we had an amazing wedding planner in Rachel Birthistle & Leonora Lepore from The Lake Como Wedding Planner. Not to mention the amazing Gianluca as our photographer and Figli Dei Fiori creating the beautiful floral arrangements (including the flower arch – my favorite design element of the day!). The wedding was an amazing cultural mix of Tunisians speaking Arabic/French and Mid-Westerners speaking English, with the ceremony and speeches at the reception translated into French & English. Because our families literally live on different sides of the world, it was also a unique time with both of our families and friends all being in one place and staying in the beautiful Villa Regina Teodolinda where we got married — the most charming Italian villa right on the water. It was truly like something out of a dream, and although we couldn’t return home with all of the amazing views, villa, food and flowers, I felt so lucky to leave Lake Como with my new husband.

(And if I could give one piece of advice to future brides — it would be that you SHOULD sweat the small stuff. I was so thankful that I spent the time sourcing biodegradable confetti from Amazon Italy, getting extra long sparklers to ensure we had enough time for the photo opp of the sparklers during the cake cutting, etc. You won’t regret the extra time and work it takes.

Photography: Gianluca And Mary Adovasio | Wedding Planner: The Lake Como Wedding Planner | Floral Design: Figli Dei Fiori | Wedding Dress: Anna Maier | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Rent The Runway | Catering: Sunlake Catering | Celebrant: Manuele Facchini | Music: Blunotte Events | Villa: Villa Regina Teodolinda

The romance of Tuscany can only be surpassed by, let’s say, a dream wedding among the olive groves of Villa Mangiacane. Infused with elegant details like white peonies and sparkling chandeliers, whimsical moments like a Pimp Your Prosecco Bar and breathtaking views that I’m sure guests are still dreaming about, this celebration planned by Victoria Donkina Carpe Diem Events lands firmly in that “Best Day Ever” category. Grab a front row seat to the festivities captured by Darya Kamalova of Thecablookfotolab plus a film by Emotinalmovie that brings it all to life.

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On a spring weekend in Tuscany, basking in the Mediterranean sun amongst breathtaking vineyards and the elegant grounds of Michelangelo-designed Villa Mangiacane, guests at this fairytale boho-chic wedding had to sneak in a pinch or two to make sure they weren’t dreaming. While all eyes were on the groom and bride, dressed in Lurelly, guests couldn’t avoid a few love stories of their own, falling for the breathtaking views of the Italian countryside and the enchanting green and white hues of the linens dotted with white peonies and olive branches sourced from the villa’s olive groves. As they lit up the night in the setting dusk with sparklers and laughter, a lifelong affair with Chianti Classico, local Tuscan delicacies, and everlasting amore began. Head on over to the gallery, artfully curated by Daria Kamalova, to see how this couple brought their dream to life.

Florist: Simone Bertini | Wedding Cake: Caramello Fondente | Ceremony Venue: Villa Mangiacane | Reception Venue: Villa Mangiacane | Bride's Shoes: Vince Camuto | Ring: Tiffany & Co. | Bridesmaid's Dresses: Lurelly | Hair and Makeup: Silvia Gerzeli | Entertainment: Slava Savitski | DJ: Matthew | Groom's Attire: Hugo Boss | Groom`s shoes: Brooks Brothers | Lighting Design: GB Audio | Musician: Musica Evento | Presentator: Slava Savitski | Wedding Cinematography: Emotionalmovie | Wedding Photographer: Thecablookfotolab | Wedding Planners: Victoria A. Donkina - Carpe Diem Events

Tuscany and villas and the most romantic wedding celebrations all go hand in hand. It has something to do with that beautiful Old World charm that Italy has in abundance. But if you need any more convincing, take a peek at inspiration for an intimate destination affair at Villa Montanare in the hills of Tuscany. With florals and design by Weddings by Silke and imagery by Lance Nicoll, this shoot is straight out of a European dream.

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This inspiration shoot took place at the beautiful Villa Montanare in the hills of Tuscany. The soft palette of white and blush blended with the old world aesthetic of the italian villa. The beautiful blush invitation suite and decadent jewelry from Del Brenna married perfectly with the open air table-scape create by Silke of Weddings by Silke. The artistic photographic approach of Lance Nicoll and destination film photographer, highlighted even further the consummate timeless of Tuscany.

Photography: Lance Nicoll Wedding Photography | Floral Design: Weddings by Silke | Wedding Dress: Daalarna Couture | Invitations: Victoria Krav | Jewelry: Delbrenna | Venue: Villa Montanare | Bridal Boutique: Feinstens | Film Lab: Richard Photo Lab | Hair & Makeup Artist: Lara Navarrini | Headpiece: Nea Bridal | Models: Sara From Esprit Management | Planning & Design: Weddings by Silke | Ringbox: Gossamer | Robe: Mes Petites Dentelles | Silk Ribbons: Silk and Willow | Under Garments: Intimissimi

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This is one of the best wedding week itineraries ever – welcome dinner on Monday, horse race on Tuesday, pool and pizza party on Wednesday, wine tasting and a masquerade rehearsal dinner on Thursday, and wedding day on Saturday. An epic week like this could only be accomplished with the skills of the incredible team at Italyweddings, with florals by Le Petit Jardin. Check out the snaps by David Bastianoni, and you’ll be wishing you were invited to this fun-filled celebration!

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From the Bride… It was not entirely about getting married, being Bride and Groom, or wanting to be together forever. We had already committed ourselves to each other in all the ways that mattered to the two of us. We met in college when we were 18 years old — before we could understand how deep our paths were intertwined. When we graduated, we moved across the big pond to Japan and proceeded over the next five years to travel all over the world together. We lived an adventurous existence where it was just the two of us. It was when we were going to lose our last grandfather that we realized we needed to do something for our families.

None of this would have been possible without Martina and the Italyweddings team, including the ever-talented Marisa and Ben. From the very first email, we knew we were in the best hands. We wanted to change the traditional paradigm for weddings, and our ideas were embraced with enthusiasm. With five catered events over six days, Martina’s planning acumen was tested. She delivered everything with calm, grace, and perfection. Martina was one of our closest friends as we planned the extravagant Italian wedding, and it will always be to her that we are eternally grateful.

From Italyweddings… Malory and AJ have always been close to their grandparents. When Malory’s grandfather was dying after years of battling cancer, they decided that the last worthwhile gift they could give him and their grandmothers would be to get engaged. They made it back to the US a week before he passed and for his last birthday. They got to show him the ring they chose together and let him know that they would be alright. To honor AJ’s grandfather, who was his hero as a kid, AJ married with his grandfather’s ring — a gorgeous, engraved signet ring.

For the love of their family, Malory and AJ got married. But they had lived abroad for so long that marrying Stateside didn’t fit. They had the choice between a 300 guest wedding in the US or 60 of their most treasured in Italy. It wasn’t really a difficult decision. For their wedding, Malory and AJ wanted a week full of family, friends, delicious food, fine drink, and unlimited excuses to live la dolce vita like you can only do in Italy. They worked with the our team to create a week of events culminating in a wedding, to celebrate love with family.

The week started with a welcome dinner on Monday, hosted by Malory’s parents at Borgo Stomennano. On Tuesday, the wedding party went to Siena to join the revelry of the Palio di Siena horse race. Wednesday was dedicated to pool and pizza, with the most talented pizzaiolo making fresh pizzas all evening. On Thursday, they toasted Bacchus with a wine tasting and spent the night feasting and dancing under the full moon for the masquerade-themed rehearsal dinner. With a week to celebrate with family and friends, all the stress of the wedding day melted away. In the shade of a beautiful olive grove below a grand Tuscan villa, the moment can only be remembered as perfect.

The ceremony was officiated by Malory and AJ’s brothers, one older and one younger, the flanks to their relationship. The Best Man read from Haruki Murakami’s “Wind Up Bird Chronicle”, chosen by the Groom. The Maid of Honor read from “Captain Corelli’s Mandolin”, chosen by the Bride. Malory and AJ wrote their own vows and the words to the wine ceremony that would bind them. With two magnum bottles, one red and one prosecco, they mixed old tradition with their own beliefs to create vows that they wrote together.

Photography: David Bastianoni | Event Planning: italyweddings | Floral Design: Le Petit Jardin | Wedding Dress: Jennifer Gifford | Reception Venue: Borgo Stomennano | Bridesmaids' Dresses: J.Crew | Lighting: italyweddings | Groom's Attire: Brooks Brothers | Ceremony Music: Traditional Tuscan Trio | Bridal Shoes: Rocket Dogs