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Al Fresco Lake Como Wedding

From the Bride… Keith and I met in East Hampton during the summer of 2012 through mutual friends. I am from Texas and we both work in finance in NYC: me, in the real estate private equity business development and investor relations, while Keith is an inter-dealer broker. After a few years together, Keith proposed during the Christmas holiday. I love the holidays – particularly Christmas. We made an event of decorating our apartment in Nolita (Manhattan) for the holidays – Christmas tree decorating, light hanging, etc – and the next morning, Keith proposed under the tree in our pajamas, over my favorite green juice breakfast.

My goal for the wedding was to create a wonderful memory for my then-fiance’, our family and friends. Every detail was meant to make the weekend feel special and intimate and create a lasting memory that will make the people we love smile every time they think of our wedding. The most exciting part of the wedding planning was the wedding dress shopping and menu planning! I loved wedding dress shopping with my mom, sister and brother – all who flew in from Texas. I equally adored choosing the menu. From the truffled ricotta with lavender honey antipasti, to the wine pairing, I loved every detail.

Invitations were embossed on rounded-edge ivory double-ply, brown gilded edge paper in a romantic brown script. The ceremony invitation, farm-to-table welcome dinner invitation and farewell brunch invitation each included a sketch – the Borgo Santo Pietro villa, a platter of Italian vegetables and a rose bush, respectively. The invitations were bundled neatly with a ribbon and sprig of lavender. Inner and outer envelopes were calligraphed in brown ink, with the outer envelope sealed with a wax stamp of the couple’s initials. Day of stationery included a welcome note, escort cards and menus.

I had lace scraps from my dress sewn into the inside pocket of Keith’s tux (which luckily he didn’t notice during the fitting) and was a surprise on the wedding day! We had a simple ceremony officiated by the mayor, with a Catholic blessing after the conclusion of the civil ceremony. The reception opened with a few welcome speeches; oysters and typical Tuscan appetizers were served while guests were enjoying the cocktails. The tablescape included long garland of peonies and olive branches. On each lady’s place setting, atop the menu, was an alternating peony or garden rose; atop the men’s place setting were olive branches. Tuscany Flowers also provided the antique candelabras on the tables.

We chose The Maldives for our honeymoon – Gili Lankanfushi and The One and Only. It was gorgeous – crystal blue (80 degree) water teeming with sea life, which we enjoyed while scuba diving and snorkeling. We also (of course) fully enjoyed the food, which was rich with Indian and Arabic influences.

From Gattotigre – Destination Wedding Videography… The wedding took place in Borgo Santo Pietro Luxury Relais (Chiusdino, Siena, Tuscany – Italy) on Saturday May 23rd, 2015. This stunning Relais is located about 45 mins to the south-west of Siena. It is set in its own delightful gardens, and it is an oasis hidden away behind private gates and walls. Once inside you are greeted by perfectly manicured gardens, fountains, statues and endless authentic details. Inside the villa the level of decor continues providing a very inspiring backdrop for a wedding. The Bride’s suite was simply stunning, with a big marble fireplace in the middle. The Bride looked gorgeous in her Ines Di Santo sheath dress purchased from Bergdorf Goodman, while the Bridesmaids chose their own blush and mauve dresses.

It should have been a beautiful day of sunshine and an outdoor wedding followed by drinks and dinner under the stars… instead it rained from sun up to sun down and into the night and every single photo/video had to be done under cover. Even the outdoor shots were done with an umbrella. Amy and Keith were supposed to get married in the main part of the St. Galgano Abbey – instead we used a small side area which was covered but looked out onto the gardens and continual rain. It wasn’t an easy day by any means! Anyway, with tons of soft candlelights and ancient candelabras, elegant white details and the romantic feel of a secret garden, the wedding reception was still a dream come true!

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What began as a chance meeting through their careers in investment banking, turned into a love story with a perfect ending. An incredible destination wedding on Lake Como, to be specific. Planned in only three months, Italian Easy Wedding helped these two pull off a celebration their guests would never forget and Darya Kamalova photographed each and every bit. See it all inside The Vault!

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From The Bride… We met each other working together in investment banking and our relationship began developing rapidly after few meetings. I remember that my first thoughts was like “no no no, no relationships with colleagues.” But sometimes rules are meant to be broken.

After being together for 2 years we’ve planned our regular trip, but that time my husband suddenly invited my Mom to join us. Later I found that my Mom was the carrier of my engagement ring. I remember that evening when we came to beautiful restaurant when you are sitting inside a beautiful aquarium watching the fish swimming around and I asked him “why he doesn’t want to take off his jacket?” It was quite warm inside the restaurant. Then everything became very clear.

He had quite big engagement box with the ring inside, so he couldn’t keep it in his trousers. After the moment he proposed I was so impressed with the engagement box design that I forgot to check out the ring. The engagement ring was handmade with the picture of a chipmunk – this is a special symbol of our family from the first months we are together. At the beginning it was his joke calling me “chipmunk” but we’ve both got so used to this “nickname” that we now collect chipmunk or squirrel trinkets from every trip.

Both of us were sure that we’d have our wedding somewhere far away from home. We wanted all our guests feel special. It took us long time to find that perfect place and perfect wedding planner. We weren’t in hurry looking for the right place, but when we found Villa Regina Teodolinda we knew that we’d celebrate our wedding nowhere else!

Thank you to our wedding planner, because she helped us plan everything in 3 months total, and it turned out wonderful. The location was just perfect with a beautiful villa, amazing food, plus lake and mountain views. The one thing we regret is that it all passed too, too fast!

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Oh these travel features never fail to leave me on a bottomless search for flights and hotel reservations. It’s a problem. And after pouring over all these stunning images of Cinque Terre (a place that has been on my bucket list forever) from Christine Doneé, I basically know what my Saturday will look like – spending more time than I should admit right here.

From Christine Doneé…When planning our wedding in Tuscany, we decided to not only honeymoon in Italy, but to also road trip throughout the country for several weeks. Cinque Terre became one of our last stops in the country, and it completely took our breath away.

Driving to the villages of Cinque Terre meant going through some pretty rugged terrain first. Winding roads and thick trees lead the way to the coast, until miraculously you stumble right onto a colorful town by the sea.

With its’ pastel colors, quiet nature and friendly locals it’s easy to see why this is considered to be one of the best destinations in all of Italy.

Comprised of 5 villages, each unique in and of itself, Cinque Terre offered us a a chance to really get to know our environment.

The greatest joy in traveling is learning the character and nuances of the place you are in: the colors, the attitude, the people; together, they come together to create a tone. And it was a perfect match for the two of us.

We sun-bathed underneath colorful umbrellas and chatted with locals as they went about their daily business.

We drank prosecco in the evenings while enjoying the echoed sounds of live music through the streets.

We took trains to and from each village and watched the sky come alive with color at sundown. And we savored every minute as if it were a dream.

With so much charm and beauty, Cinque Terre is a must for any vacationer.

Photography: Christine Donee Photography

Classic + Romantic Destination Wedding in Tuscany

Raise your hand if you’re ready for a mid-winter getaway. Me too. This destination wedding in the hills of Tuscany is the next best thing. With the help of amazing vendors like The Tuscan Wedding, Tuscany Flowers, Momental Designs, Tuscan Wedding Cakes, The Left Handed Calligrapher and Jenny Yoo, this American couple brought New York glamour to the rustic Italian countryside for a wedding that can only be described as perfect. See it all from Stefano Santucci, assisted by Guido Andreoni, and Angelo La Torre in THE VAULT!

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Vintage-Inspired Tuscan Villa Wedding

From Stefano Santucci…Hi, this is Regina and Ryan destination wedding in Tuscany.

They are both Americans who live a few miles away from New York. They decided to get married in Tuscany at a wonderful country chic wedding in Tuscany where everything was planned in detail.

Ryan is an important producer and Regina is a lovely girl with Italian origins. The ceremony took place in one of the most beautiful churches I’ve ever seen, “l’Abbazia di Monte Oliveto Maggiore”, immersed in the forests and fields of Tuscany, in Buonconvento. After the moving ceremony, the Bride and Groom celebrated with their relatives and friends at Casali di Bibbiano, with the best Italian food and wine.

It has been an incredible and full day full of emotions and very well planned, R+R wedding started their big day at the Abbazia di Monteuliveto and finished with stunning fireworks performed during the cutting cake.

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When I was about 13-years-old, my family took a trip to Tuscany, and it was one of the best family vacations I’ve ever been on. This gorgeous day from FunkyBird Photography and FunkyBird is taking be right back to the rolling hills of Italy and filling me with warm memories. Fall in love with everything—from the couple’s sweet love and adorable children to the beautiful al fresco reception—in THE VAULT!

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From FunkyBird Photography…What a cute vintage wedding in Tuscany. It was a pleasure working on this wedding which took place on the Chianti hills of Tuscany near Florence. A beautiful September day and the perfect light for wedding photographs. As a wedding photographer in Tuscany I am always looking for that perfect moment ‘the golden hour’ and on this wedding it really shines trough. The way the bride and groom, their kids and all the guests were dressed gave a really nice touch to these wedding pictures. Beautiful flowers and decorations were provided by the one and only Sonja from FunkyBird Wedding Design to lift everything up on an even higher level and made this tuscany wedding even prettier. The whole day was perfectly organized by the wonderful Roos from Trouwen in Toscane.

Intimate Tuscan Wedding + Florence Engagement

Pack your bags, pretties. We’re about to escape via Vicki Grafton’s amazing images to the streets of Florence and the hills of Tuscany. We’re peeking into the ultimate destination celebration with the most talented local vendors like Chic Weddings In Italy and Galateo Ricevimenti. Starting with a pre-wedding shoot near The Duomo and ending with a beautiful film from East West Productions, your Monday just got so much sweeter. More inside The Vault.

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Elegant + Romantic Seaside Portofino Wedding

From The Bride…Shaun and I met in the chorus room of our high school when we were 15 years old. It was NOT love at first sight! But one year later, we officially started dating and began our lifelong journey of friendship and love. The years went by and we were simply there for each other—through all of life’s challenges, triumphs, struggles and successes. It was just after our eight year anniversary and the day before my birthday when Shaun proposed at a vineyard in the Virginia mountains, owned by a famous Italian winemaking family. It was fitting for Shaun to choose such a location to propose because we studied abroad together in Florence, Italy in college, and fell in love with everything Italian. In the years leading up to our engagement, we talked about the possibility of getting married in Italy as a way of introducing our favorite place to our favorite people.

After our official engagement, it was clear to Shaun and I that we really did want a small, intimate wedding, and wanted to use this time of celebration to travel with our friends and family to Italy. While it was difficult making the decision to have such a small guest list, since Shaun and I both have large families, we knew it was what we really wanted. So we began brainstorming our perfect Italian wedding that we knew would include lots of amazing food, wine, and frolicking in our beloved Florence.

Thanks to our long engagement, I had the time to plan every detail, and really think about each and every decision to be made. Shaun and I both spent many years working in the food and hospitality industry, so we knew what details to consider and prioritize to pull of a successful event and create amazing memories. Thankfully, every single one of our vendors was top notch and extremely professional, and I felt we brought together the dream team to help make our day the kind of event we wanted. We also enlisted the help of Chic Weddings in Italy, as I knew we would need assistance navigating Italian customs and culture, while seamlessly integrating customs and traditions important to us. Sara of Chic Weddings in Italy was an invaluable asset to the team, and the day would not have gone so smoothly if not for her.

After nearly two years of planning, Shaun and I arrived in Florence for a few days of fun in the city before heading off to the Tuscan countryside for three days of rest and relaxation with our friends and family. During the planning process, Shaun and I were able to fly to Italy on a venue scouting trip. Our original intention was to pick a venue inside Florence proper, because we love the city so much. Among the venues we saw, Sara insisted we take the trip out to see Borgo Stomennano. She even drove us herself! Being the stubborn girl that I am, I was not too thrilled about seeing a venue 45 minutes from Florence, but once we drove up the driveway lined with cypress trees and saw the gorgeous villa just beyond the gates, we knew our city wedding had turned into a Tuscan countryside dream. Borgo Stomennano not only was to be the location of the wedding events, but also served as accommodations for the majority of our 35 guests. We reserved the villa for three days and spent our time swimming in the infinity pool, staying up late laughing and drinking wine, and enjoying the surrounding views of the Tuscan hills and the medieval town of Monteriggioni, where we held our rehearsal dinner the night before the wedding.

Once wedding day arrived, it was as everyone says, and they day flew by so quickly. Rain threatened the entire day, and it was stressful in those first few hours making the decision to keep our plans of an outdoor wedding. But once the decision was made, I can’t remember another part of the day where Shaun and I didn’t have a goofy grin on our faces—except when my sweet groom couldn’t keep his tears at bay during practically the entire ceremony. Our ceremony was short, but meaningful as we said our vows among the olive trees. We concluded the ceremony by jumping the broom, one of our favorite parts of the day. After pictures with family and the bridal party, and strolling through the olive grove hand-in-hand for our portraits, Shaun and I were able to join our guests during the aperitif held in the gorgeous Italian gardens at the front of the villa. We will never forget when the sun settled beneath the clouds and cast the most amazing glow in the sky, with Monteriggioni in the background. Magical doesn’t even begin to describe the moment!

After the sun set, we moved to the back of the villa were the dinner table was laid out. We set the mood with chandeliers in the trees, many candles, soft and inviting music and incredible florals by La Rosa Canina. Shaun and I love good food and Shaun is a bartender who makes the most amazing craft cocktails, so the food and drinks had to be phenomenal. Galateo Ricevimenti worked with us to craft a perfect menu that included pesto lasagna, risotto with duck, filet mignon with Chianti Classico sauce and various Tuscan wines. We ended the meal by serving a traditional Italian wedding cake, millefoglie. The layers of puff pastry, Chantilly cream, and berries were assembled in front of the guests, and this moment turned out to be one of the highlights of the whole day. After the meal, we ended the evening by dancing the night away poolside and munching on a midnight snack of gelato and various Italian cookies.

As we settle into married life, and recall the day beautifully captured by Vicki Grafton and East West Production, Shaun and I cannot help but feel tremendously blessed. The years leading up to our wedding were the most stressful of our lives as I finished law school, but every second was worth it. The whole wedding week, we were filled with such peace and love for each other and our crew who surrounded us as we entered into the covenant of marriage. The wedding turned out to be even better than we ever dreamed. We are so thankful for our friends and family who all traveled a long way to celebrate with us, and the beautiful memories that were created that week. I have a feeling many more trips to Italy are in our future.

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Portofino is known as perfection the world over, so to host your special day there is what dreams are made of. And to host a bash filled with peach bellinis and blooms overlooking the colorful city below makes it all the better. Set at the Belmond Hotel Splendido, with Facibeni Fotografia capturing it all, these pics are my prescription for any hump day blues – get your fix in our VAULT right this way!

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Behind the Invitation: Tuscan Countryside Wedding

From Facibeni Fotografia… Sarah and Shaun got married in June 2015 in Portofino on the Italian Riviera. They had travelled to Portofino for a romantic escape and fell in love with the authentic beauty of the small traditional fishing town. A year later they hosted an intimate and heartfelt wedding with their closest family and friends. Their two children, Harry and Jessica, witnessed the day.

The bride is a romantic by heart and her personality was reflected in every little detail of the decor. The ceremony, one of the highlights of the day, was celebrated at the picturesque church of Saint George, protector of the town. Bride and groom reached the port on a little Italian cart while guests paraded behind them. While guests were treated to a delicious local ice-cream, Cristiano from Facibeni photography sneaked in some quiet time with the bride and groom for portraits along the marina. The light was magical.

About the design and styling – Sarah and Shaun shared lots of inspiration from their home design, to their personal taste in dresses and favorite colors. Alice from Sposiamovi designed all the decor and little details around them. As they love Portofino they wanted local features to be incorporated like the Bellini cocktail bar, the little three wheeled Ape car they rode to the town, the elegant dinner setting with incomparable views over Portofino and an Italian singer that learned all their favorite songs to make it extra special.

A little advice for couples planning a destination wedding is a little hiccup can happen when handling wedding paperwork for Italy. We had to redo a document from scratch with very little time. Lucky we had planned ahead and had enough time to reapply at the Consulate for the Nulla Osta. So, remember to double check your paperwork each time is submitted and plan ahead to allow enough time to amend any mistakes. Start as soon as you can!

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Tuscany has won over our wedding-loving hearts time and again. Easy. It’s old world charm blended with organic details pairs so elegantly with love-filled soirees. And today, we’re getting a little behind the scenes peek at one of those deets from a countryside affair: the invites, my favorite. The design team at Anticipate Invitations is walking us through every bit below!

From Anticipate Invitations…Deborah and Rafael’s destination wedding in the Tuscan countryside swept guests away to a secluded weekend of picturesque romance. With fairytale views amidst a backdrop of historical architecture, the couple wanted to reflect the rich culture ready to greet their guests.

Their invitation featured metallic gold foil printing and a hand-painted watercolor monogram made of olive leaves. Watercolor olive branches also accentuated the response and welcome dinner cards, while the pastoral map featured a full watercolor scene of the Tuscan wedding weekend.

The back of the map card included directions to the wedding locales and was printed in both English and Italian. The invitation envelopes were lined with gold paper and addressed in a coordinating style.

A large program booklet included a traditional ceremony progression and was translated into three languages. To further highlight the region, olive oil favors with custom labels were given to guests at the reception.

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Photography: Anticipate Invitations | Invitations: Anticipate Invitations | Ceremony Venue: La Cattedrale Dell'Assunta Di Pienza | Reception Venue: Borgo Di Castelvecchio

Late Autumn Destination Wedding in Italy

Looking for the perfect Italian celebration to inspire your own nuptials? Well, look no further because Duepunti Fine Art Wedding Photography has delivered just that. The ultimate vineyard affair filled with sentimental surprises, this is one gallery you won’t want to miss. See it all unfold firsthand in THE VAULT!

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Elegant Destination Wedding in Italy

From The Bride…Kirill has never believed in destiny, neither have I. So much of our relationship is about coincidence and luck, that the story of how and why two people come together reminds us of a well orchestrated screenplay. By the moment we exchanged our first messages in Facebook, we realized that our accidental chat would change everything. It was the decision to stay instead of moving to another city to our shared love of traveling and hunger for new impressions, that finally led us to Italy. That became homeland for our hearts and creative minds.

Living between two countries helped us to bring up both ourselves and our relationships. Sometimes life is not only about discovering what you are passioned about and simply becoming the best, however this way might work. But the more interesting, thrilling and unpredictable choice is to take what you are good at and combine it with strongest point of the other person. Synergy of two people creates something greater than the their sum as separate parts. Thus after almost six years together, opening a studio and being tired of the routine we faced, we put our stuff in bags, figured a possible route, took the tent and left everything that seemed to be impossible to leave. Forty days on the way to freedom, forty days of traveling, forty days to define ourselves, ended up with a proposal among the hills of the wild medieval village Vetulonia. I was amazed how fast the destiny reacted on our sudden desire to escape from mediocracy.

We loved the spontaneity of our decisions and agreed not to dive into wedding fever for as long as we can. We really wanted to keep the feeling of lightness and ease through out the planning and the day itself.

The venue was chosen accidentally during the next weeks of traveling. Again the matter of luck. We were having aperitivo with our italian coffee partner at Relais Russiz Superior vineyard, when we both felt the same: “That’s it!” Hospitality and cozy spirit of the house reminded us about the time when we used to gather all together at one long table, chatting about nonsense until the sunrise. We decided to revive this atmosphere and build the whole day around the idea of enjoying time with our loved ones, accompanied by particular food of the region and refreshing Pinot Bianco.

For decoration we chose natural tones and materials: beige linen tablecloths and grey silk ripped ribbons, sewed by me and my mother, were seasoned by branches of eucalyptus, rosemary and brunia berries. Our ideas were implemented by very talented Marta Petrioli Flowers Living, who shared our vision right away and made all floral decoration looks organic and consistent. The fragrance of roses and eucalyptus filled the air and intoxicated our hearts with dreams about wild nature and adventures.

When it came to wedding dress, I knew from beginning that it should be something unique. I was looking for simple shapes, clean outlines, weightless materials and sense of purity. A Long skirt from natural silk and a lace crop top, that were created together with Alexandra Grebneva, became my manifesto of freedom and piece of delight for Kirill.

We optioned not to see each other before the ceremony. The moment my dad was walking me down the alley, the moment of seeing Kirill coming towards me; swirl of emotions, reinforced by his hugs; the way he was holding my hand all way long through the ceremony; his pray with every single word turned into my tear of happiness. Blurred faces of guests all like in a fog. A Moment that we will never forget.

A few minutes after we were driving our Alfa Romeo Spider Cabrio to the seaside in order to do what we love most of all: escape from mediocracy among the waves, listening how monochrome ripples whispered the mystery of love. Desaturated sky bestowed some calmness and left some time for our thoughts. Having young and old generation together, mixture of cultures and traditions, fueled the day with endless vibes of honesty, home warmth and ease. The day ended up with wedding cake, despite it was impossible to cut the first piece because of waxwork edges, everyone bursted out laughing and it was remarkable end of the day.

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To simply call this Italian celebration chic would be putting it lightly. For starters, any day that has the mastermind that is Matthew Oliver The Wedding Planner behind the planning is sure to be a winner in our wedding book. Add in the ever so talented Ben Yew Photography + Film behind the lens and you’ve got yourself one Pinterest worthy gallery. See it all in THE VAULT!

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Intimate + Organic Tuscan Villa Elopement

From Ben Yew Photography + Film…Ravello, Italy..What can I say. The view is simple stunning. I got to pinch myself when I saw the location. Justin & Cara even hired musicians for their ceremony and reception. Limoncello, the stunning Palazzo Avino hotel, Matthew Oliver as the amazing wedding planner from UK, and just about everything was perfect.

From Matthew Oliver The Wedding Planner…This wedding was one of my highlights of the year, not only did I get to plan a wedding in Italy (every wedding planners dream), I found my favorite spot in the world – Ravello. As an international wedding planner I’ve been to a few destinations in the last 8 years all incredibly beautiful and special to me, but Ravello did something to me I think it changed my perception on how lucky I am in doing what I do – also it’s the most romantic place I’ve ever been, shame my partner did not have a passport to join me though!

It was always going to be a small wedding as they just wanted to celebrate with their immediate families, so their were 10 guests in total. Small intimate weddings are beautiful as their personal and more emotional.

They found Ben Yew ages ago because they looked at his work whilst starting the plan. Ben Yew is from Australia, so they didn’t think he would be able to come all the way over to Italy. However they gave it ago as what do you have to loose and luckily he accepted the job. Ben Yew is a genius, everything he does with a camera is pure perfection and each photo tells a wonderful love story. Not only did the couple fall in love with the photos, I fell in love with him and would work with him time and time again.

How funny that everyone was from a different location? But I think that is why it all worked and the result was magical – yet slightly different from your general Italian wedding. The design was a simple yet natural style – we wanted to work with the style of the Palazzo, but also to the natural beauty of Italy and go for a classic/rustic theme. As the Palazzo is so clean we brought in natural elements to create a rustic design, so natural wooden chairs was a must, and creating the right floral arrangements had to be perfect. We worked with the famous Armando from Malafronte who did actually what we wished – we wanted to incorporate lemons as lemons are famous in the Ravello region, actually the biggest and most juiciest lemons I’ve ever had. So we had a floral runner run down the centre of the table mixed with lemons and candle sticks. It was simple yet extremely effective.

Each place setting had a beautiful hand written name card, local limoncello with a personalized label, and a fresh herb/flower which we attached to each menu. It all worked and with the view of the Amalfi Coast you couldn’t ask for a better setting.

As Cara works in re-branding and website design, she had a great eye for detail and personalized most of the finer things. She created all the stationery, labels for the limoncello, blackboard signs and other items.

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I dare you not to blush at this alluring elopement from Thecablookfotolab. The mini boudoir session alone was enough to reel me in, complete with a dreamy lace robe from Ann Summers. What is it about a perfect lace robe?! And when those super intimate I do’s hit the page? It’s all over. It doesn’t end here loves, there’s more to pore over in THE VAULT.

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From Darya Kamalova of Thecablookfotolab… This beautiful wedding was a dream and challenge for me at the same time. I was both: event planner, stylist and photographer. I was so happy to spend hours and hours searching for the most breathtaking location for my couple. I (with a help of my team) organised the ceremony and shooting on one of the most beautiful tuscan villas – Palazzo Pfanner. I can say that I shot there one of the most beautiful boudoir sessions ever – in the old part of villa where the lemon trees were growing many years ago. We had hundred candles and beautiful light from the big windows, gorgeous antique furniture from Corydon, simple and chic florals from Bianco Weddings, elegant MUAH from Lidija Malinovskaja… All was so perfect that I couldn’t ask for more. My heart was crying from happiness when I saw Julia’s tears during the oath. This is a perfect example of how you can spend your perfect day without guests, sharing your happiness only between you two in such a beautiful and intimate way.

From The Bride… Like all girls from childhood I dreamed of a fairy tale. No, not of a prince on a white horse who’s gonna save me from somewhere, but of simple human love for life. Moreover, there was a perfect example before my eyes – my parents.

My husband and I met in the fall. And it wasn’t love at first sight. No tragedy worthy for novels. We met for a long time and talked a lot. And just before the New Year in December Kostya started the “conquering part”. I want to note that he was very active. So much active that less than a month after we started to live together.

I always had flowers in our home, then our beloved cat appeared, we changed apartments and town. Year followed year. The white stripe was replaced by black, scandals – reconciliation. In general, we lived and were happy.

I never thought that someone would love me so much. Just for what I am. And certainly I never thought that I could love someone so much. So he proposed to me on the 46th floor of a nice hotel, almost under the clouds. With a huge bouquet of red roses. Of course I agreed.

I always knew that I will never have the normal average wedding!! I couldn’t imagine me sitting in the center of the room with my husband and all the relatives from all over the country around us. No… And so there was no doubts we needed a wedding for two. The question was only the choice of the location. I knew exactly that it should be in Europe. France or Italy. Nothing could be more romantic. But the choice was made by itself when I met Darya Kamalova from Thecablookfotolab. She did both: wedding planning and pictures of our wedding. She lives in Italy and she offered me magnificent places to choose from. And Italy firmly sunk into my soul.

And then it was simple. I started preparations. I chose a dress (Sonesta) and shoes (casadei) of my dreams. Suit (tommy hilfinger) for my husband. We chose the location. Flowers and furniture. Make-up artist and videographer. Everything went so fast that I did not have time to notice, as we were already in Italy and I was in a wedding white dress walking towards him on the road made of small pebbles surrounded by lemon trees. Our oaths to each other. A small tear of happiness from my eyes. And here we are husband and wife. It was the most perfect day. I will never forget Lucca and beautiful villa Pfanner. The day passed quickly, reviewing photos and video I dip into this atmosphere. And I can’t help smiling. And it seems to be repeated again and again.

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You know why I love bridal sessions? We get to see a bride set outside of her big day—calm, serene and floating with anticipation in her dress. It’s where those sweet smiles take form and she shines. Today’s bridal session inspiration from THECABLOOKFOTOLAB radiates every inch of that beauty donning incredible numbers by SIBO Designs, topped off with bejeweled accessories and lace-edged veils. See more in THE VAULT!

From Darya Kamalova of THECABLOOKFOTOLAB…I have no words to express what I feel about this shooting. It is the most light and delicate shooting I ever did. I was totally inspired with nature: the olive trees of Garda Lake, the endless white stones on the sunset. I was inspired by the beauty of the model Elisa: her endless deer neck, her freckles, sunny smile, light and delicate hands, her ballet on the sunset… I could barely breath hoping to capture all the creative portraits that were coming to my ming, I was exploding of inspiration. And of course nothing could happen without SIBO designs with all those dream pieces ready to create a perfect wedding style. This shooting has no flowers or extra details, I was concentrated on the pure beauty of the girl living in this nature, dancing barefoot in the wedding dress, blown by wind with her veil, smiling in the middle of the olive trees. Simplicity is the endless classic for me. Always was and always will be.

From SIBO designs…For a long time now I loved creating my headpieces and veils, but this year I wanted to create a incredible combination between the headpieces, veils and now dresses. It has been a dream for a long time to add dresses to my product line, and I am so proud I was able to make that happen with the new 2016 products. In love with all things delicate these designs have been created with the highest attention to detail and crafted with incredible beaded fabrics, laces, and hand painted enamel elements. I was inspired by classic romance of dance and movement and combined that with a modern twist, using delicate hand painted flowers, crystals, and modern swirl shapes. The veils in this collection are designed with the most incredible French laces and catch the wind beautifully as they are very light. Combine them with the new headpieces to create a real statement bridal look.

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Romantic Tuscany Wedding

This wedding right here? It’s proof that fairytales DO exist. They exist in stunning Tuscany weddings planned to perfection by Blanc Ricevimenti and captured in glorious images by Facibeni Fotografia. Think sweet orange + cream blooms from Il Giardino Delle Fate, breathtaking sunsets and one seriously amazing setting. Head to THE VAULT for every beautiful moment… it’s a total must-see.

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Elegant + Luxurious Wedding Inspiration in Tuscany Part II

From the Bride… I’ve always dreamt to marry the love of my life Olivier in Tuscany…Why Tuscany? Well it is absolutely one of the most beautiful destinations with its rolling hills and white roads surrounded by cypress trees…

Last summer, with my beloved and my amazing three boys, we visited Tuscany. We flew from Canada to the amazing Borgo San Felice Resort. As soon as we got there we knew it… it is something that you feel: that was the perfect place for our dream wedding day!! The colors, the light, the smells and the noise of the nature were overwhelming!

One year later we came back to Borgo San Felice with 30 of our closest friends, family and our children. We hired a wedding planner, Valentina Moneglia and with her we were pleasantly surprised at how things turned out to be so simple! She helped us from the very first moment until the “I Do” and she took care of all the details and decor.

We celebrated our love for three days from Friday to Sunday. The Borgo San Felice Resort is an amazing and refined place where we enjoyed great wine and delicious food. The Director, Mr. Guerrini, let us feel like at home and always helped us with any requirement.

On Saturday it was the big day.. With my boys I walked the aisle leading to my love. He was standing in front of the majestic light blue doors of the ancient chapel of the Borgo. Everyone was there looking at us. The ceremony was beautiful, romantic and really touching! It has been the best moment of my life, it was magical!

After taking some pictures around the Borgo with the photographer, Cristiano Brizzi, we enjoyed a breathtaking sunset under the loggia of the Restaurant Poggio Rosso of the Borgo, completely covered with greenery and we were delighted by Prosecco, Tuscan appetizers and the sound of the harp and guitar.

I will never forget how exciting it has been to see the dinner table! It was set on the terrace of the restaurant, with the Tuscan hills on the background and it was rich of dusty light orange and cream flowers and aromatic herbs. All around flowers in jam jars and white paper balls hanged at the beams. Also the childs table was amazing… rich in candies and lollipops!

Everything was perfect from the piano, the lights, my husband, my children, my friends and family, the weather and the wedding cake… I couldn’t have asked for a better day!!

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If you thought Part I of this inspiration from Getting Married In Italy was the epitome of wedding day perfection, you better brace yourself for the beauty that is Part II. Because the pretty that you’re about to peruse is quite simply beyond G-O-R-G-E! A stunning celebration complete with Studio French Blue calligraphy and unreal views, you’ve got to see all and we’ve got it waiting for you in THE VAULT!

From Getting Married In Italy…The storytelling of this shooting was conceived as the screenplay of a movie, featuring charming Tuscany. This picturesque Italian region means not only vineyards, olive groves and rustic farmhouses, but also warm luxury and timeless charm.

The inspiration underlying the whole shooting comes from a flair of elegance and sophistication.
The set perfectly matching with our movie plot was Borgo Santo Pietro, a 13th century elegant villa with its charming, warm, neutral stones, velvets and trimmings, lavish gardens and scented lemon groves, sparkling crystal chandeliers and precious mirrors. The interiors of the villa feature hand-picked antiques, original open fireplaces, bespoke hand-carved beds and frescoed
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We envisioned a love movie: an Italian love affair, a dreamy passionate feeling, a Renaissance-inspired bride, a contemporary Tuscan Madonna captured and struggled by a sensual 19th century gentleman. Gold and burgundy, blush and ochre, pale pink, nude and brown created the perfect palette to color our story. Those shades appear both in flower decorations and sweet delicatessen. The fragrances of peonies, roses, eucalyptus and heather blended with the smell of grapes, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries, red currant and pomegranate as in an ancient painting of a wedding banquet. Getting Married in Italy styled the wedding table with lace, gold cutlery, Versace china, gold trimmed glassware from Vetrerie di Empoli and bronze candle holders.

The talented photographer Janna from WarmPhoto captured every single detail with curiosity and great sense of beauty, showing the love plot development and the uniqueness of the setting from the rituals of the boudoir loaded with its pleasure in waiting, to the rendez-vous of the 2 lovers, their intimate candlelit dinner, their sunset garden stroll and sensual seduction. This narration represents our interpretation of luxury lifestyle in multifaceted Tuscany.

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Elegant + Luxurious Wedding Inspiration in Tuscany Part I

Pack those virtual suitcases luvvies, because today we’re heading off to the unreal beauty of Tuscany! A two part series that is sure to stun, Getting Married In Italy has crafted the ultimate getaway to share. Graced with lush berry hues, Studio French Blue script, and some majorly surroundings. Thankfully Warmphoto snapped it all to share in THE VAULT and stay tuned because we’ve got part two comping up!

From Getting Married In Italy…The storytelling of this shooting was conceived as the screenplay of a movie, featuring charming Tuscany. This picturesque Italian region means not only vineyards, olive groves and rustic farmhouses, but also warm luxury and timeless charm. The inspiration underlying the whole shooting comes from a flair of elegance and sophistication. The set perfectly matching with our movie plot was Borgo Santo Pietro, a 13th century elegant villa with its charming, warm, neutral stones, velvets and trimmings, lavish gardens and scented lemon groves, sparkling crystal chandeliers and precious mirrors. The interiors of the villa feature hand-picked antiques, original open fireplaces, bespoke hand-carved beds and frescoed walls.

We envisioned a love movie: an Italian love affair, a dreamy passionate feeling, a Renaissance-inspired bride, a contemporary Tuscan Madonna captured and struggled by a sensual 19th century gentleman. Gold and burgundy, blush and ochre, pale pink, nude and brown created the perfect palette to color our story. Those shades appear both in flower decorations and sweet delicatessen. The fragrances of peonies, roses, eucalyptus and heather blended with the smell of grapes, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries, red currant and pomegranate as in an ancient painting of a wedding banquet. Getting Married in Italy styled the wedding table with lace, gold cutlery, Versace china, gold trimmed glassware from Vetrerie di Empoli and bronze candle holders.

The talented photographer Janna from WarmPhoto captured every single detail with curiosity and great sense of beauty. She showed the love plot development and the uniqueness of the setting from the rituals of the boudoir loaded with it’s pleasure in waiting, to the rendez-vous of the two lovers. Their intimate candlelit dinner, their sunset garden stroll and sensual seduction. This narration represents our interpretation of luxury lifestyle in multifaceted Tuscany.

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Rustic Tuscan Wedding Inspiration

The combination of the blush tulle and the romantic lace on this Anna Fuca dress had me at hello, but upon learning that this whole gorgeous scene, captured by Carla Penoncelli, was inspired and created in Tuscany, I gave up on the rest of my to-do list for the day and dove head first into all this Italian beauty. Weddings in Tuscany know their stuff and never disappoint – more in the VAULT right this way!

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From Weddings In Tuscany By Chiara Sernesi… With this photoshoot we wanted to celebrate nature with a touch of whimsical magic. We transmitted a natural and organic feel in a rural working farm estate. It was surrounded by the beauty of nature and we used wildflower bouquets, with autumn’s warm colors. This shoot is a celebration of simplicity for a rustic romantic laid back couple.

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Get ready dear readers, because Olga Plakitina has officially delivered every newlyweds #anniversarygoals. I mean, what couple wouldn’t want to celebrate martial bliss amongst the rolling hills in Tuscany?! Complete with a fairytale-esque gown, sweeter that sweet kisses, and a love that makes storybooks look real, this gallery in THE VAULT is about to prove exactly why marriage matters!

From Olga Plakitina…Shooting took place in the magnificent villa in Tuscany, among the vineyards, overlooking the Tuscan hills. Soft colors in the decor and the way the pair created a romantic atmosphere. Air pink dress, well-kept gardens of the villa, the setting sun, flowering vines. It was an amazing day!

From The Couple…My husband and I met at the university. While studying at different faculties, we very rarely see. We talked as friends (I think). Once in the new year, Vladimir organized party in the country. Gathered a large company, it was very fun! I still remember the new year, as one of the best in my life. And on this day we decided that we wanted to be together. Six months later I moved in with him, and after 4 years we were married. All decisions were made behind the scenes, the heart of …We decided to arrange a holiday for two under the southern sun picturesque Tuscany. It was our first trip to Italy, and we planned to combine business with pleasure. Together, we came up with the concept chosen place, decor. Of course, our little Italian photo project we will fondly remember for many years of life together.

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Country Chic Wedding on the Amalfi Coast

Surrounded by beautiful blooms and views that left guests speechless, these two said “I do” and celebrated in true style thanks to Exclusive Italy Weddings at the Belmond Hotel Caruso. Gianni Di Natale and Luigi De Gregorio captured the gorgeous details and all those sweet moments in between that made this country chic celebration warm our hearts at first glance – see it all in our VAULT right here!

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From Exclusive Italy Weddings… When you think of a romantic destination wedding there are many visions that can come to mind: maybe you prefer an ancient town full of history, or maybe you would like to tie the knot in an outdoor ceremony on a sun-kissed terrace with a stunning seaview, and what is more romantic than a first dance with your new husband or wife under the moonlight? And what if you could have these things ALL together without having to choose? All this and much more is possible if you choose to get married in the Amalfi Coast of Italy: the noble palaces and magical gardens of Ravello are perched high on a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean, and the mild climate allows for the entire wedding celebration to be held outdoors from April to September.

Judy and Tom contacted us in July, in the middle of the high wedding season, when we were already working very hard, but as we saw how determined they were, we made every effort to help them make their dream come true. The entire planning lasted less than one month! The result was a romantic boho chic wedding with a palette of pastel pinks and muted green tones, and lots of tasteful details, from the calligraphy to the flower arrangement, from the stylish vintage car to the reception under the stars…

For the invites, designer Brenna Berger of BB Paper and Ink drew the perfect Ravello skyline with her unique style. She designed a simple and elegant stationery set that matched perfectly the mood of the wedding day. The bridal couple chose the exclusive Belmond Hotel Caruso for both ceremony and reception. The ceremony took place in the Garden under the silver branches of olive trees, with a stunning flower arch whose pale pink and pastel green tones combined perfectly with the Mediterranean background.

The reception was prepared on the terrace of the Wagner Garden overlooking the sea. The two imperial tables were left naked, without tablecloth to highlight the elegant carved legs and the sophisticated flower arrangement, a combination of eucalyptus runners and flowers in rustic wooden vases: dahlias, roses and hydrangeas in white and blush tones, decorated with small tealights. In this impressive creation by florists Genio e Sregolatezza, everything was balanced to create the most natural effect.

After dinner the party continued in the pool area with the cutting of the cake, a gorgeous diplomatic wedding cake filled with chantilly cream and strawberries, covered with white chocolate and decorated with pink roses and greenery. The night ended with some fun dancing by the pool! Gianni Di Natale portrayed very effectively this event, full of elegance and romance; he really captured the charm and incantation of the Amalfi Coast.

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Elegant Garden Wedding in Forte dei Marmi

There are very few things we love more in life than a Enzo Miccio wedding. Just look at this gallery and you’ll understand exactly why. Because when you combine the rural setting of a lush garden with the lens of Morlotti Studio, you’re in for pure wedding magic. See it unfold in THE VAULT!

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