With the Adriatic Sea in the distance, Helena and Carl exchanged personal vows as guests watched with eyes full of happy tears. The Fort George Croatia wedding provided a chic take on rustic styling, utilizing sophisticated white elements as contrast against the tangled tree branches overhead. What no one could have prepared for was an island storm that shook up their reception. Luckily, Carl acted fast and rearranged the decor and dining inside the fort, […]
Wedding Ideas: Chateau Or Villa Wedding
Relaxed Tuscany Wedding at Residenza San Leo
Kim and David used their Tuscany wedding as an opportunity to show their loved ones one of their favorite places in the world. Residenza San Leo set the scene for the relaxed celebration where Kim and David said “I do” in an intimate outdoor ceremony. Kim’s sophisticated bridal look was positively stunning, wearing a slinky white Carla Zampatti gown. Livio Lacurre documented the carefully thought out wedding style designed by Weddingsmiths, as well as a few surprises throughout the day! The Couple: […]
Understated Italian Wedding at Villa Regina Teodolinda
When your ceremony backdrop is as magnificent as Lake Como, the rest of your wedding doesn’t require much in the way of décor. Chloé and Ben’s Villa Regina Teodolinda destination wedding was perfectly understated, focusing on a few beautiful details to enhance the already-incredible natural landscape. Chloé wore a precious two-piece gown and a crown of leaves, the latter subtly corresponding with the greenery in their reception design by JCG Events. Cinzia Bruschini captured the sweet, quiet moments shared between the […]
Thoughtful French Wedding at Majestic Chateau
Every inch of Tess and Peter’s Majestic Chateau wedding was thoughtful and intentional. The bride spent summers in France and fell in love with the beauty of the chateau, knowing one day she would marry there. A textile designer by trade, Tess also designed her bridesmaids’ unique watercolor-inspired gowns. Photographer Jiri Sipek captured all of the magic as Peter and Tess exchanged vows in a personal ceremony in front of their loved ones on a sunny day in Saint-Privat-des-Prés. The […]
Amalfi Coast Destination Elopement at Villa Cimbrone
Kirsten and Brandon brilliantly chose to elope in the Amalfi Coast without sacrificing a party back home in San Francisco with their family and friends. Separating the two celebrations allowed them to have a special experience, just the two of them, in one of the world’s most beautiful locations. The pair exchanged personal vows at Villa Cimbrone while Antonio Patta captured the otherworldly beauty of the magical destination around them. The Couple: Kirsten and Brandon The Wedding: Villa […]
Rustic French Wedding at Chateau de Queille
Oliver is British and Amandine is French, so for their big day, the couple chose to combine their favorite traditions from either side to create the wedding of their dreams. They went for a rustic, chic theme which perfectly tied into their venue. As a historical marker, the Chateau de Queille in France was the perfect enchanting atmosphere to host their fairy tale wedding. Photographer Petar Jurica expertly documented the romantic moments this couple spent at their wedding. The Couple: Oliver and […]
Understated Venice Wedding at The Belmond Hotel Cipriani
Caroline and James’ intimate and understated Venice wedding didn’t skimp on the beauty thanks to My Italian Wedding Planner. Large gold candle-holders sat in the center of each reception table, surrounded by an array of feminine florals arranged by Munaretto Flowers. Caroline carried a simply elegant bouquet of peonies and looked like a princess in her Pepe Botella gown. The Couple: Caroline and James The Wedding: The Belmond Hotel Cipriani, Venice, Italy Before the wedding, I arranged for our […]
Glamorous Italian Countryside Wedding at Palazzo Mannocchi
After a heartfelt proposal in which Robert wrote an original song and performed it for Rebecca, musicians Rebecca and Robert designed their wedding to include countless personal touches as well — truly making it one of a kind. The bride has a special love for romantic architecture like enchanting castles and cobblestone streets, and the Comune di Petritoli in Italy perfectly met her expectations. Shortly after the ceremony, the couple and guests headed to Palazzo Mannocchi for a pool party reception. Talented photographer Paolo Ceritano documented […]
Classy Emerald and Gold Wedding at The Villa San Juan Capistrano
Mark and Joann dreamed of a wedding that could be four things in one: simple, elegant, classy, and romantic. With its eroded stone and brick walls, The Villa San Juan Capistrano in California was the perfect venue for their emerald and gold wedding. The couple wore classic black and white attire and allowed their table cloths to present a rich emerald color. We love the windy and genuine moments Il Mare Photography captured right after the ceremony. The Couple: Mark and Joann The […]
Simply Elegant Croatian Wedding at Spanjola Fortress
Alexandra and Nicholas’ Croatian wedding is the very definition of a breath of fresh air. The stunning couple said “I do” in an intimate outdoor ceremony where fresh lavender lined the rows of golden chairs. After tying the knot, the newlyweds and their wedding party explored Hvar a little, stopping along the way to bask in the bliss of the day while Lifestories Wedding snapped the most gorgeous portraits. The celebration concluded at Spanjola Fortress with cake and […]