Samantha and Zachary’s Borgo Petrognano wedding in Tuscany was a fantastic blend of tradition and modernity, marked by a vibrant array of colors and textures. From the cheerful yellows, royal purples, and playful pinks to the subtle touch of red that paid homage to the rich tapestry of Chinese wedding traditions. Despite the intimate setting, every detail was carefully attended to, creating a lively celebration that beautifully merged the essence of both Chinese and Jewish cultures.
In the garden ceremony, the colorful aisle guided everyone to a stunning chuppah decorated with oversized tissue flowers. As the evening progressed beneath the green pergola, sparkling crystal chandeliers bathed the dinner area in an enchanting light. The tables were graced with beautiful floral runners, setting a mesmerizing and unforgettable scene. The small group of just 23 guests ended the night dancing the night away.
Let’s not overlook the fashion! The bride’s custom-designed floral triumph of a wedding dress added a truly special touch at the start of the celebration. Later, she transformed into a stunning pink dress paired with vibrant red accessories for the reception, exuding elegance and style throughout the evening.
If you’re all about vibrant colors, textures, and patterns for your wedding, then this one is right up your alley! Every detail, beautifully captured by Matteo Lomonte, offers a wealth of inspiration that you’ll want to pin to your wedding mood board.
When planning a destination wedding, having an experienced Italian planner is essential. They can guide you and select local vendors who will make your day simply perfect. We provided our planner with the budget we aimed to spend, and she suggested the perfect vendors and services to help us stay within our budget. Our wedding planner made a selection for us; we chose a lovely venue in Tuscany with an incredible view of the hills, strategically located close to the main cities. This allowed us to accommodate all our guests and stay together.
Congratulations to Samantha and Zachary on their vibrant Borgo Petrognano wedding, brimming with color and texture! A heartfelt thank you goes out to Matteo Lomonte for expertly capturing every inspiring detail.
Just because you’re planning an intimate celebration doesn’t mean you have to skimp on the details, as this wedding clearly demonstrates. The key to ensuring that every element seamlessly comes together? Trusting experienced wedding professionals. Explore our curated list to help you begin assembling your dream team.
This Villa Di Geggiano wedding was straight out of a fairytale. Jorge and Elvis dreamt of a magical escape, surrounded by loved ones, even if just for one night. And they truly went all out, ensuring every detail was unforgettable—from the gorgeous fashion to the enchanting decor. Plus, with one of them being a talented wedding gown designer, making their dream come true was a cinch.
Their venue was a stunning Tuscan vineyard complete with a majestic mansion and manicured gardens. The ceremony took place in the lush garden, with a beautiful white aisle adorned with flowers on pillars. The elegance continued throughout the reception space with tall floral arrangements in every direction. Even with a rainy forecast, their celebration still remained magical, with a clear tent adorned with chandeliers and cascading blooms. You’d never guess they had to redesign their wedding for rain with only 48 hours to spare.
Now let’s talk fashion! The grooms wore three classy tuxedos while their wedding party dazzled in custom metallic gowns. If you’re into luxury and glamor, this wedding is your ideal inspiration. Lucky for us, Phosart captured every incredible moment, so keep scrolling to see how they brought this enchanting event to life.
Jorge is a US wedding gown designer who has put out 15 collections at various Bridal Fashion Week since 2017 when he started his company. So this presented a very stressful situation for him, as most wondered what he would design for his wedding. The style inspiration was “modern fantasy” in metallics. Each dress from the bridal party painstakingly took 4-6 months to create with hundreds and hundreds of hand-embroidered and hand-beaded stones and crystals and also embroidered in metallic thread! Those gowns served as a platform for the design of the rest of the wedding decor, feel, and theme.
How Every Detail Reflected Them as a Couple
You would see our monogram or wedding emblem no matter where you looked. Everything felt like it belonged in a cohesive, magical way, from our wedding suite to the embroidered napkins. You could walk around any event and quickly realize it spoke to our guests. They immediately understood that the decor, ambiance, and food represented who we were as a couple.
From Tradition to Innovation: Embracing Metallics for Their Villa Di Geggiano Wedding Day
We could not decide on a specific color theme as Jorge had seen countless wedding color palettes from all the weddings he attended, from working in the industry with his brides to friends’ and family weddings. So we went neutral and metallics! Usually, people choose one metallic color and combine it with another color. Instead, we combined all the metallics to create the fantasy feel we wanted for our bridal party attire. Gold, silver, copper, rose gold, and platinum were used throughout the gowns and details of the wedding to achieve this out-of-world fantasy we wanted to achieve. We were unsure what the end product would look like, but we took the risk, which ultimately paid off. Each bridesmaid wore different styles in metallic colors depending on their personalities to achieve a different but cohesive group.
Including Their Guests Through a Rose Ceremony
We created a rose ceremony for our wedding ceremony because we wanted to make sure all of our guests got to join and share a little bit of themselves with us at the ceremony. Each guest was given a single white rose as they walked into the ceremony space. When it was time for the rose ceremony, we had two of our best friends read on the significance of the “rose,” and what it meant to humanity throughout the ages. The rose has been found in so many verses, plays, and even in acts of love where they are given as a sign of affection on special occasions. Then each guest was instructed to peel off each rose petal putting their well wishes and thoughts as they did. Our groomsmen then passed by with baskets collecting the rose petals from all of our guests during the ceremony. Then once the ceremony ended the guests used the petals they had all contributed with their well wishes and showered us with them as we stepped out of the ceremony space. Each petal that fell on us felt as if we were being showered with the greatest amount of love we had ever experienced.
Turning Rainy Days Into Fairytale Nights For This Villa Di Geggiano Wedding
For the ceremony, our original plan was to get married at the gorgeous ruins of a monastery that is no longer a church. It has no windows or roof, and nature has grown into the location. It looked so gorgeous and surreal when we first saw this location, and it was what we envisioned when trying to achieve this fantasy for ourselves and our guests. Unfortunately, we could not use this location because of all the days in the entire week, this was the only day of the week that it rained incessantly. Thankfully, however, we were able to use another venue, and we created a fairytale book fantasy in a glass tent that represented the same idea as Cinderella’s slipper. We only had a short time to redesign the entire wedding, which was initially supposed to be outdoors, into an indoor wedding scheme because rain decided to pay us a visit on the wedding day.
Advice for Newlyweds: Embracing Imperfection on Your Big Day
Our advice for couples just starting their planning is don’t get caught up in the details. Live the moment and let it be. We cannot control the weather, who ends up going to your wedding, or if any mishaps that you are unable to control happen on the day of the wedding. Try and disconnect from having the “perfect wedding you always dreamed of,” on your wedding day and instead just live the moment. It goes by so quickly! Live and enjoy every single second of it—the good and the bad. And don’t ever question the rain. If you are having an outdoor wedding, make sure you have a plan b.
Turning Weather Challenges Into Triumphs Within a 48-Hour Timeframe
So we did not get the wedding we fantasized we would have, but we did have a different wedding that turned out to be nothing we could have ever imagined, but equally beautiful. We joked around with our wedding florist and called our wedding the most “beautiful disaster.” We had a full week of activities with our bridal party and guests, and unfortunately, the only day we dealt with the rain was on the last day—our wedding day! However, we are grateful that we could hold all the other events as planned. In a nutshell, we pulled the biggest heist by designing an entire wedding in 48 hours in two locations we had not planned on using for our wedding.
The Reality of Wedding Budgets: Splurges, Surprises, and Sacrifices
We decided where we wanted to splurge and where it was ok not to. Although we created Excel spreadsheets and were pretty on top of our wedding budget, we were forced at the last minute to add many costs to accommodate changes that came with the rain. Unfortunately, unforeseen issues did lead us to go over budget. It is tough to stay on any budget, to be honest. So we decided where we wanted to spend the most and where we were ok not splurging too much. Initially, we thought we would be somewhere in the 100K, but push came to shove, and between one surprise and another, we doubled our budget in the end. However, it is a moment in our lives that money will never be able to replace or give us back. So, depending on what you place your importance on, do what makes you and your partner the happiest.
Congratulations to Jorge and Elvis on their extravagant Villa Di Geggiano wedding full of florals, elegant decor, and metallic touches that added that extra pop of personality. And a big thank you to Phosart for capturing every inspiration-filled detail.
If you’re dreaming of a big, extravagant celebration like Jorge and Elvis’s, here’s their top advice: trust your vendors and have a solid rain plan! To ensure everything goes smoothly, team up with experienced vendors from our curated list. And don’t forget to check out our guide on planning for rain on your wedding day. It’s all about being prepared for any weather!
We know in the wedding world, couples are always seeking new ways to make their special day uniquely memorable. One of the key elements that set the tone for any special day is the color palette. Although it seems like a minor detail, it dictates your rentals, linens, florals, and more.
With a new year comes a variety of new color palettes that we think are going to be center stage. From bold and vibrant combinations to subtle and sophisticated pairings, these are the wedding color palettes we foresee being all the rage in 2024.
Wedding Color Palettes Trending in 2024
Pastels
Soft pastel tones will continue to be a timeless choice for weddings. In 2024, there’s a shift towards pastels like blush, lavender, and sage green. These colors create a dreamy atmosphere, ideal for spring and summer weddings.
Inspired by nature, blues, yellows, and greens are making waves in the wedding scene. Baby blue, sage green, and yellow are being paired together to evoke a sense of whimsy–and boy, do we love it. This color palette works exceptionally well for outdoor/garden weddings, although we think it’d work in any setting when you want to take the magic up a notch.
Capturing the warmth and beauty of a sunset, this palette revolves around warm tones like burnt orange, burgundy, and golden yellow–with pale pink accents. Imagine saying “I do” against a backdrop of hues reminiscent of a beautiful sunset while the sun is setting itself. We can’t envision anything more picturesque.
For those who appreciate simplicity and understated elegance, you’re in luck. Earthy neutrals are here to stay. Shades of beige, taupe, and warm grays create a sophisticated and timeless look. This palette complements various wedding styles, from rustic barn weddings to modern urban celebrations. To elevate the overall aesthetic, add touches of greenery or metallic accents.
For couples who love color, bold jewel tones are stealing the spotlight. Rich burgundy, sapphire blue, and emerald green come together to create a luxurious and regal atmosphere. This palette is perfect for pretty much every kind of wedding, where the vibrant colors can be highlighted through lavish floral arrangements, bridesmaid dresses, and even table settings.
Embracing the beauty of simplicity, monochromatic minimalism is a trend gaining popularity in 2024. Choose a single color and explore its various shades and tones to create a cohesive and modern look. This approach works exceptionally well with whites, grays, and blush tones, allowing for a clean and sophisticated aesthetic. However, if you want something bold, we say go for it. Add metallic accents or greenery for subtle contrasts.
Vintage-inspired weddings will never go out of style, so it’s no surprise that romantic color palettes are making a comeback. Soft mauve, dusty rose, and antique gold create a nostalgic and timeless ambiance. To take it to the next level, incorporate vintage-inspired details like lace, pearls, and candlelit decor.
There are countless wedding palettes out there, and we know that choosing one can be challenging. That’s why we’re rounding up six tips for choosing the one that’s perfect for you. And if you’re looking for more 2024 inspo, we’ve got you covered! Here are ten wedding trends for 2024 that we can’t wait to see.