{"id":701058,"date":"2019-01-10T07:00:10","date_gmt":"2019-01-10T13:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=701058"},"modified":"2019-01-10T09:31:25","modified_gmt":"2019-01-10T15:31:25","slug":"classically-italian-belmond-villa-san-michele-wedding-with-a-modern-twist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/classically-italian-belmond-villa-san-michele-wedding-with-a-modern-twist\/","title":{"rendered":"Classically Italian Belmond Villa San Michele Wedding with a Modern Twist"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701140\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/9d\/af\/9daf976ac4930d4d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p>Erica and George&rsquo;s Italian destination wedding at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.belmond.com\/hotels\/europe\/italy\/florence\/belmond-villa-san-michele\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Belmond Villa San Michele<\/a> was an elegant affair with a distinctly personal vibe.&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/ericamarieevents.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Erica Marie Events<\/a>&nbsp;helped bring the couple&rsquo;s love of chic, old-world style to life with a black and white color palette and minimal decor that centered around luxurious florals designed by&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/fluidadesign.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fluida Design<\/a>. They also took full advantage of the venue&rsquo;s sweeping views over Florence with a half-moon ceremony set up on the terrace, as well as the venue&rsquo;s sophisticated ambiance with an elegant yet understated reception in their ballroom. From the bride&rsquo;s chic&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopcostello.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Costello<\/a>&nbsp;gown to her girls&rsquo; long black gowns, the formal style also perfectly matched the feel of this unforgettable destination wedding day. Photographer&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.katieharmsworth.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Katie Harmsworth<\/a>&nbsp;could not have captured it all more perfectly!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>The Couple:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Erica and George<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>The Wedding:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.belmond.com\/hotels\/europe\/italy\/florence\/belmond-villa-san-michele\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Belmond Villa San Michele<\/a>, Florence, Italy<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701139\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/e0\/17\/e0174d299183e27e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701083\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/7b\/cd\/7bcdcf49f75ee42d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701084\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/46\/0a\/460a93583e6d56e8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em>The guest experience was the most important factor when planning our destination wedding. Since our guests traveled so far, we wanted to provide a truly memorable experience for them. Our ceremony was very intimate and full of tears, sharing these moments with them was something we truly valued.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701089\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/fe\/42\/fe42bd7c4c533a4b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701090\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/d0\/bb\/d0bb3e691ca5eae6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701087\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/ad\/db\/addb6c8c73ab8425.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701085\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/02\/eb\/02eb249dc0f85f0d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701086\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/b7\/00\/b7008bf33bfba691.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701088\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/37\/4d\/374d227417c5f48b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701091\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/f3\/a1\/f3a1c50af8ff1f9f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em>We were seeking a venue that would be truly impressive for our ceremony, celebration, and our stay. One with scenic views, privacy, and needing minimal decor. We also wanted to make sure the venue was classic Italian but somewhat modern. We knew it would be a tough task to find, but we eventually came upon the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.belmond.com\/hotels\/europe\/italy\/florence\/belmond-villa-san-michele\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Belmond Villa San Michele<\/a>. It was beyond expectations!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701092\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/1d\/7d\/1d7d98da3a5b95d3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701093\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/ee\/d4\/eed484672075d5da.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701094\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/cd\/a2\/cda2b033fed7a256.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701095\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/0c\/d8\/0cd87a8ca63dd20f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em>In order to achieve our goal of having a truly intimate ceremony, we did a few unique things. We picked the highest location possible at the Villa, as to maximize the gorgeous views of Florence down below. We hired an incredibly talented string trio to play our processional music and several really beautiful songs. Finally, we arranged our chairs in a half moon shape around us so we could be and feel very close to all of our guests.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701103\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/85\/05\/850527043e86c2c9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701096\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/ba\/2c\/ba2c7d1c8e6133a4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701097\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/b0\/6a\/b06affeb41992ab4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701100\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/d0\/f9\/d0f97a74dfff6ebc.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701099\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/69\/1d\/691d38ddfefcc619.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701104\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/d0\/f1\/d0f1ab905df3bef9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701105\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/6e\/d0\/6ed0c3acfbccc0fc.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701106\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/76\/c0\/76c0efc508125911.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701107\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/27\/bd\/27bd09b588cdb319.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701108\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/b6\/a5\/b6a537c53310c568.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em>I say this as someone who herself is a wedding planner and hired one for her own wedding: &ldquo;Hire someone to be in control and manage your special day!&rdquo; Don&rsquo;t ruin it by being stressed out and exhausted. Instead, allow yourself to enjoy every moment.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701109\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/a1\/20\/a1201156d7132187.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701110\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/f9\/8d\/f98daf9414df3791.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701111\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/bf\/10\/bf10363db89d3617.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701101\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/98\/37\/9837c250cc955ca2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701102\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/e8\/63\/e8635ff3170a5f91.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701115\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/d5\/51\/d551bc359ab78647.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701120\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/b4\/5d\/b45dfc1ff39676aa.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701119\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/34\/3a\/343a351ec3fdfc56.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701121\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/14\/e7\/14e7405bafb0f047.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701122\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/24\/69\/24691595c3b4a7df.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701123\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/c4\/8c\/c48c858e747fb5d1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701124\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/eb\/a1\/eba1792ff8bfdb1e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em>My wedding gown was more on the modern side but still had a very timeless and elegant look. It was designed by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopcostello.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Costello<\/a> so I knew it was a unique piece. I paired it with a cathedral veil designed by <a href=\"https:\/\/daphnenewmandesign.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daphne Newman Design<\/a>. It was embellished with sequins and pearls on the bottom edges. It was the perfect contrast that pulled the entire look together. I didn&rsquo;t have my bridesmaids stand at the altar with me. They instead helped me get ready, and also got to do a first look after I put my dress on. I wanted group photos so the girls all wore a black dress of their choice.<br>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701128\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/27\/09\/2709f9e9c657c657.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701126\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/b1\/61\/b161ac3d1182d3fe.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701127\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/5c\/69\/5c69f5df22eaaed9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701125\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/3a\/7e\/3a7e04193088721f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em>We hoped our desired vibe of a classic, black and white, upscale Italian wedding transpired. It just felt right as both of us are of Italian descent and we both appreciate chic events. We grew up listening to classic Italian music like Frank Sinatra and Andrea Bocelli, and both value delicious Italian food and wine. We wanted to pair all of that with an emphasis on keeping it intimate and formal but still fun!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701129\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/55\/f6\/55f6ac8931a79c28.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701113\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/f3\/10\/f310d6d47d6988fd.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701112\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/af\/62\/af62dd8363259082.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701114\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/8b\/37\/8b37d617a34d0dd7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701118\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/c7\/3c\/c73cb66b67125a33.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"goldbox\">Processional &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NlprozGcs80\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&ldquo;Canon in D&rdquo; by Johann Pachelbel<\/a><br>\nRecessional &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EkHTsc9PU2A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&ldquo;I&rsquo;m Yours&rdquo; by Jason Mraz<\/a><br>\nFirst Dance &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WiLosOQP400\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&ldquo;Secret Garden&rdquo; by Bruce Springsteen<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701135\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/6a\/31\/6a31fe6cf2a70420.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701134\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/12\/12\/121274ee8f11084f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701136\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/2f\/88\/2f888acb60ad32c3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701137\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/84\/a0\/84a0f6b583c8d4bf.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-701138\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/97\/53\/9753fad719e2fa45.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"goldbox\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>The Wedding Team:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Photography &ndash;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.katieharmsworth.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Katie Harmsworth<\/a><br>\nEvent Planning &ndash;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/ericamarieevents.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Erica Marie Events<\/a><br>\nDay-Of Coordinator &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tuscaniaevents.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tuscania Events<\/a><br>\nVenue &ndash;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.belmond.com\/hotels\/europe\/italy\/florence\/belmond-villa-san-michele\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Belmond Villa San Michele<\/a><br>\nFloral Design &ndash;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/fluidadesign.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fluida Design<\/a><br>\nCake &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/vivoli.it\/en\/home-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vivoli<\/a><br>\nOfficiant &ndash;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/briangriffinre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brian Griffin<\/a><br>\nDJ &ndash;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kaleydo.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kaleydo<\/a><br>\nLive Music &ndash;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lorenzoborneo.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lorenzo Borneo<\/a><br>\nStationery &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.egletters.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EG Letters<\/a><br>\nHair and Makeup Artist &ndash;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laranavarrinimakeup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lara Navarrini<\/a><br>\nBride&rsquo;s Skincare &ndash;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dmhaesthetics.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DMH Aesthetics<\/a><br>\nBride&rsquo;s Hair Colorist &ndash;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kylehennessy.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyle Anthony Hennessy<\/a><br>\nWedding Dress &ndash;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopcostello.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Costello<\/a><br>\nVeil &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/daphnenewmandesign.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daphne Newman Design<\/a><br>\nGroom&rsquo;s Apparel &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.calvinklein.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Calvin Klein<\/a><br>\nRings &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sgdiamonds.jewelershowcase.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SG Diamonds<\/a><br>\nRentals &ndash;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.latavolalinen.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">La Tavola<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations to Erica and George, and a big thanks to&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.katieharmsworth.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Katie Harmsworth<\/a> for sharing this wedding at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.belmond.com\/hotels\/europe\/italy\/florence\/belmond-villa-san-michele\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Belmond Villa San Michele<\/a> with Junebug! Looking for more destination wedding inspiration? <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/this-mission-san-luis-rey-wedding-felt-like-a-mexican-destination-wedding-right-in-oceanside-ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This Mission San Luis Rey wedding felt like a Mexican destination wedding right in Oceanside, CA!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"xoxo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.junebugweddings.com\/blog\/xoxo\/xo-juliette.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"109\" height=\"47\"><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Erica and George&rsquo;s Italian destination wedding at Belmond Villa San Michele was an elegant affair with a distinctly personal vibe.&nbsp;Erica Marie Events&nbsp;helped bring the couple&rsquo;s love of chic, old-world style to life with a black and white color palette and minimal decor that centered around luxurious florals designed by&nbsp;Fluida Design. 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