{"id":853727,"date":"2026-01-13T01:00:35","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T07:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=853727"},"modified":"2026-01-07T09:28:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T15:28:12","slug":"castello-di-celsa-wedding-weekend-welcome-party-stunning-as-reception","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/castello-di-celsa-wedding-weekend-welcome-party-stunning-as-reception\/","title":{"rendered":"Castello di Celsa Wedding Weekend With a Welcome Party as Stunning as the Reception"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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What started as a friendship, built over years of shared dinners, group trips, and long conversations, eventually became something deeper for Alina and Aaron. After meeting at a mutual friend’s brunch in New York City back in 2017, the two spent years growing close before officially dating in 2021. By the time they began <\/span>planning<\/span><\/a> their wedding, trust, familiarity, and a shared love of celebrating life defined their relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n

That sense of ease carried seamlessly into their <\/span>Castello di Celsa<\/span><\/a> wedding, a <\/span>multi-day<\/span><\/a> celebration set against the rolling Tuscan countryside. With a classic white color palette, dramatic florals, and touches of Italian extravagance, the experience felt romantic, immersive, and thoughtfully paced from start to finish.<\/span><\/p>\n

What We Love About This Castello di Celsa Wedding<\/span><\/h2>\n
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A classic black-and-white dress code that made the florals and architecture stand out<\/span><\/li>\n
Multiple events that highlighted different areas of the venue<\/span><\/li>\n
A limoncello seating chart that doubled as a guest experience<\/span><\/li>\n
Candle-filled welcome party with a magical, intimate glow<\/span><\/li>\n
Fireworks and a champagne tower that surprised guests in the best way<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Featured Vendor:<\/em><\/h2>\nThe Tuscan Wedding<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Selecting a Destination Venue That Works for a Full Weekend<\/span><\/h2>\n
Alina and Aaron knew early on that they wanted a <\/span>venue<\/span><\/a> that felt historic and unmistakably Italian, while also offering flexibility for a full wedding weekend. Castello di Celsa delivered on all fronts.<\/span><\/p>\n
Each event unfolded in a different part of the property, allowing guests to experience the setting in layers. The <\/span>rehearsal dinner<\/span><\/a> took place beside the castle’s greenery, creating an intimate, enclosed atmosphere. The <\/span>welcome party<\/span><\/a> followed in the courtyard, where floating candles set the tone for a romantic evening. The ceremony was held in the gardens, framed by sculpted hedges and sweeping countryside views, while dinner and dancing unfolded near the chapel overlooking a long, hedge-lined walkway.<\/span><\/p>\n
From the Junebug Editors:<\/i><\/b> Look beyond a venue’s usual “recommended” locations when planning each moment of your day. A ceremony on a staircase, cocktails on a dock, or dinner in a garden can shift the perspective entirely—often making the experience feel more personal and unexpected, logistics permitting.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n
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