To all of these reading this blog, surely you were looking for some advice on how to plan your wedding in Tuscany day since months. But now…well, let’ s say that we are all postponing our plans….. only for a few months! Here in Italy we’ve been hitten in a hard way by this virus so what I really want to do now that I have some time to spend at home is reading and thinking about how to organize ( if possible) nicer events than these I’ve planned last year and how to continue doing it in the future.
As I got plenty of time to browse all my favorite websites like SMP, Rock my wedding, my own Pinterest board to get some inspiration I already know it will be not so difficult. Give me one more month and I’ll be as busy as always planning visits to new venues for my couples and new magical weddings! I was just looking for some pictures to show on IG and I found these of a lovely day about last July.
When I got the first contact from K&L was exactly the opposite of today : they wrote me 2 years before their wedding date as they got my contact from a venue owner that was not able to help their big group. I was in the middle of a hot wedding season and I felt so bad and I couldn’t go with them to visit venues….. I started thinking on how to help this young couple when my assistant Rebecca called me to offer support and drive them around Tuscany. After 2 days visiting venue they found the one who touched their hearts and decided to sign a contract with both, the venue and me. It was a long distance planning even if they came back twice to Tuscany to select suppliers and do food tastings. There were many different moments during the three days they stayed at Le Filigare.
Everything started the first day with a Tea Ceremony: having the groom asian origins their parents wanted to follow the tradition with a typical tea ceremony. During this rite the couple offers some presents to the parents that in this way allow them to get married and wish good luck for their new life as a married couple.
On the wedding day, after breakfast it all started with hotel preparation of bride and groom party in two different apartments. The sun was really hot so, as the ceremony was held on the top of a hill, they decided to postpone it. They had the blessing at 5pm. Just after the ceremony drinks and some canapés where served by the pool. In the meanwhile Britpops were singing some songs for us. As the sun was no more scorching we decided it was time to move to the upper part of the farmhouse. A nicely decorated green and white table was waiting for welcoming us.
The newlyweds carefully selected each dish of their wedding dinner. To be honest when I sat down and had the first bite of tagliolini with black truffle I couldn’t think to anything else than this delicious pasta!
A great beef fillet was following and when the wedding cake arrived it was spectacular. A show cooking for traditional Italian millefoglie decorated with figs and olive leaves , to die for! I’m sure all guests loved it as there were just a few pieces left that were brought upstairs were the party started.
Britpops began the show as well as Alberto and his mate were serving nonstop drinks. Look at the nice cutie 500 Fiat they received as present from the open bar company ! It was a magical night and I didn’t want to leave but another hard day of planning was waiting so I had to stay goodbye to this magical place wishing to get back very soon!
To all of you still thinking about a nice wedding in Tuscany: have a look at these pictures: they really share the feeling of relax and amusement they had in these days and hop they convince all of you there reading to drop me a few lines despite the hard moment we’re in!
Venue: Le Filigare
Pictures:Ar J Photo
Flowers: Agriflor
Celebrant: Sofia from Tuscan Pledges
Catering service: Le Cirque
It’s a great pleasure for me to be finally able to release this shooting of Adorn wedding invitation. Always loved cherry and burgundy as wedding color and in this really hot summer they remind me that fall is just couple of months away!!!
Adorn Invitation’s dreamy and ethereal fairytale of a styled shoot did not turn out as originally planned. But, their styling team can say that they mean that in the most loving way. At first, the team’s mood board was filled with dark and brooding influences and rich shades of oxblood and cherry. As you can see, the end result was a feminine and romantic wonderland of lavender, blush and luxe metallics.
The team wants our brides to take something important away from this change in their initial vision. It is to let your ideas run wild and free during your wedding planning. Things may not turn out exactly the way you originally hoped. That doesn’t mean it won’t turn out magically and as it was meant to.
Be open to the ever-changing direction your big day will take. Sometimes it’s like it has a life of its own, but as long as it’s authentic to you, let it happen as it may. Be open to adapting your initial ideas and desires. Though their ideas were ever-changing, they achieved the main objective that lied at the heart of the shoot. The aim was to create something that the bridal world hasn’t been seen before.
The styled shoot embodied a sense of enchantment that truly captivates you. The characteristic was its luxe bohemian appeal that has been married with a strong lavender palette. A true yet unpredictable match made in heaven. Lavender in weddings is a hard colour to play with, but the team were dedicated to change it. They gave to it a modern, chic and elegant appeal which we think they flawlessly achieved!
The contemporary touches of ivory and metallics against the pastel lavender shade and set amongst an enchanting lavender field created the right balance and was well harmonised. As a bride, Adorn advise you to not be afraid to go for a look that is unconventional or untraditional. Obviously it should sync with you and your partner and rightly reflects the two of you as a couple, there’s no going wrong!
Take a look at the stunning shoot below. All objects where choose according to the main theme of lavender and the finest attention was put in every detail.
From French flower especially for the brides bouquet to lilac and gold decoration objects to give this Arabic twist to the atmosphere.
Styling: Adorn Invitations | https://www.adorninvitations.co.uk/ | @adorninvitations
Photography: Sephory Photography | http://sephoryphotography.com.au/ | @sephoryphotography
Food: Mary Eats Cake | https://www.maryeatscake.com.au/ | @maryeatscake
Wedding Invitation Design: http://www.bweddinginvitations.com/ | @bweddinginvitation
Headpiece and Jewelry | http://www.loveonjewellery.com.au/ @loveonjewellery
Dresses: Raffaele Ciuca | http://www.raffaeleciuca.com.au/ | @raffaeleciucabridal
Flowers: Babylon Flowers | https://www.babylonflowers.com.au/ | @babylon flowers
