Fairy lights and hanging silver lanterns for an elegant and romantic meal.

Mixed candles in vases on and hanging above a long table.

Citronella torches around castle walls – fairy lights emphasize the central fountain.

Lanterns on decorated posts to give an outside illumination to the tables at night.

Large church style candles around the meal area.

Colored paper lanterns and fairy lights over a pool area for dancing.

Lighting transforms the dance area.

Illuminated cubes act as seating and drink stands in the lounge area.

Our team of florists exchange endless emails, telephone conversations, mood-boards, Pinterest pages – and meetings with the couple whenever possible – so that the bride can give all the input necessary for our florists to prepare exactly what the couple want for their special day.

We will advise on availability of flower types, weather factors (it can be hot in the summer), and all the factors that can influence the choices and style on the day.

But the bottom line is the couple’s choices come first, and their dreams, wishes and preferences will be listened to carefully and followed to the letter.

Denise and Thomas held an unforgettable event over a few days in Florence for a group of family and friends from America. Wine tasting and visits to Chianti, and top hotels in the center of the art capital of the world – these were the frames to a wonderful, glamorous and surprise filled event.

The couple wanted the event to be a series of special treats for the guests, from the flowers and music for the blessing, the dress, and the wedding location – our top castle in the hills above Florence itself. And the food – the best Tuscany has to offer.

The seated meal was a glittering display of soft lighting, greens and purples on a darker linen cloth, to make the contrasts stronger. Heaps of candles, and silver coasters and flatware made the twinkling effect that much stronger.

The cake and first dance were held on the castle terrace, and the big surprise there was arranged by the groom – unknown even to his bride – the fireworks times with the cake cutting.

The rest of the night was a dj set that impressed event the New York crowd, with a complete lighting set and top quality sound.

All of these elements – the attention to detail and the carefully executed schedule – made the event both relaxed and full of movement for the guests. They are still talking about Denise and Tommy’s wedding!

Video: Elysium Productions
Photography: The Studio Photographers
The villa: Villa Vorno
Flowers: Inflower

]]> http://italyweddings.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=948 0 http://italyweddings.com/blog/?p=906 http://italyweddings.com/blog/?p=906#comments Tue, 27 Nov 2012 08:02:52 +0000 Ben http://italyweddings.com/blog/?p=906 Here are a selection of images from Jessica and Nicola’s event at Castello Gelsomino, beautifully captured in a modern, unobtrusive way by our photography team.

Jenny and Andy were married in the summer in Florence, at the stunning Villa Vorno. The couple write:

Dear Ben, Marisa and the Italyweddings team,

Two months on and not a day goes by without us reflecting on our wedding day. We had simply the best day of our lives. And it wouldn’t have been the wedding of our dreams if it had not have been for your team.

Throughout the preparations we felt you listened to our ideas and produced the most amazing results. And though out budget was not limitless you took our more specific requests and managed to deliver everything and exceed all our expectations. The preparation before, and the execution on the day were orchestrated with precision and without flaw. So many people told us how brave we were choosing to get married in Italy, but it was, in honesty, a mostly stress free process our end! On the day our confidence in you was shown to be well placed as we were able to entirely enjoy the company of our friends and family whilst things just progressed in a relaxed and seemingly effortless way.

The flowers and decoration Marisa, were out of this world! All of our guests and friends at home have commented on how beautiful they were. My bouquet brought a tear to my eyes, it was just what I had wanted. It didn’t go unnoticed that you included a few extra touches on the day that we hadn’t budgeted for – thank you!

The musicians were brilliant. We were nervous about getting the Tuscan trio but it was one of the best decisions, as it really gave the canape’ section a great atmosphere and the guests loved it. The band in the evening were fantastic. They really read the mood of the evening and played brilliant songs.

The food – well what can I say? Out of this world! All our guests commented on the amazing food. The canape’s were fantastic, the main dinner a taste sensation and as for the cake, well I could eat a slice of that every night! Guests kept asking what the theme of the wedding was and we would just say ‘food’! How perfect.

Ben, your presence on the day, the shadow in the corner smoothly running the operation, was undoubtedly the best. From helping us in the town hall in Florence to holding the most intimate blessing in the garden, you really got ‘us’ right. It was everything we had hoped for, it felt like a family friend was marrying us!

We cannot thank you enough for all that you did as a team.

We wish you all health and happiness.

Love Andy and Jen

A sneak peak of this wonderful event at Villa Francesca

Beautifully shot by Erin Samuell at A Simple Photograph