Some suggestions if your favorite venue is no longer available
As promised, some suggestions of how to handle the situation that your preferred dream venue is not available for your event...
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What happens if your favorite venue is no longer available…?
Coming to the end of 2018, and most of those planning spectacular castle weddings in the Florence area will be aware that one of the most popular venues is not taking bookings for the foreseeable future...
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Just One Image. (and a testimonial…)
03.10.2016
, flowers, New Weddings
Just one shot to tell the story of Malory and AJ's wedding week outside of Siena. This image of the long, rustic and plentiful table tells not only of the luxury and intimate charm of the villa, the floral design and the lighting, but also...
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Sophie and Louis, Cinema Paradiso…
30.06.2016
, Civil weddings, New Weddings, Volterra
Sophie and Louis have a life in the UK steeped in the world of the cinema, so it was only natural that they created an event worthy of a 1950's classic movie, in a villa that has been home to the Italian film elite over...
Read MoreJessica and Nicola, castle wedding, Tuscany
27.11.2012
, cakes, Florence, New Weddings, Villas, wedding design
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. ...
Read MoreGypsophila: what is it about Baby’s Breath?
03.02.2012
, flowers, wedding design
Gypsophila - commonly knows as baby's breath, is a genus of about 100 species of flowering plant that commonly grow on calcium rich soils, including gypsum. Known also as "Gyp" in the floral industry, and so commonly avoided like the plague by brides: it seems...
Read MoreNew Castello suggestion: Chianti
13.01.2012
, Villas
This stunning medieval location, just 17 km from Florence, is a charming and magical venue for large and small weddings alike. Perfect for an event that is both unique and unforgettable. For locations - there's the beautiful medieval courtyard, ideal for a formal seated meal, illuminated...
Read MoreMay Villa Wedding in Florence – Simone and Garry
25.11.2011
, Civil weddings, Florence, New Weddings, Villas, wedding design
The couple write...
Read MoreWedding Design
18.11.2011
, flowers, Symbolic blessings, Villas, wedding design
As you will be aware as you start planning your wedding, the design of the mood and feel of the day is often so much more than choosing a single key color for the flowers to match the bridesmaids' dresses. Choosing to marry away from your...
Read MoreWedding cakes: Italian traditions
02.11.2011
, cakes
There is a traditional Italian wedding cake that many couples choose for their Tuscan event: the Millefoglie. There are so many variations and presentation styles, that it bears listing a few for you. The basic ingredient is the layers of a spacial "puff" pastry, cooked...
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