Florence Wedding Castello wedding in Fiesole

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How many of you have seen the movie "27 dresses"? ⁠⠀
You have to agree that some of the dresses that Katherine Heigl had to wear were beyond awful.⁠⠀
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Of course this was a movie and not real life.⁠⠀
But I would love to hear your views on how you are approaching your bridesmaid dresses.⁠⠀
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How have you gone about choosing the style and the colour?⁠⠀
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It can be really difficult to suit everyone - different shapes, sizes and colouring so how do you go about ensuring that your bridal squad all feel and look their best?⁠⠀
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I would love to hear your views on this - sometimes contentious subject. ⠀
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Photo @davidbastianoni⁠⠀
Bridesmaid dresses @maidstomeasure⁠⠀
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Continuing with the theme of bold colour schemes, I am reminded of this one from last year where we embraced blue - not just a pop of blue but we made it a major feature of the design scheme.⁠⠀
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I loved how it all came together - the linens and the flowers could so easily have created a look that lacked warmth, but we were so careful to ensure the right shades of blue and just enough warm elements that the end result was elegant and welcoming. I do hope that you agree.⁠⠀
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Flowers @regent_house_of_flowers⁠⠀
Photo @_paul__⁠⠀
Venue @iscoydpark⁠⠀
Planning, design and co-ordination @elegantebymichellej⁠⠀
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At last week's wedding in Sicily we chose beautiful strong colours including coral and cranberry.⁠⠀
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The very first time I spoke with the bride, we discussed her preference for a bold design scheme. It was music to my ears as secretly I have a passion for bright colours (you just need to see my home to appreciate this). ⁠⠀
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That doesn't mean that I don't love to work with a more muted palette, because to be honest, working with florists and developing a design scheme with flowers is always an absolute joy whatever colours and flowers the couple choose. ⁠⠀
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It's my job to turn your vision into a reality - it's your wedding, not mine and together we will always tease out a design scheme that speaks to you.⁠⠀
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Check out the portfolio pages on my website to see the diversity of colours and designs at my recent weddings and do get in touch if you would like to find out more about how I help to style your wedding. Link in bio.⁠⠀
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Flowers @michelangelofinocchiaro⁠⠀
Venue @villamonrepos⁠⠀
Bride @berrychocolatie⁠⠀
Wedding design, styling and co-ordination @elegantebymichellej⁠⠀
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I am very fortunate in that I love my job; planning weddings is a real passion, but I never ever underestimate the absolute trust that every couple places in me to deliver their dream day.⁠
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So it's always a huge buzz to receive a message like this one, following a wedding; to know that I have a very happy bride and groom who have not only enjoyed their wedding day, but also the entire wedding planning journey. ⁠
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Do get in touch if you would like to find out more about how I can help you to have not only a dream wedding but also an amazing wedding planning journey.⁠
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Would you love to get married in this spectacular setting overlooking the #isolabella in the beautiful coastal town of Taormina in Sicily.⁠⠀
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This beautiful venue played host this week for the wedding of my gorgeous bride and groom, @berrychocolatie and Leo, who travelled all the way from New York, to marry here.⠀
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If you would like to find out more about this very special private venue in Sicily or any other of my "hidden gems" please do get in touch. Link in bio.⁠⠀
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This week in Sicily our ceremony is a celebrant led symbolic one, designed by the lovely Katie of @trueblueceremonies and delivered by one of the couple's close friends who has been coached in advance by Katie. ⁠⠀
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Katie has a knack of designing a ceremony which incorporates the couple's love story including meaningful moments plus personal vows and bespoke touches. ⁠⠀
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In my opinion, a symbolic ceremony can be uniquely special, emotive and hugely memorable in a way that a civil ceremony can't necessarily offer.⁠⠀
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So if you are marrying overseas and the thought of the huge legal loopholes that you would need to go through fill you with dread, then I strongly urge you to consider marrying in a small private civil ceremony at home and then a specially designed symbolic ceremony at your wedding venue.⁠⠀
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To find out more about how this works, do get in touch. Link in bio.⁠⠀
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Photo @davidbastianoni⁠⠀
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