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Shoe alert! 

Bridal hair- Long and lush

Hair up or hair down? If you have hair that behaves and does not let you down like my hair does especially in the heat, then to answer the question it depends on what you feel most comfortable with, but if you are leaning towards letting your hair down lets take a look at some styles to inspire!

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Yeah! Cutting the cake with a sward! 

Happy memories x 

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Perfect. Understated. Chic

Something blue...

The other day I had the joy of having to phone Italian telecom to report a fault on the line. I had the joy of calling 6 times and whilst 4 of those calls were stressful 2 where highly entertaining! My favourite call was with a very sweet operator from Turin, who has herself in a tizz about her wedding and took the opportunity of my phone call to pick my brains. Her first question was,  'If I have been living with my man for 18 months is it ok to still wear a white wedding dress?' and this got me thinking. Not really about the question itself but my answer to her was she could wear any colour including white she feels comfortable with, but recently I had seen a bride in the most beautiful blue grey silk gown and it looked amazing!  Leading me to your "something blue!"

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Beautiful and fun... Get married in Venice! 

Olympic fever!

With less than ten minuets to go until the opening ceremony we are waiting here glued to the television all very excited and can not wait for the games to begin! 

Its Friday, a small selection of...

... Our favourite photos on pinterests this week! 

Summer mountain wedding in Cortina d'Ampezzo

We normally get requests for winter weddings in the mountains , think white crisp snow, blue skies, horse drawn sledge, candle lights and roaring fires. But are you missing out on one of the most spectacular back drops for a summer wedding in Italy?  Take a look at Jenny and Jonathan's mountain wedding for inspiration and think welcome picnics in green valleys, lovely walks, stunning venues, wonderful food and breathtaking locations for the ceremony, think Cortina d'Ampezzo...

Sneak peek...

... at tomorrows blog!

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Adore Stephanie's on trend grey wedding dress and effortlessly chic look!

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Happy anniversary my lovelies! xxx

Why Grey? Because my ideas are colourful!

I am in love with soft grey colour themes, be it used for the brides gown or the bridesmaids, the groom and grooms men,  decorations and stationary, I think elegant grey is going to be BIG next year! 

Mix it with soft lavenders or peach to make it pop! 

Enjoy! x 

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Stunning relaxed wedding in the Tuscan hills! 

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Is this the coolest photo booth idea EVER??

Dapper Gentlemen dressed to impress!

Hugo Boss
What is it about the elegance of Black Tie that gets us gets us ladies all excited and makes the men stand up straighter, play with their cufflinks and start asking for a Martini? 

It's going to be uber-fancy. How do I know? The invitation says so itself -- "black tie."

Having recently had a conversation with a friend, who is going to be celebrating her marriage in a blitz of 30's glamour, about the dress code for her wedding, the logistics and peoples reactions to two little words 'black tie'. It started me thinking, "forget about the men as they are easy, (will post about them another day!) WHAT AM I GOING TO WEAR???"

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Captured perfectly by Fermimmagine this sweet moment between the bride and her groom at a wedding in Umbria! 

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If you don't have access to your mother or grandmothers dinner service and love this look, start collecting and enjoy every find! 

I ♥ Elie Saab's Spring 2013 collection!

Elie Saab continues to delight with breathtakingly beautiful designs! 

Crowning glories!

Emily Blunt

Since the royal wedding, one of the big trends have been glorious tiaras, head bands and crowning glories of sparkling diamonds!

With veil or without these pretty accessories look so pretty and you can wear them again!

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SHOE ALERT! How beautiful are these shoes!!! 

captured by Anne Martin of AE Martin Photography

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Adore the rich purples, reds and golds in this rustic setting! 

Perfect little flower girls...

You know that your flower girls are going to be adorable, but what else do you need to know about the little girl behind the basket?

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I love this photo! It is one of my all time favourites as it captures the magic of these 3 charming musicians from Tuscany! 

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Sweet rustic signs... LOVE THEM! 

Emma + James, wedding preview

I'm so excited after seeing this preview of photos from Emma and James's wedding at Villa Belpoggio in Tuscany, beautifully captured by the talented Miss Cinzia Bruschini 

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Oh how I love this couple! 

Beautifully captured by the talented Marco Ficili 

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Tie your bouquet with something old like these vintage hankies! 

Don't forget the small stuff!

Just the smallest details can transform a look! 

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 FESTA DEL REDENTORE 2012

A traditional festival that lights up St. Mark's bay Venice

Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th July 2012

If you are going tonight, get there early! 

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With the pet passport scheme, your four legged friends can come to your wedding in Italy too! 

Shanna Jones- wedding in Tuscany part 4

The fourth and final instalment of this stunning wedding! Enjoy! x 

Magical gowns from Autumn/Winter 2012 collections Paris

Karl Lagerfeld's vision of the Chanel bride--for this season 

I Love that the powerhouse designers stick to tradition and close their show with a bridal gown. Chanel, Jean Paul Gaultier and Elie Saab are just some of the romantics that closed their Autumn/Winter 2012 collections with spectacular, majestic bridal gowns.

 Delight in the wedding dresses that put the finishing touch to the fashion shows of Haute Couture in Paris...

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Happy memories! 

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Adore these floral framed wedding invitations by Alethea and Ruth 

Shanna Jones- Wedding in Tuscany part 3

Part 3 of Sal and Cols wedding in Tuscany captured beautifully by Shanna Jones ! 

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Treviso, she captured my heart! 

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I am a big fan of lavender and what a sweet way to continue a theme! 

Shanna Jones - wedding in Tuscany part 2

Part 2 of this beautiful wedding in Tuscany! 

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Cute and fun, we love these pretty bow ties! 

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Adore this colour scheme and how sweet these flower girl dresses are! 

Capture the magic focus on photographer- Shanna Jones

Shanna Jones is a South African wedding photographer who splits her base between her home land and London. However she is an international photographer who's stunning photos speak for themselves as to why she is in demand!  Here are her words and photos from a beautiful wedding in Tuscany! 

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Stunning Succulents! Just been talking to one of our brides about how to have a different take on a bridal bouquet that is still feminine but not too girly girl. I think succulents are the answer for a modern take! 

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Signature pink cocktails: Cheers! 

Bridal Hair- The up do!

Bridal hair is as important as the dress! Getting it right means it not only does the style have to look amazing on you, it also has to look amazing all day long! The up do is a popular choice especially here in Italy where the heat and humidity can play havoc! 

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Love the joy radiating from this adorable couple leaving the church in Florence in a Fiat 500! 

Happy Independence Day!

Wishing all of our American Bride and Grooms a very happy

4^th of July

from all of us at

The Italian wedding planner 

xxx

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Stunning wedding at Il Catureglio in Tuscany beautifully captured by Shanna Jones   

Blush peach

I used to stay clear of peach, I don't know why, but this wedding season I have fallen in love with peach and blush tones and how they create such a soft and feminine ambiance.  Very romantic peach and blush tones work well with many other colours and back drops, even more so here in Italy where there is a natural peach filter as the sun sets and the countryside are bathed in the perfect soft peach glow!  Here are a few of our favourite peach inspirational photos! 

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Il Palio in Siena! These brave horses and riders shall be racing today in this historic race. For more information visit http://www.ilpaliodisiena.org/ 

If you don't get a chance to go today, don't worry it is on again on the 16th August! 

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Simply stunning! 

Venue of the month- July

Castello di Vincigliata is one of the most romantic & beautiful  castles in Tuscany. Located 20 mins from the centre of Florence, it combines charm and location to make it a great choice for your wedding day.  Plunged among the rolling Tuscan hills, it is the ideal place for celebrating your special day.  With its breathtaking balcony and its romantic courtyard, the castle is a unique setting for an unforgettable wedding.