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bride and groom at srping italian wedding
It had to be Tuscany for Lia and Roberto who were already hunting for wedding venues in the famously romantic region when Rob officially proposed.

“Even though we weren’t engaged yet, we knew we wanted to get married in Italy, and one day we found great last-minute flights,” Lia remembers. “So we rented a car and spent a week driving from villa to villa.”

Halfway through the scouting mission, they stopped in Siena and cracked open a bottle of wine on a hilltop and Rob popped the question. “He’d been carrying the ring in his front pocked the whole trip waiting for the perfect moment.”

Photography by Simply Bloom Wedding Photography, simplybloomphotography.com
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Vignamaggio villa wedding venue in italy
Lia and Rob tied the knot in the gardens of Vignamaggio, a gorgeous villa they hired for four days exclusively for themselves and their 60 guests. “It hit all the marks – a stunning backdrop for the wedding, easy access to Florence and the airport, and wonderful amenities such as two pools, a gym, vineyards and a wine cellar, and hiking trails,” says Lia.

With help from amazing local wedding planner Il Cerimoniere Firenze and tireless work by Lia’s mum (who flew to Italy for an intensive week of planning with the couple and handmade many of the details), their day began to take shape.
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spring bride in monique lhuiller dress and lela rose belt
Lia chose a stunning Monique Lhuillier gown with a beautifully rippled skirt and teamed it with a twinkling Lela Rose belt and Karl Lagerfeld veil.

She carried a compact bouquet of pink astilbes, peonies and tiny roses.
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sixties retro wedding shoes Her shoes were something old and borrowed – her mum’s ivory satin slippers from the Sixties.
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bridesmaid in blush coloured sue wong dress
Lia chose a delicate blush toned Sue Wong dress for her bridesmaid Sara.
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groom in pale grey suit Rob wore a custom-made suit by Italian designer Firenze su Misura, which fitted perfectly with the semi-formal feel of the day.
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fresh lemonade Fresh lemonade was an inviting treat for guests as they excitedly arrived at the villa before the wedding.
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rose and lemon garlands The ceremony, officiated by two of the couple’s closest friends, was personalised at every turn, from a ring blessing, where guests offered silent wishes, to their custom-written vows. Thick garlands dotted with deliciously scented lemons and roses framed the aisle.
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order of service
Lia and her mum customised the orders of service made by Lion in the Sun with lace to reflect the colours of the villa.
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wedding tables in tuscan hills Afterwards, friends and family sipped cocktails on a terrace overlooking the hills before enjoying dinner underneath the villa’s olive trees.
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rustic flower table centers
The rustic-style floral displays perfectly set off the crisp white linen and were created by Stiatti Fiori.
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italian wedding breakfast The couple chose dishes packed with Italian favourites, including a symphony of seasonal vegetables, a spinach and ricotta Beggar’s Purse, stewed wild boar, Caprese salad, and wine pairings from Vignamaggio’s own vineyards.
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chalk board style wedding table plan A chalkboard-style seating plan framed in gold was perfect for the indoor-outdoor vibe the couple wanted to create.
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wine bottles as table numbers Details played to the beauty of the Tuscan setting, with wine bottles serving as table numbers.
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cork place holders at wedding And in recognition of the surrounding vineyards, corks were used as placecard holders.
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chocolate wedding favours In the evening, a coffee bar and chocolate treats ensured that guests were energised for the dancing that followed.
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enchanted garden style wedding party
“I wanted to do everything according to local tradition, so we also had the Italian wedding cake called millefoglie,” explains Lia who also set up a gelato bar and cheese buffet in the evening.

Party-goers then filled the dance floor until 5am. “We laughed, we cried, we kissed – it was magic!” said Lia.

Photography by Simply Bloom Wedding Photography, simplybloomphotography.com