Location: Sorrento, Costiera Amalfitana, Italy
Setting: Villa
Wedding season: Fall
The number of guests: 100
How long did the couple plan the event: 1 year
Wedding theme/style: Romantic, elegant, classic.
Antimo and Michela first met during middle school, but they truly connected in high school, and their friendship blossomed into love. “We were just two kids eager to explore life, love, and grow together,” Michela recalls fondly. Despite facing challenges and periods of separation, their bond grew stronger with each hurdle they overcame. She reflects on their journey: “Freedom has never been lacking together with the confidence in choosing and living one’s own life path. We shared goals, sacrifices, rewards, joys, and satisfactions, and now, as husband and wife, we are even more ready to live the rest of our lives together.” Their love is a testament to resilience, shared dreams, and unwavering support for each other.
Michela looked radiant and stunning – her custom-made dress, intricately embellished with delicate embroidery, perfectly reflected her romantic and elegant style. Instead of a complicated hairstyle, she opted for loosely cascading curls with two charming hairpins. Her makeup was light and glowing, enhancing the bride’s natural beauty.
The wedding ceremony took place in the majestic Basilica di San Michele. The ancient steps of the church were adorned with a white carpet aisle, while the entrance was decorated with white roses and hydrangeas.
Michela arrived at the church in a blue retro convertible, accompanied by her father, who walked her down the aisle to the altar. The ceremony in the majestic church was genuinely magnificent and mesmerizing. Guests witnessed the beautiful moment when the couple exchanged rings and became husband and wife after the lovely religious ceremony.
As Michela and Antimo exited the church, joyful guests showered them with rice, wishing them a lifetime of happiness.
The couple chose Guardasole Photo as their wedding photographer. Ciro, the founder of Guardasole Photo, is a renowned photographer with years of experience and a true artist who captures beauty and significant moments. His love for aesthetics and genuine portrayal of emotions set him apart as a photo artist. He values every detail, every glance, and every emotion, so he skillfully captured the atmosphere of Michela and Antimo’s beautiful wedding.
From the enchanting ceremony in the ancient basilica to the spectacular cutting of the wedding cake, every moment was beautifully captured with true mastery.
The reception took place at the stunning and picturesque Villa Eliana, with a mesmerizing landscape where the azure waters of the pool blend seamlessly with the shimmering sea horizon. Carefully chosen plants and flower beds along elegant fences added picturesque hues to this secluded corner, creating an atmosphere of refined elegance and harmony with nature.
Before the reception began, guests gathered on the villa’s terrace to enjoy mingling, cocktails, breathtaking views, and pleasant music.
The reception hall looked magnificent. Alternating glass and white tables were adorned with luxurious arrangements of white roses and hydrangeas, and each table was decorated with exquisite silver cutlery and porcelain plates with golden rims. Each chair had tambourines with blue patterns for the guests, which they could use during the wedding and keep as souvenirs. The couple shared, “Everything was thought out and chosen according to our tastes. We have always thought that simplicity and elegance always win, and thanks to our wedding planner, our dreams have become reality.”
The reception was exquisite, from the impressive bar to the musical band performing beautiful and lively compositions. The lighting created a dramatic effect that enhanced the captivating. The reception was filled with heartfelt moments and an atmosphere filled with love and happiness. Guests danced the night away, sharing these special moments of joy with the newlyweds.
The cutting of the wedding cake was a solemn and magical moment. Around the couple were magnificent floral arrangements of white flowers, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of a fairy garden. The happy faces of Michela and Antimo, captured in photographs at that moment, were illuminated with an inner light of delight and joy.
The newlyweds’ beautiful dance became a special moment of the evening, marking the culmination of this beautiful and unforgettable wedding.
Advice from couple:
• Organizing a wedding is a unique experience; every choice gives you emotions and moments that will become unique memories. Unexpected events will also occur, so patience is also needed, but everything was beautiful for us, thanks to the right people.
PHOTOGRAPHER Guardasole Photo | WEDDING PLANNER Valerio Taglialtela | VENUE Villa Eliana | BRIDAL DRESS Vanitas
