Location: Rome, Italy
Setting: Rooftop, restaurant
Wedding season: Winter
The number of guests: 60
Wedding theme/style: Classic, luxury.
Choosing the path of a minor, intimate celebration, the couple curated a wedding experience for those closest to their hearts. Against the backdrop of Rome’s timeless allure, Raffaele and Kerssty’s love story blossomed into a chapter filled with elegance, charm, and the embrace of cherished loved ones. The union of these two beautiful people’s captivating love tale was written amidst this enchanting city’s historic streets.
Throughout this enchanting day, a talented photographer, Gradisca Portento, was by the couple’s side, crafting true masterpieces with her skill, unique vision, and creative approach. Gradisca’s distinctive trait lies in her ability to see beauty in every detail that might not catch the eye at first glance. Through the interplay of light and shadow, she creates magnificent works of art that beckon admiration. Each photograph, under Gradisca’s lens, becomes a captivating tableau, inviting viewers to linger and revel in the admiration evoked by her artistry.
In the early hours of the day, Kerssty immersed herself in preparing for her dream wedding. The skilled professionals, Giovanni Pirri and Domenica Ricciardi, wove an incredibly tender and beautiful image for the bride. The first look was tailored for the wedding dress: elegant updos and a silver hairpin created a magnificent and radiant appearance. The subtle makeup, accentuating the bride’s natural beauty, intensified the impression. In Stefano Blandaleone‘s delicately corseted gown, Kerssty looked like a fairytale princess.
For the ceremony and reception, she transformed into a stylish and feminine Giorgio Armani suit, with flowing hair framing her beautiful face, adorned on one side with a sparkling hairpin.
Raffaele exuded incredible style, donning a custom-tailored classic suit from Brioni. His elegant ensemble was nothing short of impeccable.
The morning ceremony unfolded in Piazza del Campidoglio, presided over by the former president of the Chamber, Pier Ferdinando Casini, in the Red Room. Her mother escorted the bride, with friends and relatives among the guests.
A small, intimate ceremony for close friends continued with a shrimp and oyster aperitif on the terrace, offering a captivating view of Rome from the Splendide Royal Hotel on the charming rooftop overlooking Villa Borghese, with the distant domes of Rome in sight. The backdrop was the sound of the groom’s favorite jazz saxophone music.
The reception hall was decorated with abundant white flowers, roses, and orchids, creating a unique atmosphere of enchantment, as if stepping into a magical garden. And the mirrors adorning the walls heightened the overall effect, multiplying the sensations of abundance from the profusion of flowers. The exquisite menu served during the reception impressed everyone.
Lunch at the Mirabelle restaurant featured a grand table for relatives and several smaller ones for about sixty cherished guests. Smiling and happy, Kerssty and Raffaele shared the day’s joy with their loved ones. During the reception, the newlyweds devoted maximum attention to interacting with their guests and delivered a heartfelt speech. A jazz quartet performed the couple’s favorite compositions.
The atmosphere exuded tender joy, captured in spontaneous photos of friends, poses, and warm embraces.
The enchanting five-tiered, all-white cake adorned only with the initials of the bride and groom became the centerpiece. The couple cut the cake, symbolizing the beginning of their happy life.
LENSES Gradisca Portento | EVENT DESIGN Vincenzo Dascanio | HAIR STYLE Domenica Ricciardi | MUA Giovanni Pirri | BRIDAL GOWN Stefano Blandaleone | BRIDAL SUIT Giorgio Armani | SHOES Manolo Blahnik | GROOM’S ATTIRE Brioni | ROOFTOP AND RESTAURANT Mirabelle Restaurant | WEDDING CAKE Rosa Cakes | VENUE Hotel Splendide Royal
