It's hard to keep up with the constantly changing wedding trends. But seems like from this latest issue of SF's 7x7 magazine, wedding photography done with iPhones may become all the rage! I don't know about you but I think the most special day of your life, needs a special photographer with a special camera. Waiting for the photos to come out is part of the excitement! What do you think?
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Monday, December 27, 2010
Our First MATRIMONIO DIVINO!
Winter Wedding in an Alpine Chalet
What could be a better gift than getting married to the man you love and having all your loved ones around you in a cozy mountain cabin atmosphere in our Alps! This couple chose the magical setting of Limone Piemonte...
It all started when a very sweet girl calls Monia, on the borderline of a nervous breakdown because she has the dream of having a wedding in Limone, on the snow, a week before Christmas...an original and romantic setting... I'd say not expecting much..eh?!
But what a wonderful challenge for Monia to plan and design everything with this bride!
And best of all, it is the first "MATRIMONIO DIVINO" branded wedding!
So, Stile Divino Travel was immediately contacted for the destination and Monia got right to work for the planning.
After a couple days Monia met Federica - who lives in Genova- right there on the slopes, but she wasn't there for skiing, but there to see where and how to execute this wedding and make her dream come true!
After getting to know Federica, and her passionate way of talking about her "AMORE" and dreams, our wedding planners fell in love with this girl and her ideas...almost feeling like they were childhood friends. An experience which can not be repeated!
Of course there were some problems to face.. and it is part of a wedding planner's job to solve them, but this time it seemed like everything was against this wedding... to the point where one day Federica, on the phone, who is never discouraged, in tears, with desperation in her heart asked if all these mishaps which were arising were only a bad dream...that she shouldn't get married! NO WAY!
A love as big as this couple's could not be stopped by anything...and so, after two months of planning, purchasing and renting for this grand moment, we decided to change everything or rather almost everything and realize that planning "A WEDDING IS A JOB!"..but there was one mystery which was out of our control...the snow!
And we can reassure you that at 1400 mt., on the ski slope, it can truly be problematic...
... but with good luck for a change, as the forecasts called for, we had a splendid sunny day! I must say cold however...no extremely COLD...reaching a temperature of 12 BELOW! brrrrrrr...
We are sure you wanted to see some photos but the whole story will come out in the January edition of VIEW SPOSA Italian Magazine..here is just an idea of the story...
This bride had asked for an elegant decor, unusual and very romantic, and therefore we abandoned the idea of RED, for Christmas, typical of the holiday season and went with warmer tones of elegant white, chocolate, hazelnuts together with sage greens and mauves. The main theme was to develop the colors in a decorated setting in flowers, with fur and wool details.
So here is just a taste....
there will be more to come soon...
and lastly we thank Gualtiero Tesi for his floral compositions and ideas, full of class and diversity in every event!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Monday, December 20, 2010
FUN CAKE TOPPERS!
Ok... we've all seen cake toppers but these caught our eye! Make it express your personality or add a little humor to your wedding!
WHICH ONE IS YOUR FAVORITE?
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Winter Wonderland Wedding in the Alps
Our genius Wedding Planner is giving us a taste of a Winter Wonderland Wedding which will monumentally take place in about a week! While some might say "you're crazy!" to have a wedding up on the cold mountain top in December, you'll just have to wait and see the magic of this setting. Monia, our wp has decorated a distinctive chalet where the ski lifts take off from. Let's hope that the blue sky will hold up for the bride and groom and guests! In any case, this wedding will be idyllic and memorable to say the least...we'll let you know how it went after the 18th!
photo property of kairos
by the way this is the first “MATRIMONIO DIVINO”!!!
Thursday, December 9, 2010
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Friday, December 3, 2010
LESS IS MORE...INTERVIEW WITH BRITTA
It's about time to check in with our featured bride in her planning phase. 1 month has flown by and probably even more for Britta the Bride than us the readers! I am anxious as I am sure you are to hear what progress she has made...
Q: Buon giorno Britta...How's life?
A: Great!
Q: So... my burning question is... have you decided on a date yet? I need to get a plane ticket!
A: Yes! So exciting and a huge relief to check that off the list. We're getting married on September 17, 2011 at a good friend's winery in Sonoma, California. Not only is it the time of year we wanted, its at a very special place that we have a personal connection to. We are thrilled.
A: Booking hotel rooms, determining how much caterers will cost and defining our budget.
Q: Ahhh yes...budget..the fun part. I am sure food is a critical part of your wedding;) Good taste! Have you thought about who you would like for a photographer, or how you are going to choose him or her?
A: No idea, I guess ask around to friends who have been married in wine country. Funny story, our downstairs neighbor is actually a photographer but she is just about to haver her 2nd child so is out of commission for the next few months. I may ask to see her work or if she has any recos. She's lovely, and Australian which is a connector for Gav and I since we both lived in Sydney for a year at different times in our lives and Australia holds a very special place in both of our hearts.
Q: Seems like it is important to base your decisions on their symbolism and meaning that they have to you two... have you thought at all about the kind of music you'll choose?
A: Well, we really want this french quartet called the Baguette Quartet. How fun would that be, who doesn't love a little accordian action while walking down the aisle. Couldn't be more me. And for the reception, we'll probably have a dj. Haven't gotten that far yet.
Q: Just come to Italy for a little bit of accordian! Just kidding...sounds magical and unique! By the way are you having a religious ceremony?
A: No, I am not religious and Gav is not really either. I feel it would be offensive for me to pretend I am on this important event. I just want a great officiant who knows us and will be a smooth and genuine talker, without bringing God into the mix.
Q: Is there anything GREEN (meaning eco friendly) that you would like to incorporate in your wedding?
A: Yes to some degree. We want dahlias as our flowers and they are native to Sonoma and in season at that time of year. Caterer will be from Sonoma sourcing local products, and as a party favor we're talking either Sonoma honey or lavendar from a local farm. We have simple taste and less is really more.
Q: On a more personal note... does wedding planning seem to be consuming all your time and conversations or does it still all seem so far away for you?
A: It has been a gradual progression. A friend of mine made a good point that lots of people get engaged over the Holidays and since we kept finding that our dates were open at most places, I didn't want to risk losing them. It was a mutual decision to decide by Thanksgiving, and great success - we did! Now we need to book hotel rooms and get quotes from caterers, this will happen this month and then come the new year (wow is it here already?) we will start with the fun stuff like invitations, design, website, etc.
Q: That is a good point. I suppose it is never too early these days to go ahead and book what you are sure you want... so tell me... do you feel like your relationship has changed with your fiancè based on the fact that you live together and realize that you are going to tie the knot soon?
A: Considering what a huge step it is, it has actually been the smoothest transition thus far in my life. Gavin and I have been together a long time and we are fundamentally compatible, so we like being around each other all the time. We are both very busy people, whether it be work obligations or social ones, and knowing we can come home and see each other (even if the other is asleep) is comforting.
awwwwwww....and on that note I'll let you enjoy your time with your future husband..thanks britta and we'll talk to you soon!
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