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Classic Italian Alfresco Style Wedding Inspiration

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Bride in a floral dress under wedding arch with long veil

Classic Italian style meets modern simplicity for this fresh wedding editorial lead by Blush and Bowties and captured by Artiese Studios at the lovely Art Gallery of Ontario in Canada. 

This talented team brought the fresh, outdoor feeling inside with an elegant design that will beckon you to sit and relax amongst all the pretty details in mauve and blush. From the gorgeous cake trio by Nadia & Co to the dreamy off-shoulder dress from Tara Lauren, sit back and enjoy a closer look at this fairytale design below + in the full gallery

Elegant bride in a beautiful dress holding floral bouquet

Elegant bride in a floral wedding dress, soft and dreamyBride with wavy hair, golden crown, and delicate lace dress

Elegant indoor wedding ceremony setup with floral arch and chairs

Wedding arch with flowers and branches in a light-filled venue

Italian alfresco

From Blush and Bowties: We had the incredible honour of shooting in one of Canada’s iconic landmarks, The Art Gallery of Ontario. Walker Court (in the Art Gallery of Ontario) has always been one of my very favourite spaces in Toronto. I was attracted to the court’s expansive ceiling and natural light. As a designer, I’ve always been drawn to European lifestyle and old world influence. I’ve been lucky enough to travel to Italy many times and I was inspired to bring the feeling of an Italian alfresco dinner to Walker Court.

Bride in front of floral arch at a wedding ceremony with transparent chairs

Elegant bride in floral wedding dress under archway

Elegant wedding stationery with minimalist design and floral accents

Elegant wedding table setting with clear chairs and white linenElegant wedding table setting with gold accents and floral arrangements

Elegant wedding table setting with floral arrangement and name card

Elegant floral centerpiece on a wedding table settingElegant wedding table setting with floral centerpiece and details

classic Italian + simplicity

To me, the shoot is an expression of classic Italian meets modern simplicity. I longed to explore the intimacy of an Italian alfresco celebration juxtaposed with contemporary artistry of the AGO.

Elegant wedding table setting with floral centerpiece and clear chairs

Elegant bride admiring a decorated wedding table in a dressElegant table setting with decorated plate and woman

Bride in a floral wedding dress by a decorated dinner table

Elegant wedding cake with flowers and berries on a glass standElegant naked cake decorated with fresh figs and blackberries

Elegant two-tiered wedding cake adorned with floral accents on a plate

Bridal Boutiques: Sash and Bustle
Cakes & Catering: Nadia & Co
Event Planning & Design: Blush and Bowties
Flowers: White Oak
Hair, Makeup & Beauty: Bespoke Beauty
Jewelry: The Loved One
Paper Goods & Calligraphy: Lauren Kerbel Design
Photographers: Artiese Studios
Rentals: Plate Occasions
Rentals: Simply Beautiful Decor
Rentals: Contemporary Furniture Rentals
Venues: Art Gallery of Ontario
Wedding Dresses: Tara Lauren

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