Marco and Alice hosted their wedding in the former feudal estate of Commenda di San Calogero, which houses one of the most well-preserved country houses in Sicily. Located on the outskirts of the Ibleo plateau and north of Syracuse with views of Mount Etna, this was the perfect setting for an elegantly simple, aristocratic, pastel wedding. The pastel colors enhanced the beauty of the venue and nature of Sicily, giving images that were reminiscent of an Italian Renaissance painting. Planned with the help of Tania Costantino from Sicilian Wedding and Event, and captured on camera by Alberto Cosenza and Torre Films, this wedding is a must-see for anyone thinking of a destination wedding in Italy!
Custom watercolor invitations
Save-the-dates and invitations featured watercolors of their venue, adding a personalized and romantic touch.
Colorful silk bridesmaid dresses
The bridesmaids donned an array of silk dresses in burgundy, sage, pale yellow, lavender, and light blue. These colors complemented the floral designs created throughout the day by Maria Mannino.
Styling for the timeless bride
Alice wore a timeless satin ballgown completed with a pearl-embellished cap sleeve top and subtle pearl headband.
Floral design: Jewel tones meet pastels
The ceremony took place in a field of wheat with the aisle outlined with lush arrangements in a mix of jewel tones and pastels.
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Reception inspo: Italian Renaissance
For the reception, tables were set inside the courtyard of the villa, alternating shapes and colors. The white and blue chairs were a nod to the fishing villages in Sicily: Marzamemi.
Limoncello wedding favors
The couple gifted their guests mini bottles of limoncello with custom labels and delicate, pale yellow bows.
Three cakes are better than one
The newlyweds cut into one of three cakes from Fuori Classe featuring lush peonies in a variety of shades of pink.
After-the-fact advice
“If you decide to plan a destination wedding in Sicily, make sure to hire a professional and local wedding planner (and team!) who can help you develop your vision and who can assist you in any specific details required because they really know the setting. Make sure to also focus on emphasizing an excellent and memorable Sicilian experience to your guests, as they are traveling quite a long way and should absolutely be exposed to Sicilian hospitality and activities!”
