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How To Have A Destination Themed Wedding In Your Home Town

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Crystal chandelier hangs over romantic garden wedding table

Where is your favorite place in the world? Is it far far away requiring expensive air travel? Join the club. Oh but don’t for a second think we are a pity party club, no we here at Wedding Chicks are all about overcoming the odds and making dreams come true, albeit, in sometimes unique and creative ways. Not unlike this next beautiful wedding inspiration pulled together by  Soirées & Revelry and Ashley Therese Photography. These wedding geniuses figured out a way to bring Ravello, Italy to Connecticut! 

Trust us, you are going to want to keep scrolling, the fabulous decor and the perfectly styled dessert table are some of the prettiest things you will see ever! Oh and be sure to check out even more in the full gallery as well.

Elegant wedding invitation with RSVP card and floral design

Wedding stationery, shoes, and accessories lay on white background

Bringing Italy To You

Through this styled shoot, we wanted to illustrate how a couple can use inspiration from their favorite destination in the world in their wedding details like linens, food, colors, and textures even if their wedding is not at that location. 

Elements of a special location can be incorporated in both subtle and bold ways to create fresh and beautiful elements that all tie together. The result is something truly unique and breathtaking! 

Pink peony and sweet pea wedding bouquet on stone steps

Bride holding a large pink and white wedding bouquetBride and groom embrace at their outdoor wedding venueFloral hoops hanging under porch for wedding decor

Bride and groom embrace on their wedding day stairs

Bride and groom share tender moment, wedding day blissCouple kissing under the archway at a beautiful outdoor wedding

Bride in gorgeous lace wedding gown, garden setting

Elegant seating chart with names on an ivy covered wall

From Soirées & Revelry 

The inspiration from this shoot came from one of my favorite places in the world, the Villa Cimbrone gardens in Ravello, Italy. We wanted to convey the look of the gardens there, which have pathways covered in wisteria and bougainvillea climbing up old stone facades. 

The colors of the shoot incorporate the beautiful blue of the Mediterranean Sea (ribbons, invitation watercolor, glass tile place setting, etc), as well as the yellows of the lemon groves dotting the cliffs (florals, escort card watercolor, table setting, hand painted detail throughout dessert bar). The colors are vibrant, yet relaxing, much like the vibe when visiting there! 

Romantic outdoor wedding reception table setting with floral chandelier

Crystal chandelier hangs amidst yellow wedding flowersPastel colored glassware on elegant outdoor table settingElegant table setting with lemons flowers and pastel decor

Elegant outdoor dining setup with crystal chandelierElegant outdoor dining table setup with wooden chairs and decor

Elegant wedding table setting with flowers and glassware

The Food

Italian culture is all about gathering family, and of course food, so we had to incorporate a sumptuous Mezze table and gorgeous dessert display. Other nods to the Amalfi coast can be seen in the hand-painted tile patterns featured on the invitations and cake, as well as the limoncello bar- a must have when visiting that region. 

I hope this shoot was able to convey a place I love so much and encourages others to want to visit there, as well as inspires couples to create a celebration incorporating a location that is special to them.

Elegant drinks cart with lemons and floral arrangement

Bottles of limoncello liqueur with lemons and white flowersBride holding champagne glasses as wine is poured for a celebration

Elegant outdoor lounge with vintage furniture styleNewlyweds share a loving moment on a romantic outdoor lounge

Outdoor food table with bread dips and garden decor

Elegant cheese and tomato appetizer platter for partyElegant wedding menu with painted fruit and a pink candle

Elegant macaron tower with pink roses and floral accents

Lemon desserts in clear glasses with herbs on a white trayElegant outdoor wedding cake display with floral decorations

Elegant wedding dessert table with tiered cake and floral decor

Elegant tiered wedding cake with floral and lemon decorations

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Bridal Boutiques: Jessica Haley Bridal
Cakes & Catering: Bella Sophia Sugar Crafts
Event Decor & Lighting: Ryan Designs
Event Planning & Design: Soirées & Revelry
Favors & Gifts: Hey Its OH so Pretty
Flowers: Stems Flower Design
Hair, Makeup & Beauty: Simply Gorgeous by Erin
Jewelry: Sara Gabriel
Linens: Peak Event Services
Paper Goods & Calligraphy: Cat Wilcox
Photographers: Ashley Therese Photography
Rentals: Gather and Lounge
Shoes: Betsey Johnson
Venues: Keeler Tavern Museum
Wedding Dresses: Pallas Collective
Wedding Dresses: Sarah Janks

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