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The Rebirth of Beauty: A Romantic Wedding at Villa di Maiano in Florence

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Bride and groom embracing at their candlelit wedding

A romantic wedding with warm Mediterranean vibes suspended in time. This is the theme of the styled shoot that Elisabetta Riccio Wedding produced in collaboration with Mirka Pascale of Mirka Wedding Planner to inspire couples who dream of a wedding at Villa di Maiano.

This Italy based group of wedding professionals created this wildly romantic wedding inspiration that will leave you wanting to recreate. Keep reading see all of the amazingly romantic photos by Elisabetta Riccio Wedding. Styled to perfection by Mirka Wedding Planner, Jardin Divers brought this vision to life with over the top florals. Karma Wedding Video was there to film every moment of this rebirth of beauty at Villa di Maiano. All of the images are available in the full gallery for you to peruse. Read on to hear more from Italian Wedding Photographer Elisabetta Riccio.

Lace wedding dress and bouquet with mirror details

Elegant sage green wedding invitation suite flat layElegant rustic wedding invitation stationery flat lay

A man in a tuxedo laughs, covering his face with his hand

Bride holding an elegant bouquet of roses and greenery

Brunette bride in a long sleeve lace wedding dress

Elegant high heel shoes and Coco Chanel perfume bottle

The Rebirth of Beauty

Black and white photo of a bride and groom outside

The location of Villa di Maiano is one of the most prestigious estates in Italy and, for those who know how to look at it with attentive eyes, it reveals a double soul, where refinement and simplicity coexist. The styled shoot enhances this double face.The atmosphere of the lemon house struck us so much that, with the help of old trunks and vintage lanterns, we transformed it into the perfect place for preparing the bride. The delicate autumnal light highlighted the natural and Mediterranean color palette: red, ivory, orange, in chromatic continuity with the lime painted walls.

Picturesque Italian villa and gardens in Tuscan hills

For the ceremony, a grandiose and verdant plant decoration was set up, embellished with hundreds of candles. The groom wore a total black tuxedo, while the bride wore a lace mermaid gown by Flora  from Antonella De Brusco, and was styled by Paolo Manciocchi with her hair softly flowing around her face and down her back.

Mystical candlelit ceremony with greenery decor in a rustic venue

Rustic candlelit wedding bride walks to groom photo

A man in a tuxedo reads a book in an old room, a romantic scene

Elegant woman reads a letter in beautiful lace wedding dress

Bride and groom embrace in romantic candlelit wedding scene

In reconstructing the location for the reception, we have kept the double soul of the villa, refined and humble. The banquet was set up on the bare table, with a mise en place made of carved placemats, copper cutlery, faceted glasses and tablecloths in warm and natural tones. To frame everything, the floral decorations arranged to create an elegant garden suspended in the air.

Loving groom embraces happy bride in black and white portrait

Black and white photo of a bride and groom holding hands

Black and white photo of a bride and groom on a swing

Elegant bride in a sparkling gown with groom behind her

Romantic wedding couple in ancient stone archway embrace

After a walk in the wonderful Italian garden, where I portrayed the bride and groom on a romantic swing, a change of clothes for her and away … Towards the suggestive loggia of the swimming pool, which with its colors has become one of my favorite locations for this styled shoot at Villa di Maiano. To conclude with the cutting of the cake, as in any self-respecting wedding. 

Romantic wedding table fountain garden outdoor dining

Rustic wedding table setting with floral centerpiece


Rustic outdoor wedding table setting with floral centerpiece
Elegant wedding table setting with candles and floral decorations

Elegant wedding table setting with menu and napkin details

An element that made this styled shoot even more special was the elegant wedding stationery in collaboration with Federica Bettarini, aka La Precisina. Invitations on handmade parchment, embellished with the monogram of the spouses created for the occasion, envelopes sealed with wax and small dried flowers, coordinated menus for the mise en place, watercolor postcards with views of the villa, from the Italian garden to to the fresco of the Goddess Fortuna.

Elegant bride and groom at rustic wedding reception

Elegant bride relaxes on floral couch, wedding dress

Happy bride and groom share a tender moment on their wedding day

Happy couple celebrating their wedding with a beautiful cake

Elegant white wedding cake with floral decorations and treats

Romantic wedding couple kissing in a historic building

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Cakes & Catering: Bachini And Bellini
Cakes & Catering: Simonetta's Sweet Passions
Dress & Apparel: Flora
Dress & Apparel: Antonella De Brusco
Event Planning & Design: Mirka Wedding Planner
Flowers: Jardin Divers
Hair, Makeup & Beauty: Paolo Manciocchi
Paper Goods & Calligraphy: La Precisina
Photographers: Elisabetta Riccio Wedding
Shops: Jimmy Choo
Shops: Les Petits Joueurs
Venues: Villa di Maiano
Wedding Films: Karma Wedding Video

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