Wedding Dresses | A Dreamy Destination Wedding in Florence, Italy

Sabrina and Stevens met by a mutual buddy (who tried to play match-maker) once they had each lately grow to be single. On the time, neither of them have been prepared to begin a brand new relationship, and it was solely when, a yr and a half later, their paths crossed at an occasion throughout Montreal trend week, that the sparks flew. “After our first date, we knew that we have been solely initially of an extended journey,” Sabrina shares. “Quickly I met Stevens’ two youngsters, we then had two of our personal, and our journey ended up taking us all the way in which to Florence, Italy, for our marriage ceremony.”

As a part of their vacation spot marriage ceremony, the love birds organized a 10-day European cruise, with stops in Italy, Spain and France, with 120 of their nearest and dearest. It was in the course of the stopover in Florence that everybody disembarked to switch to the Villa La Vedetta—a grand villa the place many motion pictures have been filmed—identified for having probably the most spectacular views in Italy. “We needed a spot that wanted little added ornament and plenty of inexperienced area. A constructing that informed a narrative, sort of like our relationship. We’re a rebuilt household unit with four youngsters, a household stuffed with imperfections, however stable and with a previous,” the bride shares. “We additionally selected Italy out of our love for its legendary tradition, inventive heritage, picturesque structure, hearty meals and good wine. A feast for each the stomach and the eyes. Love, Italian-style… la Bella Vita!”

The tune they selected for his or her first dance as husband and spouse was “Solely For You” by Phyllisia Ross, an artist of Haitian descent, identical to the couple. “She is an artist who follows her coronary heart, a lover of life and an activist for world peace,” Sabrina shares. “It was necessary to us that the whole lot in our marriage was chosen with care and based on our values.”

“It was the results of 2 years of planning that materialized. 120 company, from: New York, Florida, Haiti, Canada, Spain and past, whom had adopted us to Europe for 10 days to share the happiest day of our lives,” Stevens shares. “It was very transferring to see them smile and be blissful for us. Wearing pastel colours, all of them had a gorgeous white fan of their hand to beat the warmth, courtesy of my spouse. Our company have been elegant and the decor was minimalist, given the pure fantastic thing about the place. It was image excellent!”

Images courtesy of Blushing Bride Studio.

DETAILS
Venue: Lodge Villa La Vedetta
Wedding ceremony planner: Marilyn Signature
Bridal robe: Ami-Fer from Plaza St-Hubert
Bridal footwear: Badgley Mischka
Groom’s tux: Baggi Montreal
Groom’s footwear: Hugo Boss
Logistics: Yves-line Brunache and Rosie and Daisherling Cadet
Bridal bouquet and corsage: Lelili Fleurs
Hair and make-up: Ingrid Chery from Achaia Choose
MC: Goofy Welldone
Journey company: Croisières Pour Tous