A Simply Elegant Destination Wedding In Rome at Villa Miani

Nathalie and Mansour wedding invitation with rings

Nathalie and Mansour reside in Dubai but wanted to have their destination wedding in the heart of Rome. The couple enlisted Italian wedding designer, Dolce Vita Weddings to plan their weekend wedding celebration.

First on the wedding planning checklist was finding the venue. The couple was looking for an elegant venue with beautiful aesthetics. The location had to accommodate a lot of guests and have two large spaces, one for the ceremony and one for the wedding reception. Dolce Vita Weddings knew the exact spot, Villa Miani. An exquisite venue that sits on the hill of Monte Mario and overlooks all of Rome. The elegant, neoclassical wedding venue was built in 1837 and can work for all wedding sizes. One of the major selling points is the unbelievable views.

Read on to view their entire day. Italian wedding photographer, Alessandro Zingone photographed their day. You can see all the photos in the full gallery.

Rome cityscape from lush garden with fountain palm

Bridal shoes invitation and wedding details flat lay

Bride and bridesmaids celebrate with drinks in pajamas

THE WEEKEND WEDDING

Before we jump into the actual wedding, Dolce Vita Weddings planned a welcome party and a farewell brunch that we had to share. All the guests were welcomed at an all-white party on the Tiber River. Nathalie and Mansour and their guests sipped on cocktails and had a traditional Italian food. Tasty morsels were served like - focaccia, cold cuts, and cheese. Wedding guests from all over the world arrived in their most stylish white outfits. The bride and groom wore blush, so you could tell who the guests of honor were.

THE FAREWELL BRUNCH

Guests said their farewells at Casina Valadier. Long tables were set up to enjoy a long lazy brunch in the park. A marching trio sang old tunes and played the trumpet and tambourine while guests relaxed. A gelato cart went around serving up tasty treats. The entire atmosphere was fun, relaxing, and the perfect way to end the weekend wedding.

Bridesmaids in pajamas jumping on bed in black and white

Bridesmaids in pajamas curiously peek into a closed door Bride reveals her dress to bridesmaids wedding day

Man in dress shirt adjusts stainless steel wristwatch Smiling groom in suit adjusts jacket before wedding

Bride and bridesmaids hide faces with wedding bouquets Bride and bridesmaids hold lovely white wedding bouquets

Radiant smiling bride in white wedding dress with bouquet Bridal hands hold white peony wedding flower bouquet

Groom awaits bride on wedding day outdoor lawn setting Bride surprises groom with a blindfolded first look

Bride and groom embrace during their wedding ceremony

Outdoor wedding ceremony setup with white chairs and floral arch

Outdoor wedding ceremony setup with floral arch and white chairs

Garden Wedding Ceremony

The wedding ceremony took place in the beautiful gardens of Villa Miani. A harpist played as Nathalie walked down the aisle. A friend of the couple performed the wedding ceremony, which was filled with laughter and touching moments.

You may also like to read→ This Lake Como Venue Is Perfect For a Garden Ceremony

Outdoor wedding setup with white chairs and flower petals

Happy bride in white dress on stairs with flower bouquet

Beautiful Rome garden with palm tree and city skyline Bride and father walking at grand wedding venue garden

bride walking at Villa Miani with Dad down wedding aisle Bride and groom smile during outdoor wedding ceremony

Here are a few options for the alt tag:

Option 1: Outdoor garden wedding ceremony with scenic sky
Option 2: Scenic garden wedding ceremony under blue sky
Option 3: Romantic outdoor wedding ceremony in garden

The best option, considering length, descriptiveness and SEO, is:

**Scenic garden wedding ceremony under blue sky** (44 characters) Bride and groom walk through petals at outdoor wedding

Nathalie Mansour wedding seating chart June 1 2019

Outdoor wedding reception buffet table with villa view

Cocktail Hour

After the ceremony, guests were served Prosecco and traditional Italian antipasti. They ate beautiful food, gazed at Rome's gorgeous views, and listened to a live violinist.

Villa Miani wedding reception designed by Dolce Vita Weddings

tall white wedding centerpieces with table numbers

Wedding Reception

After the cocktail hour, Dolce Vita Weddings and her team created a magical atmosphere in the Villa's courtyard. Thirteen round tables were dressed up. The tables had two different varying tall centerpieces. The first was a with lush white floral arrangements designed by Italy Florist, Ceccotti Flowers. The second was a hanging candle centerpiece decorated with ivy.

You may also like to read→ These tall centerpieces are so glam!

Outdoor wedding reception Rome with St Peters Basilica view

Elegant outdoor wedding reception at grand building Elegant courtyard wedding reception white floral decor

Elegant white floral centerpiece on wedding table number six

Outdoor night wedding celebration bride groom and guests Festive night wedding party guests dance around tables

Cheerful wedding guests toasting with wine glasses

Elegant dessert table with assorted cakes and fresh fruits

Berry naked wedding cake with city lights at night

Naked Wedding Cake

Golden confetti was shot off in the air while Nathalie and Mansour cut their wedding cake. A three-tiered naked, which was covered in berries and surrounded by rose petals.

You may also like to read→ See this 5 tiered naked wedding cake