And, After Two Postponements, They Finally Lived Happily Ever After

Romantic newlyweds kiss with confetti after wedding ceremony

This intimate wedding in a secluded Italian abbey is giving us all of the Sound of Music vibes. This trying past year did its best to keep so many celebrations from happening, but this couple never gave up...and we're glad they didn't because this fairytale wedding simply needs to be shared with the world!

Keep scrolling to see all of the beautiful photos by Saltn'Pepper. Il Mio Matrimonio planned every detail, Sartoria Floreale created all of the amazing florals for this special day at Abbazia Di San Giusto. You can see all the images in the full gallery. Read on to hear more from Valentina Messineo d'Amelio of Il Mio Matrimonio about how she and her team made this couple's dream wedding into a reality.

Classic wedding invitation suite envelope and wax seal

Bridal hands with wedding ring on white lace robe detail

Bridal makeup artist applying makeup to bride indoors

Elegant wedding dress in a rustic stone wedding venue

Elegant beige strappy wedding high heels for women Rustic white and pink rose bouquet with eucalyptus on wood

Bride and groom descend wooden stairs after wedding

Formal suit hanging in rustic stone bedroom setting

Rustic white rose wedding corsages on stone surface

Elegant Swarovski cufflinks in blue gift box for men Formal black leather dress shoes with wooden shoe trees

Groom getting wedding boutonniere pinned on suit jacket

A ROUGH START

White flowers decorate church aisle for wedding ceremony

Imagine the ancient Cistercian Abbazia Di San Giusto, built in 1146, and overlooking the valley of the river Marta, protected by hills on either side. This venue was the unique and breathtaking backdrop of the romantic wedding of Chiara and Leonardo in the late summer of 2020, a wedding that has been postponed twice due to the worldwide health crisis. Despite that difficult period, the emotional wedding finally took place in the small medieval borgo of Tuscania.

Historic stone church facade with rose window detail

Bride in white dress joyfully smiles with wedding bouquet

Joyful newlyweds exit church rice confetti wedding

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GOOD BONES

Elegant floral centerpiece candles stone arch wedding

The beautiful setting and the romantic arrangements by flower designer, Sartoria Floreale, underlined the couple's style with vintage and sophisticated touches. The religious ceremony was held in the Church of Santa Maria della Rosa, in the center of the medieval borgo of Tuscania.

Elegant wedding place setting with pink roses and gold flatware

Pink rose and white hydrangea wedding table centerpiece

Couple admires stone tower with banner and string lights Rustic floral wedding seating chart mirror display

Elegant courtyard wedding reception with glowing string lights

After the ceremony, the guests reached the stunning Abbazia Di San Giusto to enjoy the reception, a romantic dinner in the cloister, and the dance party on the terrace that lasted till sunrise. It was truly an unforgettable wedding in this difficult period.

Joyful bride and groom toast wedding reception outdoor