A real-life guide for bringing an Italian Renaissance wedding to life

Italian-inspired wedding

Marco and Alice hosted their wedding in the former feudal estate of Commenda di San Calogero, which houses one of the most well-preserved country houses in Sicily. Located on the outskirts of the Ibleo plateau and north of Syracuse with views of Mount Etna, this was the perfect setting for an elegantly simple, aristocratic, pastel wedding. The pastel colors enhanced the beauty of the venue and nature of Sicily, giving images that were reminiscent of an Italian Renaissance painting. Planned with the help of Tania Costantino from Sicilian Wedding and Event, and captured on camera by Alberto Cosenza and Torre Films, this wedding is a must-see for anyone thinking of a destination wedding in Italy!

custom watercolor venue invitations

Custom watercolor invitations

Save-the-dates and invitations featured watercolors of their venue, adding a personalized and romantic touch.

white silk robe

underskirt for wedding dress peony bouquet

colorful silk bridemaid dresses

Colorful silk bridesmaid dresses

The bridesmaids donned an array of silk dresses in burgundy, sage, pale yellow, lavender, and light blue. These colors complemented the floral designs created throughout the day by Maria Mannino.

wedding dress with pullover top

Styling for the timeless bride

Alice wore a timeless satin ballgown completed with a pearl-embellished cap sleeve top and subtle pearl headband.

Sicilian wedding ceremony

creating an aisle of flowers

fuchsia wedding arrangements

wedding ceremony in a field

Floral design: Jewel tones meet pastels

The ceremony took place in a field of wheat with the aisle outlined with lush arrangements in a mix of jewel tones and pastels.

Instagram Post

Reception inspo: Italian Renaissance

For the reception, tables were set inside the courtyard of the villa, alternating shapes and colors. The white and blue chairs were a nod to the fishing villages in Sicily: Marzamemi.

limoncello wedding favors

Limoncello wedding favors

The couple gifted their guests mini bottles of limoncello with custom labels and delicate, pale yellow bows.

three one-tier wedding cakes wedding cake with peonies

Three cakes are better than one

The newlyweds cut into one of three cakes from Fuori Classe featuring lush peonies in a variety of shades of pink.

custom neon wedding sign

After-the-fact advice

"If you decide to plan a destination wedding in Sicily, make sure to hire a professional and local wedding planner (and team!) who can help you develop your vision and who can assist you in any specific details required because they really know the setting. Make sure to also focus on emphasizing an excellent and memorable Sicilian experience to your guests, as they are traveling quite a long way and should absolutely be exposed to Sicilian hospitality and activities!"

heart shaped sunglasses