An Intimate Autumn in Italy Wedding at Antico Benessere

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[field title=”Wedding Colors”]From Laura, the wedding planner:
Soft autumn colors: dusty shades of green, earth, brown, light terracotta, nude pink, warm white[/field]
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From Laura, the wedding planner: A warm, inviting celebration, surrounded by the rich colors of autumn and the beauty of nature. The chosen flowers, soft tones, and the addition of some rustic touches created a romantic atmosphere without overwhelming the space. The secret to the perfect ambiance was the right balance between a romantic, more rustic feel rather than an extravagant one, with a few elements that highlight authenticity through the use of natural materials like wood, glass, and light fabrics. The warm welcome and festive atmosphere were the key to creating a joyful day, relaxed and not overly formal.

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From Chiara, the bride: Our story began in our teenage years, when we were in the same class at high school. After three years, the deep friendship that bound us turned into something more intense, and after another ten years of dating, marriage was the natural next step in our story. During a romantic dinner to celebrate our tenth anniversary, while I was distracted, he quietly placed a small box with a ring in my hands. There was no need for words (we’re both quite shy!), and in that moment, I quickly reached him with my eyes full of tears to say yes!

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From Chiara, the bride: The wedding dress was love at first sight and also a bit of a meant-to-be choice. It had already become one of my favorites when I saw it in an Instagram post. To my surprise, I found it hanging in the fitting room on the day of my appointment at Spose di Gio atelier. Once I tried it on, I completely fell in love with it! The skirt is made in Magnolia Mikado, with a lace top and long sleeves. The veil is made of rebrodé lace and silk tulle by Anna Ceruti, lent to me by my husband’s sister. After the cake cutting, I changed into a more comfortable dress for the evening party. The knee-length dress was made of silk tulle with a dark green satin belt, matching the groom’s bow tie.

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[field title=”Groomsman Attire”]From Chiara, the bride:
The suit was custom-made by Pessina Uomo, an atelier in Monza. The jacket features a single-breasted cut with a blue satin lapel, and the waistcoat is made of pearl grey satin, matching the tie. The jacket and cuff buttons are covered in blue satin to match the lapel. The cufflinks and watch are family heirlooms, passed down from my maternal grandfather. The leather shoes were handcrafted specifically for the atelier.[/field]
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From Chiara, the bride: The menu was a typical one from the Bergamasco area, featuring an island-style appetizer buffet (with cured meats and local cheeses accompanied by jams, sundried tomatoes, pickled vegetables, stuffed olives, and stuffed chili peppers, as well as warm rustic and fried treats, and finger foods such as tartare of Scottona beef, and mini tarts with robiola mousse, berries, and dried fruit…). There were two first courses (a risotto and traditional Bergamasco casoncelli) and a main course of meat (veal fillet cooked medium-rare with blueberry sauce and a potato tart). During the aperitif, spritz was served, while during lunch, the wines offered were Riesling and Barbera. Afterward, there was draft beer and a selection of liqueurs, all available at the open bar.

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[field title=”Florals & Decor”]From Caterina, the floral designer:
The mood of the wedding was natural, romantic, and elegant, with a stunning floral arrangement featuring garden roses, astilbe, lisianthus, and seasonal flowers, matching the beautiful autumn inspired palette of the event.[/field]
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From Chiara, the bride: The wedding cake was a three-tier Chantilly cake covered in cream, decorated with the wedding flowers, and topped with berries and dark chocolate chips.

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[field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]From Chiara, the bride:
For our church ceremony, we chose a harp and violin duo. For the reception we opted for a festive atmosphere and dancing, curated by Rossella Fornaroli.
We had our first dance to “Baciami ancora” by Jovanotti because it’s one of our favorite songs. Our first dance with our parents was to the song “She,” the soundtrack of the movie Notting Hill, because it’s my dad’s and my favorite movie.[/field]
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From Chiara, the bride: The wedding bands were custom-made in rose gold by a jeweler from Pavia.

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