A Fairytale Wedding at Belmond Hotel Caruso With an Escort Display You’ll Want to Steal!
The Planning
Design / Vibe / Vision
Lots of love and a few drops of limoncello spritz: that's the recipe for the enchanting wedding of Marissa and Chris, who got married in Ravello, in the heart of southern Italy.
Nestled in the embrace of the sparkling Tyrrhenian Sea, this sea-view garden wedding at the Belmond Hotel Caruso is full of Mediterranean magic, rivers of Prosecco and joyous celebrations under the sun.
This fairytale wedding in shades of pink and peach is a vision brought to life by the exceptional Amalfi Soirée team, blossomed in the skilled hands of Rosalinda Wedding Flowers and captured with flair and talent by analog photographer Sergio Sorrentino and videographer Diego Perrini.
Marissa and Chris' dream was to offer a totally immersive destination experience for their guests, to give them a taste of Italy's famous hospitality. The couple's casual yet lavish style is what guided every decision in the planning stages, from the bride's personally crafted invitations to the choice of menu.
The ceremony was held at sunset, to enjoy the romantic view of the sea and mountains while tinged with pastel colors, celebrated by the couple's closest friends.
Getting Ready
Bridal Portraits
Flat Lays
The Fashion
Wedding Gown
Marissa stunned in a draped gown by Alena Leena, with bell sleeves that left her shoulders bare. A natural and luminous make-up, in combination with soft Hollywood waves, was done by Beauty Livery.
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
The Details
Food & Drink
A sumptuous feast of fresh, local ingredients was served under the olive trees of the Wagner Garden, with floating candles hanging from the branches. Small accents of Amalfi-inspired décor dotted the long imperial table, such as the custom patterned tablecloth by Set Up My Table and the romantic mise en place by G&G Party Service.
The menu included sea bass marinated in citrus from the Amalfi Coast with celery salad and annurca apple, Mezzi Paccheri alla Ravello with three cherry tomatoes, and Beef fillet gratin in red wine sauce with potato millefeuille.
Florals & Decor
A lush deconstructed floral arch filled the scene and flower bushes, with stems of different lengths and colors, appeared as if they had just bloomed down the aisle.
The wedding bouquet is composed of garden roses, dahlias, pansy, cosmos, tulips, queen anne lace, and sweet pea.
Wedding Cake
After dinner, and after a quick dress change for the bride, the party moved to the poolside for cake cutting and dancing until midnight.
Special Detail #1
A collective toast closed the symbolic celebration as a Neapolitan duo entranced guests during cocktail hour in the open-air lounge. A mug wall made especially for the occasion added lightheartedness and fun to the celebration, when each guest was presented with a fine hand-painted Vietri ceramic cappuccino mug engraved with their name.
Special Detail #2
Chris made his entrance in a tailored suit and lovely floral-patterned loafers that drew many compliments.
Couple Portraits
Reception