When Modern Style Meets Rustic Elegance in Tuscany, Italy

Aryanna and Mitch wanted their wedding to be a charming blend of rustic yet modern Tuscan elegance. We wanted our guests to feel like they were walking into a Pinterest board. A beautiful Italian countryside setting with rolling hills, vineyards, and rustic stone buildings. The decor had rich greenery and abundant floral arrangements as well as elegant touches like vintage chandeliers. The atmosphere was both sophisticated and inviting, creating the perfect setting for an intimate and joyful celebration.

Aryanna and Mitch traveled to Hawaii for a special family reunion with Mitch's family, who were flying in from Australia. This trip held even more significance as it would be Aryanna's first time meeting Mitch's mom. Aryanna and Mitch arrived in Kauai on April 4th, enjoying a tranquil day to themselves before the family arrived. On April 5th, they welcomed Shirley, Kim, and Brett at the airport and returned to their Airbnb. The evening was set for a delightful surf and turf dinner. While Mitch and Brett took charge of the cooking, Aryanna, Kim, and Shirley relaxed on the balcony, sipping white wine as the sun began to set. As the wine dwindled, they only had a bottle of champagne left, initially reserved for Mitch's birthday the next day. However, in the spirit of a family reunion, Mitch decided to open it that night. He brought out flutes and popped the bottle, intending to celebrate the long-awaited family gathering. Unbeknownst to Aryanna, a life-changing moment was about to happen. Mitch poured the champagne and proposed a toast. Standing beside Aryanna but out of her line of sight, he waited for the perfect moment. Suddenly, she heard a collective gasp. Turning to her right, she found Mitch on one knee with a ring box on the table. Stunned, Aryanna barely processed what was happening but managed to say yes through her overwhelming emotions. Despite being in her pajamas with wet hair, she cherished the spontaneous and heartfelt proposal, knowing it was a moment they would never forget, even without photos to capture it.

Aryanna wanted her bridesmaids to look and feel as amazing as she did. She did not want her girls to spend a crazy amount of money on a basic bridesmaid dress they would never wear again. She knew she wanted a floral print and she knew she wanted every girl to be able to pick the gown they liked most. after searching high and low for months, she finally found V. Chapman and fell in love with the designer's Carmel Valley Rose print.

Mitch wanted his groomsmen to be comfortable and most of all, be able to use their suits in the future. He took all of the guys to Indochino to get custom suits in the color Sand. Mitch and Aryanna wanted the groomsmen's attire to feel light, have a Tuscan country feel, and match the bridesmaid's dresses perfectly.

Mitch is a big foodie, so he wanted the food and drinks to be perfect! For the welcome party, we had a pizza cart and prosecco/Aperol sprits/beer cart provided by Brindapino. For cocktail hour, we had prosecco and Aperol spritz as well as h'orderves such as Caprese skewers, parmesan cheese wheel, olives, goat cheese wrapped in prosciutto, and fried zucchini flowers stuffed with mozzarella cheese. (Provided by Delizia Ricevimenti Firenze) At dinner after the ceremony, we served red wine, white wine, prosecco, and beer. We had a 4-course dinner that included an open tortello with duck ragu, gigli cacio e pepe, a choice of beef tenderloin in a chianti classico sauce with roasted potatoes or baby piglet on a celeriac puree and a florentine salad, and lastly dessert which consisted of wedding cake, mini panna cotta with raspberry sauce, mini millefoglie with fresh berries, mini tiramisú, and profiterole filled with chantilly cream. (Provided by Delizia Ricevimenti Firenze) The following day for our poolside brunch, we served a variety of juices and prosecco. For food, we had fresh fruit, meats and cheeses, pastries, and other desserts. (Provided by La Golosa)

We hired Parade Weddings to assist with all of our decorations. Our venue was Borgo di Pietrafitta Relais. For our welcome party decor and florals, we wanted a traditional Italian look - checkered tablecloths, aromatic plants in terracotta pots, and fresh tomatoes. We also requested that all guest wear white, while the bride and groom wore a soft coral color. At our ceremony and dinner, we wanted a soft romantic feel that included soft pastel florals such as delphinium, various types of roses, among others, and some greenery. During the ceremony, we chose to set up seating runway style (an ode to Aryanna's fashion background) and set floor flower arrangements along both sides of the aisle. As a backdrop at the altar, we had a semi-circle floral arrangement on the floor. At dinner, we decorated our U-shape table layout with similar florals, pastel candles, and tea lights. We chose to go with rustic wooden tables and chairs so our selection of white and gold plates and cutlery would stand out. The mood was set by elegant crystal chandeliers that hung above the tables. At our poolside brunch, we wanted fresh, Amalfi-inspired decor - including aromatic plants, white cosmos, Craspedia, and fresh lemons. A gelato truck was featured at brunch, offering a delicious cool-down treat for guests. (All Florals by Sartoria Floreale)

We had a 3 tiered vanilla sponge cake filled with mousseline cream filling. The cake was decorated with fresh flowers. (Cake by Delizia Ricevimenti Firenze / Florals by Sartoria Floreale)

All of our family and friends 70 traveled from Puerto Rico, Australia, USA and Europe. We are so grateful for everyone's willingness to travel to our wedding.

After dinner, we had a dance party in what used to be the wine cellar at the venue. We danced the night away to all of our favorite music.