This stylish Italian wedding is a treat. In fact, I’d go as far as to say it’s a dream. A luxury wedding in the Tuscany hills, planned by one of the very best! You can almost taste the spark of celebration in the air looking at these gorgeous pics of Taylor & Matt’s wedding.

Each day of their weekend-long nuptials was intricately realised by luxury destination wedding planner Elegante by Michelle J. From the welcome party styled with lemons for a Sicilian vibe, through to tables set with fragrant herbs in authentic aged terracotta pots on day three, the happy couple embraced Italian style with their wedding decor.

Taylor & Matt’s Italian destination wedding suppliers

Planner – Elegante by Michelle J
Photographer – David Bastianoni
Videographer – Whites Film
Florist – Il Giardino delle Fate Flower Design
Stationery – Big Day Designs
Venue – Palagina
Dress – Monique L Huillier
HMUA – Ayelet Garson
Production – Wedding Music and Lights
Entertainment – Ambassador Band

Beginning by welcoming their closest friends and family, Taylor and Matt hosted an incredible wedding weekend. Their celebrations culminated in a spectacular evening of dinner and dancing in the marquee space overlooking the pool and countryside beyond.

Crucial to the success of their wedding day was Michelle’s plan B in case of rain. A beautiful ceremony set up in the gardens of their venue was transformed by the expert Elegante team, whose meticulous planning meant everything was in place for a stunning indoor wedding and marquee reception. The look is incredible, with sumptuous white roses, hydrangeas and delphiniums alongside plenty of candles creating the most fabulous centrepieces for their wedding tables.

A four-day weekend wedding in Tuscany for Taylor & Matt

All images are by David Bastianoni / Planning and styling by Elegante by Michelle J.

Day one! Taylor & Matt’s beautiful wedding welcome party, with circular wedding menus in elegante chinoiserie-inspired blue and white, real lemons and warm candlelight (protected from the breeze) giving a relaxed and truly welcoming vibe to the first event, for their closest family and friends.

Day two is fun and modern, with Matt and Taylor looking fabulous in pink and guests wearing white for a party by the poolside!

Day three’s dining tables feel really authentic, with aged terracotta pots filled with herbs. The fragrance must have been fantastic, with rosemary, thyme and sage running along the table centre in the venue’s (beautifully named) Limonaia! (This translates as “Lemonery” – which has no equivalent in English – our closest is Orangery or even conservatory!)

Everything in this wonderful destination wedding weekend was leading up to the couple’s wedding on day four. Styling is exquisite with such beautiful luxury. The florals are divine, the candle light warm and elegant. Taylor is stunning in her Monique Lhuillier dress, which she changes at the end for a spectacular, sparkly little dress which is perfect for the dance floor!

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