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Florence, Italy Destination Wedding – Reception – Brandon and Angela

amy — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:27:27 +0000

Our final post from Angela and Brandon’s Florence, Italy destination wedding ….

The hotel where they got married has a beautiful big terrace overlooking the city of Florence. Unfortunately it was a bit cold, so the reception was set up under a tent, but the walls were clear so we were still able to experience the wonderful Italian sunset over the city … .

Because there was only about 15 people, including the bride and groom, this felt more like a fancy dinner party than a wedding reception. It was personal and intimate and a lot more relaxing than the 3 hours of dancing that might be part of someone else’s wedding.

The food and drinks were catered by the hotel, and we were waited on by some of the nicest staff.

My favorite was the risotto ….

There was a lot of love and a lot of laughing.
Definitely one of my favorite weddings ….. thanks so much to Brandon and Angela for bringing me along!

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Florence, Italy Destination Wedding – Ceremony – Brandon and Angela

amy — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:26:57 +0000

Continuing with Brandon and Angela’s Florence, Italy destination wedding ….

After taking wedding portraits throughout Florence, catching a cab to the hotel for the wedding, and taking more portrait on the hotel grounds, all we had to do was wait.

The ceremony took place in the front garden of the Hotel Villa la Vedetta. And, by ‘front garden‘ I mean huge yard+trees+fountain+loveliness.

Villa la Vedetta is a 5 star hotel on one of the hills overlooking Florence.

From their website:

In the charming atmosphere of Florence, surrounded by the green hills looking upon the banks of the River Arno, Villa La Vedetta is the ideal location to organize your wedding in Tuscany. Formerly an aristocratic villa, this Neo-Renaissance romantic property is today a refined 5 star luxury hotel, located on a hill a few steps away from Piazzale Michelangelo. The large panoramic patio, enjoying a stunning view over the city of Florence, is the perfect scenery to set up wedding parties as well as private banquets and receptions.

The hotel staff really took great care of us. I would 100% recommend this location to any other couple planning a Florence wedding (as long as I can come along).

Angela was given use of a bride’s room to touch up her makeup, tie the rings on the pillow and make other final preparations before going on to marry her love (or ‘Husbear’ as I have heard her call him).

See images below and please leave comments telling Angela and Brandon how gorgeous their wedding was!

Ang and Brandon pointedly made their family part of their ceremony. They had spent the last couple months hunting up claddagh pins on ebay, etsy and other sources. I won’t share all the details here, but Angela and Brandon formerly thanked their respective new in-laws for welcoming them into the families.

It was very sweet.

(Angela told me she tried so hard to hold back her big cheesy grin all throughout the portraits, but walking back up the aisle after getting married she just couldn’t hold it back!)

Stay tuned for the final chapter – reception!

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Florence, Italy Desination Wedding – Devo and Angela’s sneak peek

amy — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:45:00 +0000

Ok. That’s it. I officially am in love with destination weddings.

It is so amazing to be pulled out of a comfort zone of your home town and be invited to photograph a BEAUTIFUL couple in an equally BEAUTIFUL location.

In this case, Florence.

Seriously, please consider having your wedding anywhere from Puerto Rico to Paris. I promise I’m a ton of fun and your wedding will be truly unforgettable.

P.S. More wedding pics posted on Facebook. More coming on this site in the coming weeks.

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It’s official!

amy — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:29:10 +0000

Andrew and I are headed to Italy in Oct 2009 – the tickets are purchased!!

We are SO excited. We’re flying in and out of Rome, and going to Florence for a few days in the middle.

One of my best friends ever is getting married in Florence 10/14 and we are attending AND photographing the wedding. (Don’t worry, when it’s your best friend you can totally work out the details).

If anyone has any suggestions for the other 4 or 5 days, please please let me know. We haven’t started any REAL planning yet (other than the dates) and I love recommendations….

Or, if anyone is planning on being in Italy that week and wants to hook up for a once-in-a-lifetime photoshoot in that magical place please please please let me know!

I seriously cannot wait!