Kelly and Alex's main priority for their destination wedding was for their guests to enjoy a long weekend filled with sunshine, good food and exceptional wine. The wedding party was held on the breathtaking grounds of Conti di San Bonifacio in Italy. An elegant wedding in a rustic setting was captured by David Bastianoni, it will have you dreaming of sunny days and picturesque views...
Kelly and Alex's love story began online. And it wasn't long before they had their first date. Alex chose a cocktail bar in London for their first date and had a cocktail to calm the nerves, then another one and another one while he waited for Kelly to arrive. Alex explains..."Finally Kelly arrived, clutching several large shopping bags! We spent the rest of the evening talking about everything under the sun, and making each other laugh and smile. We got kicked out at closing time, and couldn't wait for our next date!"
To propose Alex brought Kelly to New York for her 30th Birthday. Alex remembers..."On her birthday we took a helicopter trip over the city, before taking a horse-drawn carriage to Central Park for a picnic. I got down on one knee at Strawberry Fields, and the rest is history..."
For their wedding, Kelly and Alex travelled to Italy with a small party to celebrate their magical day. The couple explain... "We wanted people to be able to combine a weekend away with a memorable and fun experience. The most important thing was for our guests to feel relaxed and happy."
Conti di San Bonifacio was one venue that stood out for Kelly and Alex and they explain why..."It was one of the first places we visited, and it had everything: warm and friendly (but professional) staff, magnificent views, great food and wine, and other places nearby for people to stay on a range of budgets. We kept comparing every other venue to Conti di San Bonifacio, and they didn't come close." I would have to agree with them the venue is breathtaking!
When planning a destination wedding always have a backup , the couple share some friendly advice..."Have a "Plan B" if it rains, or something else unexpected happens! This was another one of the things that really appealed to us about the venue - not only was the outdoor space beautiful, but the indoor rooms were large, open plan and attractive, which meant that if it did rain (which it did) we could move the party
indoors seamlessly."
Straight after the wedding the couple travelled to Venice for three nights then onto London. They then went on a wonderful trip, the couple explain..." a luxury suite at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, then a night in Nairobi at the Kempinski Villa Rosa, 4 days on safari in the Masai Mara staying at Kempinski Olare Mara, 3 days gorilla trekking in Rwanda and finally 5 nights on the beach in the Seychelles at Kempinski Baie Lazare!" Sounds absolutely fabulous!
Huge congratulations to you both and thanks so much for sharing your wedding day with us all. A big thank you also goes to David Bastianoni for sharing his work with us. To see more from David Bastianoni visit www.davidbastianoni.com
The Wedding Details
• Ceremony: Conti di San Bonifacio
• Wedding Dress: Stella York by Essence of Austalia
• Bridesmaids dresses: Maids to Measure
• Shoes: Jimmy Choo
• Flowers: Funky Bird
• Groom(smen)’s suits: Jack Bunneys London
• Accessories: Wedding rings and necklace: customised by Davril, Hatton Gardens
London; Bride’s Earrings and bracelet: Tiffany & Co
• Cake: by Conti di San Bonifacio chef
• Stationery: Funky Bird
• Make Up: Eleonora Juglair
Hair: Fulvia Tellone
• Wedding Band: DUPE
• Ceremony & Cocktail Music: Classical String Quartet by Chiara Trallori
• Photographer & Video: David Bastianoni
• Planning: 3-D Events
