It was the Italian backdrop of their dreams for today's real wedding couple, Sveta and Tass. The pair said their 'I dos' in a church just outside of the Tuscan city of Siena before celebrating in the stunning Villa Catignano alongside family and friends. But it wasn't just their wedding day, the pair celebrated their nuptials for an entire weekend in the venue which had plenty of room for guests to stay and party with them. A stylish celebration with gorgeous dresses and fabulous blooms, Kir & Ira Photography captured the lot, and we're so excited for you to see all the details.
Sveta and Tass met at a work event in Austria and have spent little time apart since. Originally from Russia, the pair have continued their international love affair since, currently calling London their home.
However, Tass chose to head home to pop the big question. "It was on the lake in his hometown," Sveta told us of their engagement. "We went for a picnic and that's when he got down on one knee and asked me to marry him."
When it came to planning their wedding, the couple were keen to find that "perfect" venue for them. "Finding the right venue was priority number one," the couple told us. "Villa Catignano is a gorgeous place where all the party managed to stay together. They have enough space to accommodate 90 people for overnight stays and at least a thousand for the actual party. The venue is split across several areas. We made use of those areas, hosting a welcome dinner in the garden, having pizzas in another area, and dancing to the live band in another. The next day, we had our official ceremony in the church and moved the celebrations back to the villa. We even had the space to have a pool party the following day to finish the trip on a high."
While the venue was exactly the luxurious backdrop the pair had hoped for, when asked what made the day truly special, Sveta said: "I married the love of my life. There is nothing more special than that!"
We love how Sveta styled both the senior and junior members of her wedding party!
Sveta's beautiful dress was from the Spanish brand Rosa Clara, her shoes from L.K. Bennet, while she turned to her mother for her accessories like the earrings she wore on the big day.
Unsurprisingly, the newlyweds headed off on a luxurious honeymoon to Zanzibar where Sveta and Tass made the most of the stunning ocean views and delicious food.
Having gone through the experience themselves, Sveta and Tass have some advice to share with other couples starting the process themselves. "Start planning as early as you can," they say."It might take a while to find the right venue and availability so give yourself plenty of time."
It's now time to thank today's couple Sveta and Tass for sharing their beautiful Italian wedding with us and Kir & Ira Photography for capturing the celebration - make sure you visit the gallery below to see even more.
