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LA couple ditches California for Italian elopement

After starting to look into a large wedding in California wine country that rapidly ballooned in guest count and price, Lianne and Dan actually did what a lot of couples consider when confronted with so much wedding planning stress: they eloped instead. Way before micro-weddings were our new normal, Lianne and Dan invited about thirty of their closest friends to join them at Villa del Balbianello on Lago di Como in Italy.

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A magical Italian fall wedding inspired by autumn leaves

Morena and Fabio were married at Masseria Bonelli in Noci, Italy in a warm, magical, sun-lit Italian wedding. You have to see her pink vintage-inspired dress and matching hat, their luscious fruit-covered cake, their sweet bow-tied pooch, and the dried flowers and rustic touches everywhere.

An Italian wedding with street performers & a wine ceremony

A wedding in Italy with street performers & a wine ceremony

Elisa and Nathan celebrated their meaningful wedding in Italy with readings by witnesses, sharing promises, exchanging rings, and a wine ceremony. After the ceremony, they walked through the streets of the ancient city of Ascoli Piceno, where they took a few pictures in the famous cafe Meletti and the Capitani Palace in Piazza del Popolo, one of the most beautiful Italian squares. Get ready for major locale envy.

If you weren’t already dreaming of an Italian wedding, this one will get you started…

An intimate and romantic Italian elopement in Venice

Elopement goals: An intimate and romantic Italian elopement in Venice

Diana and Manuel took a gondola tour of the Grand Canal in Venice at their lovely Italian elopement. They made stops at the piazza for photos and, of course, their intimate sunset ceremony alongside the canal, serenaded by a soprano. Passersby couldn’t stop starign (as you’ll see!) as the pair strolled around in their formal wear and matching blue orchids for the bouquet and boutonniere. It’s an elopement dream. Plus, Italy is never a bad idea! Let’s take a peek at this elopement in Venice…

Scenic views meet Games of Thrones at this stunning Italy wedding

Scenic views abound at this stunning Italian wedding

Julia and Michael are both from the UK and are both very into medieval settings, especially Michael, who is a lead video game designer. They decided to celebrate their intimate wedding in the Lake district of Malcesine, Italy with family and close friends. Are you jonesing for a trip like this? At least we can live it through their eyes…

Vacay goals: This Italy trip doubled as a traveling engagement shoot

Vacay goals: This Italy trip doubled as a traveling engagement shoot

Jason and Didi wanted to pair their Italian vacation with a killer engagement shoot with Jason’s sister, Sasha (also their photog!) and her husband. The 14-day itinerary covered a few cities including Milan, Venice, Florence, Tuscany, Rome, and Amafi Coast. Sigh — hashtag traveling engagement shoot goals.

The group stated in a castle in Tuscany, rode in boats and gondolas in Venice, stayed in Art Deco hotels, ate gelato in Sienna, and toured lovely streets and squares. It was a lush and fabulous way to celebrate Jason and Didi’s engagement and we get to see it all! A-wanderlusting we will go…