When I first had a vision of a vintage-Italian wedding, I thought of very rustic, Tuscan, vineyard-like setting, with soft twinkly lights and very earthy colors. Somehow, that original idea became a bit more grand as the wedding planning continued. As Morgan and I discussed attire, it really just seemed so appropriate to have a formal wedding. Let's face it, how many times in your life do you get to get all dressed up and fancy?

But really the whole reason how our wedding turned into a more fancy affair started with my wedding dress. I went into the bridal boutique thinking I wanted a dress that was a little more simple, flowy, even a little sexy. And of course I fell in love with a beauitful, super detailed with crystals and rhinestones, ivory silk organza gown that made me feel like a "bride." It was timeless and I had never felt so beautiful in anything that I had ever worn before.

So why Italian?? Since Morgan and I got engaged in Italy, and because I am a little obsessed with all things Italian, we thought it would be appropriate and really unique to go with this theme. And I couldn't have been happier with how everything turned out. It was absolutely perfect.

Here are some of the Vintage-Italian details:

Our Italian Invitations...made by yours truly!

Citrus water offered to guests upon arrival..glass jar  with grape vine detail

Our escort card board, inspired by all of the places we traveled throughout Italy. All of the names were placed on the back of mini Italian postcards

Our wedding cake, inspired from an Italian gate

Our table numbers were all of the places we traveled in Italy, enclosed in elegant vintage, gold frames

Our guests instead of a guest book sent Italian postcards with a sweet little message

and all of the postcards were placed in our Italian mailbox

Some Italian thrown into our programs J

And we offered our guests a cappuccino and gelato bar for a sweet Italian treat

And now that everything from the wedding is starting to settle down a bit, Morgan and I are trying to get things settled with our house. Hopefully we will be in before Christmas!