Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Chic Wedding in Ravello


I like meeting people,  talking to them and knowing more about their life, culture and traditions.

l love creating with my couples the perfect feeling and try to follow their wishes and needs as much as possible in order to give them the best solution for their ideas and budget.

I ‘m always pleased to guide couples during the site inspections along the pedestrian roads of Ravello for discovering the beauty of its romantic corners.

Ravello and the Amalfi Coast offer to our  couples which want to get married here wonderful hotels, villas and restaurants overlooking the waters.

I’m sure you would be amazed by our town Ravello like Jennifer & Matt were .

They both come from UK , we have been planning the perfect wedding for more than two years.

When I started speaking with them I immediately got the right feeling. I really liked them since the beginning.
 After many emails and telephone calls, they decided to come here.

It was very hard to them to decide about the perfect wedding location , that’s why it took too long but in the end, they went for the most exclusive wedding Venue they couldn’t have chosen for their wedding day.

For the day before, they planned a casual chic wedding rehearsal dinner in the 5 stars hotel Caruso in Ravello for welcoming everybody and made them feel at home. It wasn’t difficult with such a wonderful setting!

The floral arrangement was so pretty , elegant and simple in the same time.

The hotel garden was plenty of flowers , hanging candles which fell down from the olive trees without considering the stunning view on the Coast .

On the day of the wedding the weather was not perfect,  because some heavy rain fell down 1 hour before the wedding ceremony .

Jennifer got ready in one of the most lovely suites of the hotel Caruso overlooking the sea below and the hotel gardens.

Matt was staying in the same hotel but he also had some little fun with his best man at the bar .

The weather changed quickly and an heavy rain started falling down 2 hours before the ceremony time.

Despite to the rain , when everybody was ready we welcomed all the guests to the Duomo Church with a huge smile , hoping the rain to stop very soon!

Jennifer & Matt decided to have a mixed marriage in the Catholic church , main Duomo in Ravello.

Jennifer and her bridesmaids arrived right after the end of the rain , the sky became so clear and the sun shined.

  With the amazing sound of a Wagner’s nuptial march , Jennifer walked into the aisle with her 2 dads . Isn’t it so sweet?

The church flowers were so beautiful Armando, our florist or as he normally like saying: “the florist”  did a great job, everybody were stunned.

After the Catholic ceremony all guests waited for Jennifer and Matt outside the Church in the lovely little square steps in front of it. A big rice thawing for them…just like Italian tradition wants!

We all started reaching the amazing wedding reception venue Villa Cimbrone but while guests started their aperitif our couple and the bridal party took the chance to have a little time for their wedding pictures in the villa gardens and by the breath-taking Belvedere.

Once Back in Villa Cimbrone 2 fountains garden they enjoyed fresh and delicious canapés , they relaxed and then had some more wedding pictures with their guests against the beautiful backdrop of the sea view below.

The Crypt in which the  wedding reception was held was absolutely gorgeous, again with amazing views. 

The 5-course meal was wonderful and the service absolutely first-class.

The cake cutting took place in  the amazing garden with so many white veils, lanterns, gazebo’s

In the late evening the wedding party enjoyed dancing , the music from the wedding band was brilliant 

After midnight we made our way down to the Disco club Le Mosaique hired exclusively for their after dinner wedding party .

The Party was really fun, with music and dances , everybody had lot of fun !

The music carried on till 5.00 a.m in the morning when warm brioche and cappuccino was offered to all the wedding guests.

A beautiful end to a beautiful day.

The day was absolutely amazing and the Ravello Events loved working with Jennifer & Matt .

We are still in touch and we are now become more than  simple friends , we will  meet them again soon!

Ravello Events wants to thank to all who contributed to making Jennifer and Matt’s day  so special ..


Wedding rings

Ravello

Wedding flowers
Hotel Caruso


Ravello main church


Catholic ceremony Ravello
Bride's Bouquet

Villa Cimbrone main entrance
Villa Cimbrone gardens
Villa Cimbrone belvedere
Guest's book
Villa Cimbrone crypt
Villa Cimbrone top table

Wedding details
Crypt in Villa Cimbrone
Wedding dinner in Villa Cimbrone

After dinner
Villa Cimbrone garden of the two fountains

Wedding cake
First dancing
Villa Cimbrone cloister

Mosaique dancing

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Rustic chic rehearsal dinner at Hotel Caruso in Ravello

Rehearsal Dinners are the perfect occasions for a more casual and relaxed wedding celebration.  
 
Rehearsal Dinners should be FUN and using a theme is a great way to provide an entertaining and amusing evening of the wedding day.
When incorporating a theme, think about how you can use your theme in everything from print, decor, music, and even attire.
The theme can be an expression of the bride’s and groom’s personalities and interests or a simple colour scheme that you like.
Take your theme and showcase it in all the elements of your event.  Begin with the invitation and also use it on all your other print pieces ( pre wedding menu cards, pre wedding table cards, pre wedding favours). 
Tie the theme in with your decor (pre wedding flowers, lighting, linens) and your rehearsal dinner food and drinks.
Just remember to strike a balance when using a theme.!
You don’t want to over-do using your theme since it can come off as a bit tacky but you want to use it enough so it makes a statement and provides a very special night that is full of fun.
  This time we have selected for you a “Rustic Chic” theme since it’s our favourite. 
This rehearsal dinner took place in the exclusive 5 stars hotel Caruso in Ravello in its fabulous wedding garden with sea view.
The theme was very appropriate and the set up very elegant.
See our pictures here : 

Hotel Caruso Ravello




Hotel Caruso Wagner garden