Elope In Italy

Couple Elope in Italy

Photography by Karen Obrist Photography

After winning an Instagram competition, Ariel & Nolan were able to elope in Italy for their special day. How lucky! With a few of their nearest and dearest, and their adorable son Lennox, they celebrated in style at Podere Conti in Tuscany. We're loving the rich earthy tones mixed with pinks and oranges to match the autumn season. It may have been a misty day but these two were shining bright!

Ariel & Nolan wanted to elope in Italy to have an intimate and stress-free destination wedding.

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The entire day was full of so many sweet, sweet moments! However, we certainly all had a good belly laugh when my hubby stole a kiss before our officiant exclaimed "you may now kiss the bride".

Ariel & Nolan

The groom getting ready at Podere Conti
The bride having her wedding dress fastened
Bride and groom's first look, standing at the top and bottom of a staircase at their Italy elopement
Bride and groom's first look, the groom is holding the bride's hand in the air and taking in her wedding dress
Diamond wedding ring with mustard velvet ring box
Bride and groom smiling at their Italy elopement, the bride is holding a bouquet of white, red and neutral toned flowers
Bouquet of white wild roses, gerbera flowers and dark wild grasses
Bride and groom elope in Italy at Podere Conti
Bride and groom walking down a staircase, the groom is walking behind holding the bride's wedding dress above the ground
Bride wearing a strapless wedding gown with lace detail, holding a bouquet of wild roses, gerberas and wild grass
Wedding tablescape with centrepieces of roses, dahlias, eucalyptus leaves and wild grass. With blue linen napkins and simple name cards
Beautiful outdoor wedding table for an elopement in Italy, with orange scarves over each chair for guests, blue linen table runners and earthy toned flowers
Yellow, mauve and lilac wedding stationery by Ephemora
The bride leading the groom through an archway of flowers at their Italy elopement
The bride and groom standing at each end of their outdoor wedding table, smiling at each other
The bride and groom walking hand in hand through Podere Conti to their elopement ceremony
The bride and groom hugging on a staircase after their first look moment, the bride has a huge smile on her face
Bouquet of wild white roses, gerberas, dahlias and wild grasses
Strapless lace white wedding dress hanging up for an elopement in Italy
The bride and groom standing on a balcony surrounded by flowers and foliage at Podere Conti
Bride and groom sat at their outdoor wedding table, the grooms hand on the bride's shoulder
Outdoor wedding tablescape for Tuscany wedding with blue linens, white tableware and earthy toned florals
Red, yellow and pink tapered candlesticks for an intimate wedding dinner at a Tuscany elopement
Yellow Italian wedding menu stationery by Ephemora
Dried poppy heads, pink wild roses and dahlias for table centrepieces at Italian elopement
Red, yellow and pink tapered candlesticks for an intimate wedding dinner at a Tuscany elopement
Yellow wedding menu with navy linen napkin and white tableware for stylish Tuscany elopement

ELOPEMENT IN ITALY

We eloped in the most beautiful destination, Tuscany, Italy. The entire day was an absolute fairy tale. The details were well thought out by our amazing visionary/planner, Justine. From our timeline to our tablecloths, she did not miss a beat. It was stunningly beautiful in every way. Our floral arrangements were out-of-this world gorgeous, and don't get me started on the food. Everything was farm-to-table; a delicious seven course meal. The cherry on top was being able to bring our 7 month old son, Lennox, overseas to join us in celebrating one of the most special days of our lives.

WEDDING PLANNING

Ask yourself what is most important for YOU, not family or guests. We wanted our special day to be intimate, stress-free and located in the mountains. Details are not my thing so I have great appreciation for those who have an eye for them. Hire a wedding planner/stylist to bring your vision to reality, and an incredible photographer is a MUST! Find one that will capture the special moments of your day beautifully. Enjoy the process! Time is fleeting, so it's important to enjoy the build up to the best day of your life.

The bride and groom kiss while the groom holds their 7 month old son, who looks at the camera
The bride and groom walk hand in hand through Podere Conti in Tuscany
Intimate outdoor wedding dinner with earthy tones, navy linen details and pillar candles
Intimate outdoor wedding ceremony set up in a misty olive grove for couple who elope in Italy
The bride and groom elope in Italy in front of four guests while a harpist plays
Huge floral display of pink, white and orange roses, orchids, eucalyptus leaves and lilies
Intimate elopement in Italy with four guests and a harpist in an olive grove
The bride and groom standing hand in hand at the altar in front of their wedding celebrant
Intimate wedding dinner in the Italian mountains with yellow scarves over guest chairs and red and orange floral centrepieces
The bride and groom hug in an olive grove at their Italy elopement
Luxe rustic wedding table in Italy with tapered candles, and earthy toned florals
Bride and groom walk through an olive grove in Italy, the groom is holding her bouquet while she lifts up her dress
The bride walking down the stairs to make her entrance
The bride and groom standing at the altar at their Italy elopement in an olive grove in Tuscany
The bride and groom lift up their 7 month old son, giving him a kiss and celebrating their wedding day
The bride and groom walk arm in arm through an olive grove at Podere Conti
Pink, orange and yellow tapered candles with dahlias and wild roses
The bride and groom laughing at the altar hand in hand as they get married
The bride and groom share a kiss at their reception dinner for their elopement in Italy
Pillar candles lighting up intimate wedding dinner in the Italian mountains
The bride and groom surrounded by lights and candles at their intimate evening wedding dinner in Tuscany
Guests dancing in a circle around the bride and groom in a courtyard, as the groom lifts his baby son into the air
The guests circling the bride and groom as they dance, smiling and clapping
The bride dancing with her mother
An Italian dessert wedding cake of meringue and thin pastry being freshly made
The bride and groom cutting into their pastry and meringue wedding cake decorated with flowers
Italian dessert wedding cake made of pastry and meringue, decorated with flowers and placed on a barrel

It was all thanks to Instagram that Ariel & Nolan were able to elope in Italy!

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We actually won this elopement as a giveaway on Instagram! We always knew we wanted to have an intimate destination wedding. One day my (now) husband suggested that we enter a giveaway on Instagram. Right away, I started following #elopementgiveaway. This particular giveaway was the first one I entered and we learned we won about a month before the elopement date. We saw it as a sign from God, expedited some passports, arranged our flights and off we went not telling a soul other than our wedding guests!

Ariel & Nolan

For couples now thinking, 'why don't we elope in Italy?', we've got just the thing for you: another beautiful Tuscan elopement to add to your Pinterest inspo board. Italy is full of incredible natural beauty spots to get married, like Lake Como, Puglia and the Amalfi Coast.

Venue & Food: Podere Conti |
Photographer: Karen Obrist Photography |
Dinner Music: Luca Bellotti |
Dinner Music: Lorenzo Cavazzini |
Harpist: Giulia Ermirio |
Florist: La Rosa Canina Fioristi |
Hair & Makeup Artist: Giulia Cresci |
Planner & Stylist: Together Events |
Stationery: Ephemora
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