Halfpenny Wedding Dress with Embellished Belt

Pack your bags as we're off to Leece Italy today for the gorgeous destination wedding of Greek Cypriot George to his beautiful bride Melissa from the UK. Melissa wowed all in a Halfpenny wedding dress and looked like a goddess amongst the clear blue skies, stunning views and quaint wedding venue. The couple enjoyed traditional Puglia food, dance to live music and had the time of their lives. Keep your eye out for the Mother of the bride's amazing headdress and a wedding guest dead ringer for Gwyneth Paltrow too!

Groomsmen in Navy Suits with Orange Ties

Natural Bridal Makeup and Pinned Bridal Updo

Bride in Halfpenny London Wedding Dress with Lace Overlay and Embellished Belt

Mother of The Bride in Powder Blue Dress and Matching Floral Headdress

Wedding Ceremony Bridal Entrance in Halfpenny Wedding Dress with Father of the Bride

Outdoor Wedding Ceremony with Groom i Navy Blue Suit Greeting his Bride in Halfpenny Wedding Dress

Outdoor Wedding Ceremony with Bride in Halfpenny Wedding Dress and Groom in Navy Blue Suit

Outdoor Wedding Ceremony with Groom Putting On His Bride in Halfpenny Wedding Dress Wedding Ring

Italian Destination Wedding Outdoor Ceremony at Masseria Borgo Mortella, Lecce

Outdoor Wedding Ceremony with Bride and Groom Kissing

What Made Our Day Unique
The day was the most magical ever. It was so special to feel the love of so many family and friends during the ceremony and the celebrations after.
Melissa & George

Halfpenny Wedding Dress

Melissa looked at various dress designers but immediately knew that Halfpenny were the ones to design her dream dress! The staff were amazing and nothing was too much trouble. Her gown was a gorgeous slip, with a removable lace bodice and exquisite belt detail which she removed for the evening reception. Add an all-white hydrangea bouquet and a romantic bridal up do finished with fresh flowers and you have the dreamiest of bridal looks to swoon over.

Inspiration & Styling
The wedding had many traditional elements while also feeling modern and very relaxed. The styling took inspiration from beautiful southern mediterranean sandstone buildings. The flowers were stunning and brought the venue to life, creating a magical setting.
Melissa & George

Groomsmen in Navy Blue Suits Holding Up Bride in Halfpenny Wedding Dress

Bride in Halfpenny Wedding Dress and Groom in Navy Suit holding Tambourine's as They Enter The Wedding Breakfast

Bride in Halfpenny Wedding Dress and Groom in Navy Suit Posing By All White Floral Arrangements

Golden Hour Portrait with Bride in Halfpenny Wedding Dress and Groom in Navy Suit

Outdoor Wedding Ceremony with Blue and White Table Runner and Tambourine Wedding Favours

Blue and White Wedding Table Runner and Floral Centrepieces

Outdoor Italian Destination Wedding Reception

Wedding Guests in Red Dress and Panama Hat

Young Boy Wedding Guests Giving Thumbs Up

Bride in Halfpenny London Wedding Dress and Groom in Navy Blue Suit Entering the Wedding Breakfast

Italian Outdoor Wedding Reception with Festoon Light Canopy

Groom in Three-Piece Wedding Suit Giving His Wedding Speech

Bride and Groom Hugging at Wedding Reception

Bride in Halfpenny London Wedding Dress and Groom in Navy Suit Cutting the Italian Millefoglie Pastry Wedding Cake

Outdoor Reception First Dance with Bride in Spaghetti Strap Halfpenny Wedding Dress

Melissa and George enlisted the help of Eleonora, the owner of Masseria Borgo Mortella to help them plan their Italian destination wedding. She was invaluable in translating between suppliers and keeping everything organised. They couldn't have done it without her. If you're not sure where to start with planning your wedding abroad we highly recommend giving our Destination Wedding Podcast a listen.