Olive Bouquet For Tuscany Wedding

I mean, wow. The views, the décor, the DRESS? Saskia and Ivan's Tuscany wedding is the epitome of picturesque. Effortlessly chic yet totally organic. They used the natural beauty of the Italian countryside to complement their location, creating an olive bouquet from surrounding trees. A small and intimate wedding, they wanted to bring together their family and friends from around the globe to celebrate in their favourite location: the olive groves of Tuscany.

Olive bouquet and Mille crepe cake for a scenic Tuscany wedding at The Lazy Olive.

Italy has always had a special place in our hearts! Ivan is Italian (born and raised in Switzerland) and I, Saskia (native German but completely Tuscan by heart), studied fashion design in Florence, one of the most amazing and unforgettable times of my life. The moment Ivan popped the question we just knew our wedding had to be in Italy!
Saskia & Ivan

couple holding hands with olive bouquets thrown over them

Just married at a church in Tuscany, holding an olive bouquet

Olive bouquet details at the end of a church pew

Bride and groom kiss at their Tuscany church wedding

The bride and groom bow their heads as they get married at a Tuscany church

Groom slides ring on to Bride's hand in Tuscany

A basket of olive bouquet wedding favours

Bridesmaid helping Bride with her dress and olive bouquet

Lace sleeve details on Martina Liana designed dress

A huge boquet of olive branches and dahlias

Bridesmaids helping Saskia get into her dress

Guests laugh, with olive boquet details in their hair

Flower girl wearing olive bouquet headband crown

Bride having her hair accessories put in

Tuscany groom getting ready in his Suter & Co suit

Neutral pink toned tulle bridesmaids skirts hanging up

Old leather book with lace wrapped in a bow on the outside

Tuscany bride having her long hair styled

Groom's leather brown and white brogue shoes

Olive bouquet Wedding stationary by Simply Si

Olive bouquet wedding invitations by Simply Si

Saskia walks down the aisle with a huge olive bouquet

Groom lifting Bride's Blossom & Bluebird veil

olive bouquet branch wall guestbook photobooth

STYLING

For us olive trees represent Tuscany, as we wanted to be as sustainable as possible we decided to skip flowers - except for some dahlias in my bouquet - and go completely green. To pay tribute to my design background, a little glam was obligatory. We added some golden accents for decoration and stationery.

FINDING THE DRESS

Being a plus size bride and a fashion designer I was a bit worried about finding my dress. Usually the plus size styles are not the fashionable ones but I refused to pick something just because it did fit. Then I found an amazing bridal store, "I AM YOURS"! Oh my, I cannot describe how grateful I am!

Olive branches line the tablescape in Tuscany

Bride and groom look over Tuscany olive groves

Bride and groom smiling, holding hands with an olive bouquet

Groom holding olive bouquet as they look over Tuscany countryside

Saskia smiling with her bridal olive bouquet

Close up of beautiful olive bouquet, olive branches and dahlia flowers

Bride kisses Groom's forehead with olive bouquet

Bride leans into Groom's face in Tuscany olive grove

Looking over Tuscany at The Lazy Olive wedding venue

Bride and groom walking through Tuscany with olive bouquet

Tuscany groom wearing Specimen Style Co hat

Bride and Groom roam the Tuscany countryside at The Lazy Olive

Bride and Groom holding hands with Olive bouquet after wedding

Crystal cut wine glass with olive branches

Memorial family photo hanging from olive tree of Bride's parents

The groom and groomsmen line up in neutral toned olive green and blue suits

Bridesmaids play with tulle skirts while bride holds olive bouquet

Miss 500 ice cream van in classic blue Italian Fiat 500

Candlesticks and olive branches bouquets table decorations

Bride and groom standing in front of olive bouquet guestbook wall

Bride wears floral embroidered wedding dress

Saskia's olive bouquet was not only unique, but personal. She wanted to show off her love of all things Tuscany!

Every little detail we had planned over the last 18 months just came together in this amazing scenery. Seeing all of our loved ones there, laughing, chatting and singing along old Italian classic songs we had chosen for the aperitivo and dinner, it just melted our hearts!
Saskia & Ivan

If you're looking to add some botanical beauty to your wedding décor, we've got a huge range of fabulous florists on our Recommended Suppliers list. Loving the calming olive green shades against the Tuscany hills? If you're now totally inspired by pastel and neutral tones to compliment your location, check out Claudia & Helder's coastal wedding in Spain.