Alessandra and Luigi selected Monte Di Procida, Italy in the Naples region to touchdown for their destination wedding. A place near and dear to their hearts, this is the small town where they had family from and where they actually met during one of their summer visits from the US. To bring this fantasy wedding into reality, the couple enlisted destination wedding planner, Art of Perfection Events and Maryla Colandrea shared with us the details of this very special big day.
“About twenty minutes from the bustling city of Naples, Italy is a town called Monte di Procida, an exclusive seaside village, on a bolstering hilltop, with 360 degree views of the Bay of Naples and Surrounding Islands. It is a dream destination and this Italian-American couple who met there years ago knew exactly where they wanted to celebrate their nuptials, in the same “Piazza,” towns-square where it all began.”
“Alessandra and Luigi wanted guests to indulge in Italy like an Italian. From yachting to the famous Islands to candlelit dinners overlooking Mount Vesuvius every part of this wedding week was exciting. Cooking classes, Morning espresso and a cornetto in Piazza and Amalfi Coast Villa rentals were just a few of the ways guests toured the Italian life-style.”
“Sohal Beach Club is like a blank white canvas. It is a lovely location on the water overlooking the islands of Ischia and Procida. However, our team of event designers and producers recreated the space to design Alessandra and Luigi’s “Dream” theme that created the whole setting for this lush wedding.”
“As for the wedding theme, Il Sogno: “The Dream,” was the ongoing thread that kept guest anticipating the wedding day. We romanticized the simple all white outdoor location with lush fabrics, grand carpets and soft tones of blushes and creams for the flowers. But most of all it came to life when people first walked in. The sun gleaming on an angel in the distance swinging in the summer air, just as Luigi told us of his dream when he first met Alessandra. Guests were drawn to the plexy-glass frames telling Luigi’s love-story while guiding them to their first stop the “Photobooth” where all guests were asked to pose for their glamour shot.”
“Then, to signature cocktails, where they found a massive floral tree that sparkled with Swarovski crystals and personalized dream catchers to help guests find their seat.”
“As the dreamy “day” became “night” the Dream wedding went Fantasyland with splashes of Gold, Black, White and Silver to transport guests once again to a place of decadence and imagination.”
“For the Italian music lovers, two famous Italian Singers, Dodi Battaglia and Riccardo Fogli of the legendary group “I Pooh,” stopped by to sing “Alessandra,” a song dedicated to the bride by her father.”
“Lit butterfly ballerinas on stilts, a human after-dinner drink table, sparklers, mouthwatering Italian desserts and glittering fireworks ended the night for guests who left wondering if it was all real… or just an “ Italian Dream!”
Congratulations to the newlyweds!
Destination Wedding Photographer: Francesco De Tito
Wedding Vendors: Church: Maria Assunta in Cielo, Monte Di Procida, Reception Venue: Sohal Beach Club, Naples Italy, Bride’s Gown: Pnina Tornai for Kleinfeld Bridal, Destination Guest Planner + Wedding Designer + Guest Villa Rentals + Invitations + Swag Gifts: Art of Perfection Events, Florist: Il Massimo dei Fiori, APevents Details Photographer & Behind the scenes Videographer: Gennaro Cimmino, Band: “I Pooh” featuring Dodi Battaglia and Riccardo Fogli, Music: Alma y Musica
