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Cinque Terre Styled Engagement

November 23, 2015carolinereusen 1 Comment

P h o t o s b y S t e f a n i e K a p r a

Aside from the fact that this seems to be one of the sweetest engagement sessions, you know, the authentic type, not too overdone, just the right amount of details and decor…I was also drawn to this shoot because of its location, and the woman behind the styling. I recently met Simone Gebsattel, a German stylist who splits her time between the U.S. and Europe, during a shoot she was working on in Venice. And I must say, it’s fun to know the person behind all the loveliness in a photoshoot. Simone is clearly meant to be doing what she’s doing, and I am happy to showcase her styling work captured by another European talent, Stefanie Kapra.

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Intimate Amalfi Coast Wedding Inspiration

January 21, 2015carolinereusen 1 Comment

P h o t o s b y H e a t h e r P a y n e P h o t o g r a p h y

I’m so excited to share these gorgeous images with you all today. This shoot styled by Joy Proctor at the Moda e Arte Workshop takes place on the Amalfi Coast in Italy in an old hotel dating back to the 11th century. With a focus on architecture, Italian romance, and gorgeous landscapes, these photos by Heather Payne are overwhelmingly beautiful.

From the designer…To highlight the delicate juxtaposition of natural beauty and the true artisan talent reflected in the architecture and art, I chose a color palate of light blue, cream, gold and ochre. I chose the ruins of the old Roman baths as the backdrop for our dinner table, which I set with antique monogrammed silverware, detailed stoneware china and delicate etched glass champagne coupes. Ornate gold candelabras and candle sticks lit the table just as the owners of the palace may have done centuries before. I placed taper candles into the frescoes surrounding the dinner table, and chose a beautiful gold cake stand for the cake — which was also placed into a fresco.

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Bohemian Countryside Summer Wedding in Italy

January 14, 2015carolinereusen

P h o t o s b y B i a n c o P h o t o g r a p h y

Happy Hump Day, friends. While it’s freezing here in New England, this bohemian countryside summer wedding in Italy surely makes me feel warmer. And I absolutely love all things boho! This wedding is full of gorgeous summer sun in a fabulous location in Italy and lots of lovely reception details. Oh to have a reception outside like this one! Take a look at these photos from Anna Ambrosi of Bianco Photography and tell me you’re not yearning for summer too…

Bohemian Countryside Summer Wedding: Couple Shot

From the wedding planner, Giusy D’Ambrosio…Govanna and James got married in Carovigno, a small town in Puglia, Italy. In July the weather was sunny and hot, absolutely perfect for a countryside wedding. Both ceremony and reception took place in a private villa, where all guests enjoyed the rich flavours of South Italy food and wine.

Giovanna was gorgeous in her lace dress, wearing a colourful flower headband that matched her bouquet. Her love for simplicity and nature was the theme of the wedding. Centenary olive trees all around, an old wagon wheel as tableau de marriage, name cards with olive leaves as placeholders, an old bell to ring to make them kiss, folk dancers to fire up the after party.

Bohemian Summer Wedding