When I’m in Italy, it doesn’t take much to make me feel inspired to create. The language, the food, the warmth of the Italian people and their respect for quality & beauty are but a few of the reasons I love it. So, when Beatrice stepped out of Villa in this beautifully textured MadeBride gown, my heart skipped a beat. This first image wasn’t posed or planned, she simply stepped into the light & I pressed the shutter. And it’s quickly become one of my favorite images from my time in Tuscany.

Over the afternoon, we captured fashion-inspired images of Beatrice, and in between shots, I explored the gardens around Villa Cetinale. I discovered olive branches with shiny black olives, a bell tower peeking out from among the olive & Cyprus trees and sculptures that lined the garden walls. Capturing these portraits made me feel like I stepped back in time to capture a contessa enjoying the grounds of her Villa.

Vendor Team:

Venue: Villa Cetinale

Host: AMV Retreats

Planning, Styling + Design: AMV Weddings

Workshop Speakers: Sophie Kaye, The Rossini’s, Andreas Georgiou, The Komans

Florist: Flowers Living

Hair/Makeup: Madeline Eleanor

Shoes: Something Bleu

Jewelry: Victor Barbone

Dress: Made Bride

Accessories: White Jasmine Accessories

Model: Beatrice at Fashion Art Wise

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