Wedding in Alberobello, Italy

How I met my man…

We met at a traditional dance evening in our local village.

Then, he proposed…

He organized a treasure hunt for me, and at the end there was the ring with a little note asking if I wanted to marry him.

Our wedding destination… and why we fell in love with it!

We decided to get married at La Chiusa di Chietri in Alberobello. We fell in love with the idea of celebrating on a lawn, among olive trees and surrounded by trulli. We wanted it to feel like an informal village festival rather than a strict, formal event.

Our wedding concept, style & inspiration…

The whole concept was an outdoor party where everyone could feel free to do what they wanted, without being forced to stay in formal clothes. We wanted a relaxed, joyful atmosphere, just like a village fête.

The best – and the worst – wedding decisions we made…

I honestly feel that all the decisions I made were right and perfectly matched who we are. Everything reflected us completely.
(There wasn’t really a “worst” decision in my eyes.)

My hands-down favorite moment!

I will never forget a moment on the dance floor when all the guests were on their feet and my three-year-old son made everyone dance to a children’s song. Everyone joined in and had so much fun!

The soundtrack of our entrance and first dance!

Our first dance song was “Abbracciame” by Andrea Sannino.
For our entrance, we chose “Volare” by Domenico Modugno, in a folk version.

How I knew this was my wedding dress…

When I arrived at the atelier in Athens, I tried on all the dresses I liked and I truly loved them all, so it was hard to choose. In the end, I chose the one that flattered me the most and suited my body best.

My Zolotas experience, from the first visit to the big day…

I would describe it as a unique experience that very few other ateliers can offer. The owner hosted me personally and was incredibly kind and welcoming. Despite the many kilometres I had to travel, if I could go back in time, I would choose Zolotas all over again.

I would like to thank the following people, for turning my dream into a wedding reality…

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER: Lorenzo DiTommaso
MAKEUP: Viviana Veglia Vmake Up | HAIRSTYLING: Mariella Sardone
WEDDING RECEPTION: La Chiusa di Chietri | HANDMADE WEDDING DRESS: Atelier Zolotas