Photo: Mel Barlow and Allan Zepeda
A jaunt on a Vespa was just the thing to calm the bride and groom's last-minute jitters. "It was a risky thing to do right before the wedding," the bride admits, "but we love being spontaneous, so we just went for it."
Photo: Mel Barlow and Allan Zepeda
A wreath of hydrangeas and crab apples decorated the scooter.
Photo: Mel Barlow and Allan Zepeda
The embossed programs by William Arthur were printed on textured organic paper bound with twigs. Michael's family rabbi officiated beneath a chuppah whose columns were assembled from thousands of hand-tied olive sprigs.
Photo: Mel Barlow and Allan Zepeda
The guys in the bridal party struck a pose on the cobblestone streets of Florence shortly before the ceremony. During the vows, "it felt like we were the only two people in the world," says the bride.
Photo: Mel Barlow and Allan Zepeda
Bridesmaids' bouquets captured the essence of Tuscany with rosemary, sage, olive sprigs, rose hips, and "Coffee Break" roses. Hand rolled paper cones filled with rice and petals decorated the backs of chairs at the "I do's."
As a tribute to Michelangelo, the couple used an artist's palette as their wedding sign.
Photo: Mel Barlow and Allan Zepeda
A large canvas map of Italy that served as the guest book now hangs in the couple's home. Canvas menus and sage leaves reflected the local culture.
Photo: Mel Barlow and Allan Zepeda
The wild greens with capers and Parmesan was "honest to God, the best salad of my life," says Lindsay. Local pears added a textural element to the decor. In Italy, confetti (Jordan almonds) signify good wishes for the couple; there were plenty to go around on the dessert bar.
Photo: Mel Barlow and Allan Zepeda
"I'm not usually a shoe girl, but how can you not go all out for your wedding?" says Lindsay of her strappy Jimmy Choos.
Venue and Caterer: Villa San Michele || Planner: Jennifer Zabinski of The Wedding Library || Florist: Tuscany Flowers || Programs: William Arthur || Menu & Wedding Sign: Arak Kanofsky Studios || Calligrapher: Emily Snyder || Bride's Dress: Amsale || Veil: Bride's Head Revisited || Photographers: Mel Barlow and Allan Zepeda
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