Stunning and Traditional Italian Church Wedding

Today's wedding leaves me speechless. I honestly cannot put into words this couple, this wedding, this city, the tradition, the church, the confetti. Inspirational and awe inspiring is the best I can come up with.

The bride is stunning. The couple shots are fantastic. I don't know what else to say but let you see it all in its glory. And there are a ton of pictures of which I am so glad.

Oh MerryMe Photography, I cannot thank you enough for sharing Stella and Barry with us.

Guys, make your wedding day dreams come true. Do it because you get wonderful memories just like these. You don't have to travel to Italy. You don't have to get married in a church. Just do what sets your heart a blaze and makes you both extremely happy. It is so worth it. This wedding and couple prove that.

{From the photographer}
Stella parents got married in Rome, so she wanted to follow their steps and make her own wedding unique like her parents.

The ceremony was in San Silvestro in Capite, one of the oldest churches in Italy with remarkable beautiful marbles and baroque designs. After the ceremony the bride and groom took some time to have some shots done near the Colosseum.

The reception dinner in Hotel d'Inghliterra, in via Condotti, near the Spanish Stem was beautiful designed in a pink and gold color scheme.

{Vendors} Photographer: MerryMe Photography // Cinema and Video: 2CFILM // Event Planner: Amoretti Weddings // Floral Designer: Caliando // Musicians: Gabriella Rea // Invitation Designer: MarryMe by Amoretti // Event Venue: Valentina Cava // Submission: Two Bright Lights

Elegant and Traditional Downtown Hotel Wedding

Hi friends. How are you? Really how are you? Do you feel overwhelmed already this month? I know I do.

Last night I was working on an article that could possibly be something big for me (possibly), on top of a grad school final and well, teaching children and preparing them for their final. A sweet friend called and I honestly was too busy to talk but answered anyway (I know. I am terrible but being truthful). We ended up talking and after a few minutes I really started to relax. She made everything better (which you usually always do Rachel) and I thought what am I stressing about. Honestly, get it together Katie.

I came to the realization that I need to edit more and not my lesson plans but life. I write posts about simplicity but like I have shared before I forget the definition so quickly. Then this morning I saw this video and boy did I start crying. The ugly cry. Yes, the video is an advertisement but such a challenge. What am I doing this holiday season to give to others? I have so much more to give others but I have to clear out the busy to get there. And I will. I am aware now. What do you do to keep the meaning of Christmas present always in your life?

So all that above has nothing to do with today's wedding. I am aware but I need to share it. Someone else needs to see it too. But now...now I get to share a sweet couple! It is one of the biggest highlights of my day y'all!

Stefanie and Alan are a gorgeous couple that threw one heck of a celebration. And Stefanie's gown is stunning. Well, Stefanie is stunning all together but her gown is the perfect fit. Also, when I put traditional in the title of this post I mean traditional in the best way. I love couple's who celebrate their heritage and include it in their wedding day. It means so much and that is such a great gift to give guests too. Stefanie and Alan, thank you for creating a magical day and thank you to the lovely Blue Mason Photography team for sharing it with us.

Oh, and don't miss the belly dancer at their reception. Told you. Totally magical wedding.

{From the photographer}
Stefanie and Alan's wedding was classic and stunning. Their reception really tied in Alan's Lebanese culture! They were introduced and immediately held up in chairs while guests danced around them. The reception also included a belly dancer, bongo player and a dance floor full of friends and family!

{Vendors} Photographer: Blue Mason Photography // Reception Venue: Par-A-Dice Hotel // Submission : Two Bright Lights