Wolfgang and Simone’s Unique Chic Affair

A unique celebration in the relaxed atmosphere of a rustic farmhouse in the Chianti. This insanely chic couple from Austria were so full of fun and inspiration… from the Simone’s gorgeous vintage style wedding dress, a woodcutting competition and red balloons floating in the Tuscan sky. We can’t rave on enough about how we loved every single minute of their gorgeous wedding, we will let you see for yourself.

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Our New Website

We are pleased to announce that our new website is up and running and we love it and hope you do to! We invite you to take a look and let us know what you think, all comments and feedback is really appreciated.

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Tuscan Style Table Settings

Whether its a elegant dinner within the walls of a 1000 year old castle or cozy rustic family style dinner on the terrace of a farmhouse in the countryside, every time we design a theme for a table setting, we can’t help but be inspired by the beautiful landscape of Tuscany. All the properties we use offer spectacular settings… full of life, vibrant colors and breathtaking views. Our goal is to always compliment and celebrate the Tuscan environment so rather than force a theme, this becomes our theme. Adding soft romantic flowers, lights strung across the olive trees, delicious local produce spread across long wooden tables… elegant, but understated details that create a warm, intimate atmosphere that captures the Tuscan

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Vintage Wedding Cars

Vintage cars are effortlessly stylish and full of romantic character, few modern cars can provide you with the fun factor a vintage car has. It’s one of the best ways for couples to add a little detail which makes their wedding day even more unique, a day that you will remember for the rest of your life. Using a vintage car will provide you and your guests with even more beautiful memories that will bring a smile to your face when you reminiscence about your wedding day, plus it looks gorgeous in wedding photos against the backdrop of the Tuscan countryside. If you would like to find out more about the selection of vintage cars available for your Tuscan wedding,

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Victoria and David’s Elegant Tuscan Wedding

Victoria and David’s from UK and Ireland had an elegant ceremony in an 12th century abbey amongst the olive trees in Carmignano, a famous wine region known its superior wine since the Middle Ages. Lilies of the valley, a stunning Italian designed wedding dress and reception held in a grand Tuscan villa set the stage for these truly beautiful wedding.

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Sunflowers

When it comes to choosing wedding flowers it’s a good idea to go with flowers that bloom locally and naturally during the time of your wedding. Bright sunflowers are always in style at a sunny spring/summer wedding and mixed with other flowers of the season, the profusion of vibrant color really lends warmth and charm to any setting. We never get tired of seeing these cheerful blooms at the weddings we plan, they really do evoke feelings of happiness!

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New Press – Lucky Me!

The lovely Erin from Lucky Me featured the wedding we planned and designed for Lisa and John in the Chianti countryside, featured on our Favorite 2008 weddings. We had so much fun with Lisa and John, they were such a joy to work with and their day really captured the essence of a Tuscan wedding. Thanks Erin!

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Crostini di Fegato – Toasted Bread with Chicken Liver Patè

This is a very simple, classic Florentine specialty, served as an appetizer around Tuscany. It is a delicious topping and will make even the most ardent liver-haters converts after their first bite. Ingredients: • One carrot. • One onion. • One stick of celery. • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil. • 300g chicken livers. • White wine or stock. • One dessert spoon capers. • 4 anchovy fillets. • Freshly chopped sage. • 50g butter. • Salt. • 500g unsalted bread. Cut the onion into rings and fry in the oil the chopped carrot and celery. Clean and wash the chicken livers, chop them roughly, add to the fried ingredients and brown well. If they dry out too much, moisten

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Spring Is Just Around The Corner!

The sun has been shining in Tuscany, reminding us that spring is just around the corner. Spring is a season that is all about color especially on the floral scene, a profusion of pinks, purples, apricots and the stunning shades of green cover the landscape of Tuscany. We find so much inspiration when choosing wedding hues for this time of year, fresh spring flowers provide the perfect adornment against the backdrop of the lovely countryside and the romantic villas that dot the hills in Tuscany. Another great advantage of having a spring wedding in Tuscany is that there are more talented vendors available, and you may be able to get a discounted rate, especially on venues and travels compared to

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Symbolic Ceremonies – Balloon Release

As mentioned in our last post on Symbolic Weddings. There are many different ways to create your own unique ceremony and make your day more interesting and representative of your life together. Another popular choice for symbolic ceremonies is the releasing of balloons as a means of wishing the bride and groom happiness and wellness. It is also a unique, creative and fun way to get all your guests involved by asking them to write out their happy wishes for you, attach postcards to the balloons and all release them in the air together. This symbolic act creates such a beautiful moment as you all watch the balloons with the loving notes float over the Tuscan landscape. There has been

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Chiara Sernesi

Owner and creative director
Born and raised in Florence, is the principal planner and founder of Weddings in Tuscany. After graduating she began her career working in her father’s Fashion company as a fashion designer and also helping in planning events and fashion shows. Thanks to her passion for design and her creativity…

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