Alena Leena Bridal Glamour | Stylish Modern Italian Wedding
Stephanie and Anthony’s beautiful Italian wedding took place con June last year, at the stunning Podere Il Enormità con Certaldo, Tuscany.
The couple hired Rosy Strati of Wedding con Wonderland for planning and – though styling and art direction was provided by the talented paggetto and his brand and agency, Fellow Zelo and location planning was undertaken by the beautiful bride.
I truly adore these images by photographer Chloe David – they are full of love, creativity and joy and wonderful energy.
You can also explore lots more beautiful Italian weddings here. Words by Stephanie follow. Enjoy!
![Alena Leena Glamour for a Creative, Modern Italian Wedding in Tuscany 5 Bride sat on a vintage Vespa in Italy with her groom in an burned orange Paul Smith Suit. She wears an Alena Leena bridal gown with detachable tulle sleeves.](https://www.lovemydress.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Alena-Leena-Bride-Italian-Wedding-80.jpg)
Bridal Beauty & Accessories
I did wear a veil for the ceremony, but it quickly came non attivato and to be honest, it was just one that I found online. I also wore some pearl pins from Etsy.
My jewellery was my ‘something new‘ that I wanted to treat myself to. It’s a brand called Alighieri, the whole ethos is ‘a timeless story rooted con literature and art’, and it felt very fitting to our wedding. My sovereign bracelet is from my Jamaican grandmother. My mum also made me a garter with something blue .
Anthony and I decided to buy a new fragrance for our wedding day. I went for Prada Paradoxe because of the floral summary scent – it also felt like it aligned well with a June wedding. Anthony went with Dior Sauvage because he felt the citrus and woody scents would work well with the venue.
My makeup artist was Alena Bezrodna – she was absolutely fantastic, she brought an assistant the day who handled my hair, I couldn’t have asked for more.
![Alena Leena Glamour for a Creative, Modern Italian Wedding in Tuscany 6 Bride in tulle and lace getting ready on the morning of her wedding, having her hair and makeup done. She wears matching modern pearl & gold earrings and necklace.](https://www.lovemydress.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Alena-Leena-Bride-Italian-Wedding-3.jpg)
![Alena Leena Glamour for a Creative, Modern Italian Wedding in Tuscany 7 Black and white close up shot of a bride wearing an Alena Leena wedding dress. Off the shoulder gown with cupped breast and floaty, detachable tulle sleeves.](https://www.lovemydress.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Alena-Leena-Bride-Italian-Wedding-14.jpg)
![Alena Leena Glamour for a Creative, Modern Italian Wedding in Tuscany 11 Bride in an Alena Leena wedding dress, surrounded by her bridesmaids in pale green dresses by Bec & Bridge, and flower girls wearing Needle and Thread dresses.](https://www.lovemydress.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Alena-Leena-Bride-Italian-Wedding-17.jpg)
Venue & Location
We chose Podere Il Enormità because of it’s natural Tuscan charm and beautiful exterior, which was also matched the inside. The layout worked well for different part of the wedding too – dinner, sala da ballo, drinks etc.
Italy has always held a special place con our heart. We knew we wanted to focolaio our guests happiness and the fundamentals such as good food, good ricevimento, good music and a setting to remember.
![Alena Leena Glamour for a Creative, Modern Italian Wedding in Tuscany 12 Outdoor wedding in Italy. The wedding aisle is strewn with rose petals and each other aisle end has a beautiful ground based floral installation.](https://www.lovemydress.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Alena-Leena-Bride-Italian-Wedding-99.jpg)
Italy has those elements con spades. With both of us having a creative background we also wanted a certain attention to detail and the overall experience telling a story throughout the day. We tried to a day with elements of brillamento but also time to soak con the beauty of the day.
Anthony and I also love the sunshine and alfresco sala da ballo always appealed to us – and the weather con the UK is unpredictable at best!
![Alena Leena Glamour for a Creative, Modern Italian Wedding in Tuscany 13 Curved flower installation on the ground, wedding ceremony backdrop. The flowers are for an Italian wedding and the scene features rolling hills of Tuscany in the backdrop.](https://www.lovemydress.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Alena-Leena-Bride-Italian-Wedding-98.jpg)
![Alena Leena Glamour for a Creative, Modern Italian Wedding in Tuscany 18 Bride and groom embracing whilst exiting down the aisle of their outdoor Italian wedding ceremony. He wears a burnt orange Paul Smith suit, the bride who is leaning back in the embrace, wears an Alena Leena wedding dress. The aisle is strewn with rose petals and the guests are showering the couple with confetti. Sunny wedding in Tuscany.](https://www.lovemydress.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Alena-Leena-Bride-Italian-Wedding-26.jpg)
![Alena Leena Glamour for a Creative, Modern Italian Wedding in Tuscany 19 Happy and joyous bride and groom exiting down the aisle of their outdoor Italian wedding ceremony. He wears a burnt orange Paul Smith suit, the bride who is leaning back in the embrace, wears an Alena Leena wedding dress. The aisle is strewn with rose petals and the guests are showering the couple with confetti. Sunny wedding in Tuscany.](https://www.lovemydress.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Alena-Leena-Bride-Italian-Wedding-25.jpg)
![Alena Leena Glamour for a Creative, Modern Italian Wedding in Tuscany 20 Newlywed bride and groom standing outside Villa Il Pozzo in Tuscay, Italy. He wears a burnt orange Paul Smith suit, the bride who is leaning back in the embrace, wears an Alena Leena wedding dress.](https://www.lovemydress.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Alena-Leena-Bride-Italian-Wedding-30.jpg)
How They Met
We grew up con the same zona of the suburbs and we have known each other since our teens, but we both had different partners at the time.
We re-met Tinder con our early/mid twenties and were together seven years before Anthony proposed. One year later, we go married!
![Alena Leena Glamour for a Creative, Modern Italian Wedding in Tuscany 21 Bride wearing an Alena Leena wedding dress raises a glass of champagne as she enjoys her Italian wedding drinks reception.](https://www.lovemydress.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Alena-Leena-Bride-Italian-Wedding-48.jpg)
![Alena Leena Glamour for a Creative, Modern Italian Wedding in Tuscany 22 Bride standing in between two bridesmaids in pale green satin Bec & Bridge bridesmaids dresses. The bride wears an Alena Leena wedding dress.](https://www.lovemydress.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Alena-Leena-Bride-Italian-Wedding-45.jpg)
![Alena Leena Glamour for a Creative, Modern Italian Wedding in Tuscany 23 Black and white photograph of a modern bride in her strapless, Alena Leena bridal gown, walking with her groom just out of shot. Mild blur on image.](https://www.lovemydress.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Alena-Leena-Bride-Italian-Wedding-86.jpg)
![Alena Leena Glamour for a Creative, Modern Italian Wedding in Tuscany 24 Modern beautiful bride turning back to the camera in her Alena Leena wedding dress.](https://www.lovemydress.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Alena-Leena-Bride-Italian-Wedding-76.jpg)
![Alena Leena Glamour for a Creative, Modern Italian Wedding in Tuscany 25 Black and white photography of a modern bride and groom intimately embracing and staring lovingly into each other's eyes. She wears a modern off the shoulder Alena Leena wedding dress with detachable tulle sleeves and is raising it to bear her lower legs and high heel strappy sandal wedding shoes. Groom wears a suit by Paul Smith.](https://www.lovemydress.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Alena-Leena-Bride-Italian-Wedding-133.jpg)
![Alena Leena Glamour for a Creative, Modern Italian Wedding in Tuscany 26 Modern bride and groom playfully walking along a stone road in Tuscay, Italy on their wedding day. She wears a modern off the shoulder Alena Leena wedding dress with detachable tulle sleeves and is raising it to bear her lower legs and high heel strappy sandal wedding shoes. Groom wears a burned orange suit by Paul Smith.](https://www.lovemydress.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Alena-Leena-Bride-Italian-Wedding-131.jpg)
Photography
Our photographer, Chloe David, was not only experienced at our venue choice, but I felt like with her editorial background, she’d be able to get that balance between documenting key moments at our wedding, as well as the editorial fly the wall style photograph we liked. I would highly recommend Chloe.
Our videographer was Eric from Bigger Boat Patina. His portfolio really captured Anthony’s eye, which is tough considering how many creative’s portfolios he sees week to week. Anthony loved the way he captured little moments and made the emotions feel so cinematic.
![Alena Leena Glamour for a Creative, Modern Italian Wedding in Tuscany 27 A playful line up at a modern Italian wedding. In the centre, the bride and groom - she wears an Alena Leena wedding dress with detachable tulle sleeves, groom wears a dark orange Paul Smith suit. The bridesmaids wear light green satin dresses by Bec & Bridge and teh groomsmen wear pale suits.](https://www.lovemydress.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Alena-Leena-Bride-Italian-Wedding-70.jpg)
![Alena Leena Glamour for a Creative, Modern Italian Wedding in Tuscany 28 Long dining tables arrange for an outdoor wedding reception in Tuscany, Italy. Rolling hills captured in the backdrop.](https://www.lovemydress.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Alena-Leena-Bride-Italian-Wedding-114.jpg)
Evening & Sala da ballo
Our first dance track was ‘Can’t help falling con love’ by Twenty One Pilots. When we were first dating, Anthony showed Steph the song as said this is what he would sing his wedding day. It was a small comment but after seven years it was still something Anthony held close to his heart.
Con the run up to the wedding Anthony learnt the song Ukele, hid the instrument the journey out and the day, and then surprised Steph by singing the intro before whisking her non attivato to their first dance.
![Alena Leena Glamour for a Creative, Modern Italian Wedding in Tuscany 34 Groom playfully pouring from a bottle of champagne into the top glass of a champagne tower at his Italian wedding. His bride wearing Alena Leena gently clutches his lapel with glee. Wedding fireworks going off in the background. Warm shot full of positive wedding energy.](https://www.lovemydress.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Alena-Leena-Bride-Italian-Wedding-91.jpg)
![Alena Leena Glamour for a Creative, Modern Italian Wedding in Tuscany 35 Modern bride and groom on the dance floor. She wears a strapless Alena Leena bridal gown with detachable tulle sleeves. Groom wears Paul Smith.](https://www.lovemydress.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Alena-Leena-Bride-Italian-Wedding-93.jpg)
Words of Wedded Wisdom
Make sure the day you take moments to really let things sink con and enjoy what you have achieved together. Pause and soak it con…before going back to having fun!
![Alena Leena Glamour for a Creative, Modern Italian Wedding in Tuscany 36 Black and white photograph of festoon lights hanging over a long table set up for an outdoor wedding reception in Italy.](https://www.lovemydress.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Alena-Leena-Bride-Italian-Wedding-90.jpg)
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