i was recently approached about possibly coordinating a destination wedding in mexico. the ideas began racing through my head of how lovely the celebration could be. i immediately thought of a wedding my husband and i witnessed in rome, on a trip to italy in 2005. we were lunching in a small piazza when the church bells began to ring and the bride and groom merrily stepped out followed by all of their guests. we felt so lucky to see this small slice of italian life, especially during such a joyous occasion.
there are so many cultural resources to take advantage of during a destination wedding, the location's vibrant colors, textiles, foods and architecture. these can also be ways to inspire you when the wedding is taking place in your own backyard. think about what it is about the culture or destination you would like to experience and convey to your guests. if it's the sense of family and celebration of food, maybe you chose to do a family style dinner where the guests can pass each other the main dishes and get to know each other at the same time. if it's the way the location makes you feel when you visit, maybe you chose music that transports the guest to the destination through sound or a venue that resembles the architecture or landscape of your favorite place. maybe certain colors are often found at the destination and your wedding incorporates those color palates. below are a few photos taken during that special trip to italy...perhaps to inspire.
there are so many cultural resources to take advantage of during a destination wedding, the location's vibrant colors, textiles, foods and architecture. these can also be ways to inspire you when the wedding is taking place in your own backyard. think about what it is about the culture or destination you would like to experience and convey to your guests. if it's the sense of family and celebration of food, maybe you chose to do a family style dinner where the guests can pass each other the main dishes and get to know each other at the same time. if it's the way the location makes you feel when you visit, maybe you chose music that transports the guest to the destination through sound or a venue that resembles the architecture or landscape of your favorite place. maybe certain colors are often found at the destination and your wedding incorporates those color palates. below are a few photos taken during that special trip to italy...perhaps to inspire.
