Fun in Florence!
Paulina Yeh, 29, married Peter Corvi, 36, at Villa Cora, Florence, Italy, on 18th August 2018. She says:
I remember visiting Florence in 2013 with a friend and telling her, ‘I want to get married here.’ Fast forward five years and I did! It was the history, natural beauty, food, wine and culture that sold it to me. Peter and I booked a trip to search for venues one weekend. When we discovered the Mirror Room at Villa Cora, it truly took our breath away – and we cancelled all other venue tours. It just felt right.
We had a clear idea of what we wanted, which made making decisions quick and easy, plus we had a lot of fun doing it. We wanted the day to be an extension of us, surrounded by our closest friends and family (we only invited 45 people)!
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We wanted guests to have a true Italian-style day – we served Aperol Spritz and Prosecco for our cocktail hour, alongside a gelato bar and traditional music.
For flowers, I wanted an all-white palette to keep the design clean and classic, and opted for roses, lisianthus and hydrangeas.
I ended up having three dresses. I chose something princess-like for the ceremony, with a big train; for the reception, I had a pale-pink chiffon Berta gown with small embroidered flowers; and for the afterparty, I had a long-sleeved, mermaid-style beaded number, which was super-comfy and allowed me to dance freely all night!
My top tip When planning a wedding from abroad, be aware of the time difference and allow time for suppliers to get back to you.
