The outgoing wedding year of 2022 turned out to be quite intense. Emotional ups and downs from everything happening in the world were felt by both the newlyweds and the organizers. We faced challenges that we never even imagined. First, currency transfers were restricted, and then completely banned. The couple had problems with paying for the villa, and we had to look for alternative options. In the end, it was all worth it – the place we booked turned out to be amazing.

Our manager, Marina, found this villa back in the middle of the pandemic. And finally, we managed to organize the wedding there. The villa, in the traditional style of the region, is located on a hill and literally surrounded by greenery. It’s hard to imagine a more Tuscan location.

 

 

Initially, Evgeniya and Ilia wanted a small ceremony with just their closest family and friends. We had everything ready for a wedding with 8 people, but two weeks before the event, circumstances changed. The parents, and even the newlyweds themselves, had difficulties with flying out of Russia. We had to change the entire guest list at the last moment. Instead of the planned 8 guests, there were 14 – the couple invited friends who live in Europe and could easily travel. These seemed like small changes, but during peak wedding season in Italy, they were critical.

The newlyweds had booked the historical villa for small ceremonies up to 10 people. Increasing the guest count almost doubled required drastic changes. The villa didn’t have enough furniture and tableware for that number of guests. Finding everything necessary in double size in just one week was almost impossible, not to mention agreeing to these changes with the villa. Italians generally don’t like last-minute changes. They plan weddings at least a year or two in advance, and contractors are used to working slowly. But we didn’t give up: we found everything, persuaded everyone! Helping dreams come true is our favorite job.

                                             

The festive day began with the bride’s preparations. Evgeniya had three wedding dresses – for the ceremony, for the photoshoot, and for the dinner. All incredibly beautiful and in different styles. One of them was so heavy that it required a separate suitcase to bring it to Italy. The groom visited several stores in Moscow searching for a suitable one, which you wouldn’t do for just anyone, but for your future beloved wife!

 

 

The official marriage took place outdoors with views of the Tuscan landscapes. After that, the newlyweds went on a photoshoot in a retro car, while the guests enjoyed an aperitif. The whole celebration, from the ceremony to dinner, was accompanied by live music. The couple wanted a varied repertoire, so we had a violinist and a saxophonist, and by the end of the evening, a DJ.

Evgeniya and Ilia also prepared a surprise for the guests – a dramatic tango. The newlyweds took two weeks of dance lessons to learn their wedding dance. For Ilia, this was his first ever dance experience. It turned out to be truly Wow 🤩!