Sicilian vows
Sicilian vows
Sicilian vows
Sicilian vows

An italian romance at Villa Igiea, or the elegance of a sicilian elopement. Some encounters feel predestined, moments suspended in time where everything falls into place with effortless grace. Viviana and Marco found each other in such a way, under the sun-drenched skies of Sicily, embraced by the timeless grandeur of Palermo. Their love unfolded with the rhythm of the waves kissing the shore, in a setting where refinement meets the poetry of time.

Perched above the city, Villa Igiea is a masterpiece of the Belle Époque, a jewel of History and beauty. Once an aristocratic retreat, it still exudes the splendor of a bygone era, where elegance is whispered through delicate frescoes and scented gardens overlooking the sea. Each stone, each arch, holds the echoes of love stories whispered under the flickering glow of lanterns.

In this majestic sanctuary between land and sea, Viviana and Marco chose to unite in an intimate elopement, a fleeting moment where nothing else mattered but their love.

The symbolic ceremony unfolded before an endless horizon, cradled by the gentle breeze and the golden hues of sunset. Viviana, adorned in a flowing gown and a long lace veil reminiscent of the timeless grace of Italian matrons, walked towards Marco to exchange their vows. She wore antique coral earrings, a nod to Sicily’s rich heritage, where every detail is a treasured story.

The floral décor burst with vibrant hues of orange and yellow, an homage to the warmth of the South, blending blossoms and citrus fruits in a delicate dance between sophistication and spontaneity. On the dinner table, lemons and oranges intertwined with petals, releasing a zesty fragrance—a promise of a night bathed in the essence of la dolce vita.

As the sky set itself ablaze one last time before surrendering to the night, the first bubbles of champagne rose in the balmy Sicilian air. Around a table illuminated by countless flickering flames, the lovers savored this suspended moment, enveloped in the magic of a place where past and present intertwine seamlessly. Each burst of laughter resonated like a vow, each gaze exchanged sealed a promise.

To capture these fleeting moments, to preserve the beauty of emotions and the poetry of a singular day—that is my calling. Whether in Italy, along the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean, or in any corner of Europe where love leaves its mark, I travel to tell your stories. From the golden light of Villa Igiea to the hidden alleyways of timeless cities, every wedding is a masterpiece, a suspended moment of eternity I am honored to immortalize.

- Credits -

Venue: Villa Igiea
Wedding planner & decoration: Frenck Kiss weddings
Make up: Federica Patellaro
Hair: Patellaro parrucchieri
Florist: Maria Mannino
Stationery: The sweet romance
Dresses: More – Fanny Raimondo
Jewelry & antiques: Fecarotta Antichitagioielli
Models: Viviana & Marco

Marion Fort | Photographe Mariage à Strasbourg

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