Mario + Ely :: Story of a wonderful wedding 30.07.2011

Wow! We just realized that we haven't written any proper posts since this May! There are several reasons why we didn't have time to keep our blog updated and the main one was the preparation of our wedding that took place this July, 30th.

For those who were at the wedding, we can say we have enjoyed every single moment of that day and it was special because we were together with all the people we love: family, friends and colleagues. For those who couldn't come here it is a quite brief story about that wonderful day, probably the happiest of our life up to now.

7.00 am, the photographers came to our house, where I spent the night alone while Ely moved momentously to her parent's house. The night before I was quite tranquil but probably deep inside pretty anxious at the point that I cleaned the house until 2am and at 6am I was awake, ready to get dressed while the photographers shot more than 200 photos of the whole process...

Meanwhile Ely was at Ten's hairdresser for hairdo, later make up and dressing at the tailor's boutique in Trento. Photographers reached her after my photo session and took pictures of her preparation too. 

Going to the church from Trento took about 40 minutes by car. My brother, my mother and I took the Mini and stopped by at the florist's shop to grab the bouquet I order days before for Ely. It was made with English roses and peonies and Ely loved it! Later Ely arrived at the church accompanied by my father and her father and was waited by all the guests (and especially by me!) outside the church.We decided to decorate the church inside with sobriety, using simple flowers such as blue and white hydrangeas. The florist made a perfect job and the result was incredible. It was the perfect choice. The church where we made the celebration is located in Vigo Lomaso and it's considered one of the oldest romanic churches in the region, with origins in the 10th century. Recently it was completely restored and it shows incredible stone columns and original paintings.

As tradition, I was accompanied at the altar by my mother, while Ely was anticipated by our 2 awesome flower girls (my cousin Eleonora and Ely's cousin Lisa) and then accompanied at the altar by her father. It was a moving moment, especially when Ely was along the aisle while the organist and the choir were playing. Ely couldn't stop crying!!!

The wedding was celebrated by my uncle Flavio and lasted about 1 hour. Days before the wedding, we chose all the readings and the different parts of the celebration together with my uncle. We prepared copies of a booklet with all the ceremony texts and asked some of our family members to read some parts in church. Thank you for all of those who made the effort to read in pubic and be part of this important moment of our life. Considering the participation at the wedding of some american relatives from Tacoma/Fox Island (WA), we also read 2 readings in English and it was very much appreciated. Thank you Shelby and Mike.  All the celebration was accompanied by the amazing local choir and organ. 

...with this ring I take you as my wife...

...and with this ring I take you as my husband... 

After the ceremony, all the people was outside waiting for us to come out. There were little sachets of rice and paper hearts to throw at us. 

Outside the church we took some photos with parents, witnesses and all the guests...

1st photo, from left to right, Ely's father, Ely, Mario and Ely's mother

2nd photo, from left to right, Mario's father, Ely, Mario and Mario's mother

3rd photo, from left to right, Valeria (Ely's best friend), Ely's sister Anna, Ely, Mario, Andrea (Mario's best friend) and Mario's brother Diego.

But it took not long to notice that our car was wrapped into toilet paper,stuffed with colorful balloons and strings with empty cans were attached at the rear part of the car by our friends! It was fun to blow up all the balloons and leave the church with our Mini while all the guest were clapping at us.

The reception was taken at Villa di Campo, a beautiful location just 5 minutes from the church. The villa has a fantastic yard and garden outside, where we could spend a couple of hours eating a delicious buffet of appetizers, drink fruity cocktails, take more photos, chat with all the guests and enjoy a wonderful warm sunny afternoon.

Later we entered the villa to enjoy a seated 6-course lunch in the main tower room, finely decorated with original 19th century paintings and a beautiful Murano crystal chandelier.

We had wedding favors ready to give to all the guests. All was themed about tea, so we had little sachets with heart-shaped tea biscuits, little glass jars with a tropical fruits infusion and a box with a tea selection for our wedding witnesses. 

Photographers took us around for a couple of hours to take photos in a little medieval village (Canale, Borgo degli Artisti) and in a field of grass and wild flowers we found along the way. It was fun!

At the villa we prepared a photo booth with some funny accessories to wear so all the guests could enjoy an amusing moment by taking photos and playing in front of the camera. This is one of those we took...but we have very very funny photos of most of the guests... ahahah!! ;))

After 6 pm, more guests arrived and we offered another wedding cake (multi-layer cake with cream, strawberries and chocolate, freshly made right that day by the incredible team of chefs at the villa. All the food was more than delicious!!!). The cut of the cake was accompanied by music played by my brother (DJ Diego Esse!) and by all the guest who were blowing soap balloons that we provided in little white wedding cake holders. It was so nice to see all the people around us and see all these soap balloons flying around. 

Then we animated the party with a hula dance...

...and Ely threw her bouquet for the happiness of all the single ladies who tried to catch it. (Shelby and Anna, Ely's sister caught it together!!!) 

Then more hugs, fun and partying until late...

...when we retired in our suite at the villa, accompanied by a glass of champagne and the memories of a wonderful wedding day.

Thank you all for taking part at our happiness on our wedding day.

Mr. and Mrs. Sorrentino

[Mario total look custom fit Boggi, Milano - shoes Boggi, Milano:: Ely total look Giuliana Orsini, Trento - shoes Kurt Geiger, London]