Brittany has always been the type of girl to do things differently.  Beautiful, kind, and a true leader, people are naturally drawn to her.  When it came time to plan her wedding day to the love of her life, Aaron, Brittany imagined a true fairly tale.  Grand old architecture, green rolling hills, and a quaint cafe on every  corner filled her mind as she began to plan their wedding in Florence, Italy.

When Brittany asked me if I would be willing to fly to this gorgeous country to capture her wedding day, I didn’t hesitate. YES!  I love to travel and have a special place in my heart for Florence.  My husband and I had the opportunity to visit on our honeymoon and I fell in love with the history and architecture of this very romantic city. I couldn’t contain my excitement as I counted down the days to their June wedding.

The sun seemed to glisten across the cobblestone streets on June 20th.  The day was finally here and Brittany and Aaron seemed to carry a child like anticipation as they prepared to see each other for the first time.  In the lovely gardens that could be seen from their private balcony, Aaron slowly turned around to see his beautiful bride walking towards him.  Breath taken away, he wrapped Brittany in his arms, so excited to make this girl he met back in the first grade his wife.

After their emotional first look, we explored the most beautiful parts of Florence together.  We captured pretty portraits of Brittany and Aaron strolling in the Piazza della Signoria, among the statues of Loggia dei Lanzi, and of course, in front of the Ponte Vecchio.  At noon, they were married in the famous Red Room in the Palazzo Vecchio with their closest family and friends around them.  They celebrated afterwards at Alle Murate, laughing as they enjoyed a true five course Italian meal.

Brittany and Aaron, it was a true honor to capture your incredible Florence Italy wedding.  Thank you so much for including me in such a special day in your lives. Enjoy my favorite memories from your day below.

Brittany and Aaron got ready at the Hotel Monna Lisa.

Brittany’s lace dress was absolutely gorgeous!

This watercolor post card of the Duomo provided the perfect opportunity to showcase Brittany’s details and lovely location.

I love when my brides are organized!  Brittany laid out her something borrowed, blue, old and new, along with her sweet gifts for her parents. 🙂

Aaron spent the morning getting ready and watching the sun rise from his private balcony.

LOVE this sweet moment between mother and daughter.

Brittany…you are BREATHTAKING!

The first look. 🙂

After Brittany and Aaron saw each other for the first time, we took a taxi down the the Ponte Vecchio for some pretty sunrise portraits.

We basically had the entire city to ourselves!  It was such an amazing experience.

LOVE.

Brittany and Aaron were married in the Red Room in the Palazzo Vecchio. Princes and Princesses have been married here.

Walking down the aisle.  You can imagine how much I loved this room! 🙂

Making it official!

HAPPILY MARRIED!

After the ceremony, the happy couple and their family headed to Alle Murate for a delicious reception dinner.

The Alle Murate actually holds the world’s most ancient documented portraits of Dante.

Good food, a little dancing, and lots of laughter made for the perfect way to end Brittany and Aaron’s gorgeous Florence, Italy wedding celebration.

Thank you so much Brittany and Aaron for giving me the honor of capturing your beautiful wedding day!  I wish you all the happiness in the world in the many years to come.