Wanting to be close to the groom’s home may have been the initial reasoning behind Sara and Alex’s Verona wedding, but we’re pretty sure getting married in one of the most beautiful places in the world made it an easy decision. The couple’s destination wedding took on a Black Tie Gatsby-inspired theme with a little bit of alternative flair. Both the bride and groom wore custom wedding styles on their big day, further personalizing the romantic Italian wedding. Dan Stewart Photography masterfully captured each and every moment that made Sara and Alex’s wedding a day to remember, from first look to wedding toast.
The Couple:
Sara and Alex
The Wedding:
La Zambonina, Verona, Italy

We wanted our wedding in Italy to be a formal, black tie affair. Since we both love everything vintage, jazz, records and black and white, we decided to go with a Great Gatsby theme, which worked out perfectly for the venue. We had a lovely Jazz band that played vintage tunes, which was timeless and so much fun!
Since Alex is from Italy, and I have had a love for Italy ever since I started studying the Italian language and its magnificent art in college, it was our dream to create a wedding that truly reflected our love for Italy and each other. We wanted to create a day that allowed our friends and families to come together from all over the world, and experience the best of what Italy has to offer – the best food in the world, 16th century archite...