Wedding planning always comes with a few surprises, especially when you’ve got a faraway destination in mind. The pandemic hit while Christina + Chase were planning their destination wedding in Florence, Italy, which tossed even more uncertainty in the mix. Finally, they learned they could make it happen?but wouldn’t be able to make any visits, not until the big day itself. The couple put their trust in The Wedding Boutique Italy, hoping Villa Medicea di Lilliano would be just as beautiful in person as in photos. Find their story along with photos by Lace & Luce below!

The welcome party took place in central Florence on a rooftop with a fantastic view, a great contrast to the wedding day which took place in the green rolling hills covered in silvery olive trees and vineyards snaking down the hillside.
The team tells us, In terms of design for the wedding day, we wanted to create something timeless and typically ‘Tuscan’ but with a unique and slightly modern edge so that the design really stood out. The design process began with classic greens and whites, but Christina trusted our vision to bring in some darker tones as well as different floral shades to add depth to the design and really bring it to life.  

While everyone was pretty confident that the villa would be just as gorgeous as they dreamed, it was still so special to see it IRL! Seeing their beaming faces entering the venue gave everyone a mega sigh of re...