{"id":313839,"date":"2022-03-30T07:00:53","date_gmt":"2022-03-30T06:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whimsicalwonderlandweddings.com\/?p=313839"},"modified":"2024-03-17T14:26:27","modified_gmt":"2024-03-17T14:26:27","slug":"taormina-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/taormina-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Burgundy & Blush Taormina Destination Wedding with Pink Wedding Dress"},"content":{"rendered":"

Amanda and Janis described their Taormina destination wedding<\/strong> to me as;<\/p>\n

That was one of most beautiful days in our lives!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Isn’t that so lovely? And it’s clear to see why in these stunning images at the picturesque setting of Taormina, a coastal town in Sicily. They had a sweet first look<\/a>, before walking down the aisle together where Amanda’s parents actually conducted the ceremony against the most spectacular views.<\/p>\n

Then there were the gorgeous burgundy<\/a> reds and pinks in the outfits (I love Amanda’s pink wedding dress<\/a> and Janis’s burgundy jacket), the pretty blooms and the fairy lights that twinkled as the sun went down.<\/p>\n

Saukans Photography<\/a>, thanks so much for sharing with us these dreamy images of such a special destination wedding<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Taormina \"Taormina<\/p>\n

Taormina Wedding<\/em><\/h2>\n

The Proposal<\/h3>\n

We were already planning the wedding when Janis proposed to me. We were having a talk in the forest<\/strong> when we asked me.<\/p>\n

\"Taormina \"Groom<\/p>\n

The Vision<\/h3>\n

I wanted an October wedding in Europe and I wanted it to be warm. When I saw pictures of Taormina<\/strong> I just fell in love.<\/p>\n

\"Groom \"Groom \"Taormina \"Groom \"Groom \"Bride \"Red<\/p>\n

Budget<\/h3>\n

25K<\/strong> for all including flights and accommodation.<\/p>\n

\"Dress \"First \"Taormina \"Taormina \"Taormina<\/p>\n

The Venue<\/h3>\n

The ceremony spot was the one I saw on the internet. The moment I saw it I knew I have to get married right there<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"Taormina \"Bouquet \"Taormina \"Taormina \"Taormina \"Taormina \"Taormina \"Taormina \"Taormina \"Taormina \"Taormina \"Taormina \"Taormina<\/p>\n

Your Outfits<\/h3>\n

Dark red and burgundy<\/strong> were my wedding colours. I had a white, shorter dress for the reception but the ceremony was the most special moment and it needed a princess dress. I matched Janis\u2019s outfit to mine.<\/p>\n

\"Bouquet \"Taormina \"Dress \"Taormina \"Ceremony \"Taormina<\/p>\n

The Ceremony & Music<\/h3>\n

My parents have actually celebrated the ceremony<\/strong> and it was amazing. So intimate and touching. We only took the closest family and friends to Sicily but those who stayed at home could watch the live transmission<\/strong> which was great, especially for our grandmothers.<\/p>\n

\"Taormina \"Taormina \"Taormina\"Taormina \"Confetti<\/p>\n

Your Photographer & Filmmaker<\/h3>\n

Gatis did our engagement shoot and we loved him<\/strong> so we asked him to come over.<\/p>\n

\"Taormina \"Taormina \"Taormina \"Taormina \"Taormina \"Taormina<\/p>\n

The Styling & Decor<\/h3>\n

I am a baker so I did not want a traditional cake. Instead, we went to the local pastry shop with our WP a few days before and we have composed our own wedding buffet<\/strong> which was then set up at the venue.<\/p>\n

For flowers and decor<\/strong>, the theme was burgundy and gold with a fairytale feel. We used Oak leaves in the decor as my new surname is Oak in Latvian.<\/p>\n

We have worked closely with our WP and she provided all smaller items such as candles, candle holders, vases., frames<\/strong> etc. We used a professional company to put up fairy lights<\/strong> over the dancefloor.<\/p>\n

\"Table \"Table \"Taormina \"Taormina<\/p>\n

Memorable Moments<\/h3>\n

The ceremony! It was absolutely magical<\/strong>. It has been raining for the whole week we were there and on the day of the wedding I got up and I knew it will be perfect!<\/p>\n

\"First \"Taormina \"Taormina<\/p>\n

Advice For Other Couples<\/h3>\n

Focus on the moment, relax and enjoy<\/strong> every minute of it. It will be better than you expected and gone in a minute.<\/p>\n

\"Taormina \"Dessert<\/p>\n

How romantic?!<\/p>\n

Amanda and Janis, I can’t thank you enough for sharing your very special Taormina destination wedding with us.<\/p>\n

Further Reading<\/h4>\n