Isabelle + Andrew’s charming Sicilian wedding for under €50k
Photo: The Lightbox Tales
Where one chapter closes, another begins—this rings true for US couple, Isabelle and Andrew and their wedding in Sicily. Just a week before their engagement, Isabelle lost her grandparents, and in their honour, the couple chose to celebrate their love in the place where their family’s story began. Their beautiful day at Baglio Soria became not just a celebration of their love, but a tribute to their family roots that made it all the more meaningful.
“Both of us are from Italian decent, and me specifically, social decent. My grandparents, who I was very close to, passed the week before our engagement and we thought Italy was both a beautiful and amazing place to celebrate where our families originated. It was perfect.”
The Engagement
“Andrew proposed to me in Carmel, CA. USA. One of our favorite spots in the world. He surprised me by stopping at a beautiful over looking the ocean and asked the question! There was a secret photographer and it was so special! I was quite stunned!”
Why Italy?
“Both of us are from Italian decent, and me specifically, social decent. My grandparents, who I was very close to, passed the week before our engagement and we thought Italy was both a beautiful and amazing place to celebrate where our families originated. It was perfect.”
The Venue
“Our venue was recommended from our wedding planner Dazzled Events! Baglio Soria was perfect and we want to revisit. The staff were the sweetest and I wish we had more time just to talk with them more!”
Photography: The Lightbox Tales
The Style
“The wedding style was a perfect blend of timeless elegance and modern romance. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Baglio Soria, it's rustic charm was beautifully complemented by delicate floral arrangements in soft, neutral tones, lush greenery, and candlelit accents that created a dreamy, ethereal glow as the evening set in. Every detail was thoughtfully curated to reflect the couple’s personality—sophisticated yet effortlessly natural. The balance of classic and contemporary elements gave the celebration a unique charm, where tradition met personal expression in the most elegant way.”
~ Adriana, Planner
Bump In The Road
“Our seating chart was lost in the mail so I made an extra one the week before (after buying a nice and expensive one) however that came day before. My make up artist got sick the night before our wedding and her assistant covered, which worked out well because her assistants work was stunning!”
Stand Out Supplier
“Our photographer The Lightbox Tales! Celia is amazing, her art is unreal and we actually became friends from meeting that day. She’s so talented and I would encourage everyone to book with her!”
The Budget
“Said and done I think we were around $46,000 and our budget was $40,000 so we went over but fortunately had help from loved ones.”
Stand Out Moment
“Ugh everything! So hard to decide. The venue did such amazing job at preparing the appetisers and main meal, I just remember being in awe with the food. So much more elegant than here in the states. Also Andrew and I wrote everyone a letter for their name tags at dinner and watching everyone read our words and get to be apart of the day with us was really special to us both.”
VENDOR TEAM
Venue: Baglio Soria | Planner: Dazzled Events | Photographer: The Lightbox Tales | Flowers: Frazzitta Fiori | Makeup: Veronica Marino | DJ: Erik Jerne | Video + Lighting: MG Audio Video
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