Lara and Stephen, from Cavan, Ireland, living in London, chose the picturesque Tenuta di Artimino in Tuscany as the backdrop for their special day. The venue held special significance for Lara, connecting to her Italian heritage and family history. This stunning location set the stage for a wedding filled with cherished memories, captured beautifully with the help of WeddingPixie.com. Lara's advice to future couples emphasises the importance of balancing time with loved ones and savouring each moment of the celebration. Their story shows how WeddingPixie.com can help couples preserve the magic of their wedding day, from big moments to intimate exchanges.

Background

In May 2024, Lara and Stephen, both from Cavan, Ireland, now living in London, celebrated their wedding in the stunning Tenuta di Artimino in Tuscany, close to Florence. The venue held special significance for Lara, as her father is half Italian, and her parents were married in Italy. She wished to continue this family tradition in the picturesque Tuscan countryside. This picturesque Tuscan countryside setting provided a stunning backdrop for their special day.

Spend time together

Lara advice for couples planning their wedding:

“Remember to spend some time together. The day absolutely flies by. I tried to hang out with everyone on my wedding day and, looking back, I feel like I 'saw' everyone but 'spent time' with nobody. Just remember that nobody goes to a wedding and expects undivided attention from the bride and groom, so go easy on yourself and just enjoy it! Easier said than done, as I had guilt that I didn't spend enough time with certain people.”

This advice underscores the importance of balancing social obligations with making time for yourselves as a couple. Savour the day - spend time with each other - put aside the pressure to mingle. You're the bride and groom: It's your day!

Favourite WeddingPixie Photos

When asked about her favourite WeddingPixie photos, Lara shared: “I love the photo of me and my dad in the car on the way to our ceremony. This moment was particularly special and meaningful to me.” Before a wedding, there can be very special, intimate moments spent with close family and friends. Be aware when these moments are happening - be open to capturing them.

Tips for Using WeddingPixie

Lara and Stephen found WeddingPixie.com to be incredibly useful for capturing and sharing their wedding memories. Lara advises other couples to both: share the link to the your WeddingPixie.com upload page with guests, and to strategically place QR codes to maximise photo sharing:

“Place the QR codes in a few places. We had them scattered on tables at our cocktail hour, on our ceremony booklets, and on our menus. We also sent the link to our wedding WhatsApp group the day after to remind people too!”

Capturing Memorable Moments

As a guest, Lara loves capturing detailed and candid moments at weddings:

“I loved seeing photos of the details at our wedding (flowers, setup, etc.). Those kinds of photos you usually have to wait for a photographer, so I love seeing them. Also, capturing the little moments is just as special as the big ones. I love the photos of me talking with my friends and family nearly more than the ones that everyone has, like cutting the cake.”

Conclusion

Lara and Stephen's wedding in Tuscany exemplifies how WeddingPixie.com can enhance the wedding experience by making it easy to share and capture both the grand and intimate moments. Lara’s advice highlights the importance of cherishing time with your partner, while balancing time you spend with your guests, and the importance of savouring every moment as the day goes so quickly. Your guests' photos can help you capture every detail, ensuring that their wedding memories are preserved so you have them forever.

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