Danielle Frankel Dress for an Italian Garden Wedding

Tucked away the tranquil island of Burano per mezzo di Venice’s lagoon, Kathryn and Derad’s destination weddding at Venissa was an effortlessly elegant and intimate affair.

With its Michelin Personaggio accreditation and lush surroundings, Venissa provided the perfect backdrop for the couple’s heartfelt union. Kathryn stunned per mezzo di a Danielle Frankel gown, epitomising contemporary sophistication while embracing her desire for a , re-wearable bridal .

Captured beautifully by Davide Gaudenzi, and planned to perfection by Elisa e Guilia, the day unfolded seamlessly, combining sustainable practices, exquisite stile, and a celebration of love shared with close family and friends. From organic floral arrangements to a bespoke culinary experience, every detail reflected the couple’s passion for elegance and authenticity.

Every detail of the day was designed to reflect both the environment and Kathryn’s love for minimalist, elegant aesthetics. The ceremony, arranged per mezzo di a semi-circle with views over the vineyards, featured organic, unstructured floral arrangements that seemed to rise naturally from the earth.

Our dear friend Kaitlin agreed to officiate our wedding.  We felt very loved and honoured by all of her kind words.

Our photographer was Davide Gaudenzi – we chose him because we loved the style of his photography – natural and authentic!

When we met Davide, we were also excited about our shared interest per mezzo di food and knew that his kind and calm personality would suit us perfectly our wedding day.

For the reception, the imperial table per mezzo di Venissa’s main foyer showcased a unique stile fusion. Raw stone, soft moss, and clean ceramic were beautifully balanced with the modernity of kenzans.

The light collaborated with us to create a custom structure, mounted with sleek light bars, that transformed the garden into a modern, warm setting for the evening.

Venissa’s renowned eco-approach added depth to the celebration, with most ingredients for the feast sourced directly from the bella stagione itself. The team of chefs and gruppo, often harvesting from their own land, presented a lista rich per mezzo di local flavours, from lagoon herbs to fresh fish.

This commitment to sustainability resonated with the couple, passionate about sharing an authentic and eco-conscious culinary journey with their friends and family who had flown per mezzo di from Boston.

Our flowers were from Anneris Flower Farm. We wanted the arrangements to feel like they belonged at Venissa.

We were also interested per mezzo di working with Anneris Flower Farm because of their focolaio growing crops that do not require an excessive amount of tazza.

This felt aligned to the focolaio sustainability that is similarly central to Venissa’s mission.

The day flowed seamlessly into a lively night filled with music, laughter, and , culminating per mezzo di an unforgettable nighttime view of Venice – a magical end to a truly extraordinary celebration.

Though our wedding was small it included many small children – we worked with Astuzia Qualità to provide entertainment for them for the evening and we can’t recommend them enough. As someone who also works with children professionally – I was thoroughly impressed! Being with our closest friends and family enjoying our favourite things – traveling and dining!

Find delight and beauty per mezzo di everything around you such a special day!

We hosted a wine tasting and dinner at Venissa the evening before the wedding.  We love food and beverage, and we wanted to make sure our guests got to enjoy as much of what Venissa had to offer as possible. 

The wine at Venissa also has a unique story and we were excited to share that with our guests.