Photography: Jacquelyn Portolese Photography || Videography: NW Film Co. || Wedding Planner: Elegant Affairs || Venue: The Kelley Farm || Caterer: Snuffins || Florist: Bride’s Grandmother + Ever Blooming Floral || Beauty: Madison Pelzel || DJ: DJ Radem || Transportation: First Student || Officiant: Timothy Gilmore

Did you know, whether it is near or far, Elegant Affairs can help you plan your wedding! Just like what we did for our couple, Rosalyn and Carlo! I initially met Rosalyn, during a Skype call when she reached out to us to help her and Carlo plan their long distance, dream wedding from Italy.

Balancing work, travel, and with only a couple months remaining, they wanted us to bring together both of their families, from different parts of the world, to celebrate their unity in marriage. Throughout the limited amount of time we shared and the challenge of the different time zones, Rosalyn and Carlo were very easy going and made the planning so fun, it was truly such a delight creating and customizing their wedding.

It was very important that several people in their lives played a special role for their big day, like their long time family friend and officiant, Mr. Gilmore, Rosalyn's Nana who created beautiful centerpieces from her very own garden, and Rosalyn's mom who made their elegant cake. Incorporating these special touches along with other details like the fine Italian wine, classic Italian Spritz cocktails, to the Italian Pastiglie Leone candy favors, were a little taste of Italy brought to the PNW for all guests to enjoy.

From the smiles, laughs, hugs and happy tears, Rosalyn and Carlo were surrounded by so much love and joy, you could feel it radiating by all. As the sun began to set over the hillside, Carlo majestically whisked away his bride into the cornfields, soaking up every moment of their day, before returning to bust a move or two on the dance floor.

Ending the night on a high note, Rosalyn and Carlo made their way through a tunnel of champagne bubbles and hopped on the back of their getaway car with the top down, continuing the celebration with their guests close behind on the bus, cheering and chanting on #theysaidSI.