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Our custom invitation suite was designed by Katy, owner of Sweet Dates Prints. She helped us include the details we loved most: our venue, the boat from our welcome party, Amalfi lemon groves, and of course, our dog, Remi, on a Vespa.
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I found my vintage Oscar de la Renta dress at an estate sale, and I paired it with Prada heels. Brendan chose Italian Brunello Cucinelli for our welcome dinner.
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A quick portrait session in the streets of Ravello!
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We kicked off the weekend with a warm, Italian trattoria-inspired welcome dinner—a perfect preview of the days ahead.
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Pasta, tomatoes, rosemary, and handcrafted plates. All the best ingredients for a perfect evening.
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Surrounded by loved ones, we were welcomed with speeches that brought both laughter and happy tears.
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We explored the breathtaking Sirens’ Archipelago, stopping at Li Galli Island for a swim in its blue waters.
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A candid moment with my dad, laughing together during our boat tour on the second day.
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Cheers from the Amalfi Coast!
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Brendan and I sharing a kiss between ocean jumps.
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Our guests enjoyed the sunny day on the boat.
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The sea was such a vibrant blue, and the water felt amazing, so refreshing after all the sun!
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A quiet moment on the Belvedere Suite terrace while my bridesmaids got ready inside.
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Palazzo Avino is nicknamed “The Pink Palace” for good reason!
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I wore the perfect embroidered book clutch by Olympia Le-Tan to our rehearsal dinner. It depicted The Happy Yes, a collection of over one hundred marriage proposals. My heels were by Magda Butrym.
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The arches in our suite made this shot feel extra dramatic—and very bridal.
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The sisters who run Palazzo Avino, Mariella and Attilia Avino, really lean into the pink! I loved this photo by the pool in my veil under their perfectly striped umbrellas.
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My dad made me laugh just before we left for the Duomo. I wasn’t nervous at all—just excited for every part of the day.
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Each bridesmaid chose her own dress within a color story I'd planned. I wanted the looks to feel joyful and reflect the Amalfi Coast sunset. Everyone picked something that felt true to their style.
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Brendan looking sharp in his custom tuxedo.
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As we walked toward the Duomo, the piazza was full of people with cameras. It kind of felt like we were celebrities for the day.
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An emotional moment with my father, walking down the aisle at Duomo di Ravello.
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Our priest had a great sense of humor. Once we were at the altar, we were laughing so much—we actually forgot to exchange rings at first. This photo is the moment we realized it.
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Sealing the moment with a kiss—the perfect way to end our wedding ceremony.
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My mom ran to the market that morning to grab white roses. She and my planner plucked the petals by hand so we could do this fun post-ceremony toss.
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As we stepped out of the Duomo and made our way through the aisle of guests, we noticed an old Italian nonna had parked herself in the center of our path for a good view. Someone ended up wheeling her back, but the whole moment had us laughing—it was such a joyful memory.
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Our photographer, Paola Colleoni, pulled this shot together with all 13 of my bridesmaids. It turned out exactly how I imagined it—editorial but relaxed.
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And we had an editorial moment with the whole bridal party, too!
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While my bridesmaids carried colorful bouquets, mine was made of nothing but lilies of the valley, delicate and timeless.
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A quiet portrait of us, just after we shared our private vows—a moment only for us, after the ceremony.
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Jenny Schenal of Shhh My Darling painted watercolor portraits of every guest for the escort cards. I quietly searched my camera roll—and a few Instagrams—to find the perfect photo for each one. It was so worth it.
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Everyone loved taking their portraits home as a little memento from Italy!
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A glimpse of one of our two imperial tables. Though we had a private sweetheart table, we chose to stay close to our loved ones, flanked by two imperial tables beside us and three round tables just ahead.
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We worked with top local florist, Armando Malafronte, who brought our vision of wild, romantic florals to life. It felt like everything had just bloomed on the table after rain.
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I fell in love with this green geometric print from Party Tables—it brought in a pop of pattern and reminded me a little of Palm Beach. We paired it with gold-trimmed napkins as a subtle nod to the plates at Palazzo Avino.
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Brendan and I got a quiet peek at the dinner setup before anyone else. Then we looked down and saw all our guests enjoying aperitivo in the garden—such a sweet moment.
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We made our entrance as a newly married couple to “You Were Right” by Rüfüs Du Sol—one of our favorite songs. It instantly set the tone for the night and felt so us.
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Brendan and I chose “Sara Smile” by Daryl Hall & John Oates for our first dance. It’s become a meaningful song for us over the past several years, and we’ve danced to it many times in our dining room.
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We texted the DJ mid-dinner to play “Sandstorm” by Darude—our college football hype song at the University of South Carolina. Within seconds, everyone had their napkins flying in the air like we were back in Williams-Brice Stadium cheering on the Gamecocks.
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My dad and I danced to “Tupelo Honey” by Van Morrison. We took two dance lessons about a month before and on the night of, we just hoped for the best! It turned out perfect.
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Brendan and the first dance with his mom.
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Cutting the cake! Brendan had our tailor, Velma Lee, custom make a pink dinner jacket to match the vibe of Palazzo Avino.
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After dinner, I changed into an ostrich feather skirt by Huishan Zhang. My tailor, Velma Lee, shortened it and used the leftover train fabric from my wedding dress to make a matching bralette. It was so fun to dance in.
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My mother in law wore a beautiful gown by Sachin & Babi. She was the first to see my outfit change for the reception party.
