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My name is Alexandra Nurthen, a wedding and portrait photographer serving all of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia. Being yourself IS art, so let’s get it on camera.

Italian Destination Wedding | Luxury in Venice

The antique flat lay with rose colored details, white gloves, and scripted stationary at a Destination Wedding in Venice, Italy.

A bridal portrait at the Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal in Venice.

Picture this:  You and the love of your life plan a destination wedding in one of the most romantic cities in the world: Venice, Italy. You carefully choose the details to craft a beautiful and luxurious Italian Destination Wedding.

A Bride and Groom embrace on the gondola at the Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal in Venice, Italy.

An Italy Destination Wedding in Venice.

An Italy Destination Wedding at the Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal in Venice.

Your wedding and reception are at Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal, which blends just enough Italian history and romance. The venue’s ornate architectural details are the perfect backdrop for your lush florals and carefully designed place settings. Lots of candles add to the magic, and your wedding feels like a fairytale.

A bridal portrait inside the ballroom at an Italy Destination Wedding at the Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal in Venice.

On the streets of Venice, with stunning architecture at every turn, it’s easy to take iconic wedding photos that you’ll treasure forever.

A Bride and Groom embrace on the gondola at the Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal in Venice, Italy.

A portrait of the Bride and Groom at an Italy Destination Wedding at the Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal in Venice.

A Bride and Groom embrace on the gondola at the Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal in Venice, Italy.

Luxury in Venice

I got to be part of a dream like this one earlier this year, and I can’t wait to go back! All of these images were shot on film, which added a layer of nostalgia and charm. I absolutely love how these photos turned out.

A still life of Bridal shoes at an Italy Destination Wedding in Venice. By Bella Belle.

The dramatic and moody florals at an Italy Destination Wedding in Venice.

 

The dramatic reception details in the Hotel Monaco ballroom at an Italy Destination Wedding in Venice.

The drapes of magenta floral details on the sweetheart table at an Italy Destination Wedding in Venice.

The bride and groom exit the ceremony at their Destination Wedding in Venice, Italy.

The groom looks out the window of the ballroom at an Italy Destination Wedding in Venice.

The ballroom is decked out in magenta and cream florals for the reception details at an Italy Destination Wedding in Venice.

A Bride and Groom embrace on the deck at the Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal at their destination wedding in Venice, Italy.

A Bride and Groom hold hands on the deck at the Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal at their destination wedding in Venice, Italy.

A Bride and Groom embrace on the gondola at the Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal at their destination wedding in Venice, Italy.

A portrait of the Bride and Groom at an Italy Destination Wedding at the Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal in Venice.

A Bride and Groom share their first kiss at an Italy Destination Wedding at the Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal in Venice.

A film portrait of the Bride and Groom on the gondola at an Italy Destination Wedding at the Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal in Venice.

A portrait of the Bride in black and white at an Italy Destination Wedding at the Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal in Venice.

The muted floral and cake details at an Italy Destination Wedding at the Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal in Venice.

Making the Dream Italian Destination Wedding a Reality

Although planning a destination wedding isn’t easy, here’s the dream team of vendors that helped create this magic:

Hair & Makeup |  Madeline Eleanor 
Accessories | Maria Elena Bridal 
Shoes | Jimmy Choo
Veil | Enaura
Gondola Dress | OUMA
Gondola Shoes | Something Bleu
Florist | Flowers Living

A portrait of the bride and groom kissing on the water at their Destination Wedding in Venice, Italy.

Need a Destination Wedding Photographer?

I’m your girl! I’m based in Philadelphia and always open to travel for destination weddings. Usually, I meet with my destination wedding clients far in advance of their wedding and plan their engagement shoots in the States. It’s a great way to get to know each other before heading out for their dream wedding.

Destination weddings often leave opportunities to take lots of experience photos (like this couple’s gondola ride), so keep that in mind when you’re planning your photography needs. It’s never too early to start planning. Let’s chat about your photography vision and we’ll work out the details together.

 

Thank you to The White Wren for sharing this blog on their site! Their commitment to love and family in all of their work is truly inspiring. I’m thrilled to be a part of it.

 

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