Rustic wedding in Podere San Giorgio, Tuscany
Being a nomad and traveller myself, I’m head over the moon every time I can photograph couples who found love in a completely different culture, far from home and against all the obstacles.
Iris and Eward are a Korean-Dutch couple who chose to get married in our beautiful Tuscany, sharing their joy only with the closest people flying in from all over the world. A very original touch they added to it was a double ceremony which embraced and celebrated the two cultures they were coming from – Western symbolic wedding and a Korean ceremony.
The location they chose for their big day was Podere San Giorgio. Dating back to 1300, it allowed it’s guests to live an authentic experience in front of a mesmerising panorama.
The wedding was very laid back and cheerful, focused on spending a good time with family and friends. Since the whole idea behind it was to chill and have fun, the whole day kicked off with that vibe.
The day begun with the preparation of Iris. She was wearing a simple and elegant white dress accompanied by a bouquet of snowdrops. When I arrived to take the photos of her, she was in a giggling company of her mum and bride’s maids. Only when she was all ready, her dad came up and, holding back his tears, accompanied Iris to the ceremony.
Location: Podere San Giorgio
The civil ceremony was held under a gigantic umbrella of a sophora tree that cast shadow on the bride and groom. It was skilfully guided by Eward’s aunt and brought a mix of laughter and tears for everyone.
After the ceremony, hugs and toasts the time came for… the wedding cake! Unlike most weddings, where the cake is served after dinner, Iris and Eward decided to make life sweeter for their guests by serving them the wedding cake right away.
Still it wasn’t the only original part of this wedding. The event to remember for all the guests was surely the Korean ceremony that followed. Dressed in traditional Korean wedding clothes, Iris and Eward paid honours to their parents by offering them green tea. To conclude the ceremony, as the Korean tradition has it, Eward had to prove his strength and determination in becoming the head of the family and had to run three rounds around the ceremony tent with Iris on her back. He did it with a big smile on his face :))
As it was getting late, the sun was getting low and it was a perfect time for a couple photo shoot. Because Podere San Giorgio is surrounded by gorgeous countryside, we didn’t have to look far for a perfect spot. That moment with Iris and Eward just confirmed what I felt during their ceremony. These two were really deeply in love and I was so happy for them.
The day ended with delicious dinner prepared and served by Podere San Giorgio. The table setting was styled to the rustic wedding vibe and the whole picture looked just idyllic. No wedding planner was involved, as the team of Podere took care of every little detail… and they did a fantastic job.
As the dinner unfolded, the bride and groom and all their guests enjoyed the great wine and food, the speeches and the company of their loved ones. The night came, the lights were on, but the wedding continued slowly and cheerfully.
Congratulations Iris and Eward! Hope our paths will cross again.