Weddings

Tivoli Italian Villa Wedding | Michelle & Chad

bLOG CATEGORIEs + Search

Inspired by colorful wildflowers, Michelle and Chad’s wedding at Tivoli Italian Villa in Fallbrook, California channeled pure romance and charm.

The Story

Michelle & Chad love story began amongst the shelves of bookstores. Two introspectives who cherished quiet moments spent reading, the only interruptions coming from the excited sharing of thoughtful passages. It was at a Barnes & Noble in Calabasas where Chad proposed to Michelle on their 6-year anniversary— fitting as it was the same setting where their relationship bloomed while they were undergraduates. With a hollowed out book stamped, “from the library of Mr. and Mrs. Taylor,” Chad showed Michelle he was ready for this next chapter.

The Wedding

For their wedding, Michelle chose an Essence of Australia gown featuring long sleeves and an illusion neckline. The floral lace detailing perfectly complemented her cascading bouquet, which featured a waterfall of colorful wildflowers. The floral design, brought to life by Hey Clementine Floral Design, was inspired by romantic wildflowers and vibrant pastels, and featured a palette of blush contrasted with whites, hues of baby blue and pops of bright yellow.

The groom and several members of the wedding party were outfitted with dark suites from Friar Tux, softened by pastel pink ties. Mismatched bridesmaid dresses were curated in a mix of pastel hues to complement the overall color scheme of the day.

As a couple, it was important to share all of the biggest moments of their day with their closest friends and family. Michelle opted to do a special first look with her attendants and mother-in-law, and for their first look as a couple, Michelle and Chad invited their parents and entire wedding party to watch and revel in the excitement from the platform above.

In a ceremony officiated by a close friend of the couple, Michelle & Chad chose to write and share personal vows. Guests flocked to the open-air Piazza Tivoli for the evening reception. The garden tablescapes consisted of small wildflower nests with accenting bud vases featuring stems at varying heights.

The vendor team behind Michelle & Chad’s Tivoli Italian Villa Wedding:

Photography: Leslie Joy Photography 
Coordination: Trademark Venues
Florist: Hey Clementine Floral Design 
Cake: The Kilted Cake 
DJ: Aon Events 
Bridal Dress Shop: Blush Bridal Couture 
Wedding Dress Designer: Essence of Australia 
Suits: Friar Tux 
Videographer: As We Collide Wedding Films 

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

BEHIND THE LENS

meet LESLIE joy

Passionate about turning your most heartfelt moments into your legacy of love

When I was first getting to know my husband, Michael's, family, I loved hearing the stories of their marriages— the good times and bad, better and worse, joy as well as sorrow, and always love. But the very first time I saw his grandmother’s collection of family wedding photos perched atop her mantel I had to stop and take in what over 200 years of marriage looked like on display. As I looked on at the images framed on the mantel, immediately all of the stories shared by Michael’s grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, and cousins came rushing through my head, and it was so easy to trace them all back to the days they said “I do.” In my role as a wedding photographer, I capture all of the raw emotions of your big day, so when you look back at those images you are reminded of the fullness in your heart and you can see how that first day of marriage created a legacy of love.

FROM THE BLOG

THE LATEST

BEST ELOPEMENT LOCALES

ORGANIC DETAILS

SPRING BOOK LIST

OUR SAHARA TRIP

free shot list

family formal portrait 

When celebrating with the most important people in your lives, you’ll want to document it accordingly; let me show you how to make the most of your family formal portraits so you’ll have flawless photos of your family’s legacy that will be cherished for a lifetime.

MORE RESOURCES

WHAT TO WEAR FOR YOUR ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS

TOP 5 Wedding venues in santa barbara

YOUR GUIDE TO ELOPING AT THE SB COURTHOUSE

© LESLIE JOY PHOTOGRAPHY 2023

Design by Tonic

|