Owner of Speakeasy Digital, Casey, and Real Estate Broker of Mizner Residential Realty, Jeremy, were officially the first couple in the world to be married on this spot.

So this successful, strong loving couple, who have a streak of cheeky humour in all they do, not only sealed their vows but also history, promising to protect each other from outdoor sprinklers, love each other for their dance moves and attend at least one baseball game per year.

This incredible Italian seaside wedding in the Cinque Terre, surrounded by family and friends, was the result of an incredible seven-year romance that started with a simple knock on a friend’s neighbour’s door.

It was a knock by Casey that was answered by Jeremy and an awkward and quick conversation followed (Jeremy had been in the middle of cooking lunch at the time). However, it was a knock that would have a resounding effect on both their lives. The very next day Jeremy tracked Casey down on Facebook, asked her out and the rest is history!

A few years later, on a three-week holiday to Italy, in a restaurant in the medieval town of Assisi, following a cooking class where they were set to taste the fruits of their labour, Jeremy told Casey he had a question for her. Then, to the tunes of Barry White playing somewhere in the background, Jeremy popped the question. Due to shock, Casey barely remembers what was said at the time, but she does remember that she giggled nervously in response and quoted LeBron James “It’s about damn time”, before saying yes!

Lucky for them, Casey and Jeremy decided to return to Italy, choosing the Cinque Terre as the spectacular backdrop for their Italian seaside wedding.

Lucky for us, Casey and Jeremy have agreed to share their great top tips and jaw dropping pics taken by Pure Photography, so we can all enjoy what it was like for them to take the plunge.

Why a destination wedding?

We wanted something special, unique and intimate. With friends and family all over the U.S., many people were going to have to travel anyway. We’ve never met a person who dislikes Italy, and we couldn’t think of anything better than three days in Cinque Terre with our favourite people.

Why the Cinque Terre in Italy?

It’s absolutely gorgeous, laid back, and the food is amazing. We also chose Monterosso because it’s a nice sized town to host 30 friends. It’s small enough where we can see each other around town, but large enough if you want a little privacy.

How was the planning process?

The planning process was easy because we had a great planner that put us at ease. Planning a destination wedding definitely isn’t for everyone- if you want to be in control of every little detail, it’s probably not for you. Normally I’m a control freak, but I chose not to make myself crazy over wedding planning, and let Melina and our vendors take care of everything. Italy never disappoints—everything is always delicious and beautiful- so I trusted that my wedding would turn out perfect (and it did)!

Best part of your Italian seaside wedding?

It’s hard to choose. I loved our unique ceremony on the rocks, walking through the town, and just being surrounded by our best friends and family in Italy.

Top Tip for future Cinque Terre Wedding Brides and Grooms?

During the planning process, my best advice is to just communicate with Melina as much as you need to. If you are unsure about something, just ask, and she will put you at ease!

Once we arrived in Cinque Terre, the three days with our friends and family went so fast. Just sit back, take it all in, and enjoy yourselves. Everything is as it should be!

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It was Christmas in Edinburgh, celebrating the completion of Lisa’s PhD, when Tom popped the big question. They had plans for a meal at a Michelin starred restaurant followed by a Ben Howard concert. In hindsight they decided it would have been better for Tom to propose before the meal – he didn’t eat a thing. But Tom’s empty stomach was worth it – she said “Yes!”

The blissfully loved up couple went on to dance the night away at the Ben Howard concert, with the encore song being their favourite: Gracious.

Gracious was their first dance song at their Italian destination wedding and gracious the couple were. Perfectly gracious, tender-hearted and beautiful.

This gracious spirit flowed into the style of the wedding with a spritz of bohemian sunshine adding a colourful friendliness and a relaxed warmth to the day.

The couple were surrounded by lifelong family and friends as they tied the knot here in their Italian destination wedding on the Cinque Terre – childhood passengers becoming husband and wife.

Tom and Lisa have been kind enough to share their love story and their wedding experiences along with some of their favourite photos by super photographer Alessandro Ghedina with us below. Enjoy every moment – just as they did.

Why a destination wedding in Italy?

We both love travelling, and Lisa’s a bit of a sun worshipper, so we figured that a wedding abroad would allow us to start the rest of our lives together in a warm and wonderful way – as well as giving us an excuse to have a big family holiday!

Why the Cinque Terre in Italy?

We love Italy – its beautiful terrain, people and food. After deciding to explore the Cinque Terre as a potential destination last winter, we knew instantly that it had everything we wanted for our big day when we visited for a few days in February. Even in the pouring rain, Buranco looked stunning, as did Monterosso itself.

How was the planning process?

The planning process involved minimal stress – Melina did a wonderful job of preventing Lisa turning into Bridezilla. There was help on offer for literally everything, from filling in the big scary paperwork to sourcing pins for flowers and dresses on the day!

Best part of your day?

Other than the ceremony, which was breathtakingly beautiful (the vows were so touching), we’d both say that the best part of our day was when we escaped to stroll around Monterosso together after the ceremony. We were really shy to begin with, blushing at well-wishers and locals who clapped as we went by; however, by the time we were ready to head up and meet our guests back at Buranco we were loving the attention! We felt like celebrities!

Top Tip for future Cinque Terre Wedding Brides and Grooms?

Visit the region before committing to it; if you’re hesitant about it being the right location before visiting, we guarantee you won’t be by the time you leave. Monterosso was, without doubt, the perfect location for our family and friends. The locals were fabulous and made our time away extra special. Definitely take the time to get to know them. We can’t wait to visit again soon and tell them about our latest news as newly-weds.

Photos by Alessandro Ghedina

Written by Melina Nicholson

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