Trendy Bride is a destination wedding magazine and blog that celebrates having 113,700 Instagram followers and 785,500 monthly Pinterest viewers. That’s a lot of peepers!

Founded by Carl and Michelle Butler in 2008, Trendy Bride is focused on finding the most refreshing, original and exclusive wedding ideas from around the globe. In particular, they are super interested in exposing brides to real world concepts and invigorating ideas.

So you can imagine that we were more than slightly chuffed when they published the Cinque Terre elopement of Sarah and Steve, a wedding we planned right here in the Cinque Terre, Italy.

You see, the American due of yoga instructor and digital nomad, Sarah and Steve, first contacted us just 3 months out from their wedding day, looking for a small elopement surrounded by their loved ones in the Cinque Terre.

They asked “are we crazy to think that we can arrange this in only a few months”. And our thought bubble response: “Crazy? We love crazy!” So that’s exactly what we did.

From the moment of their emotional first look photos, this crazy in love couple celebrated their wedding with laughter, tears and well… love, lots and lots of love.

For a sneak peek at their Cinque Terre elopement in action, thanks to the clever clicks of photographer Lorenzo of Pure Wedding Photography and hair and makeup by Malino Beauty, enjoy the Trendy Bride feature by clicking on the Trendy Bride icon below.

For more information of how to celebrate your destination wedding in the Cinque Terre contact us.

Written by Melina Nicholson

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When we first met Americans, Christina and Stefano, it was hard not to fall under their love spell. High school sweethearts, who met on P.E. class benches, Christina and Stefano had a love story that stretched eleven years of love and laughter. Together they had grown from students into successful professionals: nurse and programmer, survived years of living long distance thanks to Stefano’s over the phone Red Hot Chilli Pepper acoustic serenades and celebrated a romantic proposal under the Eiffel Tower in Paris – the City of Love.

And if Paris is the City of Love, we’ll say the Cinque Terre are the villages of love, we even have the Via Del Amore, Road of Love, to prove it. So when it was wedding time we were thrilled to help this beautiful couple, who have a love of family at their core, cry and laugh their way through their wedding here in Italy. And we were equally as thrilled when the couple agreed to share their wedding experience with us, through our Real Wedding feature: 5 Lands, 5 Tips and 5 and a bit Pics. Not to mention their incredible photos, by photographer of any moment, Pure Wedding Photography. So grab a tissue, laugh and enjoy!

Why a destination wedding in Italy?

We wanted to say our vows in a beautiful location with our immediate family. Italy was the perfect location for us, and our family was very excited to see the country and experience its culture.

Why the Cinque Terre in Italy?

Cinque Terre is absolutely stunning! We both love the ocean, pesto and olive oil – all things that Cinque Terre is known for! Additionally, Stefano’s great great grandparents are from Liguria!

How was the planning process?

The planning process was as easy as planning a wedding can be. Sarah sent us emails periodically with decisions to make, we made the decisions, and Sarah took care of putting it all together. At the end of the wedding day, Melina and Sarah had created our perfect day. It was relatively painless and totally worth it!

Best part of your day?

The best part of the day was, of course, marrying each other and not having to worry about anything else. It was also great to know that our family didn’t have to worry about anything on the day of either, and could simply enjoy the day that two families united as one through our marriage!

Top Tip for future Cinque Terre Wedding Brides and Grooms?

Ask as many questions as you want to – it’s difficult to picture things in your head, or with a few photographs, but asking questions will put you at ease. The women of Cinque Terre Wedding have all the patience in the world and are willing to answer any questions you have. Also, TRUST them! Again, it’s difficult to do, especially if you haven’t been to your venue, but these women KNOW what they are doing and work with the most spectacular vendors. I promise you will have the wedding of your dreams!

For more information on celebrating a Cinque Terre Wedding enquire here.

Written by Melina Nicholson

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