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A Charming and Elegant Wedding at Odescalchi Castle in Bracciano, Italy

Manuela Cavallo (a lawyer) and Maurizio Erbani (an engineer) had the Italian wedding of your dreams. Everything in their wedding

Manuela Cavallo (a lawyer) and Maurizio Erbani (an engineer) had the Italian wedding of your dreams. Everything in their wedding was classically elegant with a Roman twist. For starters, the couple were married in the historic Santa Teresa D'Avila Church, a gorgeous old cathedral in the heart of the Rome. To emphasize the height of the space and highlight its old-world charm, Manuela and Maurizio lined the aisles with tall candelabras that were covered in greens and white flowers. Similar flower arrangements decorated the reception, which took place in the stunning Odescalchi Castle in Bracciano. Above the dining tables, an antique chandelier wreathed in garlands echoed the the garden-style decor. To coordinate with their wedding style, both Manuela and Maurizio dressed in chic attire for their wedding day. Manuela wore a strapless Jenny Packham gown, and she styled her hair in a chignon with an intricate chain hair accessory. Maurizio wore a traditional suit with a gray vest and silver striped tie. After feasting on an amazing dinner, Manuela, Maurizio and their guests partied in the castle's courtyard. A dance floor was set up between the beautiful old archways, and modern, illuminated cubes were provided as lounge furniture. Fibre di Luce captured photographs of the day, below.

"After I bought my dress, I started looking for the right shoes," Manuela says. "I started panicking because I couldn’t believe that in a country like Italy, famous for the most beautiful shoes and fashion brands, I couldn't find the right shoes for my dress and I had only a month left." Fortunately, her consultants at Jenny Packham recommended she try Emmy London. She wore ivory Emmy London heels in the style of Leila Gold.
Manuela styled her hair up for the day. She adorned it with an intricate chain hair accessory for some sparkle.
Manuela wore the Hyacinth wedding dress by Jenny Packham. The strapless dress featured a floral accent at the waist. She bought her dress from La Sposa di Dati.
Manuela and Maurizio decorated the historic Catholic church with tall candelabras that lined the ceremony aisle. These candelabras were decorated with greens and white flowers.
Maurizio wore a suit with a gray vest and a striped silver tie on his wedding day.
Tall Candelabra Decor With Greens and White Flowers
Santa Teresa D'Avila Church Ceremony
The reception took place in Odescalchi Castle in Bracciano, Italy. The ornate space was set up with round dining tables and a long head table for the event. The chandelier was covered in greens to echo the candelabra centerpieces.
The round dining tables were decorated with tall candelabras that were covered in ivy and white flowers.
After dinner, Manuela and Maurizio celebrated with their guests in the castle's courtyard. A dance floor was set up in the open space. Nearby, modern, illuminated red and white cubes were provided for lounge seating.
Instead of a traditional wedding cake, Manuela and Maurizio cut into a large arrangement of wedding cookies.