Sun-Kissed Serenade: A New York Love Story in apulian masseria.
In the heart of a scorching July, beneath the sun’s relentless gaze, Valerie and Demetrius exchanged vows—a summer wedding that defied time and circumstance. Their journey had been marked by twists and turns, including the arrival of their precious baby boy, a testament to love’s resilience.
Residenza Pettolecchia, nestled within an ancient olive grove, set the stage. The air hummed with anticipation as guests arrived in charming Ape Calessino vehicles—a nod to the region’s rustic charm. Paper umbrellas shielded delicate ladies from the sun’s fiery embrace, their laughter dancing on the warm breeze.
And then, the quartet of violinists stepped forward. Their strings wove a tapestry of emotion, each note a brushstroke on the canvas of memory. As Valerie, radiant in her lace-trimmed gown, walked the aisle, the music swirled around her—a serenade to love’s enduring melody.
The ceremony, postponed by the heat, unfolded in the dappled shade. Demetrius’s eyes never left Valerie’s—a promise etched in their depths. They exchanged rings, their touch igniting a spark that transcended the sultry afternoon.
As twilight descended, a magical transformation awaited. A tunnel of lights—like fireflies caught in mid-flight—ushered guests into the dinner area. Here, the Apulian spirit reigned supreme. A long table adorned with garden flowers and flickering candles beckoned. The scent of rosemary and olive oil infused the air, a culinary ode to the land.
There was not a specific theme color, the overall look and fell was “natural and organic Puglia”, from white to nude, blush pink champagne, yellow, to resemble a natural apulian garden.
A wooden naked table with a central organ runner color champagne set the tone fo the table: candles and tune of light complemented the decor.
And so, Valerie and Demetrius danced—their first steps as husband and wife. The lights swirled, casting shadows on the ancient stone walls. The night belonged to them, to their love that had weathered storms and blossomed anew.
In this sun-kissed corner of the world, amidst laughter, music, and the lingering taste of limoncello, Valerie and Demetrius wrote their chapter—a fusion of New York grit and Apulian warmth. Their love story, like the olive trees that stood witness, would bear fruit for generations to come.
Venue: Residenza Pettolecchia
Flowers design and stationery: Collateral Beauty
Caterer: Il Fagliano
Rentas: Smacrent
Hair and MU: Marcela Bantea