Any wedding in the romantic setting of Tuscany is going to be beautiful, but these decadent winter wedding styling ideas at a nineteenth century villa in Lucca are pure and unadulterated sophistication. Stylist ilbiancoeilrosa used a colour palette of rich burgundy and petrol blue, the perfect choice for the surroundings.

With the magnificent venue as the main visual attraction, the styling is minimal but oh so elegant. Flowers form much of the styling with the use of white anemone with striking black centres, rich burgundy roses and ranunculus, dark green foliage and even the unusual inclusion of oak leaves. This concept really brings the outside into this magnificent Tuscan venue.

Bride and groom outside Villa Lenka, Tuscany

The florals give a real wow factor to the tablescape. Keeping it simple, vases of oak tree branches fall over the table adorned with candles, vintage china and glassware, and scattered with rose petals. This winter wedding styling is very romantic.

Whilst there are so many details I love about this shoot, I adore the bride’s style in particular. In keeping with the surroundings and romantic vibe, she wears a gorgeous ball gown wedding dress by the fabulous Gabriella Sposa, with lace bodice, full tulle skirt and intricate beading. Her hair and make-up, kept naturally simple, features statement dark lips to complement the burgundy colour palette.

From the decadent tablescape to the bridal style, you’ll find oodles of ideas for a wedding which is timeless and sophisticated. Photographers Beatrice and Alberto of Intimate Love Stories captured this gorgeous winter wedding styling so perfectly…

The Old World

“We wanted this winter wedding shoot to enhance the beauty of the Tuscan countryside and luxurious villas of the territory. A wonderful nineteenth century villa in Lucca, a beautifully restored village, was the perfect location. The styling details treated an environment that reflects the old world with a decadent touch.

“We chose a dark red and blue colour palette for the shoot, and decorate the table with beautiful ceramics and an impressive floral centrepiece.

“And for our couple… a refined lace dress with wide tulle skirt for her and a stylish dark suit for him. Artisan jewellery completed our bride’s look. The Villa Lenka garden and fish pond were the perfect background for photos of the bride and groom.”

Countryside around Villa Lenka, Tuscany

Villa Lenka, Tuscany

Red wedding shoes

Red wedding shoes and leaf bridal hair accessory

Desk statue in front of hanging wedding dress

Wedding dress with lace detail

Study at Villa Lenka, Tuscany

Bride sitting on bed in Villa Lenka, Tuscany

White anemones

Reflection of bride in mirror

Bedroom at Villa Lenka, Tuscany

Groom's shoes and red bow tie

Groom sitting on bed at Villa Lenka doing up shoes

Groom putting on waistcoat

Groom doing bow tie in mirror

Groom's red bow tie

Groom fastening jacket

Borgo Bernardini, Tuscany

Bride and groom by water in Tuscany

Bride leaning back on groom

Bride and groom on path outside Villa Lenka, Tuscany

Bride holding winter bouquet with red flowers and white anemones

Bride and groom holding hands surrounded by tall trees in Tuscany

Bride holding winter bouquet

Bride's leaf hair accessory and exotic flower in bouquet

Groom standing under tree in Tuscany

Statue

Stone carving of face in monument

Villa Lenka, Tuscany

Red and white winter wedding bouquet

Groom standing behind bride

Elegant table in Villa Lenka with winter wedding styling

Beautiful winter wedding table flowers

Winter styling down centre of wedding table

Decadent winter wedding table styling

Wedding table with decadent winter styling

Dark red and blue winter wedding stationery

Watercolour red and blue wedding stationery

Wedding rings

Elaborate monument in Tuscan countryside

Simple white wedding cake with red and blue berries

Candles and foliage around wedding cake

Creative Team

Photography: Intimate Love Memories

Coordination and Styling: ilbiancoeilrosa

Shoot Location: Coselli Estate, Tuscany, Italy

Cake: Le Bontà

Flowers: Fiori Belluomini

Table Decor: Le Mas Histoire d’interieurs

Stationery: Aembish

Wedding Dress and Bride’s Shoes: Gabriella Sposa

Jewellery: Maraviglie

Groom’s Shoes: Dr Martens

Hair and Make-Up: Maura Martinelli