Be inspired by summer holidays in Italy. From the olive groves of Tuscany, to the cliff top views of the Amalfi coast, or sailing into Capri on a yacht, summer in Italy provides dreamy inspiration for stunning wedding decor.
I took the bright and vibrant Mediterranean combination of yellow, with navy & white stripes as the palette. The contrast between bright and dark, lemon and navy really pops and you'll love the resulting wedding pictures.
Read on for ideas on how you can incorporate navy & lemon with natural citrus and olive elements to create a relaxed holiday feel for your wedding.
Crisp Fresh Tables
Transform your reception to capture the feel of lunch beside the Mediterranean. Start with crisp white linens and layer with a fresh Navy Striped Table Runner.
Italian Chianti in beautiful wicker texture bottles, double as table decor down the center of the table. Pair this with a unique lemon tree potted in a Medium Galvinized Pot with a wicker cover. Citrus trees are a cost effective alternative to florals as a table centerpiece.
I also added small white ceramic vases at either end of the table for a fresh Mediterranean feel. These DIY Ceramic Vases can also be painted in lemon and navy to tie in with the color palette.
A Setting for an Italian Feast
If you are celebrating with an authentic Italian feast then provide plenty of layers of tableware for the delicious courses of food. I started with a rattan charger with a Burlap Wedding Charger on top. I then added a white dinner plate followed by plates in the wedding color palette: the yellow followed by a navy napkin and a Navy Striped Paper Dessert Plate.
On top of the place setting a little piece of Tuscany for each guest to take home. A potted baby olive tree inside a burlap bag. The sweet tag by Elena of World Wide Party is available to download on the right side under the shopping list.
As a nod to the summer vibe of this celebration I added a pair of Black Nomad Sunglasses at each setting.
Fun yellow cutlery tied with ribbon was placed at each setting along with a Plastic Wine Glass and a bottle of delicious Italian limon pellegrino.
The final touch, hand calligraphy placecards for each guest were placed in these Italian style Wine Bottle Cork Placecard Holders.
Vineyard Inspired Cake Table
The cake table was covered with the same fresh white linen and navy striped runner. As decor, I used a larger olive tree, wicker covered bottles and the fabulous Blue Glass Sphere With Rope that are reminiscent of an Italian yachting holiday.
In the middle of the table sits a 3 tier naked cake decorated with fresh greens and mini lemons. I used a Clear Candy Buffer Cylinder with the top of a Footed Cake Stand on top of it. For a unique vineyard look I filled the base with Wine Bottle Corks.
Next to this I placed the White Candle Holder Set. I sat lemons on top of these instead of candles for a fun and quirky look. These were placed in front of framed wine cork art.
Holiday Ready Bridesmaids
I always love tying in gifts and favors with the theme of a wedding. Your bridesmaids will love this cute make up bag personalized with "Ciao!". I filled it with sunglasses, Italian candies, a Vespa key ring and a beautiful lemon design scarf. Bella (beautiful)!
Don't Forget The Kids
The kids in the wedding party will love an extra serving of the sweet Italian candies included in the bridesmaid gifts. Lemon deliciousness!
Fresh Summer Cocktails
This cocktail will be sure to make you feel like you are celebrating in Capri. The perfect Italian summer cocktail, Limoncello with muddled strawberry. Serve them in Embossed Pint Mason Jars for a unique and relaxed touch.
This tasty limencello with muddled strawberry cocktail is served in clear mason jars. Find out how to make them here, you'll also find the cute lemon tags by Elena of World Wide Party to tie onto your mason jars.
Taking a Piece of Italy Home
After guests have enjoyed your relaxed, holiday inspired reception, send them home with a taste of Italy. Have them make their own flavor infused olive oil at a DIY Olive Oil Favor Bar.
Guests will enjoy filling these little Mini Swigtop Favor Bottles with a selection of fresh herbs, or garlic and chili.
Decorate the bar with bushel baskets of lemons, fresh herbs and garlic
Be sure to check out all of the details for my DIY Olive Oil Favor Bar, how to decorate it and stock it with lots of delicious flavor. You can also create your own matching Rustic Vineyard Wedding Signage for the olive oil bar.
