{As Seen in} "Amore al Fresco" Inspired Photo Shoot - Real Weddings Magazine Winter/Spring

Visual Impact Design

Dec 10, 20184 min read

Updated: Jun 8, 2019

It was an honor to provide floral design and inspiration for Real Weddings Magazine's layout, Amore al Fresco, featured in their Winter/Spring 2019 issue. The venue, Avio Vineyards & Winery located in Amador County, was the perfect setting for this Italian-inspired wedding photo shoot. Reminiscent of a traditional Tuscan farmstead, the vineyard features a rustic courtyard with a charming fountain and a stunning view of the Northern California foothills. Al fresco dining takes center stage with jewel tones and lush florals interwoven with natural wood details and gold accents, stylized by Jenn Robirds Events, all beautifully captured by Randy Jackson Photography. Don't miss the unique escort cards and place cards!

You are sure to innamorarsi (fall in love)!

Real Weddings Magazine layout for Amore al Fresco

The invitation always sets the tone for the event, and this this botanical invitation suite by etsy designer Paper n Peonies gives a glimpse of what the guests can expect.

Bride and groom walking down path at Avio Winery

Our lush and romantic burgundy and pink bridal bouquet features peony blooms, Juliet garden roses, astilbe, astrantia, scabiosa, stellata pods, blueberry, roses and a variety of greens including eucalyptus, geranium, rosemary, jasmine, olive and privet greens and berries.

Make a floral statement with more than the bride’s bouquet. This exquisite boutonniere is an extension of the bridal bouquet by incorporating matching blooms and greens including scabiosa bloom, celosia, astrantia , astilbe, eucalyptus leaf varieties, olive leaves, rosemary sprig, jasmine leaf, and privet berries.

Boutonnière photo by Visual Impact Design

Italian-inspired al fresco dining with view of foothills

Al fresco dining is a must with a view like this…swooning!

Italian-inspired dining table with view of foothills

We are in love with how the drapery hanging from the wooden pergola posts provides softness and intimacy around the dining tables.

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Italian-inspired dining table from above

Is that a ladder hanging above the tables? Why, yes it is!

Overflowing with branches of olive, this humble, rustic ladder reminds of us olive picking in the Tuscan orchards.

Is there anything more romantic than a candlelit dinner? We don't think so, and when encased in glass spheres hung from above they appear to float in mid-air over the tables = MAGIC.

Did you know that we often incorporate candles in our floral design and decor, to match the style and theme of the event and venue? It adds another layer of romance, lighting, and wonder.

How do you direct your guests to a beautiful table setting such as this?

With a custom pizza peel escort card of course!

According to Wikipedia, a peel is a shovel-like tool used by bakers to slide loaves of bread, pizzas, pastries, and other baked goods into and out of an oven. It is usually made of wood, with a flat carrying surface for holding the baked good and a handle extending from one side of that surface.

This unique favor was provided by Swoonable and hand-lettered by @thebloomingscript.

Pizza peel engraved with "I love you with every pizza my heart"

A variety of vases were used for the centerpiece displays. This antique gold vase features blooms of celosia, gomphrena, cafe au lait dahlia, burgundy dahlia, scabiosa, and rose varieties. The greenery provides movement, color and texture. Used here are eucalyptus varieties, geranium, privot greens and berries, rosemary, jasmine, and olive.

Close up of place settings with place card rolling pins

An Italian-themed wedding that celebrates the bounty of harvest deserves a favor that reflects this – so why not a personalized rolling pin for a place card? This unique "place card" is sure to inspire your guests to try out some new recipes and flavors at home.

Hand Lettering // Lettered by Ari

Styled Cuisine // Jackson Catering & Events

Collage of appetizers, entree and place card rolling pins

Sweetheart table centerpiece florals: celosia, gomphrena, cafe au lait dahlia, burgundy dahlia, scabiosa, and rose varieties. The greens include: eucalyptus varieties, geranium, privot greens and berries, rosemary, jasmine, and olive.