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Olive Bouquet For Tuscany Wedding

Photography by Kreativ Wedding

I mean, wow. The views, the décor, the DRESS? Saskia and Ivan's Tuscany wedding is the epitome of picturesque. Effortlessly chic yet totally organic. They used the natural beauty of the Italian countryside to complement their location, creating an olive bouquet from surrounding trees. A small and intimate wedding, they wanted to bring together their family and friends from around the globe to celebrate in their favourite location: the olive groves of Tuscany.

Olive bouquet and Mille crepe cake for a scenic Tuscany wedding at The Lazy Olive.

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Italy has always had a special place in our hearts! Ivan is Italian (born and raised in Switzerland) and I, Saskia (native German but completely Tuscan by heart), studied fashion design in Florence, one of the most amazing and unforgettable times of my life. The moment Ivan popped the question we just knew our wedding had to be in Italy!

Saskia & Ivan

couple holding hands with olive bouquets thrown over them
Just married at a church in Tuscany, holding an olive bouquet
Olive bouquet details at the end of a church pew
Bride and groom kiss at their Tuscany church wedding
The bride and groom bow their heads as they get married at a Tuscany church
Groom slides ring on to Bride's hand in Tuscany
A basket of olive bouquet wedding favours
Bridesmaids hold olive bouquets
Bridesmaid helping Bride with her dress and olive bouquet
Lace sleeve details on Martina Liana designed dress
A huge boquet of olive branches and dahlias
Bridesmaids helping Saskia get into her dress
Guests laugh, with olive boquet details in their hair
Flower girl wearing olive bouquet headband crown
Bride having her hair accessories put in
Guest holding Olive bouquet favours
Tuscany bride's dress hanging up
Tuscany groom getting ready in his Suter & Co suit
Groom laughing in Suter & Co suit
Neutral pink toned tulle bridesmaids skirts hanging up
Gold flower wedding high heels
Old leather book with lace wrapped in a bow on the outside
Tuscany bride having her long hair styled
Groom's leather brown and white brogue shoes
Olive bouquet Wedding stationary by Simply Si
Olive bouquet wedding invitations by Simply Si
Olive Bouquet blue vespa photobooth
Saskia walks down the aisle with a huge olive bouquet
Groom lifting Bride's Blossom & Bluebird veil
olive bouquet branch wall guestbook photobooth

STYLING

For us olive trees represent Tuscany, as we wanted to be as sustainable as possible we decided to skip flowers - except for some dahlias in my bouquet - and go completely green. To pay tribute to my design background, a little glam was obligatory. We added some golden accents for decoration and stationery.

FINDING THE DRESS

Being a plus size bride and a fashion designer I was a bit worried about finding my dress. Usually the plus size styles are not the fashionable ones but I refused to pick something just because it did fit. Then I found an amazing bridal store, "I AM YOURS"! Oh my, I cannot describe how grateful I am!

Olive branches line the tablescape in Tuscany
Bride and groom look over Tuscany olive groves
Bride and groom smiling, holding hands with an olive bouquet
Bride and groom hug in Tuscany
Groom holding olive bouquet as they look over Tuscany countryside
Saskia smiling with her bridal olive bouquet
Close up of beautiful olive bouquet, olive branches and dahlia flowers
Bride kisses Groom's forehead with olive bouquet
Bride leans into Groom's face in Tuscany olive grove
Looking over Tuscany at The Lazy Olive wedding venue
Bride and groom walking through Tuscany with olive bouquet
Tuscany groom wearing Specimen Style Co hat
Bride and Groom roam the Tuscany countryside at The Lazy Olive
Bride and Groom holding hands with Olive bouquet after wedding
The Lazy Olive appetiser plate
Crystal cut wine glass with olive branches
Kilner jar water tap wedding décor
Memorial family photo hanging from olive tree of Bride's parents
The groom and groomsmen line up in neutral toned olive green and blue suits
Bridesmaids play with tulle skirts while bride holds olive bouquet
Miss 500 ice cream van in classic blue Italian Fiat 500
Candlesticks and olive branches bouquets table decorations
Bride and groom standing in front of olive bouquet guestbook wall
Bride wears floral embroidered wedding dress
Bride swings on olive branch swing seat
Mille crepe wedding cake

Saskia's olive bouquet was not only unique, but personal. She wanted to show off her love of all things Tuscany!

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Every little detail we had planned over the last 18 months just came together in this amazing scenery. Seeing all of our loved ones there, laughing, chatting and singing along old Italian classic songs we had chosen for the aperitivo and dinner, it just melted our hearts!

Saskia & Ivan


If you're looking to add some botanical beauty to your wedding décor, we've got a huge range of fabulous florists on our Recommended Suppliers list. Loving the calming olive green shades against the Tuscany hills? If you're now totally inspired by pastel and neutral tones to compliment your location, check out Claudia & Helder's coastal wedding in Spain.


Venue & Coordination: The Lazy Olive |
Photography & Film: Kreativ Wedding |
Wedding Dress: Martina Liana |
Bridal Boutique: I AM YOURS |
Bridesmaids Outifts, Cake, Planning, Styling and Stationery: Simply Si |
Shoes: Harriet Wilde |
Food: Miss 500 |
Flowers & Favours: Luca Cozza |
Hair & Makeup: Giulia Cresci |
Vespa Rental: Slowhills |
Wedding Cake Topper: Le Bianche Margherite |
Groom's suit: Suter & Co. |
Groom's hat: Specimen Style Co.
Real WeddingItalySummerVillage HallRusticDestinationOutdoorIntimateBotanicalWhitesGreensNeutrals£30k - £35k