A Morning of Poise and Quiet Beauty

Rina & Satoshi’s black-tie wedding at the regal Villa Aurelia in Rome was a masterclass in timeless elegance. Set high on Janiculum Hill with sweeping views of the Eternal City, the villa became a stage for a celebration that balanced refinement and emotion in equal measure.

The morning began in two separate suites tucked within the villa’s historic architecture. In Rina’s suite, soft Roman light filtered through shuttered windows. Her custom silk organza gown, with a sculptural train, was being delicately steamed as Wild Reverie Floral dressed the space with ivory roses, trailing jasmine, and olive branches — a nod to the Roman gardens below.

Just across the courtyard, Satoshi stood calmly on a balcony, accompanied by his brother. Together, they overlooked the city and quietly rehearsed vows while the distant bells of a basilica echoed across the rooftops.

A Ceremony Framed by Cypress and Light

The ceremony unfolded in the villa’s private garden. Towering cypress trees framed a gently curved aisle, lined with floating candles housed in glass hurricanes. The floral arch — wild yet symmetrical — was a poetic contrast: nature styled with discipline.

Guests were given vellum-bound ceremony booklets by Vow Atelier, finished with a gold-foiled monogram and pressed laurel leaf motifs, tied with soft raw silk.

When Rina entered to a bespoke piano and string arrangement scored by Atelier Nord, silence fell. Her presence was radiant. At the altar, her father kissed her hand and stepped back, making space for a moment that was quietly transformative. The couple’s vows — unrehearsed, spoken clearly — moved even the most reserved hearts.

Aperitivi with a View

Post-ceremony, guests moved into the loggia to enjoy golden-hour aperitivi as the Roman skyline shimmered. Maison Étoile styled long tables with hand-thrown ceramics, brushed brass cutlery, and natural linen runners. Garden roses and bunches of Italian herbs brought softness and scent, while antique votives held flickering flames that mirrored the sunset.

A Dinner Worth Remembering

The reception unfolded as a five-course tasting menu inspired by Roman culinary tradition: heirloom tomato tartlets, saffron risotto topped with edible florals, and truffle ravioli served under silver cloches. Every course was announced softly, every toast met with spontaneous laughter and intimate applause.

Under strings of café lights in the villa courtyard, the couple shared their first dance. The façade behind them glowed amber as guests looked on, enchanted by a moment that seemed lifted from a dream.

A Grand Night, A Quiet Close

Later, the celebration shifted indoors. A jazz trio played under the frescoed ceilings as espresso martinis and late-night sweets made their rounds. Conversations deepened. Shoes slipped off. Time softened.

Rina & Satoshi slipped away for a final moment alone on the villa’s candlelit balcony — overlooking the same glittering skyline where they had first met, years before. It was a closing scene as cinematic as the day that preceded it.

A Wedding Layered in Meaning

This wasn’t just a black-tie wedding. It was a symphony — layered, intentional, and full of soul. Through the hands of Wild Reverie Floral, Maison Étoile, Vow Atelier, and Atelier Nord, every moment unfolded with poetic restraint and timeless grace.