“The moment I received the invitation, I understood that Ileana and Alfonso would have been a perfect wedding, cared for down to the last detail, so as not to disappoint the expectations of those who waited with trepidation on the yes day of a wedding planner so cool. In line with the season of the event, autumn, already the ticket, warm, welcoming, sensual, introduced in a context of great intimacy. The formal and classic exterior, made of precious Amalfi paper and sealed with sealing wax, once opened, gave way to an explosion of warm and autumn colors inviting to enter a friendly, hospitable and infinitely sophisticated atmosphere. I did not have to wait long to discover that every detail, from the choice of colors to that of floral arrangements, from Wedding Stationery to mise en place, from the menu to wedding cake, was taken care of to make everything unique and unforgettable. “Mrs. Terracciano, for you who had the opportunity to observe every detail, what was the most exciting moment of this wedding?“One of the most touching moments was undoubtedly the entrance of the bride in the church: on the notes of the masterfully interpreted by the orchestra of dear friend Master Gerardo Cavallo, Ileana has walked the whole aisle, elegantly decorated, with a luminous smile, with the look moved, the slow and elegant step, exciting friends and relatives. And when the priest finally blessed the union between the two spouses, an uncontrollable joy exploded in the heart of us all.”How was the Antico Casale dei Mascioni decorated for the occasion?“I think Ileana wanted to give the ceremony a less formal imprinting, enhancing the aromas and the typical colors of autumn, in the warm and welcoming rooms of the Casale. The sparkling light of small lanterns, light bulbs, candles and braziers positioned in every corner of this nineteenth-century noble residence, has contributed to making the atmosphere enchanting and enveloping. Every corner of the first room, all white, romantically decorated with majestic compositions representative of the harvest, has allowed to enjoy the natural charm of the vegetation and the rich foliage with incomparable nuances. Here we started to delight us with an unparalleled enogastronomic journey. From norcineria to sushi, from crudité to embers, the refined and refined cuisine of the Antico Casale has given us a truly incomparable sensory journey, with intense, delicate, tasty and fragrant dishes, paired with wines from the best wineries. Crossing the village and its picturesque views, we were then introduced into another room with a majestic fireplace: here a new explosion of beauty with important fittings, rigorously elegant and refined to excite, move, leave an indelible mark in the memories of all of us . The creative flair and the mastery of the Chefs have proposed unique dishes for quality and presentation, real “gourmet chests” with unique aromas and flavors, rigorously autumn, able to delight even the most demanding palates.So, a ceremony without equal. What’s the most exciting novelty that has made it so successful?From the fairy atmosphere created in the church to the preparation of the rooms up to the confettata of great effect, nothing can be defined as “usual” or already seen. It is clear that Ileana wanted a very personal and authentic style, oscillating between rustic chic and romantic princely, for a perfect balance between classicism and innovation. In line with the whole ceremony, even the wedding cake, the most awaited dessert ever, could not but leave you breathless: a suggestive “pyramid” of mini cake, with its blaze of flavors, was the undisputed star of a wonderful and an amazing finale, which transformed Ileana’s special day into the refined and exclusive fairy tale that has always dreamed of. As a souvenir of this unforgettable day, a refined crystal wedding favors and an elegant wedding bag, hand-made by Ileana’s mother, Onorina, in her workshop, the Scarabattolo of Caserta: I will jealously preserve them over time, in memory of this intense day of beauty and emotions …
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by Roberta Imbimbo
