A Venetian Midsummer Night's Dream

Charina & Riesky

THEME AND DETAILS: Moody Romance

In a place like Venice, the mood and theme are already set. In the middle of summer, when the evenings and sunsets are long, the colours of the ancient Italian city give life to a moody, romantic vibe. With the surroundings taking centre stage, all the bride and groom had to do was keep things minimal, sprucing up the décor with textures and colour in the form of green leaves, white flowers, and gold and gilded elements on black.

CEREMONY

Given the option to get married in a gorgeous church like San Giovanni Evangelista, who wouldn’t say yes? The detailed artwork and intricate architecture meant there was no need for additional décor. All the bride and groom had to bring were large bouquets of flowers, and candles to set the mood. Taking things to a whole new level of chic was the bride’s wedding gown – subtle yet glamorous, her bejewelled lace gown was breathtaking indeed!

VENUE: San Giovanni Evangelista Church, Venice

Constructed in the 15th century, San Giovanni Evangelista is a Roman Catholic church inVenice. Historically decorated by frescoes –depicting both biblical and classical themes– it once hosted a lot of famous and valuable art, but most of it has since been moved to international museums for safekeeping and scholarly research. Despite being more than500 years old, it has only been refurbished three times at different stages for the upkeep of its incredibly detailed interior and magnificent exterior. What’s a trip to Venice without spending time in such an awe-inspiring place of worship that is steeped in so much history?

I distinctly remember looking left and right, and seeing only people closest to my heart who had literally flown a thousand miles from Indonesia to Venice just to witness this moment. I felt so loved, everything was perfect for a moment.

– CHARINA

RECEPTION

Charina: “We knew we wanted somewhere overlooking the Venice canals during sunset, and Belmond Hotel Cipriani was the perfect choice for our cocktail and dinner reception. The setting was ideal for an intimate garden wedding, and it overlooked the water as the sun set over the city.”

Celebrating with just 25 of their friends and family, the newlyweds ensured that their wedding reception was an intimate affair. As theirs was a destination wedding, it had also doubled up as a holiday for many, and the couple generously gave their guests favours from Louis Vuitton, including a personalised monogram luggage tag, to show their appreciation for their guests’ effort and time.

PHOTOGRAPHY ANDREAS PERMADI OF AXIOO | VIDEOGRAPHY EVERGREEN FILM | WEDDING PLANNING ANGEL LION WEDDINGS & EVENTS | CEREMONY VENUE SAN GIOVANNI EVANGELISTA CHURCH, VENICE, ITALY | RECEPTION VENUE BELMOND HOTEL CIPRIANI, VENICE, ITALY | BRIDAL GOWN SAPTO DJOJOKARTIKO | BRIDE’S SHOES MANOLO BLAHNIK | HAIR AND MAKEUP ELY AGUSTINA | WEDDING JEWELLERY TIFFANY & CO. | WEDDING BANDS CARTIER | GROOM’S ATTIRE DYLAN & SON | GROOMSMEN’S ATTIRE AGUS LIM | WEDDING CAKE BELMOND HOTEL CIPRIANI | WEDDING FAVOURS LOUIS VUITTON | WEDDING INVITATION DESIGN MICHAEL CHRISYANTO OF SOSJ BUREAU | WEDDING INVITATION CALLIGRAPHY TRUFFY PI; PI CALLIGRAPHY