Masseria Moroseta, Puglia, Italy
Intimate weddinig design
Finding the perfect venue and location is the first step in designing a stunning and timeless wedding weekend. We do things differently; we don’t just pick the venue we have seen 100 times or whatever is easiest. We don’t put a time limit on this part of our process, we search high and low to provide our clients with options that are one-of-a-kind and perfectly suited for the experience they want to share with their favorite people. And we’ll go to the most remote and undiscovered parts of any country to find something that feels perfect.
Last fall, we had the privilege of working at Masseria Moroseta – a minimal and elegant farmhouse tucked away in the rural countryside of Puglia, Italy. This modern masseria, a reimagined Italian farmhouse, is the perfect destination for those seeking a peaceful respite from the hustle of high-profile engagements and busy corporate culture. This luxury Italian venue strikes the perfect balance of nature, good food, design and beauty and we couldn’t have been more inspired by the tranquil, peaceful atmosphere of this Ostuni estate.
When designing the color palette for this venue, we wanted it to feel calm and lush while also having a subtle pop that simultaneously elevated and complemented the space. So we opted for shades of blue and lavender to create contrast and visual interest – it’s one of the many ways we made this design unique while staying cohesive to the space throughout the ceremony and reception.
For our ceremony design at Masseria Moroseta, we pulled inspiration from the space’s natural surroundings, like the soft olive grove greens and the smooth texture of white stone. We loved the rural simplicity of this Italian wedding venue, so we opted for an understated ceremony aisle with clusters of soft white orchids and blue delphiniums, leading to lush floral arrangements of ivory roses and blue hydrangeas spilling from clay pots to frame our couple. The earthly stoneware mirrored the natural setting of the venue, while creating a soft, organic cascade from the pool backdrop to the ceremony site.
In the reception space, we brought in freestanding chandeliers to create a moody, ethereal vibe with modern and high-end undertones. Our earthy-inspired Italian wedding vision came to life with natural linen textures, vintage Italian garden chairs, dynamic periwinkle florals and soft candlelight. The elevated chandeliers added dramatic flair to the tablescape arrangements of fennel fronds, stone and monobloom floral clusters. Every detail from the crystal glassware to the soft textured detailing on the linen napkins elevated a sense of refined luxury at this modern Italian masseria.
Designing a space to not only compliment but also contrast the surrounding venue is one of our specialties. And as the sun dipped below the Mediterranean Sea and our chandeliers illuminated the intimate alfresco dining setup, we knew this experience designing at Masseria Moroseta was one we would never forget.
Photo: Kristin piteoDesign, styling and planning: Mae&Co CreativeFlorals: Noble Floral CoVENUE: Masseria MorosetaRentals: Che Scena and Itinera Eventsdessert: Pasticceria ChocolatePaper goods and signage: Evergreen InkMUAH: Elena Gentile