If you’ve looked on instagram, Pinterest, or any kind of wedding inspiration articles lately, you’ll know that an overwhelming number of couples are opting for a wedding, ‘la dolce vita’! The Italian dream wedding.
Yep – Italian-themed weddings are huge at the moment, with couples varying from full blown Capri-esque events from start to finish, to incorporating just a touch of Italian flair to their decor, be it with the presence of lemons, all the way to setting up their very own gelato cart, complete with cute Italian server? (We can hope, guys.)
So what is the key to achieving this kind of picturesque perfection on your wedding day? Well, a one-stop shop that can deliver it all for you could be a good place to start. But where would such a place exist? Well, have you ever heard of Simply Seated? Simply Seated is an event hire business that specialises in weddings. From furniture to napery, neon signs to dinnerware, the huge collection of furniture, decor and styling options from Simply Seated will have you able to plan the day of your dreams from the one place in just a few clicks.
Here are 10 ways Simply Seated can help you to create the Italian wedding of your dreams:
#1: Lemons – and fresh blooms galore!
Is there anything more akin to the Italian lifestyle than lemons? They’re like the symbol for living ‘la dolce vita’. Yep, adding fresh lemons to your table setting, or as decoration on your signage and stationary, or even as garnishes to cocktails are some of the easiest ways to channel the laidback charm that is so popular at Italian wedding celebrations.
Styling a space with fresh daffodils, sweetpeas or tulips is essential if you want to turn your big day into an Italian dream. The more colour, the better! Pop them on some white plinths at the end of the aisle or throughout the reception to really add a touch of sophistication. Simply Seated offer custom signage, so you can just create your design and have it delivered! They also do plinths in varying shapes and colours, to ensure the look you envision is brought to life!
#2: Travel to Capri for your cocktail hour
Gone are the days of passing the time while the bride and groom are getting their photos taken in a baron courtyard with a table of champagne glasses. Oh no, these days there’s a chic way to do things, and it involves ensuring your guests feel comfortable as they sip their aperol spritz while perched on beautiful furniture that’s as far from ‘cookie cutter’ as you can possibly imagine. Simply Seated offers an incredible range of furniture options that would look incredibly at home at an Italian-themed wedding. Think rattan chairs, curved sofas and even this rattan Zanzi double daybed. My passport is practically begging me to book that Italian escape!
The range of colourful deck chairs from Simply Seated are a must for any poolside cocktail hour. Able to styled with cushions and rugs, they transform any space into a comfortable and glamorous area for people to perch, apertivos in hand, soaking in the atmosphere.
#3: Serve up some beautiful aperitivos
If you’re really looking to channel the essence of an Italian celebration, apertivos (or, before dinner drinks) are essential. Think Aperol Spritz, Peach Bellinis, Negronis, and Manhattans – all delicious and all stunning served in the range of Simply Seated glassware. We love the Spiegelau Cocktail glasses for that hint of ‘James Bond’ elegance.Â
#4: Aperitivos under Riviera umbrellas
I know you can picture this. The sun is bright, warming your back, the guests are cradling a peach bellini and the band is playing a soothing tune in the background. The only thing to top off the atmosphere would be some huge, beautiful white Riviera umbrellas. Not only do they offer protection from the sun, but they make the ultimate statement, ensuring a sophisticated touch to any part of your Italian-themed wedding celebration.
Or, why not choose the lemon umbrella if you’re feeling bold?! I know I would.
#5: Share-style dining
Chicken, fish, chicken, fish, chicken, fish is now a thing of the past – thank goodness. If you want to impress your guests and serve up some of that incredible Italian hospitality, it’s all about share-style dining. Serving up sumptuous eats like nonna used to make. Think fresh salads, hand rolled pastas, roast meats and spiced sides. This kind of family-style dining is the norm in many parts of Italy, and helps to cement that nostalgic, tight knit feeling of family.
Simply Seated cater to this brilliantly, able to create custom designs especially for your wedding, based on your styling. If you’re looking for something that will pack a punch on your table, we absolutely love the Ravello Serving Platter, with it’s brilliant pink and blue hues.
#6: Say ‘yes’ to a Champagne Tower
Is there anything more idyllic and photo-ready than a champagne tower? I mean that is how you get ‘the shot’ on your wedding day. The great news is that Simply Seated have you covered when it comes to executing the kind of champagne towers you see in the photos coming straight from Sorrento weddings. Using stunning, wide-mouthed glassware, the champagne towers are available in different sizes to suit your setting and will stay put as you are your partner let the champagne flow!
#7: Say it with a (custom) sign
Did you know that along with everything else Simply Seated can provide on your wedding day, that they also do custom neon signs? Yep! It’s time to put you name in lights! Or if you want to really embrace the Italian theme of your big day, I personally recommend ‘la dolce vita’ as the sign your guests take in when the sun goes down.
#8: Serve up the Italian faire
Bold dinnerware in mediterranean-style hues, stripes, and lemons – and so much more. This is what a sunset dinner looks like in Italy. Embrace the fun and carefree nature of Italian family-style dining with bold colour and unique design. An Italian celebration is not the time for stark white plates and tableware without flair! Though it’s near impossible to choose, we simply adore the Positano plates available to hire from Simply Seated. A stunning deep blue ring around each plate dressed with gorgeous yellow lemons makes them a firm favourite for so many couples wanting to embrace Italian style.
#9: Pops of colour with linen and napery
Why let the chic table dressing stop at the plates? Many couples opt for earthy tones for their napkins and table linen, to allow the plates and glassware to really pack a punch. The most popular hues for napery are ‘biscuit’ and ‘oatmeal’, but we’re big fans of the ‘olive’ and ‘tangerine’ hues, too! When it comes to dining in Italy, the rules are there are no rules – so let your personality shine. Choose hues that speak to you, that are fun and that will evoke happiness across the table.
#10: Add a gelato cart
Of course, there’s nothing that serves up Italian flair quite like a gelato cart. Guests will be queuing to receive a scoop of pistachio or hazelnut from the gelato cart you’ve organised as a surprise on your big day! What better way to offer an after dinner delight than an authentic Italian scoop?
So, again… why Simply Seated for your wedding day?
Well, if the 10 points above didn’t convince you, maybe this will.
Simply Seated has the means to bring any dream you have for your big day, to life.
With inhouse stylists who can guide and support you in any way and make your wedding unique, to an in-house seamstress and carpenters who are able to pull off custom jobs, Simply Seated can make the dream a reality.
And what about the versatility! The team at Simply Seated can also decal (personalise) and paint their bars, tables, bar carts, and champagne towers (just to name a few) to suit your wedding theme and style. All Simply Seated products are extremely versatile, are able to be worked to suit any venue and come in large quantities so they can cater to big weddings with ease..
// By Olivia Mackinnon
