Borgo Musolino, a historic Italian agricultural estate, sits on a wooded hillside in the heart of Messina, Sicily’s Peloritani Mountains. The feudal stronghold made of stone dates all the way back to the mid-1500. And it is fantasy, fairytale wedding venue dreams. Which is what made it the perfect spot for the Elisa + Filippo’s magical, autumnal “I do’s.”
“We both love nature,” says Elisa of how the wedding’s aesthetic took shape. “Filippo adores Norway and Viking culture. And me, I am fascinated by mystery and magic. We wanted to have a celtic ceremony to celebrate the power of nature elements, love and souls.”
Together with event designers from Blanc aux Reveurs Elissa + Filippo created a celebration rich in symbol and ritual that felt ancient + otherworldly. Candles. Dried florals. Earth tones. A ceremony in the woods. A reception in the manor’s greenhouse.
The whole thing was straight out of an enchanted leather-bound history book, and we’ve got Alberto Cosenza’s beautiful photographs to prove it.
Everyone at Elisa + Filippo’s wedding dressed for the day’s vibe. How cool is this guest’s Celtic chain brooch lapel pin!? Cool Men Club has SO many if you’re looking to add some flair to your men’s formalwear.
Check out our collection of fabulous Fall wedding guest dresses if you’ve got an October wedding like Elissa + Filippo’s that you’re planning a fit for.
Elissa looked like a full-on fairy queen in this gorgeous off-the-shoulder floral appliqué Alessandro Angelozzi Couture wedding gown from Le Spose di Master.
“My desire was to wear a dress that was fairytale and a bit of a woodland witch!” says Elissa of how she found this dreamy, ethereal fairytale princess wedding dress.
Not only did Blanc aux Reveurs design the event, they also created all of the day’s earthy flower arrangements including this moody bridal bouquet. LOVE the feathers!
Why go for a traditional veil when you can complete your magical, Medieval bridal look with a hooded bridal cape?
A Ceremony In The Forest
Elissa + Filippo tied the knot beneath an old tree in the property’s woods with a fluttering hand-painted banner featuring calligraphy of a Celtic blessing.
Loving the storybook feel created by this mix of pampas grass, dried florals, and fresh roses!
If you’re searching for the right music for your walk down the aisle, check out our collection of 124 processional song ideas.
There are so many creative + meaningful ceremony ideas that can make your “I do’s” unique. You could write your own vows like Elissa + Filippo did. Or go for a symbolic ritual like a Celtic handfasting ceremony!
Completely obsessed with Filippo’s earthy two-tone three piece wedding suit. Grooms embracing more color-rich looks is one of our favorite wedding trends to watch!
A Greenhouse Reception
As a creative wedding guest favor, Elissa + Filippo had sticks of palo santo waiting at each place setting.
There is something so romantic about the twinkly reflections of all the candles in all the greenhouse’s glass windows.
Check out our list of the coolest greenhouse wedding venues if you’re loving the bright + airy vibe of this reception spot as much as we are.
Elissa’s wavy, feminine half up hairstyle and winged eye makeup look came from Catanzaro Hair + Beauty.
Fresh pomegranates, pumpkins, and grapes added an opulent feast feel to the floral centerpieces that Blanc aux Reveurs created.
Elissa’s “woodland witch” bridal vibe paired perfectly with the reception decor and all of these dried floral hanging installations!
Our Favorite Memory
There were many memorable moments, among them the emotion of exchanging wedding rings and the cutting of the cake with the medieval sword.
Our Advice
Our advice is to listen to your inner voice, follow your instincts, adapting the ritual to your beliefs. It is important to trust in the professional you chose: wedding planners, photographers, etc…
Textured fresh + dried floral accents added so much autumnal whimsy to this delicious rough-iced three-tier wedding cake.
Auguri, Elissa + Filippo! Your ethereal Sicilian celebration was absolutely enchanting. GWS wishes you the best!
Wedding Vendors
Photography: Alberto Cosenza // Venue: Borgo Musolino Country Resort // Event Design: Blanc aux Reveurs // Florals: Blanc aux Reveurs // Wedding Dress: Alessandro Angelozzi Couture // Dress Boutique: Le Spose di Master // Hair Stylist: Catanzaro Hair and Beauty // Makeup Artist: Catanzaro hair and beauty // Videography: Torre Films Visual Storytelling
