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Katrina & Riccardo – Elegant White Wedding at Podere La Specola, Florence

2025

A Love Story Born from Television Screens: Wedding at Podere La Specola

Sometimes love finds us in the most unexpected ways. For Katrina, an American nurse, it began with watching a pastry television show. For Riccardo Menicucci, a renowned Florentine pastry chef living in Los Angeles, it started with an unexpected message from across the screen. Their extraordinary wedding at Podere La Specola became one of the most elegant celebrations we’ve ever planned in Tuscany.

From Screen to Heart

Katrina’s story reads like a modern fairy tale. Captivated by Riccardo’s talent and charm on a pastry television program, she took a leap of faith and reached out to him. What followed was a beautiful courtship that proved sometimes the most unexpected connections create the strongest bonds, ultimately leading to their dream wedding at Podere La Specola. Despite building his successful career in Los Angeles, Riccardo knew there was only one place to celebrate their union – his beloved Florence. The couple’s wedding at Podere La Specola was the perfect choice, offering breathtaking Tuscan landscapes and intimate elegance that reflected their sophisticated style.

An Elegant Celebration in White

This wedding at Podere La Specola embodied timeless elegance with a sophisticated white color palette. Every detail spoke to refined taste, from the carefully curated florals to the impeccable styling. The celebration was a perfect blend of American and Florentine sensibilities, making their wedding at Podere La Specola truly unforgettable.

A Day After Story

The magic didn’t end with the ceremony. The day after their wedding at Podere La Specola, Katrina and Riccardo ventured to his grandfather’s osteria in Florence for an intimate photo shoot. This personal touch added layers of family history and authenticity to their wedding story, capturing the groom in his element within the city that shaped him.

The Perfect Team for a Wedding at Podere La Specola

Every exceptional wedding at Podere La Specola requires exceptional vendors, and Katrina and Riccardo’s celebration was no exception:

Bar: Riccardo Barman – Crafting signature cocktails and expertly mixed drinks
Catering: Glam di Montaione – Delivering exquisite Tuscan cuisine
DJ: Gaetano Sicari – Setting the perfect celebratory atmosphere
Florals: Erbe e Fior – Creating elegant white arrangements
Gelato: Mordilatte Gelateria – Providing artisanal Italian gelato for a sweet celebration
Hair: Marina Rotondo – Creating the perfect bridal hairstyle
Makeup: Daniele Carlo – Ensuring the bride looked radiant
Photography: Alice Santella – Immortalizing every beautiful moment and emotion
Video: Andrea Tortora – Capturing every precious moment of the celebration

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Wedding at podere la specola katrina & riccardo
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