If you've ever considered jetting off to Italy to get hitched with a small group of your closest friends and family members, even for a minute, I can pretty much guarantee that you're going to fall in love with today's real wedding. Mark and Kristin travelled from their home in Northern Ireland to exchange vows in the drop-dead stunning Casale Pasquinelli, and, between the epic floral moon gate, the gorgeous al fresco tablescape, and Kristin's show-stopping bridal look, their destination wedding in Tuscany is a real feast for the eyes. Magills Film and Photography were there to capture the magic, and we can't wait to share the fruits of their labour with you!

Mark and Kristin tell us that they've known each other since they were kids! "He was always my childhood crush," Kristin says, "but when I asked him out in Primary 4, he ran away (he was afraid of girls then)! Our paths crossed again about four years ago, when Mark asked me out for dinner - food is the way to my heart! And the rest is history!"

This couple's engagement involved one misunderstanding after another! Mark took Kristin on a trip to Belfast to pick out an engagement ring, which she believed to be an elaborate wind-up, even when they got to the car park beside the jewellers! "I argued with him and didn’t believe that he actually wanted to get engaged, so I wouldn’t get out of the car. Eventually, I realised that he was being serious so I got out of the car with him, teary-eyed, with a nervous rash and jelly legs, and we proceeded to Lunn’s and got a ring!"

Mark and Kristin decided early on in the planning process that they wanted to have a very small celebration. "We only ever wanted an intimate wedding," Kristin says. "The venue that we had chosen only accommodated 30 guests, so we made the decision to only have our immediate family and some close friends there. We had a party at home when we returned from Italy so that we could celebrate with all our family and friends."

How gorgeous is Kristin's Rue De Seine wedding dress? The intricate embellishment looks straight-up incredible paired with her dried flower bouquet and fresh flower crown!

It sounds like walking down the aisle was a particularly magical moment for this pair! "I had tunnel vision and I didn’t see anyone apart from Mark," Kristin says. "I threw my arms out to Mark when I got to the end of the aisle, I couldn’t wait until the vows, I just needed a hug. For both of us, this was a surreal moment and it's difficult to describe in words how we felt."

Kristin chose some super sleek bridesmaid dresses from Ghost for her girls, in the prettiest pale shade of pink. Those hoop bouquets were an inspired choice!

Kristin tells us that she first clapped eyes on Casale De Pasquinelli via Instagram. "I immediately fell in love and instantly started to research the venue," she says. "I messaged Gabriele and asked if we could call and view his villa. As we drove on what felt like a neverending road up the side of a mountain, I felt sick with nerves. When we arrived, we were just blown away by the location and the views, and also, Gabriele, who was able to answer all our questions and provide the information we needed. We knew it was the place where our dream wedding would take place."

The couple were a little nervous about getting their photographs taken, but this ended up being one of their favourite parts of the day! "Towards the end of the meal, we slipped off with our photographer to the local vineyard for some photos. Leanne made this so much fun. We wandered through the field and reflected on the day so far, whilst the sun was going down and Leanne snapped away in the background. It was just perfect."

This wedding sounds like a dream from start to finish! "There was no fuss or panic," Kristin says, "chilled vibes only. The wedding ceremony commenced at 5 pm. It was held in the side garden, with a view over the hills of Tuscany. We moved to the olive garden for the aperitifs while the saxophone was played, and our guests relaxed on the hay bales. Our wedding meal was also held outside, under the twinkling fairy lights. Dancing, singing and the eating of chocolate crepes went on until the wee hours!"

Kristin's advice for engaged couples is to try and remember to be fully present on the day! "Take time to sit back and take it all in. Watch how happy people are for you, hear their laughter and happy tears, and smell the wonderful food, flowers, perfumes and air of happiness. Allow yourself to feel all the emotions as it is so important, and, lastly, spend time with those dear to you as it is a moment to look back on and cherish forever."

For their honeymoon, Kristin and Mark jetted off to Mauritius. "We travelled around the island and stayed in three different resorts; Heritage Awali Golf Resort and Spa, Lakaz Chamarel, and Shangri-La Touessrok Resort and Spa. It was amazing! We met some lovely people, experienced amazing food and made lasting memories."

A romantic end to a romantic day! At this point, we've got to say thanks so much to Mark and Kristin for sharing their wedding with us, and to Magills Films and Photography for providing the beautiful photographs. Be sure to click through to the gallery to see more from their amazing day!

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