
Coast with the Most: Amy and Braden’s search for a beautiful background led them to the Amalfi Coast in Italy. When having a wedding across the globe, Elizabeth Gonzalez of After Yes says hiring a planner is absolutely essential for getting the details right. “To have someone advocating for you is a necessity,” she says.
Photo by Julia Kaptelova Photography
Invitation Abroad: Amy’s “something blue” came in the form of her invitations. Stationer Fernando Gonzalez of Elefant Press rendered the Amalfi Coast in watercolor on the envelope liner, giving guests a preview of the wedding-day destination.
Photo by Julia Kaptelova Photography
Bounty and Blooms: Petals Couture brought their Dallas-based talents to Italy, where they incorporated alliums, roses, and hellebores into the bright table arrangements. Guests were served beautifully plated bites, such as cheese flan with herbed aubergine.
Photo by Julia Kaptelova Photography
Ciao, Bella! Amy scored her Pronovias dress on Poshmark. Best of all? It fit like a glove, requiring zero alterations.
Photo by Julia Kaptelova Photography
Come Together: To ensure that they were able to enjoy quality time and conversation with their guests, Amy envisioned “one long table under the olive trees—very intimate, with unbelievable views.”
Photo by Julia Kaptelova Photography
Photo by Julia Kaptelova Photography
It’s Lit: Along with their guests, Amy and Braden were delighted to discover that a nearby festival was the reason for this impromptu fireworks show. “There are some things you are not going to have control over,” says Elizabeth.
Photo by Julia Kaptelova Photography
Amy Messerschmitt & Braden Bullard
August 10, 2023
Amy Messerschmitt and Braden Bullard were paired together when both needed a plus-one for date parties at the University of Oklahoma. They found themselves together once again when Braden asked Amy to attend a formal with him, after which, they began dating. Finally, one warm day in San Francisco, Braden asked Amy to marry him. Amy centered her wedding around one simple rule: “I wanted that picture-perfect moment,” she remembers. “I wanted to get married where the background was everything.” That search led the couple to the scenic Caruso, a Belmond Hotel on Italy’s famed Amalfi Coast, where in front of 25 guests, they said “I do” with a view.
With historical architecture at every turn, the couple embraced the many opportunities to capture breathtaking shots. This church, called Chiesa di San Giovanni del Toro, dates back to the 11th century and is located across the street from the Caruso. “We had our first look on the steps,” shares Amy.
The limited-edition Vespa 946 Christian Dior was parked outside the hotel. “They were kind enough to allow my photographer to move it to the church for our photos!” says Amy.
Ceremony/Reception Site
Caruso, a Belmond Hotel (Ravello, Italy)
Photographer
Julia Kaptelova Photography (Italy)
Bridal Gown Designer
Pronovias
Hair & Makeup
The bride
Groom’s Attire
Men’s Wearhouse
Bridesmaids’ Dresses Retailer
Show Me Your Mumu
Groomsmen’s Attire
Men’s Wearhouse
Flowers
Petals Couture
Stationery
Elefant Press
Cake
Caruso
Catering
Caruso
Music
Taylor Armstrong (ceremony flautist)
Lighting
Antares (Italy)
Wedding Planner
Elizabeth Gonzalez, After Yes
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