Bold, Moody Florals in Romantic, Modern Wedding Day at Villa Bellezza Winery & Vineyards

Given their deep love for traveling, it made perfect sense that Luke Rothenbach would propose to his college sweetheart, Mackenzie Smid, during a family trip to Cancun. What he might not have expected was getting down on one knee only an hour after arriving, jetlagged and completely excited at the idea of their lives together. This passion for adventure was a large inspiration for their wedding design, as they blurred the lines between the modernity of bright colors and intimate, vintage details. Bold and moody florals of blue, orange, red and more, loosely arranged to create an organic feel, complemented the Tuscan architecture and atmosphere of the Villa Bellezza Winery & Vineyards and provided a romantic scene as Mackenzie walked down the aisle towards Luke. The dramatic pops of color in her bouquet and flower crown were balanced by both the bride and groom’s clean, white looks. The reception was lively and characteristically true to the newlyweds, with personal touches spread throughout. Small textures and pieces had a big impact in transforming the space into that of a timeless, Italian-inspired scene. The phrase, “Love you more”—a favorite saying of Mackenzie’s grandmother—had woven itself into the couple’s own relationship and earned its place in frosting at the top of the carrot cake they chose from their favorite restaurant. Before spending the night on the dance floor, guests were invited to write their well-wishes to the happy couple on a white vinyl record.