Category: Planning + Advice

6 Elopement Ceremony Thoughtful Additions
Planning + AdviceThere are some traditional moments that happen in every wedding ceremony, and in an elopement it is not necessary to give it up: the walk to the altar, the exchange of vows, your first kiss as a marr...

5 tips to host a reception after an Elopement
Planning + AdviceWhile some couples elope just to avoid a big party, other ones still want to enjoy a party with their loved ones. After all, there are various reasons why a couple can choose to elope and it may be n...

3 Tender Wedding Traditions to Include in Your Elopement
Planning + AdviceHave you decided to exchange the long months of planning a wedding with an intimate ceremony in Italy? At Scent of Orchid we love elopements, so we think this is a great idea! And if you are saddened...

5 of the Best Pre- & Post-Wedding Party Ideas
Planning + AdviceA destination wedding can be a wonderful excuse for guests to enjoy a well-deserved vacation while celebrating their favorite newlyweds. The bride and groom are not required to host pre- and post-...

5 top things to do at Lake Como, Italy
Travel + ExperiencesI don't think there is a place in Europe that evokes beauty, glamour and romanticism more than Lake Como in Italy. For decades it has been a popular destination for rich and famous people, but the...

5 Best Wedding Venues in Aeolian Islands, Sicily
Planning + AdviceGetting married in this terrestrial paradise means experiencing a glam but wild experience, in close contact with nature and the best of what Sicily has to offer.