Ethereal Amore: Tamsyn & Tallon's Vogue Vision at Tenuta dell'Alto

Love Story

Fate intertwined Tamsyn and Tallon's paths years ago at an insurance call center in Sunshine Coast, Australia. Though just coworkers initially, a friendship blossomed. Life's adventures took them in separate directions for a time. However, the cosmic forces realigned when they reconnected online, unveiling a deeper connection. Tamsyn's stopover in Sunshine Coast before a planned job in Sydney turned into an eternal commitment as they "quickly fell in love, knowing that it was forever."

The proposal unfolded like a romantic movie, disguised as a birthday celebration trip. As Tamsyn recalled, "We had dinner booked at a restaurant that evening so I went down to the salon to have my hair done beforehand. When I came back up to the room, Tallon had a bottle of Dom Perignon Champagne, red roses, and a card for me on the other side of the room. I walked across the room, picked up and read the card, and when I turned around to speak to Tallon he was behind me already down on one knee. He spoke some words I can’t remember and I said “Are you sure!?” (That’s a funny thing to remember) and then I said yes."

The newly engaged duo savored a private celebratory dinner before Tamsyn's closest friends joined for a birthday fete the following evening, ensuring each friend witnessed the precious unveiling on video.

"We wanted relaxed, intimate, special, sacred, simple but beautiful. Understated beauty," Tamsyn reminisced about their vision. Inspired by an editorial Vogue aesthetic, every detail exuded effortless elegance. Their "finer details" concept manifested as a "movie-like vogue garden party" at the breathtaking Tenuta dell'Alto in Puglia, Italy.

The journey was a collaborative masterpiece, with Tamsyn gushing, "Ale, Danilo and Sharon...Their past work inspired so much for the design and vision. And Ale brought it all to life flawlessly." From the meticulously curated guest list of just 18 to the 8-month planning odyssey, intentionality reigned supreme.

Morning details

Diving into the finer strokes, Tamsyn personally crafted the original online invitations, while the incredible Fine Design Studio manifested exquisite physical suites. The jewelry Tamsyn wore held echoes of cherished memories and deep familial bonds. She adorned her hand with her mother's sapphire and pearl ring, a "something blue" imbued with generations of love, and graced her neck with a delicate pearl chain, a heartfelt gift from her sister, symbolizing their unbreakable connection.

Bride getting ready

In a charming Sydney bridal shop, Tamsyn's search ended with a stunning Neta Dover creation. "I traveled to Sydney with a girlfriend and my mother to try on dresses at several boutiques. I decided within the day I think!" she reflected. The gown, ethereal in its beauty, beckoned Tamsyn back to Sydney, drawing her closer with each visit until it was time to carry it across the seas to Italy.

Yet, the quest for the perfect party dress unfolded like a tale of longing and search, a journey that spanned months without resolution, even as Italy's shores drew near. Fate, however, had plans woven with magic in Lake Como, where just days before their union, the stars aligned at Ella Moda in Brisbane. It was there the ideal ensemble awaited, compelling Tallon's mother, Felicia, to embark on a heartfelt mission to bring the dress to their lakeside dream.

As the wedding day dawned, the villa's formal dining room and bedrooms transformed into hallowed grounds of bridal beauty, each moment captured in photographs destined to become treasured keepsakes. Tamsyn's radiant presence was enveloped in a majestic veil stretching 3.5 meters, kissed by the twinkle of Swarovski crystals, and steps graced by the iconic elegance of Christian Louboutin heels. Her bouquet, a masterpiece curated by the talented Flower Addicted, bloomed with organic grace, each flower and shade selected with divine inspiration to echo Ale's grand vision, completing a portrait of timeless romance.

Groom getting ready

Dapper groom Tallon, alongside his brother and nearest mates, prepared in dashing MJ Bale formalwear amidst the villa's top-floor suite and rooftop. The air brimmed with excited anticipation as these lifelong bonds celebrated this milestone moment.

First Look

Rather than an intimate first look, Tamsyn and Tallon's souls reunited as the ceremonial grand unveiling. "It was a combination of the song, seeing her in her dress for the first time, how beautiful she looked, the setting in Italy, our closest friends. It was just a really emotional and surreal experience. As I was taken aback by emotion, I thought I couldn’t have created a more perfect moment if I tried,” shared Tallon. The bride added, “It was my favourite part of the night. Walking down those stairs, my long veil, the view in front of us, it was amazing. And I picked the song, Tallon had no idea what it was going to be, and I knew it would get him emotional.”

Ceremony

Amidst the villa's lush gardens offering panoramic Puglian vistas, Tamsyn and Tallon's closest friends and family bore witness as the duo professed their everlasting vows. The poignant symbolism of Tamsyn's father Gary and Tallon's late fiancée's father Col escorting her down the aisle encapsulated the sacred singularity of this bond. "I asked Col to walk me down the aisle with dad, only moments before the ceremony and it was extremely emotional for the both of us. Very very special moment in the day," Tamsyn reminisced.

As Tamsyn glided down the aisle to the emotive strains of "Can't Help Falling In Love" by Haley Reinhart, the atmosphere brimmed with profound love and intention. Heightening the intimacy, Tamsyn's dearest friends, Sheridan and Elle, offered self-penned readings brimming with heartfelt wisdom and personalized reflections. "One of my girlfriends read out pieces of marriage advice from girlfriends back home that are married," Tamsyn explained. "Another girlfriend read out a reading that she had personally written for us both which was so special because she knows us both so well."

As Tamsyn reminisced, "Our close friend Nick as the officiant was so special...Tallon's vows I will always remember." Every carefully chosen element conspired to enshrine this sacred day into the archival halls of eternal amour.

Photoshoot after the ceremony

Reveling in their newlywed bliss and treasuring each moment alongside their beloved community, the couple opted for an effortless photography journey amidst the villa's timeless splendor. As Tamsyn explained, "We didn’t want to leave the property and be away from our guests, we wanted the photo opportunities to flow seamlessly with the evening so we wouldn’t be leaving our guests for too long."

After the ceremony and celebratory sips with their nearest and dearest, the duo captured frameable instants on the villa's grounds. "The villa was the perfect background for the look we wanted," Tamsyn reflected. "We also hired an Alfa Romeo convertible to sit out the front of the villa for photos and this MADE the photos epic. We had photos in the car too," she revealed.

Wedding Venue & Decor

The historic Tenuta dell'Alto estate, a 16th-century marvel, orchestrated an ethereal aesthetic symphony. The color narrative, a romantically sun-drenched palette of pinks, peaches, and verdant greens, drew inspiration from the villa's grand chandelier and lush gardens.

“Ale found the venue for us after a couple of months of searching. She found it online then went to the bill to see it in person. She fell in love immediately and we knew we could trust her so we booked it right away,” the couple shared.

Reception

As dusk's velvety curtain descended, an entirely new energy enveloped the celebrations. Tamsyn and Tallon's barefoot first dance to Bruno Mars' sultry "Versace on the Floor" rendered an intimately choreographed prelude to the evening's spirited revelry. "We both love Bruno Mars and saw him live together in Paris one time. We also wanted a song that was sexy and slow. We hired a dance teacher to choreograph and teach us a dance over the course of a few months before the wedding," Tamsyn explained.

A towering millefoglie cake, an ode to Italian tradition - received the newlyweds' own personal touch as they assembled the delectable layers before their spellbound guests. "The caterers made the pastry and creams, and Tallon and I assembled the milliefoglie together in front of our guests," Tamsyn recounted. Every guest received small bottles of local olive oil as wedding favors.

When it came to catering, the couple's directive was simple yet impactful: "Our only request was that it was traditional Italian and that it was clean, simple and local produce. Everything was perfect," Tamsyn reminisced.

Tamsyn could not speak more highly of their vendor team: "An absolute dream! Our vendors had a lot of creative freedom to work together to create the magic and they created something even more beautiful than I ever could have imagined."