Hannah and Luke’s love story began straight out of a Grey’s Anatomy episode, in an operating room. Luke works in orthopedic medical sales and Hannah was working as a surgical assistant at the time. Luke often worked with the orthopedic surgeon that Hannah assisted, so you could say fate and a little magic made by her co-workers brought them together.

For their first date, Luke invited Hannah to hangout with some of his friends downtown. The day of, Luke mentioned to Hannah that his friends were coming to his place beforehand and he would love to see Hannah there. After a sequence of rainstorms, when Hannah arrived to Luke’s home, she was greeted with a little surprise.

Although their attraction to each other came effortlessly, the logistics of their relationship made things a little more complicated. Because the pair worked together, they knew in order to experience this love story in its fullness, some decisions would need to be made. Hannah knew Luke was the one when she was willing to change jobs for their love. The relationship was a slow burn. One that came with understanding and endless compassion. 

Luke and Hannah’s Italian nuptials will live on our Pinterest mood boards forever. Because the couple traveled abroad for their wedding, the guest list was more intimate than it would have been if they had tied the knot in their hometown. The more laid back nature of their wedding gave Hannah and Luke something they wouldn’t have gotten otherwise - precious free time. Because they had the time and ability to do so, their wedding photographer suggested the brilliant idea of heading back into Florence after their ceremony and take several sunset photos. These moments became Hannah’s favorite memory of their wedding day. Every time she looks at each photo, she is instantly brought back to the best moments of her life, laughing and feeling loved.

Knowing they were getting married in Italy, Hannah wanted a gown that was romantic and fitting for the grand location. What Hannah loved most about her gown is how it truly became one-of-a-kind.

When we asked Hannah how she knew Luke was the one, her answer left us reaching for a Kleenex or two.

Menswear Suits: Brooks Brothers – Summit  

Wedding Planner: Elizabeth // Original Tuscan Weddings  

Wedding Dress Alterations: Something You Couture  

Photographer/Videographer: David Bastioni Studio // Aqua Wedding Photography 

Venue: Villa Le Fontanelle, Tuscany, Italy  

Flowers: Viola Malva Decor 

H&M: Pamela Leti 

Caterer: Villa Le Fontanelle 

Strings/Musicians: Music & Co Italy 

Lighting: Alma Project 247 

Spray Tan: Glow Tanning Salon, Mt. Olive AL