Bride and groom toasting at an elopement at a romantic garden lake wedding reception

The groom toasts during a destination elopement with closest friends
Image Location: 
Villa Rusconi Clerici, Lago Maggiore

With Lake Maggiore sparkling in the background and sweeping floral arrangements framing the shot, the groom raises a glass and toasts the people who traveled with them to Italy to share in their day. 

This American couple knew that a wedding didn't have to be grand and lavish in order to be spectacular. Instead of planning a traditional event with hundreds of guests in attendance, they opted for a destination elopement in Italy with their closest friends by their side. What the wedding lacked in size and stature it made up for in spirit — this was a group of people who knew how to throw a lively celebration, no matter what.