{"id":187220,"date":"2017-11-14T06:52:55","date_gmt":"2017-11-13T19:52:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/real-weddings\/ciao-bella-lucinda-and-sean-set-sail-for-italian-elopement\/"},"modified":"2024-03-08T12:04:46","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T01:04:46","slug":"ciao-bella-lucinda-and-sean-set-sail-for-italian-elopement","status":"publish","type":"au-real-wedding","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/real-weddings\/ciao-bella-lucinda-and-sean-set-sail-for-italian-elopement\/","title":{"rendered":"Ciao, bella: Lucinda and Sean set sail for Italian elopement"},"content":{"rendered":"

A chance European getaway gave Lucinda and Sean the perfect opportunity to elope.<\/p>\n

“Our holiday\u00a0was only six months away when we decided we would get married; we went into hectic research and planning mode,” Lucinda, 37, says.<\/p>\n

The Italian elopement was a big step for the bride, who never imagined marriage and family life would be for her.<\/p>\n

That changed when she met Sean, 51, at university and planned a road trip around Australia after graduation.<\/p>\n

“Then I fell pregnant. It was a surprise but one that we fell in love with quickly. In a very short period, our lives totally changed. With Sean by my side, my entire perception changed. For the first time in my life I could see myself as a mother, with children and a family,” Lucinda says.<\/p>\n

The couple would have two children in quick succession and Lucinda says her family has “changed her world with unconditional love and support.”<\/p>\n

With their young family in tow, Lucinda and Sean made their way to Lake Orta, Italy for the ceremony on July 14, 2017.<\/p>\n

“With the amazing support and from my best friend and fianc\u00e9 we planned everything together in secret,” Lucinda says.<\/p>\n

The family camped nearby and before the wedding Lucinda posted a cryptic announcement for people to tune in at 7pm Queensland time.<\/p>\n

“I arrived at the venue via boat and immediately saw my husband filming my arrival for all to see, which was being live-streamed on Facebook,” she says.<\/p>\n

“My heart exploded with love as our two beautiful babies ran over to join me, our ceremony was very intimate, yet also very public. I held our daughter in my arms and our son by our side; it felt like our whole little family was married that day, my son calls it \u2018our wedding\u2019. It was an incredible and truly unforgettable day.”<\/p>\n

Photos courtesy of Orta Wedding Photographer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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In planning the elopement<\/a>, Lucinda says it was vital to pick a gown that would travel well. She opted for a classic strapless lace dress with a fishtail hemline.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Sean looked the part for the sunny Italian elopement in a sand coloured suit from Roger David<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Following the waterside ceremony, the couple celebrated their marriage at a local restaurant.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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