Seven Bridal Looks, Four Iconic Venues, and One Unforgettable La Dolce Vita Wedding Weekend in Capri

Capri provided the perfect canvas for Spencer and Brian’s wedding, a multi-day celebration that brought together effortless Italian glamour, thoughtful design, and a distinctly personal sense of style. The couple created a design that felt creative yet understated, with custom touches, candlelit tables, and the natural beauty of Capri taking center stage. Spencer’s seven bridal looks brought plenty of fashion personality to the weekend, with the highlight of her effortlessly elegant Danielle Frankel ceremony dress. Captured by photographer Jack Henry, the celebration moved seamlessly from intimate family moments to champagne-fueled dancing, live music, and late-night pizza. The result was a wedding that felt less like a traditional destination celebration and more like an extraordinary weekend in Capri.

Our Love Story

The Day We Met

We met early in our first semester of freshman year at the University of Michigan. We had known of each other through mutual friends, but what really sealed the deal was, strangely enough, an emergency room visit for a kidney stone! Despite being in the ER, Brian persistently asked me to be his date to a fraternity date party. I made it to the party, and the rest is history. Nearly a decade later, we've been inseparable ever since!

The Proposal

Brian proposed to me in February 2025 in front of The Met, a place that has always held a special place in my heart. I grew up directly across from it, and it was one of the first places I took him when he visited me in New York during college. After a surprise dinner at Caviar Kaspia, he suggested we stop by The Met, where he proposed on its iconic steps as strangers cheered—a true New York moment! The surprises didn't end there: he then took me to my mom's apartment, where all of our closest friends and family were waiting to celebrate. We ended the night bar-hopping and singing karaoke, exactly how I would have wanted!

The Engagement Ring

When we discussed getting engaged, I told Brian that I wanted him to choose the ring himself so he could surprise me. To be honest, I tend to experience perpetual decision paralysis, and I didn't want to make the decision myself. Brian shopped for the ring with the help of both our moms and sisters, and ultimately, he chose the perfect ring for me. I love it and can't stop looking at it every day! It's a round diamond with a hidden halo.

Our Wedding

The Vision

I work in hospitality marketing and went to art school, so wedding planning felt very much in my element. As soon as we chose Capri, I created a deck of mood boards, references, and ideas, drawing inspiration from everything from hotels and restaurants to menus, signage, and packaging. We wanted a wedding that felt less traditional and more like us, with flowing spaces, lounge areas, roaming food and drinks, live music, and unexpected moments throughout the weekend. Above all, we wanted the celebration to feel like an extension of how we love to travel and spend time together: enjoying incredible food, discovering beautiful places, being outside, and spending time with the people we love.

Our Team of Vendors

We were so fortunate to work with an incredible team who brought our vision to life. Our planners, Capri Moments, drew on their local expertise and vendor relationships to coordinate the entire weekend, while Moosh brought our design ideas to life alongside talented creatives like Fluida Design, Marina Silva, and Sammy Pauly. Jack Henry captured our weekend beautifully, making us feel completely at ease in front of the camera, and Nova Luna Films created an unforgettable wedding film. The ladies at Beauty Livery made me feel amazing with my hair and makeup, and Rabbi Oliver Joseph officiated a ceremony that felt exactly as we had envisioned. We couldn't have asked for a better team!

The Location

We had visited Capri many times together and fallen in love with the island long before we got engaged. To us, it's the most extraordinary place in the world, with unmatched scenery, food, people, and energy. We always knew we wanted a destination wedding, and Capri was the one place that felt completely like us. We wanted our guests to experience different sides of the island, so each event took place in a unique setting: the welcome party on the rooftop of Hotel La Palma, the beach day at Conca del Sogno, the ceremony at Hotel Caesar Augustus, and the reception at Il Riccio. Each location offered a different perspective of Capri and allowed our guests to experience the place that had become such a special part of our relationship.

The Ceremony

There was really only one place we could imagine getting married: Hotel Caesar Augustus. We think it has the most beautiful view in all of Capri, overlooking the sea, with the yellow hotel, its balconies, and gardens creating the most incredible backdrop. We didn't want to compete with the setting, so it was important that the ceremony feel natural and deeply connected to Capri. 

One of the most emotional parts of the entire weekend was having my grandfather help officiate. He is 88 and a half, and his speech was incredible—so personal, funny, and moving. There wasn't a dry eye in the audience. Having him play such an important role brought together everything we wanted the wedding to be about: family, love, and the people who have shaped our lives. My bouquet was also wrapped in linen embroidered by my great-grandmother. It was such a subtle detail that most people probably never noticed, but it was one of the most meaningful things I carried all weekend. Having something that belonged to her with me during the ceremony made the moment feel even more connected to our family history.

The Cocktail Hour

After the ceremony, we hopped into a vintage red convertible and drove around the mountains of Capri with our photographer and videographer. It was surprisingly calming and refreshing after the intensity of the ceremony! While we drove around, our guests arrived at Il Riccio, where cocktail hour began ahead of dinner and the reception. Guests enjoyed signature cocktails, delicious appetizers, and upbeat music from our DJ. When we finally arrived, we were greeted with champagne, and we danced with our guests until it was time to transition into the seated dinner, just as the sun began to set. It was the perfect way to kick off the reception.

The Reception

We wanted the view to be the main attraction, so we kept the tables simple with candles and no florals. We enjoyed incredible food, cocktails, and wine with our closest friends, followed by heartfelt speeches from both sets of parents and Brian. A highlight was Il Riccio's famous "Temptations Room," dedicated entirely to desserts and, of course, packed with guests! After dinner, we headed downstairs to the dance floor for our first dance to our favorite song, "You Got the Love" by Florence + the Machine, and made our own tiramisu wedding cake in front of everyone (tiramisu is unequivocally our favorite dessert!). We then kicked off the party with SuperPop, a fantastic cover band specializing in '70s and '80s music, followed by the island's famous DJ, Fabio Vuotto, who kept everyone dancing late into the night. Naturally, we ended the evening with late-night pizza!

The Special Touches

I spent an insane amount of time on the design, and the team at Moosh was incredible to work with. Some of the special touches included S&B-shaped bread, bibs that said "Marriage Can Be Messy" for lunch at Conca del Sogno, butter molded into seashell shapes (we love butter...), roaming bands at every event, custom chocolate sardines, custom backgammon sets, and Capri hats that everyone continues to wear to this day!

Our Favorite Moment

It's impossible to choose just one moment because what we loved most was simply seeing all of our favorite people fully embrace the weekend in a place that had been such an important part of our relationship for years. It was so special to see our friends and families make their own memories in a place that means so much to us. If I had to choose one particularly emotional moment, it would be having my grandfather help officiate our ceremony. His speeches are always amazing (his career was in politics, policy, and media, so he's an incredible writer), but this one was especially meaningful. Some of our other favorite memories were much less formal: everyone swimming in the sea together at Conca del Sogno, dancing on the rocks, eating together, and watching our friends and family fall in love with Capri the way we had years ago.

Our Style

The Bridal Looks

Frankly, my seven looks came from my inability to make a decision! I'm obsessed with shopping and fashion, and my mom worked in fashion throughout my childhood, so clothing has always been something we've bonded over. I knew this was probably the only weekend of my life when I could justify this many outfit changes, so I fully committed. Fortunately, choosing the wedding dress itself was the easiest decision. My first appointment was at Danielle Frankel, where I was one of the first people to try on the Arabella. I had always assumed I would wear a very simple slip dress, so it surprised me, but the linen felt incredibly right for Capri, and the silhouette still felt completely like me. It was the clear front-runner from the beginning.

For the wedding after-party, I changed into a vintage Dolce & Gabbana gown I found at Lovers Lane in London a few months before the wedding. I left without buying it and couldn't stop thinking about it once I got home, so I eventually had it shipped to New York. It felt very me—simple and chic, but with a little flair thanks to the open back and halter neckline. For my final look of the weekend, I worked with Alessandro Francalanci on a completely custom gown (just three weeks before the wedding!). I'm normally not a sparkle person at all, but he convinced me to take a risk. The dress arrived less than a week before we left, which was mildly terrifying, but somehow, it all worked out perfectly.

The Groom's Looks

For the ceremony and reception, Brian wore another custom tuxedo from Michael Andrews, paired with a beautiful Omega Seamaster watch and "H" (for Hampton) cufflinks that belonged to his late grandfather.

Our Bridesmaids' Looks

I told my bridesmaids to wear whatever style and color dress they wanted. I trust all of my friends' style and knew they would each pick something that felt like them. I loved the idea of being in white, surrounded by so many different colors, from yellow and green to pink and blue. More than anything, I wanted everyone to feel comfortable and confident in what they were wearing. I loved how it all came together and how each dress felt so true to the person wearing it.

Our Groomsmen's Looks

We kept it simple and had the groomsmen wear their own tuxedos. Everyone looks better in a tuxedo!

Our Advice

For the Planning Process

Save everything that inspires you, even if it has absolutely nothing to do with weddings. Some of my favorite ideas came from hotels, restaurants, menus, signage, packaging, and things I noticed while traveling. I also think it's worth caring about the details that matter to you, even when someone tells you no one will notice them. They may be right—most people probably won't—but those details are what make a wedding feel personal rather than like something you've seen a hundred times before. At the same time, focus on the things you genuinely care about and let your team handle the rest. I cared enormously about design, food, and the overall guest experience, so that's where I spent most of my energy.

For On The Day

Enjoy the moment! It can feel extremely overwhelming at first to be the center of attention throughout the weekend, but it flies by before you know it. Take a breath, relax, and enjoy a special weekend with your husband or wife. At the end of the day, that's all that matters.

For Post-Wedding

Give yourself a little time before immediately moving on. You spend so long planning the wedding, and then suddenly, it's over in the blink of an eye. We loved being able to continue traveling together for our honeymoon and having some alone time to process the weekend rather than immediately returning to normal life. So, if you can make it work, we highly recommend going on your honeymoon right after the wedding!