A Charming Arab Destination Wedding in Sicily
On a warm summer evening, July 26, 2025, the gardens of Villa Thuraia in Piedimonte Etneo, Sicily, came alive for the enchanting wedding of Zoia and Kais. The couple, who met through a mutual friend and had been dating for a year before their heartfelt engagement, welcomed 150 guests to a symbolic ceremony that perfectly reflected their refined and romantic style.
From the moment guests arrived, the attention to detail was clear. Soft white and ivory linens set a serene base, while bordeaux candles and carefully curated floral touches added depth and warmth. The villa’s vintage blue and terracotta maiolica floors lent a subtle artisanal charm, harmonizing beautifully with the lush greenery of the gardens.
The floral design, by Fiorelli Fiori, was elegant yet natural. The bride’s bouquet, a mix of white roses, ivory hydrangeas, and delicate cream peonies, felt light and effortless, perfectly complementing her sophisticated style. On the tables, low centerpieces featured bordeaux anthuriums and clusters of grapes, creating a unique and striking focal point, while glass candle holders added a warm, inviting glow. In the garden, arches draped with ivy, roses, and greenery framed the couple beautifully, while soft linen and tulle added a dreamy, romantic touch to the architecture.
Lighting played a crucial role in shaping the evening. Curved metal arches held pendant lamps that diffused soft, warm light across the garden, while amber and green uplights highlighted trees and hedges, adding depth and a sense of theatre. Each table, lit by glass lanterns and candles, felt intimate yet cohesive with the suspended lighting above, creating a perfectly balanced, cinematic atmosphere.
The reception honored the couple’s cultural heritage. I Clerici provided a refined menu, and the wedding cake was a centerpiece of artistry. Guests enjoyed Palestinian sweets inside embroidered Palestinian bags, a thoughtful detail reflecting the couple’s story, Zoia, Palestinian and Kais, Syrian, blending tradition with elegance.
Music was provided by a Dubai-based DJ chosen by the couple, bringing a lively yet sophisticated energy to the evening. Every moment was captured by OS PIXEL whose photography transformed fleeting memories into timeless, cinematic images.
Zoia and Kais’ wedding was more than a celebration; it was a masterclass in romantic elegance, where every element, from the floral design and color palette to the lighting and decor, worked in perfect harmony. Under the Sicilian sky, the evening unfolded like a living painting: intimate, grand, and naturally beautiful, celebrating not just a wedding but the beginning of a shared life full of love, style, and effortless sophistication.
- Wedding Planner: Dazzled Events Global, Sicily
- Venue: Villa Thuraya, Piedmonte Etneo, Sicily
- Wedding Dress: Nafsika Skourti
- Flowers: Fiorelli Fiori
- Catering: I Cleric
- Photography: OS PIXEL
- DJ: DJ Juan Saturria
