Lucy and Pavun in Florence

Lucy & Pavun’s Welcome Dinner in Florence’s Most Storied Palace
To begin a three-day fusion wedding celebration, Lucy and Pavun welcomed their guests to a venue so rare, so steeped in history, that few have ever dined within its walls: the Palazzo Vecchio. Nestled in the heart of Florence, this fortress-like palace has stood as the city’s symbol of power and prestige since the 13th century. Once the seat of the Florentine Republic and later the residence of the Medici family, it now serves as Florence’s town hall - and, on this extraordinary evening, the setting for a wedding welcome dinner unlike any other.

An Entrance to Remember
Guests arrived from all corners of the globe, dressed in anticipation and awe. As they stepped into the courtyard, they were guided up the grand candle-lit staircase - each step flickering with soft light, each turn revealing glimpses of frescoed ceilings and centuries-old stone. The air was hushed with reverence, yet buzzing with excitement. This wasn’t just a dinner - it was an immersion into Florentine history.

The Salone dei Cinquecento
At the top of the stairs, the doors opened to the Salone dei Cinquecento, the Hall of the Five Hundred. Towering ceilings soared above, adorned with dramatic frescoes by Vasari and his workshop - epic scenes of battles, triumphs, and allegories of civic virtue. Golden accents glinted in the candlelight, and the sheer scale of the room left guests breathless. It was a spectacle reserved for royalty, dignitaries... and now, Lucy and Pavun’s closest friends and family.

A Celebration Begins
Tables were set with understated elegance, allowing the surroundings to speak. Tuscan wines flowed, and the menu paid homage to local flavors with a refined twist. It was the perfect prologue to the days ahead - a moment of grandeur, intimacy, and shared wonder.
Distinctive Italy Weddings made the impossible possible, securing one of Florence’s most exclusive venues and transforming it into a warm, celebratory space. For Lucy and Pavun, it was the beginning of a journey not just through marriage, but through memory - etched forever in the heart of Florence.