Tosca Marie Augustin and Paulo Misasi Ruspoli first met over 10 years ago in Brazil.
We had friends in common and met up at dinners and parties, the bride remembers.
I sent him a message over Facebook because I didnt even have his number or Instagram, she admits.
Photo:Daniele & Marilia
He was super excited and said, Lets do it!
I thought, Is this what I think it is?!
and opened it to find this very special ring!
The wedding planning took about a year.
We also had the family decorator, Ferdinando Sciarrini, helping us create the perfect atmosphere for our guests.
We decided to marry in a church in Rome, Tosca says.
He is Filipino and one of the closest Cardinals to the Pope.
It was beautiful to add this cultural touch to the ceremony.
For the church ceremony, the bride knew she needed a look that was covered and traditional.
The designer created the bespoke gown from scratch over eight fittings that spanned 10 months.
Seeing the dress develop more each time was a unique process, she continues.
The last fitting was very emotional, the dress was perfect.
The process of working with the founders daughter Lucilla was incredible, Tosca adds.
