the essence of the salon
A gathering of those who shape the extraordinary.
The Salon travels to Italy, bringing together creative minds from across the world of celebrations. An intimate gathering shaped around ideas, artistry and exchange of perspective.
One estate. Seven disciplines. One grand editorial production. Conversations around the table, knowledge shared openly, and the rare opportunity to create alongside those who see things differently.
Four days devoted
to your own vision.
You create for others.
This time, create for you.
Much of our work begins with someone else's vision. The Salon creates space for your own — four days designed to rediscover ideas, challenge the familiar and explore what becomes possible when creativity is given room.
Within an intimate circle, different disciplines and perspectives meet. Knowledge is shared, conversations unfold, and ideas are given the freedom to become something unexpected.
who joins us
The Seven disciplines
Photography
Light, composition and visual storytelling developing a distinctive point of view and creating imagery with intention.
Film & Content
Movement, narrative and contemporary content - translating atmosphere and emotion into compelling visual stories.
Planning & Design
From first concept to final experience -creative direction, client curation, production and the business behind exceptional events.
Floral Design
Floral artistry, creative direction and spatial composition — from understanding form and movement to developing large-scale concepts and mastering the techniques that bring them to life.
Materiality & Fabrication
From concept to physical form - exploring materials, surfaces, structure and the making of environments and objects
Ambience
The invisible architecture of an experience - light, sound, rhythm and atmosphere as tools for shaping how a space feels.
Hospitality & Etiquette
The language of exceptional service : etiquette, communication, cultural awareness and the details that define how people are welcomed and cared for.
Seven Disciplines. Seven Perspectives. One Salon.
DIFFERENT WAYS
of SEEING
A programme designed to expand your point of view.
a programme built for four days
From arrival, to production, to portfolio.
Day 01
Arrival & aperitivo
You arrive at the estate in the late afternoon. Rooms, olive grove, first glass of wine, and a long welcome table where the group stops being strangers.
Day 02
Design & the business of beauty
Concept development in the morning: mood, palette, mechanics, budgets. In the afternoon, the hard part — pricing, contracts, client selection and saying no.
Day 03
The Salon Creates
Ideas move from conversation into form. Together, the Salon creates a grand complete editorial production - conceived, designed and brought to life across the disciplines. From concept and florals to materiality, light, hospitality, photography and film, every perspective contributes to the final work.
Day 04
The Editorial & The Salon Table
The final day is devoted to creation. From bridal preparations in the morning through ceremony, golden hour and reception, the Salon comes together for a complete editorial production with professional models - bringing four days of ideas, artistry and collaboration to life. As the final frame is captured, the production gives way to celebration. The Salon circle gathers around an intimate gala dinner, to toast what has been created, the connections made, and an experience designed to be remembered long after Italy.
what is included
Your four days, thoughtfully composed, from arrival to farewell.
- The complete four-day Salon programme
- Seven disciplines guided by our Masters
- A Grand produced editorial experience
- Professional models, production & creative direction
- Intimate mentoring & individual conversations
- Welcome aperitivo & The Salon gala dinner
- Daily breakfast, lunch, refreshments, wine & aperitivo
- Selected professional imagery & film from The Salon
- Local transfers throughout the programme
- A place within an intimate circle
the location
EDITION I · ITALYSomewhere between landscape and stillness.
The first Salon will unfold within a private estate in the Italian countryside, selected as carefully as every other element of the experience. A place with character, surrounded by nature, with space to create, gather, dine and stay. The location of Edition No. 01 will be revealed soon.
your mentors
The people who lead the four days.
Maria Sila
Planner & creative director
Fifteen years producing destination weddings across Greece and Italy. Leads design and production.
Vangelis Beltzenitis
PHOTOGRAPHER
Editorial wedding photographer and filmmaker. Leads the two styled productions and portfolio reviews.
Giulia Fontana
Floral designer
Sourcing, mechanics and scale. Builds both installations with the group, from sketch to standing form.
Marco Bellini
Cinematographer
Narrative motion and social-first capture. Shows how to shoot fast without breaking a slow atmosphere.
Maria Korakianiti
Materiality & fabrication
Fabric, stone and paper. How surfaces are chosen, made, lit and photographed on the day.
Alessandro Conti
Hospitality & etiquette
Thirty years in Italian hotels. Arrival rituals, seating, service rhythm and the final toast.
We spend our seasons makingother people’s days unforgettable.The Salon is four dayswe give back to ourselves.
MARIA KORAKIANITI, FOUNDER The Salon by Maison Trilogie
a seat at the salon
Request your seat
Edition I welcomes an intimate circle of 35.
Seats are thoughtfully allocated across disciplines to preserve the balance, exchange and character of the Salon.
Tell us a little about yourself and your work. Each request is personally considered, and selected guests will receive the complete invitation, including investment and attendance options.
- Edition
- No.I
- Dates
- May 2027
- Setting
- Italian countryside
- Seats
- 35
- Language
- English
Attendance is offered with or without residence. Full investment details are shared privately following your request.
before you request a seat