Wedding in Italy
Castles
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A bride's fancy often concerns perfection: the perfect couple in the
perfect place make the perfect day. Wow!! How many of you cherish the dream of
being the princess of a far away land, where history and magic intermingle so
that you can tie the love knot inside a chateau, the castle of your dreams, and
celebrate the most romantic of weddings? More than one, I bet. Italian castles
can meet any taste: locations may vary according to the choice of landscape but
also historical period, luxury or discreet charm. It is up to you, whether
deciding for an intimate ceremony among the mountains and within the thick
stone walls of a sober residence of the 17th century, or rather the age old
magnificent park of a more recent building, just as elegantly equipped and
period furnished, only a few miles away from the most famous Italian monumental
towns, or again, choosing to be the occasional dwellers of an imposing castle
located in the green, wide plains of Central Italy, or in a rocky manor perched
on the cliffs of the Italian Riviera, or on the sweet hills of Tuscany rather
than in a corner of sunny Apulia...The choice is all yours. Then, choose to make your dream come true.Villas
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A panoramic view of the sapphire blue lake. In the distance,
waves of vineyards roll to the horizon and in the shadow of your private villa,
century-old olive trees dot the bucolic fields. Light floods onto the columned
terrace where you take your first steps into the reception, draped in an
elegant satin gown by a local fashion house founded by Guccio Gucci. As your
guests marvel at the beauty of the scene, of your beauty, you grasp your new
husband's warm hand.
The pastel frescoes covering the ceilings watch
over you as you and your love make your way into villa dining room to be
seated. Someone pours a hearty Chianti from a neighboring farmhouse.
Traditional Tuscan dishes begin to arrive on the tables, lined up in banquet
style. Your maid of honor proposes a toast, and bathed in the glow of the
crystal chandeliers overhead and the romantic candles illuminating the tables,
you and your guests drink to the love that you are celebrating in this fine
Italian villa.
Seaside Setting
From a hilltop on the luxurious Amalfi coast, your villa,
with its breathtaking panoramic view, looks down onto the Mediterranean sea.
The deep blue complements the diamond shine of the white beaches. Near the
horizon, isolated islands break the gentle waves. And the calming sea breeze
caresses your linen dress, the billowing fabric tickling your bare legs. The
warm sun kisses your blushing cheeks. At the beginning of this beautiful
outdoor wedding, the emotions sends shivers up your spine as you realize that
you are here, standing on the Italian Riviera, saying 'I do' to the man you
love.Mountain Setting
A mountain wedding showcases
all that is beautiful in nature and will accentuate your own natural radiance.
What could be more romantic than beginning a new life together surrounded by
bouquets of freshly picked wildflowers, sturdy evergreen trees, and the music of
birds singing in the distance? Just beneath a snow capped peak, your cozy chalet
hideaway waits the arrival of you and your new husband so that you can spend
your first days as husband and wife in the tranquility of Italy's majestic
mountains.In spring and summer, enjoy the blossoming beauty of nature's skyscrapers, where flowers dapple the countryside and gentle breezes refresh the soul. Stroll the valleys and surrounding towns, so charming under the warm mountain sun. In autumn, bright shades of red, yellow, and orange burst from the trees, providing a perfect setting for breathtaking photos. And the calm winter, white and pure as a new bride's dress, adds a magical, ethereal landscape to a December or January wedding.
Italy, stretching into the Mediterranean, offers more than one mountain range. Like your wedding, each setting is unique and boasts its own distinct character, its own stunning beauty. The Alps in northwestern Italy would fulfill your most fanciful expectations for a wedding in the heart of nature. The Appenines run from just north of Tuscany all the way to Naples, providing a warm, meridional mountain setting. And for something really unique, Even Sicily offers verdant mountain settings, perfect for outdoor weddings.
Wine Region
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Chianti, Barolo, Spumante. Pinot Grigio and Merlot. What
better way to evoke the legendary dolce vita of the Italian countryside
than by mentioning the divine libations distilled by the Romans and the ancient
Etruscans who once harvested these grapes? And what better way to celebrate a
love as eternal as the Italian capital than by toasting with a robust red wine
from a nearby vineyard?
Whether it be in northern Veneto or Piedmont, or
further south towards Campania and Sicily, a wine region wedding perfectly
celebrates all that is good in life. Somewhere off the driven path, a narrow
way leads to a rustic church. Fairy-sized white flowers sprout between the
cobblestones. Majestic pines line the path that takes you to the intimate
ceremony, where your friends and family wait. As the cherry wood doors open,
the melody of a single mandolin player greets you. And just minutes later, in
the heart of one of the most decadent wine regions in the world, you are
exchanging vows with the one you love. You know that one day you'll both look
back and say, "it was a very good year."
Italian Lakes
Italy may be best known for its
luxurious coastlines, but what many people forget is how beautiful and
refreshing the Italian lakes can be. Often nestled among emerald green hills,
places like Lake Como, Lake Garda, and Lake Maggiore truly express the
tranquility of lakeside living. Nature holds a special place, but so do man made
splendors like noble villas, sun kissed terraces, and majestic castles
overlooking the shimmering lakes.Imagine arriving at your reception in a private boat, gliding across the still blue waters, your guests waiting to greet you on an antique stone terrace. From a lakeside castle, you gaze out across the calming lake and notice the number of castles gracing the hillsides. A gleaming white Renaissance villa straight across from your own private villa. A medieval stone castle further in the distance. Then as the memorable evening comes to a close, fireworks light up the night, their explosion of color reflecting on the placid lake below. You remind yourself that for centuries, these lakes have been the privilege of royalty and Italy's legendary nobility. And today, they belong to you.