i do! seven reasons why you should have your wedding in italy
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Its natural beauty, iconic landmarks, rich history and sophisticated culture make Italy the premier destination for men and women who are looking to tie the knot.TRANSCRIPT
I Do! Seven Reasons Why You Should
Have Your Wedding in Italy
make it the
premier
destination for
men and women
who are looking
to tie the knot.
There’s a good reason why thousands of couples choose
Italy for their weddings each year. Its natural beauty,
iconic landmarks, rich history and sophisticated
culture
Read on as we countdown seven of
the biggest reasons why you should
choose Italy for your big day.
1. Location, location, location.
Lake Garda
Italy has so much to offer to create a truly unique event. Everywhere you look, breathtaking scenery, classic art and magnificent architecture can be seen.
Church of San Giorgio Maggiore
In Rome, you can be married in a palazzo that sits in a square designed by Michelangelo.
Piazza del Campidoglio
A ceremony in Florence can take place in the impressive and historic Palazzo Vecchio.
Your wedding backdrop in Tuscany can be a field of sunflowers or a romantic castle.
2. Food
An Italian wedding means a lot of food. A buffet of sliced cured meats and cheese such as fresh creamy mozzarella and salty prosciutto usually gets the ball rolling.
Then a sit down meal of primi - a pasta course and secondi - an entree course follows.
Pasta Amatriciana
Dessert is obviously the
wedding cake, which
could be a towering
millefoglie with layer
upon layer of pastry
and cream.
Alternatively, how does
a tiramisu wedding
cake sound?
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3. Lots and lots of bubbly
Prosecco and
Franciacorta are
delicious sparkling
wines that are
produced in Italy.
Many wedding venues in Italy are at or are near wine estates. This gives you the opportunity to serve truly authentic wines at your reception, which is a rarity for most celebrations.
4. Weather
Italy has great weather. Summers are dry and hot,while winters can be clear and cold. These conditions make for great wedding pictures and celebrations.
Basilica of San Francesco d’Assisi
During the warmer months in the Amalfi Coast, you can have an outdoor reception with almost no chance of a rain or bad weather.
Ravello
Rome or Tuscany in the winter means you can snap incredible pictures with a bright, blue sky and have a cozy reception with warm candlelit feel.
Ponte alle Grazie in Florence
5. The Pictures
Isola San Giulio, Lake Orta, Piedmont
A wedding in Italy means memorable photo ops for everyone. The light in Italy is remarkable no matter the location.
6. Relax
Once you’re done with your planning and you arrive in Italy, most of your hard work is behind you and you can enjoy authentic Italian hospitality for total relaxation.
Plan a spa day to rejuvenate yourselves or even a vigorous hike to release some endorphins.
Old thermal baths in the medieval village of Bagno Vignoni in Tuscany
7. Traditions
photo credit: http://www.argenteriadabbene.com/
The customary Italian wedding favor to give guests is bomboniera. This small gift usually consists of a small, decorated package containing three or five sugared almonds or confetti.
photo credit: http://www.argenteriadabbene.com/
The odd number of
almonds symbolizes
health, wealth, fertility,
happiness, and long life.
Make it a point to follow
this small tradition to
give everyone in
attendance a sense of
authenticity while
they’re in a foreign land. photo credit: http://www.argenteriadabbene.com/
For more information about travel to Italy,
visit our website www.touritalynow.com
or call our travel experts at 800.955.4418