Castello Bargino is located the heart of the Chianti region between Florence and Siena. Well known for the quality of its wine and olive oil production, this wonderful Castle has stunning views overlooking the Tuscan landscape, making it a wonderful venue in which to tie the knot in Tuscany. Bargino[...]
Why leave them at home ? Having a wedding in Tuscany often put bride and groom in front of a dilemma. Besides their friends and relatives, should they extend invitation to chidren too? I would say, YES ! Most people take the opportunity of being guests to a wedding abroad to turn the event into a [...]
Groom and Bride : Craig and Sian Married on 25th May 2016 Location of ceremony and reception: Villa Gambassi In Sian's words... "Craig and I met when my Mum & Dad took over the bar / restaurant ‘The Stead Inn” in a local village in Aberdeen. He was the Chef and I was the waitress. He eventua[...]
Food is such a fun part to organise if you are doing a wedding in Italy. Couples do usually come back for a second visit (the first one being the one where you look at possible venues) in order to taste the wedding menu. This is right as food is such a memorable part of the wedding day in all coun[...]
Today wedding rings are precious items full of the sentiment of love. It is believed that the Egyptians were the first to introduce attribute a specific meaning to the rings. For them, the circle symbolised eternity, with no beginning and no end. Even the hole inside the ring had a meaning, represen[...]
These star shaped flowers have been cultivated from the time of the pharaohs. They are sometimes called larkspur or belladonna, but it is because of the dolphin shape of the unopened flower that the delphinium gets its true name, which comes from the Greek Delphis, meaning “dolphin”. Sweet pea mea[...]
You say tomato, tomatoes are in fact another staple ingredient of Mediterranean diet. From late spring to early autumn, this is the best period for tasting and enjoying tomatoes, because it is when they are in season and you can eat them fresh. This period also coincide with wedding season, so yo[...]
Villa Piero is a luxury hamlet that was recently restored and offers breathtaking views all around. This venue blends the comfort of today's living with the famous historical beauty and style of the Tuscan countryside. You will be impressed by the tall cypress way that lead into the main hamlet. W[...]
Villa Cristina is a typical Tuscan farmhouse that stands on a hill surrounded by a lovely, pittoresque Tuscan landscape with vineyards and olive groves. The farmhouse is a local wine producer. Wedding Reception The reception can be held in the well-kept garden which offers incredible views of t[...]
