It was, not an Italian or a Hollywood film star but Queen Victoria the trend setter for what has now become a tradition in terms of wedding in the modern era. In 1840 she married prince Albert wearing a white court dress. Until then brides had worn heavy brocaded gown in a variety of colour such as[...]
Often described as magical, Villa Ilaria is a unique property located on the green hilltops outside Florence. Previously owned by the Medicis family, Villa Ilaria sits amid 3 hectares of olive groves and offers breathtaking views over Florence, creating an authentic, and truly unique backdrop for yo[...]
Located in the heart of Classical Chianti ("Chianti Classico") region, Villa Elena is quintessential Tuscan history and the perfect location to get married in Italy. Dating back to the Renaissance, the property includes 250 acres of vineyards, olive groves, exquisitely maintained gardens as well as [...]
Candles are a pretty way to decorate the reception hall whatever venue you chosen. You can choose from a wide variety of candles such as tealights, lanterns, citronella scented candles or flares. They can be placed in various areas of the room. Tealights and lanterns are particularly nice on the din[...]
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[...]
A mortal woman named Clytie fell passionately in love with Helios, the Greek god of the sun. She stared at him throughout the day , following his journey across the sky. Helianthus ( botanical name of the sunflower), like the adoring Clytie, faces the sun from dawn to dusk. Sunflower meaning : Ador[...]
Shabby chic all the way.. This trend has conquered the heart of many brides in the last three years. Easy effect to achieve and certainly money saving fashion that leave us with a bit more to spend on flowers. Would you have said it? You do not exactly think of fashion that way. Instead all you ne[...]
Peonies have been cultivated in Asia for more than a thousand years. In Japan they graced the Imperial Gardens and came to represent prosperity because only the rich could afford to grow them. During the Tang dynasty, the Chinese called the peony “ hundred ounces of gold “, a reference to the price[...]
Precious lace for a precious day! This is the motto for a trend that makes you discover the beauty of past time weddings . So, look for that wooden trunk forgotten in the loft. Polish off the grandma wedding photos and gain inspiration from those refined fabrics. Lace can be a very elegant vintage [...]
