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Sean and Lucy
Groom and Bride : Sean and Lucy Married on 31st May Location of ceremony and reception: Villa Sara In Lucy's words… “Sean proposed to me on our...
Craig and Sian
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...
Melissa and Laura
REAL-LIFE WEDDINGS Bride's names : Melissa & Laura Married on 10th September 2016 Location of ceremony and reception: Villa Ginevra How did you...
Villa Ilaria
Often described as magical, Villa Ilaria is a unique property located on the green hilltops outside Florence. Previously owned by the Medicis...
Villa Elena
Located in the heart of Classical Chianti ("Chianti Classico") region, Villa Elena is quintessential Tuscan history and the perfect location to get...
Make her laugh…
They told me that to make her fall in love, I had to make her laugh. But every time she laughs, I’m the one who falls in love. - Tommaso Ferraris -...
6 Wedding Planning Secrets
After you have selected your venue and wedding planner, here are some tips for an excellent and stress free wedding planning. 1.First of all choose...
SIENA – ENCHANTING TO SAY THE LEAST
Siena has the power to transport its visitors into a different time and dimension. Its boundary walls, the palaces, the air that you breath will...
Love in the Countryside
" Two things revolutionize life:moving to the countryside and falling in love" - Nick Love- And what happens when the two meet? Then you have just...
Italian Wedding – Food Bonanza!
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...
Diamonds as Girls’ Best Friends
According to documented report, the first diamond engagement ring appeared in 1471 thanks to King Maximilian I of Germany who proposed to Mary of...
Glowing and shimmery wedding
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...
Why Wedding rings are worn on the ring finger
Throughout history wedding rings have been worn on different fingers of both right and left hands. The tradition to wear it on the ring finger of...
Italian superstitions at wedding
All cultures have their share of superstition rituals. Italians are well known for being a very superstitious crowd. This becomes really evident at...
The Symbolism of Wedding Rings
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...
From the Lodge on the loch to Tuscany!
When Jon decided to take a rucksack for his walk on the beach with girlfriend Nicola she knew something was definitely not right because he never...
Wedding in a Volkswagen Van
"Love is the ultimate trip" ~ Author Unknown~ This lovely quote from an unknown author evokes the spirit of this fun loving happy wedding that we...
Wedding ring different traditions
In some countries like Norway, Russia, Greece, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Poland, Austria, Germany, Portugal and Spain, wedding rings are worn on the ring...
Passignano sul Trasimeno
Passignano sul Trasimeno is a lovely, quaint resort town located in the South of Tuscany. Well known for its cobbled streets and traditional stone...
Aromatic herbs
Most aromatic herbs can be used for cooking and medicinal purposes for their essential oils etc. Not many people know that they are lovely plants...
Rose – Pure romance
Throughout history roses have been unquestionably the most favoured flower. Paintings of roses decorated the walls of Egyptian palaces. The Romans...