angela and katiuscia on Dec 6th 2011 Verona Weddings
Verona is the synonym of the romantic idyll, of Romeo and Juliet.
The heart of this romantic city recounted by Shakespeare is a just a jewel.
You can tell looking at its infinite facets, wonderful cafes and historical monuments, winding cobblestone streets, churches, squares, castle and slow river that flows through it.
Elegance of the past that you breathe in this city is making it a perfect frame for a charming wedding!
Everywhere you walk, you will find a path that will take you to one of the oldest theatre in the world: the Arena, still beautifully preserved.
In cool summer evenings the Arena hosts many concerts and opera of the most famous opera festivals in the world. In warm lights of Autumn or in twinkling Christmas lights it can be a truly magical frame for your wedding.
In the heart of Verona, we suggest to follow the gentle curves of the river between old neighbourhoods, forgotten crafts, historic churches up to the famous balcony of Juliet.
You can choose to pronounce your wedding vows just in Juliet’s house, where for centuries lovers from all over the world swear their love writing their names on these walls.
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stefania on Aug 14th 2011 Lake Bracciano Weddings
Have you ever dreamt of a romantic open air ceremony on the grass of a natural reserve with the stunning view of lake Bracciano on your side? Well… this is the perfect venue where your dream could come true!
As many could know Lake Bracciano area is a Natural reserve a special corner bucolic countryside. Bracciano and Martignano Natural Park was established in 1999 to protect such a beautiful area and for nature lovers planning a wedding in a Natural Park just close to eternal city of Rome could be a great occasion!
This oasis of green and water , in the heart of roman countryside, is an area where the ancient romans used to build their patrician villa used for their vacations.
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admin on Mar 6th 2011 Lake Orta Weddings
A spell of days gone by, among ancient furniture, painted in fresco walls and adventures’ memories.
A refined, intimate and cosy atmosphere, due to Donna Giulia’s homely management, Villa Pestalozza’s owner.
A breathtaking view on the Orta Lake.
A wide park, perfect for an open air wedding party.
In a few words….this is Villa Pestalozza, the fascinating location in Miasino, on the Orta Lake.
But not only! For the married couple’s first night there is, included in the location’s rent a cosy, pink, ancient suite with a wonderful view on the lake.
Miasino is a little ancient village, situated on the hills just above Orta: it’s one of the little villages who kept better its times past and fascinating soul. Its splendour began in the seventeenth century,
when some wealthy families of Milan arrived here, seeking safety in fight from the Black Death.
A short walk among the tiny cobbed paving streets will get you to the monumental San Rocco church, raised ona dominating height, through the beautiful main square, till the village’s threshold,
towards the lake, where Villa Pestalozza raises.
As soon as you cross Villa Pestalozza’s wrought iron gate you enter in a blooming and fascinating park, where the wide green meadows surrounded by blooming flower-beds alternate with shaded areas, creating a perfect frame for a ceremony or an open-air party.
Blue and white hydrangeas flank the romantic avenue which will take you to the beautiful construction wisely restored with the utmost respect of a calibrated harmony between the age-old park and the mansion hose building began at the end of eighteenth century. Continue Reading »
wedding team on Mar 3rd 2011 Lake Como Weddings
A wonderful day at the end of August was the perfect frame for Wendy and Miki’s wedding on Lake Como. For Italian Lakes Wedding Team there was Simone Mottura of Blanco Y Negro Studio in Torino.
A lovely elegant and dynamic photo service that tells Wendy and Miki’s big day perfectly.
Religious ceremony was held in the beautiful church of San Abbondio in Mezzegra just above Lenno hills. Our readers will remember that we’ve already told about this pretty church in occasion of Andrew and Severine’s wedding.
Mezzegra is a little village in a special area of Lake Como: Tremezzina region. Ancient villages between coast and hills have amazing views the best of Lake Como. All this is enriched by wonderful palaces and ancient churches.
Great panorama on Lake Como is one of the main feature of San Abbondio church, one of the most wanted for destination weddings.
Right after the ceremony bride and groom and their guests had a lovely boat tour on big ferry called Milano. This is one of the most beautiful and ancient ferries of Lake Como built back in 1904.
A piece of history on Lake Como!
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stefania on May 9th 2010 Lake Bracciano Weddings
First of all I wish to tell you that lake Bracciano is a lake of volcanic origin, 32 km (20 mi) northwest of Rome. It is the second largest lake in the region (second only to Lake Bolsena) and one of the major and cleanest lakes of Italy.
The area is very interesting from different points of view, here you can enjoy all kinds of sports connected to water, you can do naturalistic tours in the Bracciano and Martignano natural reserve, you can visit the etruscan area of Tuscania and least but not last, you can easily reach Rome with all its beauties with a fast train in about 20 minutes.
This makes Bracciano the perfect place in case you wish to match the desire to organize your special wedding in the romantic environment of a beautiful lake and the opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful cities of the world.
During your visit in Rome – the eternal city – you may admire the majesty of the Colosseo, the huge Pantheon, the Campidoglio at sunset, the Roman Forum in the flattening afternoon light ….timeless wonders that over the past centuries have make this city a destination for anyone who loves history and admires the artistic capacities of man….this from a cultural point of view.
At the same time, it is a place where you can choose among a large variety of restaurants of any kind, from the most popular Osterie romane to the elegant terraces with gorgeous views. Continue Reading »
valentina on Jul 7th 2008 Lake Maggiore Weddings
Elegant, charming, ancient, Stresa is the pearl of Lake Maggiore, one of the most wanted destinations wedding in Piemonte. It has been a favorite destination with the British, even Queen Victoria stayed on the shores of Lake Maggiore.
Stresa is located on Lake Maggiore in northeastern Piedmont which borders Lombardy and Switzerland. It is a renowned tourist resort in a picturesque setting facing the equally famous Borromeo Islands.
In order to see Stresa well, it’s important to explore the many alley ways and small cobblestone lanes that make up the town. Not a shopper by nature, Stresa was an invitation to buy! Lovely little pottery shops are found around every corner, and the shopkeepers are more than happy to ship your items home. Also, shops with jewelry, tempting Italian foodstuffs, and cute little bars and trattoria are everywhere.
The lakeside promenades are lined with magnolias, camellias and verbena and many other flowers and Mediterranean trees.
Embarcadero is probably the most crowded place in town. From here you can take the boats for an excursion on the Lake visiting Borromean Islands and their lush gardens and palaces owned by Borromeo Family.
In the 1850s Stresa was one of the most sought-after vacation spots in all of Italy. The rich and famous from all over the world spent their leisure time enjoying the beauty, serenity and romance of Stresa. Consequently dozens of fabulously expensive and ornate Villas were constructed overlooking the lake. Today those same Villas of the world’s richest people are available for your wedding and for your wedding reception. Continue Reading »
