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Pretty in Yellow on Lake Orta

Little details can often make a wedding really unforgettable. Some original and pretty details can give a special touch to the event to make it really unique. This what happened for Kerry, the pretty girl in Yellow I would like to tell you about.

Pretty in yellow on Lake Orta

First of all pretty Kerry opted for a trendy wedding dress for sure.

Italian Wedding Gown

Her designer made it for her and she did such a wonderful job.

italian wedding dress

It was an ivory prom dress with little details in yellow, just like the sun: a little embroidery on the bustier, a big ribbon at the back and lovely details for the under-skirt.

Italian bridal gown

Kerry also wore a tiara with veil and pretty rounded pointed shoes.

Italian wedding shoes

For her bouquet Kerry decided for a round classic shape which has always appeal. Monika Andenmatten floral designer created for her a perfect match between white and yellow roses to go with the same colors of the dress.

yellow roses bouquet

The groom too, Alistair, was really handsome in his light grey kilt as Scottish tradition wants.

Italian wedding and Scottish Traditions

For their religious ceremony Kerry and Alistair chose Sacro Monte church on the top of the hill just up Orta village. Continue Reading »

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Sacro Monte Church Orta

The Sacro Monte Church, Orta San Giulio – Photo by Giorgio Gnemmi – Artefoto Omegna

In my function as soprano singer I happened to sing at numerous wedding ceremonies in England, Germany, Portugal, Hungary and naturally in Italy.
For me it is difficult to say which place I liked the most. Every church and each ceremony has its own fascination and is unique. But amongst all, the one that has impressed me most has been the Sacro Monte Church in Orta. View more images here.
Certainly not for its rich and sophisticated decorations but quite the contrary: built in the 15th century in honor of San Francesco d’Assisi this church is held deliberately poor, constructed with “poor” materials following the Saint’s indications to accentuate the virtues of poverty and humility. Within the following centuries the church has been enriched with valuable frescos and other art pieces which make it so suggestive today. Continue Reading »

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