27 Nov 2012

5 Wedding Venues for a winter wedding in Italy

Most of the brides tie the knot in the spring and summer season. By the way it became popular to choose also the "off-season", ie  the winter and the months of November, December, January, February and March.With the right weather conditions and the perfect venue, a winter wedding can be truly magic and idyllic.
Here 5 locations for a winter wedding in Italy.

La maggior parte delle spose si sposa nella stagione primavera-estate. Anche se  è diventato anche popolare scegliere la "bassa stagione", ovvero l'inverno e i mesi di novembre, dicembre, gennaio, febbraio e marzo.
Con le giuste condizioni meterologiche e il luogo perfetto, un matrimonio invernale può essere veramente magico e idilliaco.

Ecco 5 location per un matrimonio invernale:

A MOUNTAIN CHALET OR SKI RESORT
If you want a snowy landscape for your wedding or you  would like to get married  on skis on a mountaintop , a chalet in the Alps or relais is the ideal place.
Se desideri un paesaggio innevato per il tuo matrimonio o se vorresti sposarti su una vetta con sci ai piedi, uno chalet o relais sulle Alpi è il luogo ideale .

 

A CHARMING OLD PALACE OR A LOFT  IN THE CITY
For a fairytale wedding, the best choice for the civil  or symbolic ceremony and the reception , is an ancient and elegant palace with frescoed rooms and  antique furniture. For a  trendy and stylish wedding you can choose a modern loft or big open space in an italian city, like Florence, Milan or Rome.
Per un matrimonio fiabesco, la scelta migliore per la cerimonia civile o simbolica e per il ricevimento,  è  un antico ed elegante  palazzo, con sale affrescate e mobilia dell'epoca.
Per un matrimonio trendy e di stile, potete scegliere un moderno loft in una città come Firenze, Milano o Roma.

 

A MEDIEVAL CASTLE
If you'd like to feel like a princess and love the warm atmosphere of a medieval room with a fireplace, the castle is a magic place for a winter wedding.
Se  ti vuoi sentire come una principessa e adori la calda atmosfera di una stanza medievale con il camino acceso, il castello è un luogo magico per un matrimonio invernale.



A TUSCANY VILLA
Hosting a wedding in the picturesque Tuscan countryside and in a 17th century private villa, promises an unfogettable winter event. The villa is rich of charm and history and accomodate your guests in a great atmosphere with its beautiful fireplaces,  the living rooms with wood floors , the frescoed walls and the  precious prints. And  even if it snows,  the blanketed  tuscan countryside would be a perfect setting for  the wedding pictures.
Ospitare un matrimonio nella campagna toscana, in una villa privata del 17mo secolo, promette un evento invernale indimenticabile . La villa è ricca di fascino e di storia ed ospita i vostri ospiti in una grande atmosfera, con i suoi bei camini,i  saloni con pavimenti in legno, le pareti affrescate e le stampe preziose. Se ci fosse anche la neve, la campagna imbiancata sarebbe una cornice ideale per le foto del matrimonio.


 
 A WINERY
For the wine and food lovers , the wine cellars can be a perfect setting for a wedding dinner. Think at the warm atmosphere of the cellar filled with lots of candles, it's an original venue for a winter wedding reception.
Per gli amanti del vino e del  cibo, le cantine di un vigneto possono essere un luogo ideale per un pranzo o cena di nozze. Pensate alla calda atmosfera della cantina riempita con tantissime candele, è un luogo originale per un ricevimento di nozze d'inverno.

 

23 Nov 2012

Elegant and Bucolic wedding in Tuscany

When you meet a creative and bright bride like Emma, with plenty of  ideas for her wedding, you know that it will be a fantastic and extraordinary wedding. Emma is a wedding stylist florist, so for us it was a real challenge organizing her wedding. And I think that the result of months of planning is amazing. Thanks also at the great pictures taken by the talented photographer Jules and at the beautiful and happy couple ( I think Emma looks like a beautiful 50s actress!). Thanks guys,  it was a pleasure to work for and with you!

Quando si incontra una sposa  creativa e luminosa come Emma, con un sacco di idee per il suo matrimonio, si sa che sarà un matrimonio fantastico e straordinario. Emma è una stylist e fiorista per matrimoni, quindi per noi ,  è stata una vera e propria sfida, organizzare il suo matrimonio. E penso che il risultato, di mesi di pianificazione, è incredibile. Grazie anche alle bellissime foto scattate dal talentuoso fotografo Jules e alla bella coppia (credo che Emma somigli ad una bella attrice degli anni 50 !). Grazie ragazzi, è stato un piacere lavorare per e con voi!
 
 
Copyright Jules - Varese Wedding
 
pictures taken by us- copyright Varese Wedding

14 Nov 2012

Lake Maggiore Wedding

Today I would like to share with you a wedding video about a romantic wedding on Lake Maggiore. Michelle and Kevin, a young irish couple, tied the knot on a hot summer afternoon , in the romantic  chapel of Sacro Monte Ghiffa . After a short boat ride they reached the beautiful villa on the lake, for an italian style dinner and dances until late.


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8 Nov 2012

End of Summer wedding in Tuscany

Today I want to share with you an intimate wedding in Tuscany. Liz and Steve chose  Tuscany to celebrate their wedding with their family and their  closer friends. The small church was perfect for this small group and the colors  perfectly matched with the end of summer. The villa in Chianti, surrounded by olive trees and cypress, was the venue for their wedding dinner. The wedding theme was country chic and we decorated the church with mixed flowers pew ends and candles.
On the reception table we used a burlap runner and mixed jars and small wine carafes with spray roses, peonies, berries and herbs and a wine box centepiece. For the guests : doily menus to remember the delicious italian food and small olive oil bottles for taking  home a piece of Tuscany.
Grazie Mille Daniele for the lovely pictures!


6 Nov 2012

Wedding Color Palette: Lake Sunset

Is there anything lovelier than the color of the sunset? This romantic sunset on Lake Maggiore can inspire you, to find the perfect color palette for your wedding!

photo credit Varese Wedding

Welcome bag items for a wedding in Italy

Today we would like to suggest nice items and goodies to insert in your welcome bag. If you are planning a destination wedding in Italy, it’s very important to welcome your guests with pratical items and good informations, that will make their stay and your wedding confortable and memorable.
 
photo credit: Varese Wedding - Etsy

In Italy the weather in spring and summer is warm and expecially in july and august it can be very hot. So If your ceremony is being held outdoor, there are some important items you must not forget:

- A small bottle of water.
- A fan for the ladies, this can be also personalized with the order of service
- Sunscreen
- insect repellent

photo credit: The Knot - Original best gifts

Another good and fun item is a pair of flip-flops , useful for example to reach the top hill church or villa on a stone road on the Amalfi Coast or on Lake Como and to dance until dawn . Flip-flops are also ideal for a beach wedding.


photo credit: Style me pretty

Encourage guests to explore the surroundings , inserting maps, local guide, interesting tours and activities, like wine tasting or cooking lessons.

photo credit:  Italian Invitation  - Corbin Gurkin
 
Say thank you with an italian bottle of wine or a honey or jam jar by a local organic farm and don’t forget to include a snack for the wedding day, expecially if there’s long time to wait before the reception.

photo credit:  Matrimonio.it

2 Nov 2012

New Press: Autumn Wedding on Lake Maggiore - Confetti Uk

Do you remember Justine and Chris, who chose Lake Maggiore to tied the knot for a fall wedding in Italy?  Their lovely wedding was featured just yesterday on Confetti Uk  and it's a perfect inspiration for an autumn wedding. The wedding colour was orange and copper orange and we chose orange calla lilies and gerberas. Thanks for the picture to Matteo Cuzzola.
 
photo credit Matteo Cuzzola - Varese Wedding