Blessings from Italy

When Love Took Flight in Tuscany…

diane — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:29:13 +0000

Joyce and Ted, a pair of ‘love birds’ from New Jersey, pledged their troth last Autumn in the majestic grounds of a fairytale Tuscan Castle close to Florence. Honouring the Bride’s Filipino heritage was of central importance and core rituals were respectfully observed but also blended together with others to reflect this, making the ceremony [...]

To The Lighthouse…

diane — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 22:48:38 +0000

One of the most memorable and delightful matrimonial experiences of 2012 was undoubtedly Barbara and Wilco’s romantic Autumn ceremony in Sardinia. This handsome young Dutch couple first recognised they had fallen deeply in love during a previous visit to the second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Since Barbara and Wilco are a couple of [...]

Carpe Diem… Seizing The Day in Tuscany

admin — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:39:25 +0000

LIFE IS NOW as we all know and allowing opportunities for happiness to pass us by makes no sense whatsoever… “Watch out, what you do with your day, cause it is the whole truth of life. Yesterday is just a dream and tomorrow is only a vision. But living good today, makes every yesterday to [...]

Dancing ‘I Do’ On A Roman Beach

diane — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 23:20:33 +0000

It made perfect sense that we gathered on a beautiful Roman beach by the sea, to celebrate the culmination of events that led them to making the ultimate decision… and we believe these fantastic photos by their close friend and Photographer Robertino Zanni perfectly capture the sheer joy of the occasion.

A Whimsical Wedding in Monteriggioni

diane — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 23:17:48 +0000

When I spoke to Sarah and Matthew at length via our introductory skype meeting, I soon realised that their main concern was that their ceremony should be ‘’understated, romantic but not overly so… or gushy!’ Finding out more about them and how they viewed one another was fundamental to realizing the brief I had [...]

Forever Friends in a Tuscan Paradise – “Vrienden voor altijd in het Toscaanse Paradijs”

diane — Sat, 19 May 2012 16:45:26 +0000

Two wonderful men were thrilled to finally call one another ‘husband’ and to have celebrated their good fortunate in such a deliciously idyllic setting..

A Peaceful Wedding Celebration in Etruria

diane — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:02:11 +0000

“There is a queer stillness and a curious peaceful repose about the Etruscan places I have been to“. D.H. Lawrence (1932) ‘Etruscan Places’ From approximately 700 BC until a century before the birth of Christ, the area of Tuscany was known as Etruria, populated by an artistic and intelligent people, who became the envy [...]

Revolutionising The Rose in Venice

diane — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:59:20 +0000

Venice.. We are pleasantly surprised by the increasing number of requests we receive to perform in this perfect ‘rose of the north’. We never expected to perform during the winter especially… but found ourselves returning several times. A beautiful antique palazzo in the heart of Venice welcomed us once again in early March, when we [...]

Beginning in Tuscany

diane — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:47:32 +0000

Dana and Ken are kindred spirits who share many things in common, not least an enthusiastic appreciation of all things Italian and of Tuscany in particular, which is where they began their journey… in more ways than one! Both appreciate Italian cuisine and wine and were keen to combine this passion with an intimate wedding, [...]

A Luxurious Experience in Venice

diane — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:08:24 +0000

The winter sun shimmered across the surface of the frozen lagoon… a site so extraordinary that Venetians declared they hadn’t seen anything like it in many years… A clear blue sky on a crisp early January afternoon welcomed those attending our first ceremony of 2012 held in a magnificent 14th century Palazzo positioned majestically in [...]