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Officially the wedding season has started and here a glimpse of our first wedding.
A lovely couple, mixture of cultures, Russia meets the Netherlands, have decided to celebrate their wedding in this beautiful Castle situated in the beautiful hills of Florence, Tuscany, Italy. They chose the theme of ‘ travel and love’, their journey through life, sealed with a kissed and the promise of their love. The event was simple, fresh and romantic with many details as a reminiscence of the travel mood. Antique globe and an old travel case, blue and red striped borders on papers as if in an vintage envelop, names of cities as table names and many other more lovely details, were the main features of this wedding.
These are just some amateur images taken with my Instagram camera but I hope soon to have something more to post…more to come!
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Italy…it’s such a difficult country to live in…many visitors don’t realise it but for the residents there is always something wrong, something to complain about.
The perfect country for a wedding I would say, an amazing paradise for a short break or a long relaxing summer holiday…but not the best place to settle.
I live in London and I have chosen this city after having tried Madrid, Aix en Provence and Munich. I love London and would not trade it…unless I decide to move to a peaceful island to surf every day. :-)
Having said that, still, every time I arrive in Italy I am overwhelmed by its magic. Here are some images of Florence, Tuscany and Rome that captured my heart this past weekend.
Lanterns in Florence
Lamps in Florence
Tuscany Flowers showroom
Tuscany Flowers showroom
Balcony in Rome
Cakes at Cafe’ Propaganda in Rome
Chandelier at Cafe’ Propaganda in Rome
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Ciao, bella! I have just returned from my first ever visit to Verona and Venice – my new favourite cities! Verona is everything you’d expect from an Italian city – bustling but quaint, full of beautiful churches and peaceful gardens, squares and piazzas filled with market stalls and cafes. Only in Verona can you eat donkey ragu pasta in a pizzeria inside a church, or taste some sospiri di Romeo ["Romeo's sighs!"], small chocolate hazelnut biscuits from the Pasticerria Cordioli! Delizioso!
Only in Venice instead, you will be stopped while walking into the small “calles”. Beautiful artist’s water colours, which are sold per weight will catch your attention. Here you can feel the city was the home of the artistic fresco’s sceneries of the past…and still it is! Corners are filled with details, walls talking about history, asking you for ” un pane per i poveri”… one bread, or coin, for the poor!
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Back to us: for all the incredible food, architecture and culture, Verona is first and foremost a city for lovers.
One of the most unique things about it is that there is graffiti everywhere. But this is not the usual ugly, offensive graffiti you spot in every other city around the world – instead, almost every empty surface of Verona’s buildings are covered in hearts and the initials of couples in love. The city is covered in declarations of romance and true love, the histories of hundreds of thousands of happy couples…
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Of course, one of the most famous sights in Verona is Juliet’s house. Here, too, the lovers of the city have left their mark: the beautiful bronze statue of Juliet watches over an iron gate which is covered in thousands of padlocks, each one bearing the name of a couple. Couples come from all over the world to write their names together on a padlock, clamp it to the gate, and throw the key away – symbolising that their love is eternal.
Image via Keith Stokes
In anywhere else in the world, these scrawlings and padlocks would be vandalism – in Verona, the home of Romeo and Giulietta, they symbolise something else entirely: true love. Why not visit the most romantic cities in the world yourself, and leave your own padlock with your beloved?
Here… looking up… from one of the most romantic city!
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Fragrance has always been a big part of my life and I try to use scents purposefully. To me, there is nothing more special than a frangrance that triggers a happy memory or dreams of discovering a new place.
The smell of Tiare reminds me of my magical trip to Hawaii a few years ago; the sun shining and beauty everywhere. The scent of Jasmine instantly takes me back to when I was living in Mumbai last year, where this scent was used to express luxury and opulence. Recently, I went looking for a new fragrance to enhance my mood in the form of room sprays and candles.
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I’ve been using Ortigia products for over a year and everytime I use them, they take me away to an Italian paradise. Ortigia is a small town in Sicily, Italy and its beauty is captured in a scent form by a brand called Ortigia who make visually appealing products with smells to die for. The packaging alone is perfect to turn your bathroom into a little Siciliy.
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Ortigia have expanded their range of products and my favourite scent from the range is Fico d’India which comes from a cactus plant. The scent is powdery and smells divine. If you are planning a wedding this summer, how about setting a mediterranean atmosphere with some Italian fragrances? The room sprays and candles not only look fabulous but will add a distinct scent to your day.
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Take inspiration from this wedding where they’ve used Ortigia soaps as fabulous wedding favours for guests. What a beautiful idea for guests to remember your special day!
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Good news today! Another post on Chicweddings’s styling has been published! You may view it here.
Thank you to Reem and Mohammed for their spontaneity, warm hearts and wonderful families who could make this possible.
Thank you also to all suppliers for the hard work on this wonderful hot day .
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I watched this video this morning, when I woke up. My husband handed me his iPhone in bed and I was either very emotional, or still in my personal world of dreams as tears came to my eyes. PASSION, LOVE, DETERMINATION, HOPE…yes, we always keep dreaming…and we never stop.
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So proud today again, another feature on Style me pretty for the wedding of our lovely sweet couple, Michael & Francesca!
We are super happy !!!
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It’s easy to poke fun at over-the-top themed weddings [who could forget the ridiculous Gone With The Wind-style photo shoot in 27 Dresses!] – but an engagement shoot based on a movie that both the bride and groom adore can be a light-hearted and romantic take on the shared passions that brought the couple together.
That’s why I adore this unique wedding shoot. This cute and creative couple, inspired by their love of the classic Audrey Hepburn movie Roman Holiday, themed their photo shoot around some of the film’s iconic moments. All they needed was their hometown of Brighton, and a handy Vespa!
All images via The Bespoke Wedding Company
With Eva and Clara‘s expert help, why not stage your own Vacanze Romane wedding photography on location? Channel Audrey Hepburn by zipping around the Eternal City on a hired scooter…
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Share an ice cream on the Spanish Steps…
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Reenact the famous scene at the Mouth Of Truth!
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…And waltz the night away on the fairy-lit barges at Castel Sant’Angelo, with your very own Gregory Peck!
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Just imagine how much fun you could have adapting these shots from the original movie trailer to your own romance [or even a 'Save The Date' email]!
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Spot the difference between these two!:-
Image via The Boutique Wedding Company
Image via Classic Movies
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Valentino Dreamy Gowns Spring 2012 – Fabulous for a May wedding!
Walking around Milan these days, you can’t miss the vibe of the starting fashion week showcasing the new autumn winter collection. We are going to look at the designers’ suggestions for this coming warm season instead… Here are a few items – directly from Via della Spiga – that caught my attention and could be incorporated in this summer’s wedding attire..great for a daring bride, a trendy bridesmaid or a glamorous guest.
PRADA‘s red shoes..perfect for a metropolitan special day…think bride walking down the Spanish steps in Rome.
TOD‘s suede men shoes…great for a Capri wedding weekend…
LANVIN‘s platform sandals for a wedding in the vineyards…
FLUO accessories to be REALLY in vogue this season…anywhere, anytime.
MIU MIU‘s patent leather shoes for a theatrical wedding in a Venetian Palace on the Grand Canal…
And to finish..another duo of Valentino Spring 2012 dress collection…oh my, I LOVE them so. Ladies..get one of these gowns and just BE FABULOUS for a day!
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All images by SimplyBloom Photography, styling by Chic Weddings in Italy
Venice, oh Venice.
There are no words to express your beauty and this is why I have chosen to remain silent and let our readers enjoy the images without any comments.
I would only like to thank our friends Vania & Christine of SimplyBloom Photography for capturing our beloved Venice in all its splendour. You have understood her light, her colours, her magic..thank you ladies and..
BUON CARNEVALE A TUTTI!
All images by SimplyBloom Photography, styling by Chic Weddings in Italy
C’è una città di questo mondo,
ma così bella, ma così strana,
che pare un gioco di fata morgana
e una visione del cuore profondo.
Avviluppata in un roseo velo,
sta con le sue chiese, palazzi, giardini, .
tutta sospesa tra due turchini,
quello del mare, quello del cielo.
Così mutevole! A vederla
nella mattina di sole bianco
splende d’un riso pallido e stanco,
d’un chiuso lume, come la perla:
ma nei tramonti rossi affocati
è un’arca d’oro, ardente, raggiante,
nave immensa, veleggiante
a lontani lidi incantati.
by Diego Valeri
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