LIFESTYLE Italy: a dream destination to celebrate your fairytale wedding

ITALY

A DREAM DESTINATION TO CELEBRATE YOUR FAIRYTALE WEDDING

by Francesca Galli

Italy is one of the most popular wedding destinations in the world. Its innate romanticism, its magical atmosphere and its natural wonders have always fascinated lovers from all over the globe. From north to south, from east to west, the peninsula offers completely different but at the same time equally meaningful environments. From cities filled with art to small medieval villages, from the sea to the mountains, from the most rural countryside to the iconic lake shores... everything inspires a feeling of love much imagined and dreamed of since childhood. Every year, many international couples get married in Italy, completely immersing themselves in the local atmosphere. In this sense, marriage often becomes a real opportunity to experience the ways, local customs, and traditions together with one’s family and loved ones. A perfect way to

spend the final days together before saying ‘I do’. There are also many celebrities from the world of entertainment who have decided to spend their wedding day in Italy. Among these we remember the weddings of George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin at the Hotel Aman in Venice, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes at the Odescalchi Castle on Lake Bracciano, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel in the picturesque Borgo Egnazia resort in Puglia, Tiziano Ferro and Victor Allen in Sabaudia in Lazio. Italian weddings offer a versatility that easily adapts to all tastes, an attention to detail that never leaves anything to chance, and a unique style that allows you to satisfy the desires of even the most demanding. And it is precisely with the legalization of Civil Unions in Italy in 2016 that the dream of an Italian marriage also expands to the LGBTQ+ community. Since that fundamental historical moment for Italian gay rights, many gay couples from all over the world have decided to celebrate their unions in one of the various fairytale locations in the area. And if you, too, are looking for ideas, here are some favorites.

Gropparello Castle

GROPPARELLO CASTLE - PIACENZA Immersed in the flourishing nature of Val Vezzeno, 30 kilometers from Piacenza, there is a mighty medieval fortress which dates back to the 8th century: the Gropparello Castle. Inhabited and managed by the welcoming Gibelli family, it is the ideal location for those looking for a fairytale wedding in a setting that is nothing short of scenic. It’s surrounded by a large, fragrant, and well-kept English garden.

Villa dei Fiori

Deciding to get married at the Gropparello Castle is synonymous with pure romance.

CASINA VALADIER - ROME

Located in the heart of Villa Borghese in Rome, Casina Valadier is the ideal location for romantic weddings. Arranged over 4 floors, it offers Pompeian-style interiors and exteriors that have breathtaking views of the Eternal City. Thanks to its seasonal versatility, you can celebrate your wedding in any time of year that you prefer. Choose between receptions in grand style or more intimate, between different indoor rooms, outdoor terraces, and gardens.

THE GLASS CATHEDRAL - FORMER CHURCH OF SANTA CHIARA MURANO, VENICE

Located on the island of Murano in Venice, The Glass Cathedral is a former church dating back to the 12th Century, recently renovated with an active glass furnace on site. In the past, it hosted great personalities, including Casanova, today an exclusive and evocative location for private events. Arranged over two floors, the former church offers the perfect setting for your wedding to capture the magic and romance of Venice.

VILLA DEI FIORI, GALLIPOLI

Located in Gallipoli, the most LGBTQ+ friendly city in Puglia, Villa dei Fiori is a fairytale home, which presents a mix of tradition and modernity, a symbol of a unique elegance. It has several indoor and outdoor spaces that allow you to celebrate your wedding in any season.

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FOLLOW YOUR DREAM… IT’S NOT A QUESTION OF “IF”, IT’S A QUESTION OF “WHEN”

The Gay Wedding in Italy Agency was born after careful research into the LGBTQ+ friendly companies operating in Italy. Our events office is at your disposal and can count on the support of renowned experts who will offer the following services across Italy: Proposals, Wedding Organization, Green Weddings, Country Chic Weddings, Weddings “At sea”, Luxury Weddings, Unusual Ideas, Weddings Abroad, Civil Unions, Symbolic Ceremonies, Anniversaries, Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties, Honeymoons, Dinners for two and a lot more. We can organize your wedding day and make it as unique and exclusive as you wish. Our team

“Love is a decision, it is a judgment, it is a promise. If love were only a feeling, there would be no basis for the promise to love each other forever. A feeling comes and it may go. How can I judge that it will stay forever, when my act does not involve judgment and decision.”

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