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I DO SEPTEMBER 2016 ISSUE NO 62

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utumn is upon us, and with it come the beautiful colours of nature. With warm days and cool nights, the season is becoming ever more popular for weddings. With earlier sunsets, the sky lights in Autumn can be exceptionally stunning with soft reddish sunsets transforming into glowing moon lit nights.

Take inspiration from your natural

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surroundings when choosing the colour palette for your wedding theme. The palette of oranges, greens and deep reds would make the epitome of autumnal charm. Rich jewel tones of deep pink, purple and golden yellow might be a finer option for the bride who wants a brighter and more colourful autumnal take.

Take advantage of the shorter days and early nights by introducing an abundance of glowing fairy lights and candles for a cosy

and romantic atmosphere. Why not add a bonfire to achieve a warm rustic delight!

With lots of wedding fairs coming up, Autumn is a great time for wedding planning. We hope you find some inspiration in the stories of real romance and weddings we picked for you in this edition. Happy wedding planning!

I Do team, Annaliza & Elaine

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THIS PAGE AND FACING For all those brides and who love a retro feel and a bit of sparkle too, here is the perfect dress that will let you boogie all night long. This gorgeous tea length number is exclusively available at WEDDINGBELLS. Haute Couture bolero in mint tulle by Anna Romysh available, by order, at WEDDINGBELLS. All bridal jewelry available at ZsaZsa.

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A MALTESE-ITALIAN love story the couple SARAH JO CRISTIAN

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Sarah Jo Portelli, 30, Interpreter and Cristian Sampaolesi, 39, Pharmaceutical Chemist

26 September 2015 WEDDING MASS HELD AT ST CATHERINE OF ITALY CHURCH, VALLETTA AND RECEPTION HELD AT THE GAZEBO RESTAURANT, HILTON HOTEL, PORTOMASO PHOTOS Therese Debono

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arah Jo and Cristian met in May 2010 at a birthday party. They started dating when he was living and working in Malta while she was travelling a lot for work. Two years later he moved to France and she followed him.

An unexpected proposal happened in November 2013.

“Cristian had bought the ring a few months before the proposal while he was in Rome visiting family. He was waiting for a special moment and a special place. Finally he decided that it should be in Malta where we met,” Sarah

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Jo says. “We had gone there for a few days and he popped the question. He proposed by the sea where we had gone on our first date”.

Almost two years later, a wedding with 220 people was held on the Mediterranean home-island followed by a second wedding party in Italy a week later.

Sarah Jo and Cristian exchanged vows at the Church dedicated to St Catherine of Italy in Valletta. Tying history and culture, they thought the church is one of the most beautiful on the island and the centuries old Auberge de Castille, Our Lady of Victories

Church, Renzo Piano’s Parliament building, and the Upper Barraka Garden just complete the stunning picture: “It is a great setting for after mass pictures.

The church is small and intimate, which was what we wanted. It is also the parish church of the Italian community in Malta and since Cristian is Italian, we felt it was the perfect choice”.

In keeping with the theme of simple, classy and Mediterranean charm, the reception was held at the Gazebo Restaurant, Hilton Hotel, Portomaso.

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“Our wedding reflected the things we both love: culture and the sea, which are also some of the best features Malta has to offer. Our guests, especially the foreign ones on their first visit to Malta, loved it,” Sarah Jo notes.

Overlooking blue Mediterranean waters, The Gazebo restaurant offered the charm they both wanted. And they were very lucky to have perfect weather on the day: warm, breezy and star lit clear skies.

Food was also very important for them and they knew it was hard to go wrong at Hilton. They sampled almost all items on the menu around a month before the wedding. Apart from finger food, guests had a choice of fish, meat and pasta from the Italian table and a selection of more exotic dishes from the Blue Elephant table.

The colour scheme was ivory and powder blue. Sarah Jo’s sister- inlaw Rachel Portelli was maid of honour. She had a powder blue chiffon dress and carried a pale pink bouquet. Cristian’s nephews, Gabriele (7) and Flavio (4) were page boys. They wore matching casual siuts with matching ties.

Gabriele carried the wedding rings while Flavio held a red rose which he then gave to Sarah Jo just before they exchanged vows - a sweet surprise planned by her mother-inlaw Bruna.

The wedding dress was made out of satin with beading on the waist.

It had a chapel train and a lace fingertip veil which Sarah Jo wanted to wear for as long as possible during the reception.

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This was custom made by Joe Parnis who also did the dresses for the maid of honour and the bride’s mother. The fine laces and materials were handpicked from Gaudi by JB Stores.

She knew from the start that she wanted a simple, elegant and above all comfortable wedding dress. It had to reflect her usual style, nothing too fancy, frilly or big. She wanted to be herself on her wedding day and found what she was looking for in France.

Her parents were visiting them in Strasbourg and they decided to have a look at some wedding dresses. She was not expecting to find the dress at all but somehow she did. Together with her mum, she shortlisted two dresses and called her father to come give his opinion since he works in the clothing industry and had accompanied them to several shops.

The dress came with a detachable chapel train which was perfect as she could remove it after taking photos at the venue. A round bouquet of white roses held with a sash made out of a cutting from her mother’s lace wedding dress, complemented her look.

Wedding flowers were trusted in the able hands of Anna Zammit from Naxxar, who has more than 20 years experience in flower arranging. They opted for all white flowers

for the church and kept everything simple, since the church is already very beautiful.

At the venue, wicker hearts hung from the olive trees and paper lanterns with cut out hearts were scattered all around. Candles meanwhile created an intimate, charming atmosphere.

Sarah Jo explains that her aunt Stefania Micallef took time to help decorate the cake and this made it all the more special. The three-tier, almond and bacio cake was prepared by Hilton staff but Aunt Stefania started working on the sugar paste flowers a few months before the wedding. The all white cake had a string of edible pearls around each tier and delicate flowers dusted in a light pink shimmer.

Looking back on their special day, the couple reflect: “Our wedding was quite multicultural since we had many foreign guests, Italian family and friends, but also our friends living in Strasbourg (France) who come from many different countries all over Europe but also from further away countries like Vietnam. Having our friends come from abroad meant a lot to us”.

Sarah Jo and Cristian danced to Jovanotti’s ‘A Te’ - one of Sarah Jo’s favourite songs which they chose especially because their language of communication is Italian.

Fiona performed in church while Andreana and her band provided the perfect jazzy atmosphere to fit the wedding setting.

Both were booked through Tunin Entertainment.

Wedding invitations were cream colored, simple, one page cards - an indication of the wedding style. Instead of the souvenirs they opted to give a donation to Puttinu Cares Foundation. Pink and white perlini, in various flavours, were also given out in cream boxes closed with powder blue satin ribbons.

White gold wedding bands chosen in Italy were exchanged.

This day was truly special and meaningful to the couple in several ways: “We enjoyed the whole wedding so it is hard to choose just one highlight… The ceremony was special from beginning till the end. It was in Maltese and Italian with songs in English, Maltese and Italian. The group photo in front of the church was fun as was Cristian’s funny speech at the reception… It ended with some beautiful and moving words to his new wife!”

All suits, including the groom’s attire, were rented from Bortex whose service they describe as “excellent”. Cristian’s parentsin-law gave him a pair of beautiful cufflinks with the Maltese cross on them as a token and he feels they completed the look.

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They advise future brides and grooms to really enjoy the wedding day: “Despite the stress while planning the wedding when the day came we really enjoyed and savoured every minute of it from the beginning till the end”.

They also believe that having someone reliable in charge proved to be very important. The day went smoothly with the help of an excellent wedding day organiser who is a team member of Jurgen Briffa & Co Wedding Organiser. Sarah Jo’s brother Mark, her witness, also helped out with some of the logistics.

They marked their union in Italy during a blessing of the rings ceremony. Their parents also renewed their vows which made the ceremony exceptional. A traditional Italian wedding dinner, during which they projected a slide show of the wedding photos and a mini film of the wedding ceremony, followed.

In Italy too they were honoured by the presence of some of their best friends who travelled for the occasion.

Just after the wedding, they enjoyed a honeymoon weekend at Castel Gandolfo, Rome. They booked a room with a view over the lake which was perfect to relax and enjoy good food after months of planning.

They honeymooned in Sri Lanka over Christmas and New Year an 18 day cultural and beach tour with a little bit of adventure also covering most of Sri Lanka – they had a private chauffer guide for the whole journey taking them to see the main attractions in comfort – Anuradhapura, Sigiriya Rock, Dambulla cave temples, Pinnawala elephant orphanage, Botanical Gardens, Tea Plantations, Horton plains nature reserve, waterfalls, elephant & leopard safari in Yala, whale watching and ending up with the last few days relaxing in a beach resort. Staff Travel took care of all the planning & honeymoon travel arrangements.

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Love notes the couple PRISCILLA

&ANTONIO

Priscilla Psaila, 33, Vocal Coach and Antonio Giordano, 37, Pizzaiolo

7 September 2015 NUPTIAL MASS AT MDINA METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL AND RECEPTION AT VILLA ARRIGO PHOTOS Gino Galea Photo Artist

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opular singer and vocal coach Priscilla Psaila tied the knot with her beloved Antonio Giordano last year.

Their wedding night might well be remembered by guests for the singing and dancing to flamboyant Neapolitan music as well as an event star-studded with Maltese celebrities.

In August 2012, Priscilla was in Italy participating in a singing contest when she and her friend Antonio Muscat, decided to take a break from the contest preparations by relaxing on the beach of Maiori. It was there that she met pizzaiolo, Antonio. At first she thought it was just a friendship but as time went by their relationship developed further. Antonio visited Priscilla in Malta for a month that following September. They kept going to and fro between Malta and Italy until February 2013. Antonio decided to leave his homeland and settle in Malta. Of course, Priscilla was the happiest woman on earth!

As their relationship blossomed they started considering getting married. Deciding whether to do it in Italy or Malta was a tough choice. It was in 2014 when Antonio’s family members came over for a holiday in Malta that the groom’s sister suggested that they tie the knot in Malta, since both are settled here now. It was what they wanted to hear so the preparations for a wedding in Malta began. They tied the knot on the eve of a local public holiday, 7 September. However, they still organised another small wedding for Antonio’s family in Naples that following October.

Guests received very simple white and silver invitations prior to the wedding. Glass candle holders which can also be used as a pen holders were given as souvenirs.

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Since both love the old silent city, the matrimonial mass was held at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Mdina.

The reception was held at Osbourne Caterer’s Villa Arrigo in Naxxar, where the bride was brought up. Villa Arrigo was the perfect venue since it offered both indoor and outdoor space for the unpredictable September weather and also because it could comfortably host the couple’s 600 guests, including around 60 children who attend Priscilla’s music school. Osbourne Caterers also took care of the catering which included an eclectic mix of traditional Maltese and Neapolitan food, as well as the drinks and wedding cake.

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Both the church and venue were decorated with simple white dĂŠcor evoking a dreamy bridal atmosphere.

The bride wore the dress of her dreams to walk up the aisle. It was a strapless, heart shaped, tight fitting lace gown by Ivory and Co, themed with shoes by Eva Marie Bridal Exclusive and make up by make-up artist Justin Brincat to complete the bridal look.

A memorable moment for the couple was when a special friend of the couple, tenor Joseph Calleja sang La Vie en Rose for the couple’s first dance.

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The Spiteri Lucas seven piece band played a varied repertoire that appealed to everyone and ensured the guests were having fun, dancing and singing to a host of tunes from yesterday and today. Local singers and media personalities, friends of the couple, joined in to sing and dance to Neapolitan music, honouring the groom’s family and origins. All of Priscilla and Antonio’s guests danced the night away, making it a fantastic and unforgettable night! The special day was captured on beautiful photos taken by Gino Galea photo artist.

The newlyweds went to Mauritius and Dubai for their honeymoon. The trip was organised for them by Rocs Travel.

PORTSIDE VOWS the couple DIANE

&JURGEN 3 October 2015

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Diane Depasquale, 39, Travel Agent and Jurgen Mifsud, 37, Quality Control Manager and Qualified Person at a Pharmaceutical company WEDDING CEREMONY AND RECEPTION HELD AT GRAND HOTEL EXCELSIOR PHOTOS Therese Debono

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he soft and glowy sunset lighting up the fortifications surrounding Marsamxetto served as the perfect backdrop for Diane Depasquale and Jurgen Mifsud’s wedding. The couple exchanged their wedding vows during a perfect October evening as fjakkoli flickered on the bastions overlooking Manoel Island.

Diane and Jurgen met online and chatted for a while until Jurgen asked Diane out on a date.

It was Winter and they went to a wine bar.

They laughed heartily as when Jurgen made the reservation he asked for a table near the fire place only to realise that the fireplace was fake. Diane still gave her future husband full points for trying to make their date

romantic. They felt a connection straight away and never looked back.

Jurgen proposed to Diane on their first anniversary while on a weekend break in Gozo. With happy tears in her eyes, she said yes during a romantic dinner at Ta’ Frenc restaurant.

They both fell in love with the breath taking views of Manoel Island and Marsamxetto Harbour as they visited the Bastions Terrace at the Grand Hotel Excelsior, while looking for the perfect venue for a small and intimate wedding. The venue sounded perfect for an October wedding ceremony and reception, with a modern and colourful theme. Hues of blue were used as a colour palette. TWO (Tunin Wedding Organisation) helped them

to organise the wedding.

Guests received navy blue invitations decorated with silver ribbon. As souvenirs, white candle holders decorated with lace were given out.

Bouquets of fuchsia and colourful flowers were scattered around the venue and white flowing sheer drapes decorated the venue to achieve a superbly romantic atmosphere. A pink carpet supplied by G & G events was placed along the aisle and the bastions were covered with flickering fjakkoli.

The bride wore a strapless mermaid dress embellished with silver beading. Diane’s parents and sisters helped her choose the gown. She knew it was the one after trying on a few dresses.

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The groom wore a navy blue suit to match the recurrent theme.

A particularly emotional moment came during the wedding ceremony when Diane’s ten-year-old daughter Shannon, who lost her mobility around four years ago, walked up the aisle hand in hand with her aunties.

The bride and groom read vows they had written for each other. Jurgen even read vows to Shannon. The wedding party and most of the guests were in tears during the special moment.

Music by Louisa and Patrick Wirth, supplied

by Tunin Entertainment, made the atmosphere during the ceremony extra special.

The bride and groom exchanged wedding rings by GB Jewellers. Jurgen’s is made from a

white and yellow gold combination, whilst Diane’s is a white gold ring with a darted design all around to give a small diamond effect.

After the ceremony, the 250 guests enjoyed catering by the Grand Hotel Excelsior and cocktails by Damian’s Mobile Cocktail and Wine Bar. For their first dance, DJ Ramon Francalanza, supplied by Tunin Entertainment, played Ed Sheeran’s song Thinking Out Loud and then on to Marry you by Bruno Mars, for the couple’s first dance. TWO and G & G Events are sister companies of Tunin Entertainment Limited.

They practiced well and attended dance lessons at Plethora Dance Studio in the run up to their big day, to achieve that perfect first wedding dance. At the end of the dance,

the couple ran towards Diane’s daughter Shannon to help her towards the dance floor, as everyone cheered them on.

Diane and Jurgen recommend other couples to just enjoy their wedding day come rain or shine. They enjoyed their wedding so much that they were the last ones to leave the venue.

The newlyweds went to Vietnam, Cambodia and Singapore for their honeymoon. Jurgen was in safe hands as Diane has extensive knowledge and many years of experience in organising long haul holidays and honeymoons. She works with Royal Travel Ltd, as a Luxury Cruises & Long Haul Specialist.

She took care of all the arrangements and ensured all the details were taken care of like she would do with her clients.

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Top Wedding Venues We invite you to visit db San Antonio Hotel + Spa and appreciate the wide selection of venues with fantastic views for your special occasion. The hotel has the perfect facilities to organize your wedding reception by the pool or on the roof terrace enjoying the open panoramic views and facing sunset. We also offer an indoor venue, the Casablanca Suite which can host up to 600 guests standing. Contact our Events Department who will gladly arrange a show round and discuss our menu options. Bookings for 2017,2018 and 2019 are now being accepted.

db San Antonio Hotel + Spa, Triq it-Turisti, Qawra, St. Paul’s Bay, SPB 1024, Malta • T: 2350 3750/1 E: events@dbhotelsresorts.com • W: www.dbhotelsresorts.com

Magical weddings at Villa Arrigo Villa Arrigo established in 1986, is an elegant upmarket Villa situated in San Pawl tatTarga, A stone throw away to a nearby chapel, in an exclusive area in the Maltese Islands. This majestic villa offers you a delightful venue for any occasion. The décor, fabulous rooms, grand marquee and immaculately manicured gardens create a pleasant and tranquil atmosphere. An ideal setting for any special event.

A colonial style villa which has over the past 30 years combined a perfect setting for fine weddings and banquets for prestigious events and dignitaries. It is constantly being enriched, bringing the elegance inside the Villa into the beautiful garden. This venue is your home away from home for your next exclusive event.

Contact: Veronica Zammit Tabona or John Vella Galea • T: 21423214 • E: info@osbornecaterers.com

Giardini Lambrosa is a new modern venue set in idyllic surroundings of open countryside under the Mdina skyline. With spacious indoor and outdoor facilities, the contemporary architectural style exudes a sense of luxury and sophistication. Fully equipped with professionally designed lighting to set the right mood, complementing the innovative materials used for the interiors and the open spaces, to accommodate guests in airconditioned comfort. The spacious multi-level outdoor area is designed as a natural extension of the indoor areas, embellished with attractive features, making Giardini Lambrosa the ideal all-year venue.

Contact Elia Caterers on 21246920, 21227085 E: giardinilambrosa@elia.com.mt • W: www.elia.com.mt

Weddings? There’s no place like paradise!

Be it a wedding for 20 or 500 guests, we can definitely make it a day to remember as our catering and banquet facilities are second to none. Moreover the hotel’s professional and capable staff will assume responsibility for the details large and small to ensure that your dream wedding comes to fruition. Venues include the Island’s Edge Lido beach, Captain’s Bridge pool deck and the MosØ Hall, all offering unobstructed views of the clear blue Mediterranean Sea. Why not have your wedding under a Bedouin tent on our private sandy beach? There is also extensive terrace space surrounding the outdoor pools overlooking the picturesque Paradise Bay, which can accommodate small or large parties.

The private sandy beach is also an interesting option for an after wedding party.

The choice of venues within the Paradise Bay Resort Hotel is endless!

Paradise Bay Resort Hotel…Malta’s best kept secret.

Marfa Road, Cirkewwa, MLH 9068, Malta • T: 2152 1166 • F: 2152 1153 E: info@paradise-bay.com • W:www.paradise-bay.com

Popeye Village Popeye Village offers originality, character and flair. We are offering you a set, a complete village as the back drop for the wedding you have always been dreaming of.

It is the ideal wedding venue for those looking for a location that is different from the norm. Whether it is a small and intimate affair or a grandiose wedding, Popeye Village is the most appropriate venue for you.

The 35 year old film set has a personality of its own. Its shabby wooden houses together with the stunning, sun-set facing Anchor Bay will allow you and all of your guests to enjoy the day to the full. Whether it is the set at the heart or the village or by the beach, Popeye Village will surely be the best choice for the special day.

T: 2152 4782 / 3 / 4 M: 7952 4783 E: weddings@popeyemalta.com

The Villa

Anne Hathaway wrote… “Weddings are important because they celebrate life & possibility…” Let Palazzo Parisio help you to celebrate the start of your new lives together –we promise to do all we can to make the impossible – possible! Our experts will guide you through the whole exciting but often daunting process & allow our inimitable style to effortlessly combine romance, exclusivity & excellence with the added luxury of our in-house catering operation to making a wedding day to remember. Step inside the jewel that is Palazzo Parisio and make your dream wedding a beautiful reality…

T: 21412461 • E: info@palazzoparisio.com • W: www.palazzoparisio.com

Saying ‘I Do’ at SmartCity Malta With its magnificent lagoon, lush promenade and fairy-tale setting, Laguna Walk at the heart of SmartCity Malta, is undoubtedly the ideal venue for your wedding day. Ringed by a shaded, verdant promenade that leads out onto the Grand Steps, Laguna Walk’s breath-taking views of the beautiful and expansive lagoon and the azure Mediterranean Sea are nothing short of enchanting. The highlight of the lagoon is the island’s largest animated fountain which powers choreographed jets of water into the clear blue sky, to create a magical ambience befitting the day you say ‘I do’.

SmartCity Events Team SmartCity Malta, Kalkara T: 2164 6666

The 19th century, tastefully-renovated Villa is centrally located, overlooking the beautiful Balluta Bay and is run by Chef Patron Chris Hammett. At The Villa, we cater for small, intimate celebrations as well as larger scale events and bespoke weddings. Our three main outdoor terraces make the most of the beautiful spring sunshine and the large umbrellas make the terrace pleasant well into the colder months. We also have two large indoor venues as well as an intimate private dining room for smaller events. The award-winning restaurant makes The Villa the perfect choice for any event or celebration of any kind, with a brigade of chefs to cater to your every requirement. Your every wish can be turned into a reality for any event as every detail is tailored to your specific wishes. Whatever the nature of your event and whatever your budget, The Villa can cater for your needs. We invite you to the make The Villa yours to enjoy for any occasion.

39, Main Street, STJ1543 Saint Julian’s • T: 2311 2273 E: info@thevillamalta.com.

Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thevillamalta

The Xara Lodge Set in the unspoiled and secluded countryside beneath Mdina, The Xara Lodge is the newest and only purposebuilt multi-functional venue of its kind on the Maltese Islands. Spread over 5780 m2, The Xara Lodge offers a mix of interconnecting indoor and outdoor locations of varying sizes that individually or jointly cater to deliver a perfect dream wedding. Equally, in our selection of indoor venues, from the imposing Minstrels’ Hall and the adjoining garden marquee to the smaller poolside Drawing Room or the Olive Room or The Lavender Room on the upper floors, the attention to the smallest detail in the planning and construction all come together to deliver wedding celebrations of the highest order, year round.

The Xara Lodge, Sqaq tac-Cawla, Triq il-Belt, Limits of Rabat RBT 5320 W: www.xaralodge.com E: weddings@xaralodge.com.mt T: 2256 7567

Wedding venue at Razzett L-Antik is free of charge With three different venues to choose from, we can cater for cvil weddings, receptions or gala dinners, hence offering an exclusive area of the venue, be it a small or large Wedding. With over 100 mouth watering items to choose from, you can build up your own menu according to tastes and budget, with option to supply your own beverages. Central courtyard is covered by a motorised canopy which can be opened or closed by remote control on the day according to weather.

With one team to organise your special Wedding, food is prepared and served inhouse, hence freshness is guaranteed.

Venue is fully accessible for the disabled and is also backed up by a generator.

’1743’, Razzett L-Antik, Valley Road, Qormi.

E: info @farmhousecooking.com W: www.farmhousecooking.com • T: 21470221, 99570221

The restaurant’s charming setting coupled with decades of experience of its staff has made Ta’ Frenc the obvious choice for a wedding venue for local people for many years. Ta’ Frenc can host weddings of any size, up to 300 seated guests. The flexibility of the restaurant’s structure allows for the use of different areas; the event can be held in a combination of both in-door and outdoor settings, including the tree-lined stone-flagged private garden, the wine cellar, the elegant 20-seat private dining room and the more spacious Frances’s Hall. Ta’ Frenc has recently invested in a state-of-the-art all-weather structure which will allow guests the use of the Restaurant’s garden at any time of the year, whatever the weather.

www.tafrencrestaurant.com Marsalforn Road (Half way between Victoria & Marsalforn) – Gozo, Malta T: 21553888 M: 79454794 E: info@tafrencrestaurant.com

the couple EDWINA

&INO MARIO Edwina Mercieca, 30, Hair Stylist and Ino Mario Abela, 35, Seaman with Gozo Channel

11 October 2015 CEREMONY AT THE OLD GHAJNSIELEM PARISH CHURCH

FOLLOWED BY A RECEPTION AT THE GRAND HOTEL MGARR. PHOTOS George Saguna

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dwina Mercieca was out partying with friends at La Grotta Club in Xlendi when her eyes met those of her future husband Ino Mario who was working as a security guard that night. Ino Mario asked Edwina out, after introducing themselves to each other that special night.

After four beautiful years together, Edwina and Ino Mario’s son Gianluca was born. It was the next natural step in their relationship to crown their love with marriage. Ino Mario proposed to his bride-to-be on Christmas day of 2014 after Christmas lunch with their loved ones. She said yes with all of her heart! The

wedding preparations started as soon as the New Year began. Wedding planner Carmelino Refalo was roped in to help them with the whirlwind preparations for an October seated wedding, on a Sunday morning. Without Mr Refalo’s help, Edwina and Ino Mario wouldn’t have put together the wedding on their own.

Next on the list was for Edwina to find the dress-to-be. She started her search online and fell in love with a satin number, the dress of her dreams, while browsing on Wedding Bells website. She promptly set an appointment with Marquita Kemper aiming to try on the dream dress. The dress was available in her size and fit the bride perfectly.

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It was a very classic and chic dress with a princess skirt. The dress was themed with a cathedral veil with French lace and a pretty tiara. Edwina’s aunt Mary Xuereb of Mary’s Hair Salon took care of the bridal party’s hair styling.

Ino Mario’s groom textured suit was purchased from Bortex as well as those of the male wedding party. He also wore a red bow, he had bought while on holiday in Taormina. Their son, the page boy, was a cute sight wearing a pair of linen trousers from John Lewis, paired with a Gant shirt, suspenders and bow.

Fashion designer Luke Azzopardi was hired to design the dresses for the bridesmaids and flower girls. The material was purchased from Camilleri Paris Mode.

Mrs Margot Portelli, owner of Hand Creations by Margot helped the couple design their personalised wedding invitations. With her help and guidance, they were very happy to present their guests with elegant wedding invitations decorated with flocked designed paper and enhanced with a touch of satin. Hand Creations by Margot also provided the table plan and table numbers for the venue and also laser cut favour boxes with scented candles.

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The ceremony was held at Our Lady of Loreto Church. It is also the old parish church of Ghajnsielem, the village where the bride was raised. The couple love the church’s interior décor, especially the sacred paintings by Giuseppi Calí. Florist Nathaline Mercieca was hired to take care of the floral décor, both at the church and venue.

Soprano Rita Dimech sang mass hymns accompanied by an orchestra during mass.

President Emeritus Dr Edward Fenech Adami was witness for the bride while the groom’s brother Dr Joe Ettiene Abela was the

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witness for the groom. It was the bride’s childhood dream to have old family friend, Dr Fenech Adami as the witness of her marriage.

She kept her promise with Dr Fenech Adami after she asked him to be her witness when she was just a child and hadn’t even met the man of her dreams. The former President was happy to honour the bride’s dream.

The Ballroom of the Grand Hotel was the venue for the reception. It was perfect to host the couple’s 270 guests. Interior decorator Josiana Buttigieg was hired to handle the décor at the venue. She managed

to turn it into a fairy tale venue, paying a lot of attention to detail.

Ino Mario surprised his new wife by bringing over the Wintermood’s frontman Ivan Grech to sing Xemx, the bride’s favourite song and the music for the newlyweds’ first dance. The couple cut the wedding cake right after the dance before the guests danced to music played by a DJ. After the wedding, the couple and their son spent a few days sightseeing and relaxing in the Italian city of Rome and its surroundings.

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&EDWARD SARAH

Sarah Chetcuti, 27, Radiographer and Edward Farrugia, 31, Brand Manager

22 August 2015 CEREMONY AT ST MARK’S CHURCH, RABAT AND RECEPTION AT MONTEKRISTO ROOF TERRACE PHOTOS Katerina Vella Ryabkova

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arah and Edward met via hi5 and chatted for about two months prior to meeting. Although he liked her instantly, she didn’t intend to date him but just wanted to meet face to face.

“The first time we met I laughed so hard I actually went home with my jaws and tummy aching! From then on we started our adventure together,” she recalls.

Eventually they started working on their new home and six years into their relationship they thought it would be nice to actually tie the knot.

Sarah always made it clear that even though they both wanted to get married she still really wished for a proposal. One day whilst walking to Mdina in the middle of one of Edward’s joking moments, he went down on one knee (pretending to have slipped as it had rained heavily so the road was really wet), opened the ring box and popped the question.

“The place was dark as most of the lights in the public garden just outside Mdina gate where out and the box had this little LED light which made the ring look so shiny. It was truly magical!” Sarah says.

They tied the knot at St Mark’s Church in Rabat as Edward spent his childhood serving as an altar boy there.

Mass was truly the highlight of their day as they were surrounded by a lot of friends and family. In fact they never thought so many people would go to mass, and this really meant a lot for them: “We actually couldn’t stop smiling (because) we were so happy”.

They chose a shabby chic theme and held their reception at the Montekristo Roof Terrace which provided an intimate setting.

Paper lanterns were hung around the venue to create a warmer atmosphere.

Damian’s Mobile Cocktail & Wine Bar prepared refreshing cocktails for the guests all along the night.

Personal touches were present throughout.

Instead of the usual pre-wedding portrait, at the venue entrance they hung several photos of themselves with friends and close family.

Messages written on wood were placed around the venue, and the flower girl held a sign reading ‘Edward here comes your love’ as she walked into church. After mass, long sparklers with a small note reading “let love sparkle”, were given out to guests.

Edward designed the invitations with an infinity sign and the ring box had the same motif hand drawn to match.

Invitations were printed on a square card using a double layer for a sturdy effect. The front card was cream and all wording was printed in brown ink while the back was blue, matching the bridesmaid dresses. Text was printed in transparent gloss ink simply showing their names and the wedding date.

All invites were personalised with names printed on the invites themselves. The same concept was applied to thank you notes and souvenir tags.

As for souvenirs, they gave out perlini in a small container in the shape of a gift box using burlap string to complement the theme.

A note attached to the string read that a donation was made to the Malta Hospice Movement instead of traditional souvenirs.

This charity was chosen after a close family member who passed away due to cancer had found their services very beneficial.

The cake topper, which showed a bride and groom on a vespa, was modified to resemble their own motorbike, which they love.

As for guestbook, they used a wooden slab on which messages were written. This was turned into a coffee table so that they can enjoy reading the wedding messages easily.

The florist prepared three arrangements all in white for the church and had the benches decorated with very minimal bunches of gypsophila tied with burlap ribbon.

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Sarah recalls that the walk to the car before mass was pretty funny. As her parents live in a narrow road, the bridal party planned to walk several metres towards the car.

But as they were leaving the house, someone decided to wash the roof and water came trickling down the street: “The next door neighbours were so sweet.

They all tried their best to dry the water so that my dress won’t get wet. I just got hold of my dress and walked off with the help of mum and my maid of honor. I was pretty impressed; I did not panic at all!”

She recalls that a lot of people waved and cheered from their doorstep or roof tops creating the typical bridal atmosphere of traditional villages.

Sarah wore a WeddingBells plain ball

gown with multiple layers of soft organza giving it a princessy feel. It also had a dainty belt with embellishments to add a touch of detail. The groom’s attire was rented from Bortex.

Edward slid a plain white gold wedding band with 5 small stones on Sarah’s finger while Edward wears his late father’s plain gold wedding band and so carries something so important with him every day.

They danced to ‘A whole new world’ from Aladdin- as the band Crosswalk one of Tunin Entertainment exclusive bands entertained their 375 guests. A sizeable crowd smiled on as they held each other and besides enjoying the moment, the happy faces on the pictures, video trailer and video rekindles the memory every time.

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enue at Razzett L-Antik is Free of Charge for Weddings and Civil Registration.

With three different venues to choose from, we can cater for Receptions or Gala Dinners, hence offering an exclusive venue be it a small or large Wedding.

With over 120 mouth watering items to choose from, you can build up your own menu according to tastes and budget, with option to supply your own beverages.

Central courtyard is covered by a motorised canopy which can be opened or closed according to weather. With one team to organise your special Wedding, food is prepared and served in-house, hence freshness is guaranteed. Venue is fully accessible for the disabled and is also backed up by a generator.

Razzett L-Antik ‘1743’ – Valley Road, Qormi. Malta Tel +356 21470221 / 99570221

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For Sarah and Edward, the wedding was a very important step in their relationship.

Both practicing Catholics, it truly meant a new chapter in their life as a couple: “Having God’s blessing meant a lot to us. Up until the wedding day we were both still living at our parents’ houses and so the wedding day signified a new step in our life as it also meant living together as one”.

Sharing a piece of advice they note that

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should couples not use the service of a wedding planner, a wedding planning book will come in very handy as this helps keep on track with all the reservations and tiny details. It is also important to have a very good and responsible bridal party and best man together with a good function manager.

Sarah and Edward honeymooned in North America; San Francisco, Nappa Valley, and Yosemite among others, driving along the

famous Route 66 along the Pacific all the way to Los Angeles. They stopped over at different villages along the coast including San Diego and crossed the desert towards Las Vegas before taking a flight to New York. Later they travelled to Cancun (in Mexico) where they stayed in a resort for 4 nights before flying back home. Royal Travel did an exceptional job helping them plan it all. Their only job was to book the excursions.

BURGUNDY&PEARLS the couple NICOLETTE

&JAKE

Nicolette Micallef, 31, Managing partner at ConServ & Co. and Jake Debono, 29, Sales at Le Meridien Hotel & Spa

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ake proposed to Nicolette on New Year’s Eve 2012 after having dated her for three months. The pair had met over a blind date set up by a mutual friend.

Two-and-a-half years later, they enjoyed a classic wedding with lots of surprises. A colour palette of burgundy and pearl for their 11th July wedding.

Nuptial mass was held at Attard parish church as both like typical Maltese churches.

Nicolette’s brother, Matthew of Coronation Candles, handmade a unity candle for this special occasion.

The wedding reception for 470 guests was held at the luscious gardens of Osborne Caterer’s Villa Arrigo. The couple had fallen in love with the venue immediately

especially with its lower gardens. They enhanced its natural elements by bringing in swans which served as an attraction.

Lots of flowers were used to decorate the venue to achieve a classic setup with a modern twist. Candles placed in jars hanging from trees were used to add to the romantic atmosphere. An old refurbished wooden window was used so guests could pin postcards with well wishes to it, instead of the traditional guest book. Personalised napkins which had the couples’ names and wedding date printed on them were given out with the food. A selection of single malt whiskeys was offered to guests during the after party.

All of Nicolette’s grandparents were involved in the wedding since they were

lucky to still have them. As souvenirs, the guests received handmade scented candles custom made by the bride’s brother.

The newlyweds danced to Savage Garden’s song ‘I knew I loved you’ which reminds them of the early days of their romance.

The bride wore a mermaid Pronovias dress complemented with a cathedral veil, a ganutell head-piece made by Nicolette’s grandmother and a lovely bouquet of burgundy roses. A dress designed by Jesmond Sammut of YesusDeMaris served as her going away outfit.

The groom wore a tailor-made Gagliardi suit from Bortex.

Nicolette and Jake honeymooned in Croatia and enjoyed a chartered mini-cruise around the Croatian archipelago.

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Glamorous, sexy and extravagant. It is an indelible mind-set with each creation a perfect complement to a bride’s attitude, style and spirit.

Wearing EVA MARIEE dresses, a bride will truly be a STAR on her Wedding Day, adorned in a head turning creation brought to life that brings elegance and sophistication.

We work with the best designers around the World and our dresses have that exceptional fit that gives the body the perfect form.

We strive very hard to offer our brides the best and professional service and last but not least a magical experience.

Gifts, mementos, cake toppers and more made to order, and personalised, by Mdina Glass. Malta’s leading producer of glassware also offers a wide range of handmade glass lanterns, hanging lights, bowls and more, available to rent, to decorate and personalise your venue. Make that special day that little more special.

For more information visit Mdina Glass at Ta’ Qali Crafts Village.

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by Christian Mifsud in 2008.

His secret to success in the industry is the love in doing what he does. Whether it is a simple blow dry to organizing a hair show creativity is a must, along the use of professional products in order to be able to offer his clients the best experience when visiting the salon.

MAF believes also in the importance of male grooming and hence barbering services are also available. Christians career started when he was enrolled at mcast and later continued furthering his studies at the Mayfair academy in the U.K. He is keen on continuously seeking training and other inspiring experiences. MAF Hairdressing has received various prestigious awards both national and international.

We welcome you to head your way to our salon, join our Facebook page and visit our website www.mafhairdressing.com.mt

At Bliss Favours they simply love weddings and they will be eager to assist you making yours a one to remember. Invitations – their selection is just amazing, from the plain ones to the elaborate laser cut ones, you will be simply spoilt for choice. At Bliss Favours the couple can also find a selection of original thank you gifts, such as mini wine bottles, honey, marmalade and liquors, apart from the traditional souvenirs. One can also find a very large selection of boxes that can be filled with a selection of premium sugared almonds or chocolate dragees.

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A cocktail bar is the symbol of style and fun; a centrepiece at your function where guests can socialise, while trying out a wide assortment of colourful and tasty cocktails prepared by highly skilled and amicable specialists. With over twenty years of experience at wedding receptions and just about every other type of function besides, Damian’s Mobile Cocktail & Wine Bar promises to be the detail that makes all the difference between an everyday event and a truly memorable occasion that people will remember fondly for years to come. You see it’s not just about serving drinks and making delicious cocktails, but setting the scene for a magnificent event with a studied touch of effervescence and flair.

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It takes TWO to plan a stress-free wedding and to help you with stylish ideas of setup, design and décor. But most of all it takes TWO to co-ordinate everything on THE day you have been dreaming about for your entire life. With 15 years of experience TWO can provide you with everything you could conceivably wish for to make your special day a truly unforgettable one.

TWO can offer an expert service with a personal touch and a meticulous eye for detail.

W: www.two.com.mt • E: info@two.com.mt • T: 21435763 • M: 79203774, 79467290 F: https://www.facebook.com/Two.TuninWeddingOrganisation/ TWO and G&G Events are sister companies to Tunin

Traditional methods, exceptional results With generations of experience, Caffe Cordina is a pioneer in catering on our shores.

Specialising in lavish events, the company has gained an outstanding reputation for their impeccable service and delicious cuisine. The love for fine food lies at the heart of the organisation, whilst their friendly staff are extensively trained in keeping to the high standards of the establishment. Caffe Cordina’s exclusive cakes are renowned for their intricate piping, serving as testimony to their keen eye for detail and work ethic.

Their methods are timeless and their results are nothing short of divine.

Contact Caffe Cordina in preparation of your special day for unmatched quality and service.

244, Republic Street, Valletta VLT 1114 T: 2123 4385 / 2124 1359 E: info@caffecordina.com W: www.caffecordina.com

Conrad Briffa We offer live music for both wedding ceremonies and receptions.

We do not believe in ready-made packages.

Your wedding day is as unique as you are - we offer this flexibility! You can have a combination of musicians or singers that is specially customised for you with our professional guidance.

You will be dealing with the same person who will be with you on your wedding day. From a soloist to a band, you can be sure we can meet any budget. Join the hundreds of satisfied couples and send us an enquiry before your date is fully booked.

Visit www.conradbriffa.com for more info E: info@conradbriffa.com • M: 99448717

Let us take care of all your catering requirements. We go to great lengths to understand your particular needs and to provide you with all the necessary guidance to come up with the best catering solution for a truly memorable event. Our chefs like to show off their innovative creations and menu designs offering a wide variety of food items with excellent presentation that will surely impress. We guarantee the highest quality standards in our food products as well as a friendly and efficient waiter service.

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Rosanna Gioielli Rosanna Gioielli has always been inspired by fashion and design. Born in the UK but raised in Italy, she studied Fashion & Jewellery Arts at the "institute of Arts", before returning to the UK as a young woman in need of new inspiration and a desire of widening her artistic skills. Rosanna realized that her dream of combining fashion with her design skills could be fulfilled by creating her own fashion jewellery. Specializing in Bridal Jewellery, her dream came true after opening her own Bridal boutique in the UK. In 2012 she started working has a Jewellery Designer for a UK and USA broadcasting TV channel. Having her Jewellery exhibited to such a wide audience was a trampoline to success for Rosanna Gioielli. Rosanna is now living in Malta where she moved and opened her Wedding Accessories Studio in Paola, she personally hand makes all her pieces from Head-pieces to lush Brooch Bouquets. Her love for bridal pieces is evident in every piece she makes. Each piece is designed specially to suit your wishes, wedding style and budget

56 Triq Lampuka, Paola • Opening times: 09:30 to 15:30 Monday to Friday Evening and weekends by appointment call 7962 6973 w: www.rosannagioielli.com f: www.facebook.com/weddingaccessoriesmalta

It is our pleasure to give you an idea of what we do everyday, show you our passion, our creativity and our sensitivity for our clients’ wellbeing.

At our beauty salon you will find international fully qualified beauty therapists, hair stylists, make-up artists and nail technicians.

We offer treatments such as facials, massages, nail enhancements, waxing, manicures/pedicures and more specialized treatments such as: I.P.L, semipermanent make-up, creative hair colouring, cuts and hair extensions. Let us take care of you and your entourage on your special day!

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Royal Travel will be launching their New Honeymoon brochure for 2017/2018 at the Weddings fair in November. In our new brochure we will be focusing on HOT destinations such as Vietnam / Bali / Mauritius / South America.

Interesting itineraries for these destinations together with many more will be available. We will be launching a new ‘tour concept’. Small groups with a guide will be on offer: Japan, Cuba, Burma, Vietnam and South Africa. This encourages travelers who would like to discover these far away lands to travel with other travelers and a representative from our office.

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