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Wedding in Rome

WEDDING IN ROME

INTRODUCTION Italy offers the most impressive and unique settings for wedding celebrations. Couples are able to select virtually any type of surrounding that they desire because Italy is filled with a multitude of backgrounds, each with its own story and sense of romance. Every corner of this beautiful country lends unrivaled conditions for stunning photos and videos. Visit Italy can assist any couple choose the special setting that best suits their particular goals.

ROME, THE ETERNAL CITY, ETERNITY TO YOUR MARRIAGE It is one of the most romantic city for a destination wedding and special honeymoon vacation. History and antiquities are present at every corner in a mix of Roman ruins, Baroque churches and Renaissance palaces. The selection of Catholic churches is the finest in the country whether you are looking for a breathtaking basilica or a smaller, intimate church. For civil weddings in Rome you can choose the glorious Campidoglio, set high on the Capitoline Hill overlooking one of the most famous squares, Piazza Venezia. Rome offers a wide range of locations for Symbolic wedding or a simply Blessing Ceremony: Chapels, Churches, outdoor venues, romantic courtyards. Everything is possible! Best of all destination weddings in Rome places a couple in an ideal position geographically to begin exploring other cities such as Florence, Venice and regions such as Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast for the honeymoon.

AND ITS SURROUNDINGSâ&#x20AC;Ś Lazio region is located in the heart of Italy and apart from the vicinity of Rome, the area consists of plains and hillsides, with scattered mountains Lazio offers some of the most exciting Italian wedding locations. CASTELLI ROMANI has many beautiful civil and Catholic wedding venues including magnificent castles and ancient villas. The beautiful TIVOLI or the ancient FRASCATI, but also the less touristy NEMI or the world known CASTELLO GANDOLFO, are perfect locations for a destination wedding in Lazio, near Rome. The lake BRACCIANO also is a well known wedding location with the beautiful CASTLE made famous by TOM CRUISE wedding in summer 2007, but there are also other unique and special venues around the Lake: countryside romantic resorts, small intimate hotels, nice restaurants.

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WEDDING CEREMONY Churces & Catholic Wedding Service If you are planning a Catholic Wedding Service, Rome offers a large number of church locations to choose from. Both the bride and groom need to be baptized and confirmed in the Catholic Church and be able to provide proof of these ceremonies. Once you provide these documents, you can begin to plan the wedding. This sacramental preparation can often take as much as six months to a year to complete and involves meeting with a priest and discussing the responsibilities and expectations of married life in the eyes of the church.

Civil Wedding: Campidoglio or Caracalla Venue Civil weddings can be performed at the famous CAMPIDOGLIO, right in the heart of town, located within the most impressive antiquities such as the Coliseum, The Roman Forum, Piazza di Venezia. The Campidoglio is part of one of the historical seven hills of Rome, and in earliest times was the epicenter of the Roman Empire, the place where the city's first and holist temples stood, including its most sacred Temple of Jupiter. Civil weddings are celebrated in a Palace which is the seat of the civic administration of the city since the 12th century A.C. The interior is in Renaissance style with period furniture and rich tapestries The scale of the towering ruins of ancient Rome's most beautiful and luxurious public baths, the BATHS OF CARACALLA, hints at their past splendor. They were inaugurated by CARACALLA (Marcus Aurelius Antonius) in 217, and were used until the 6th century. The baths contained athletic club, conference rooms, pool, libraries, shops and art galleries. Civil weddings can take place in a restored Roman Monastery inside this ancient Bath Complex.

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Symbolic Wedding For couples who would like a less formal approach, or for couples who have already had a civil ceremony the Symbolic Wedding Service is an ideal choice. Since symbolic wedding ceremonies or Italy wedding blessings have no legal restrictions, all the available traditions may be followed. These ceremonies, for first-times and recommitments, can be held in religious chapels as well as any of our elegant Renaissance-era villas, medieval castles, stunning gardens, parks or just about any other location you can think of! Few additional things to consider when planning a Symbolic wedding ceremony. First, a symbolic ceremony is not legally binding - so the couple need to have a civil service prior. The symbolic or blessing services may not be held by a pastor or member of a religious community as it is purely symbolic. There is no paperwork or licensing required but they may receive a symbolic certificate to commemorate the wedding service. The blessing of symbolic service can be held anywhere and include traditional vows

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WEDDING RECEPTION Palaces, private villas, castles, Hotels: there's a wide choice in Rome and surroundings. The quality and genuineness of the food, combined with the colors and scents of fresh-cut flowers and the melodies of the music, will be the backdrop of a special wedding We will be able to guide you and give you advice in choosing the structure best suited for your event. The possibilities are many, varying from a refined and elegant reception in an historical private palace organized by a prestigious catering service, to an intimate dinner in an exclusive restaurant with a breathtaking view, overlooking the ancient ruins of the Roman Forum. Absolutely a gorgeous venue ideal for any type of event either small or big with many guests

ADDITIONAL SERVICES Transportation You can choose the wedding transportation that reflect the personal style of bride and groom. We offer a tasteful selection of vintage automobiles, stylish super-cars, horse-drawn carriages, and even Rolls Royce's, Mercedes Benz limousines or helicopter shuttle service.

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…and for Guests Upon request, we can arrange for the transportation of the wedding guests between their accommodation and the wedding and reception venues. We offer a wide range of options for guest transport, from vans to shuttle buses, all with courteous, English-speaking drivers.

Photos & Videos The best professional photographers and videographers in Italy can shoot classy photos and videos anywhere. Videos are particularly invaluable to a destination wedding because they allow family and friends who are unable to attend the ceremony an opportunity to experience the event.

AN UNFORGETTABLE DAY Beauty Every woman have dreamed about the wedding day since she was a little girl playing dress up and this day more than any other, she wants to look perfect.

Hairdresser & Make up You'll need to think about hair and makeup. There are plenty of hair options to assure your Beauty treatments. No matter if the bride choose free flowing hair, a pinned up-do, a tiara or even a crown of flowers and ribbons there is a professional available to assist. We can still arrange for a makeup professional

Bouquet Whether you are planning to organize a wedding in Rome, the wedding flowers are very important. As with any wedding, flowers for the Italian bride are made up of beautiful bridal bouquets and custom designed floral arrangements for the ceremony and the reception. There are several different styles of Italy Wedding bouquet for the Italian Bride to choose from.

Flowers arrangement for Ceremony & Reception During both, the wedding ceremony and the reception, the flower arrangements you choose play an important part in setting the right mood.

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Music The music sets the atmosphere of the wedding day. You can choose from organists, string quartets, saxophonists and guitarists. For the bride and groom who would like to include lyrical music in their wedding ceremony, we can offer gifted soloists or tenor trios. Whatever you desire can be attained.

Wedding cake It symbolizes an important part of the Italy wedding. The bride and groom cut the first piece and feed it to each other they make a symbolic reference to their intent to provide support to one another. The Italian wedding cakes are truly the sweetest of all! There are many traditional Italian wedding cakes to choose from.

Favors Wedding favors for Italy weddings are a very special part of the celebration. They will serve to remind your guests of your wedding and to thank your guests for sharing the wedding day festivities. Wedding favors come in many different shapes, sizes, colors and themes. Traditional in its roots, the giving of candy or almonds has a timeless appeal that many couples still choose today.

GUESTS That day, the bride and the groom should desire to share their dream with family and friends. We will be happy to help you organize one or more exciting activities, excursions and of course the travel arrangement and the hotels for the wedding guests. Little taste of the many services we have to offer: • Guided sightseeing of any city or town • Restaurant and hotel reservations • Horseback riding in the Roman countryside • Hot-air balloon rides • Wine tasting • Cooking class

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HONEYMOON After the wedding, it's time to take off on honeymoon for some quality relaxation time, just the new couple, for a free-stress vacation Best of all destination weddings, Rome has an ideal position to explore other cities such as Florence, Venice and regions such as Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast for your honeymoon. Amazing cities full of ancient and modern treasures, picturesque islands world-famous for their elegance and much, much more.

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