2. Ti amo, ti voglio, ti desidero.
Vuoi sposarmi?
There are over 100 ways to say “I love you” in Italian.
And there are even more traditional ways of celebrating the best day
of your life. Furthermore, the romantic canals of Venice,
the breath-taking views inside and outside Tuscany, or the warmth of
southern regions are capable of defrosting even the coldest hearts.
Choose one of these places for your honeymoon and your love
connection will be stronger than ever.
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3. Southern Sardinia
A Wedding is a wonderful opportunity for Sardinians to showcase their culture
and traditions. One of the most common traditions is “Sa Razzia”: a dish with rice,
wheat, salt, coins and rose petals is broken close to the bride and groom’s home
door. The cereals are symbols of abundance, wisdom, wealth and love - all the
best wishes for a prosperous and happy married life.
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4. 1 suggested hotel:
F aro di Capo Spartivento promontory with an amazing
A Lu xury guesthouse on top of a secluded
ol, inside, windows
360 degree view over the blue sea; outside, an infinity po
opening to the starry sky.
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5. Sicily
Sicily offers ceremonies in splendid historic churches, wedding photographs at
UNESCO sites and receptions in aristocratic palaces. Handed down from
generation to generation, in Sicily, the marriage ceremony is surrounded by many
ancient traditions: spilling wine in front of the couple’s home or throwing wheat
instead of rice, are some of these customs which vary accordingly from town to
town and village to village.
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6. 2 suggested hotel:
The Ashbee
Situated in the very hear t of Taormina, the luxurious villa from the beginning
of the 21st century brings you back in time, with its original furnishings and
materials that create a romantic and glamorous atmosphere.
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7. Northern Sardinia
The organization of the wedding banquet is never left to chance.
The meal according to the Sardinian traditions is rich in flavour and based on simple,
home-grown ingredients. Many traditional dishes reflect the island’s farming and
fishing culture. “Su Coccoi”, for example, is a specially shaped bread, common
around the coast, and a hallmark of Sardinian weddings.
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8. 3 suggested hotel:
Capo d’Orso
True, intimate moments are guaranteed by the quiet location of the hotel,
in a small bay characterized by untouched nature and an emerald-blue sea.
The modern Thalasso & Spa Centre will pamper the couple with
relaxing treatments.
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9. Apulia
Masserias, castles, wonderful churches, magic beaches: Apulia offers wonderful
and diverse places for the celebration of a wonderful wedding. According to
an ancient tradition, at the time of the promise of marriage, the bride and groom
cut a lock of their own hair and let it be blown away by the wind: if one of them
wanted to end the oath, he would find the lock!
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10. 4 suggested hotel:
Borgo Egnazia
The mélange of ancient and modern, and the care for every single detail have
gone along with the constr uction of this Hotel, whose most romantic area is
one of the Villas offering private services, a garden and a pool.
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11. Tuscany
Tuscan weddings are known for their amazing locations, as well as for their
gourmet food delicacies and unique, tasty wines. There are also curious
traditions and an interesting mix of Pagan and Christian rites related to the
weddings here: the date is always chosen carefully and Sunday is believed
to be the luckiest day of the week for the ring exchange.
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12. 5
suggested hotel:
Castello Banfi s
Nestled in the lush countryside, Castello Banfi disposes of 5 romantic Suite
be
with king size bed and furnished in typical Tuscan style. Honeymooners will
to
delighted by the unique atmosphere of the “Castello” and will be catered
the attentions of the staff.
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13. Campania
In some smaller towns of the Campania region, the ancient and romantic
tradition of the ‘Serenade’ is still alive. It takes place the evening before
the wedding day: the fiancé goes under the “balcony” of his future wife and
- accompanied by some local musicians – dedicates her a love song.
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14. 6
suggested hotel:
Hotel Caruso lfi
Could there be anything more romantic than the superb view over the Ama
Coast from its highest point, Ravello?
After all, this is where the windows of Hotel Caruso’s rooms open to:
one of the most fascinating landscapes in the world.
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15. Abruzzo
A charming wedding in Abruzzo can be celebrated in castles or
medieval towns, in abbeys and old cloisters.
On August 14th, the small village of Scanno celebrates a wedding
procession with traditional clothing and, according to ancient customs, the
guests walk through the streets and ends at the church.
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16. 7 suggested hotel:
Sextantio Albergo Diffuso of
This kind of accommodation will deeply immerse you in the atmosphere
this medieval hill town; the fascinating location and striking view from the
hilltop will add a dreamy touch to the holiday.
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17. Venice
The Veneto region offers several possibilities for romantic weddings: first of
all, Venice, the romantic lagoon city that offers the chance to take gondola
for a dream-like tour of the city. Not forgetting Verona, where the couple
also has the chance to get married in the house of Romeo and Juliet, as
well as in other important buildings of the city.
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18. 8 suggested hotel:
Palazzo Barbarigo e.
The most romantic trip in life to the most romantic city in the world: Venic
It is the floating city and a much desired escape for honeymooners and
couples. Right in front of the Grand Canal, elegant, refined and only accessible
by water – these are the key features of the Palazzo Barbarigo.
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19. Lombardy
The amazing landscapes of the lakes (Garda, Como) and mountains allow to
celebrate an unforgettable wedding in Lombardy. In Milan and in many other
areas of Lombardy and northern Italy, the Ambrosian rite is celebrated
(a Catholic liturgical Western rite which differs from the most common Roman
rites): here, after the blessing, the parents and the witnesses hold a veil over the
couple’s head. After the celebrations, the groom cuts his tie into pieces, trying to
sell it afterwards and negotiating the prices…
this is linked to the business Lombardy tradition!
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20. 9 suggested hotel:
Gombit Hotel n.
If you love art and creativity, this hotel is the best choice for your honeymoo
Set in the medieval old town of Bergamo, it is the first Design Hotel in the
and
“upper city” and maintains a vivid atmosphere, in which young artists meet
work together.
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21. Florence
A perfect location for a wedding in Tuscany is, of course, a wonderful
landscape of the countryside. But if you prefer getting married in Florence,
you have a lot of places to choose from: from the church to the restaurant
and most importantly, the place for the wedding photographs.
Boboli Gardens, Ponte Vecchio, panoramic viewpoints... the choice of
heavenly places able to immortalize the most romantic day
of your life is endless here!
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22. 10 suggested hotel:
Hotel Lungarno suggested hotel:
The beauty and uniqueness of this high-class hotel are due to both, the
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sophisticated furnishings and its dramatic views over the fascinating old centr
of Florence. Guests can admire 400 artworks of Picasso and many other Italian
artists in the privacy of their own rooms, but also in the common areas.
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