Ancient traditions you need to know about your Italian Destination Wedding
Alessandra 01/10/2024 0
Did you know that there are so many ancient Wedding traditions? Just like that! From the bouquet toss to wearing an accessory belonged to your grandmother, borrowed or blue…Wedding customs remain popular even today and most Brides-to-be choose one to follow. I’ll reveal you surprising italian rituals that every Bride-to-be should know to give her #destinationlove a bit of italian touch. Ready to discover them?
Sing your LOVE!
This tradition is known as ‘La Serenata’ and usually takes place during the eve of the Wedding Day, the Groom in order to surprise the Bride-to-be goes under her window and with the complicity of friends and relatives waits for the Bride entertaining themselves until she appears. A band of musicians begins to play some of the most famous love songs of the Italian tradition serenading his fiancée. The Bride-to-be surprised by the sound of music, looks out the window and finds her Groom holding a bouquet of flowers inviting her to join him. Once the Bride reaches her Groom…the party begins!
Superstitions, superstitions, superstitions
Bridal dresses have superstitions of all sorts, the Bride is supposed to wear nothing gold on her Wedding Day apart from the wedding ring, it is considered bad luck! Actually, the Bride has to wear something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and something she has received as a gift. Another funny superstition regards the mirror! It is said that the Bride-to-be shouldn’t look into the mirror with her bridal dress on. If she really wants to take one last look-see before reaching her Groom, she has to first remove a shoe, an earring or a glove.
Shower of rice
After the ceremony, as the newlyweds are leaving the Church, rice is showered on them by their guests to symbolise fertility. Only after this ritual, all guests get closer to the couple and personally congratulate them on their union. In some regions in Italy, the Bride and the Groom have to tie a ribbon in front of the Church, the ribbon represents the Bride and Groom ‘tying the knot’.
Dress your guests
Another important tradition about the Bridal dress concerns the dress code of the guests, it’s considered rude wearing white color for their clothing. The Bride should be the only one to wear it!
The Bouquet toss
According to tradition, the Groom is expected to gift to his future wife the bridal bouquet. Generally, the Bride choose the floral arrangement and the theme she wants, the Groom just must have it delivered to her on the Wedding Day. At the end of the ceremony, the Bride tosses her bridal bouquet to her dearest single friends and bridesmaids… the lucky one who will catch it will get married in a year!
Garters & Ties
In some italian regions, especially in the southern part of Italy, Brides traditionally wear a garter. The garter dates back to the 14th century when it was thought that wearing the wisp of lace would bring the Bride good luck. In Italy, the garter is taken off by her Groom during the ceremony and thrown to the wedding guests, just like the bridal bouquet. Instead, when it comes to the Groom… another bizarre tradition is about the cut of the tie. The best man cuts the Groom’s tie into little pieces and the pieces are then put onto a serving dish and sold to the guests.
Wedding favors
At the end of the wedding celebrations, just before guests leave, the Bride and the Groom give tiny gifts to their guests to thank them for their presence. This sort of present, called bomboniere, is a wedding tradition which dates back to the Romans who used them to celebrate unions and births. They’re made of white sugared-coated almonds and ribbons… the number of confetti is a key thing: it should be an odd number, five or seven as a symbol of good-luck.
The theory goes that the Bride who follows these unique traditions will live happily ever after with her half and something joyful will happen to her loved ones.
I’m waiting for you to live together an unforgettable Italian #destinationlove
Alessandra
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Alessandra 01/10/2024
One of the most romantic destinations in the World: Amalfi Coast!
Considering getting married abroad? In this moment in time what could be better than daydreaming the location of your destination wedding? Think no further and travel with your mind to one of the most romantic places in the World: Amalfi Coast!
The Amalfi Coast represents one of the most popular destinations chosen by more and more engaged couples who are being captured by its breathtaking landscapes, its sea, bright colours, the scent of citrus, the ancient culinary tradition and doubtless by its several venues, hidden corners and villas overlooking the Mediterranean. After all, everyone knows… the italian ‘I dos’ make your #destinationlove a memorable one!
Here, some of the most wonderful sites that our Coast boasts.
Amalfi
Amalfi is known as one of the most ancient Maritime Republic and over time has become symbol of the whole Coast, hence its name. The town leaves behind Lattari Mountains and looks towards the blue of its waters becoming one of the most fascinating places to visit and the most coveted destination for couples from all over the World. Its unique architecture, its narrow streets, white houses, lemon groves and the elegant Cathedral of Sant’Andrea built in Arabic-style and located in the central square of the town, make it the perfect location to live a real italian dream only a few steps from the sea.
Ravello
The tiny village of Ravello is perched on the rocky part of the Coast falling into the sea and is doubtless one of the most exclusive location located in the heart of the Amalfi Coast. Ravello with its charming villas and famous historic palaces is one of the most romantic places where celebrate your wedding among panoramic terraces, bucolic verandas, showy gardens, paths and ancient cloisters. No matter if yours will be a religious ceremony or a civil one… Ravello is the ideal setting to seal your eternal love!
Sorrento
An ancient city, forged by Greek, Roman, Norman and Aragonese culture which rises on a terrace overlooking the Gulf of Naples. Its landscapes, its well-known lemon groves, its interesting architecture and myths about mermaids have been celebrated by several poets, songwriters and painters turning it into a world-famous city. Nowadays, the beauty of its charming sites captures eyes and hearts of the engaged couples who visit it.
Positano
The small fishing village of Positano, also known as the shell of the Amalfi Coast, is a triumph of colours with its tiny houses perched on the rock hovering on each other, its white streets which host many workshops of local artisans leading to the sea. Positano hides some of the most exclusive sites and venues of this stretch of coast… gorgeous terraces covered with bougainvillea, private beaches reachable solely by boat will give you and your guests a truly magical atmosphere on your special day.
What about you? Which destination will you choose for your #destinationlove?
I can’t wait to share moments of LOVE enclosed in the beauty of the Amalfi Coast with you!
Alessandra
Alessandra 01/10/2024
Top-tips for Your Destination Wedding as a Trip experience
Enchanting sceneries, luxury private villas, breathtaking views, romantic boat cruises… just a little of the Amalfi Coast’s charm that has captivated engaged couples to tie-the-knot even a thousand miles away from home.
Are you thinking of taking off and getting married in Italy? Are you looking for the right tips? Well, don’t panic! Here are my 7 #destinationlove top-tips:
1. Pick your venue
Suggestive terraces overlooking the sea or private villas: where you will say ‘ Yes, I do ’ is clearly the key of a destination wedding – not just a location, but the place where you and your guests will feel at home – which means that you might think about some entertainment activities they could do on their own for the day before and the day after around the Amalfi Coast too! So hilarious! Enjoy!
2. Save the date
Doubtless, another key thing is to set the date. Planning a destination wedding on the Amalfi Coast takes the right timing! In Italy, generally, people tend to get married during peak season – from May to September – hence, considering the favorable weather conditions, you should set the date and book your dream venue as soon as possible in order to have a better chance to find it available. On the flip side, if you’re going for a destination elopement, the off season is the best – from October to March – for a more intimate ceremony to enjoy to the fullest the unique atmosphere of the Amalfi Coast.
3. Give your guests a Heads-up
One of the main destination wedding tips is: send out the save-the-date-cards well in advance – 10 or 8 months before – Your dearest will be thrilled to share your special day with you, basically, you are giving them the opportunity to ‘switch off’ and take a holiday, but don’t forget that there are a lot of logistics details to arrange. Be sure to give your guests all necessary information in time.
4. The more the merrier or not?
This one can be tricky! It’s totally on you and on how long or short you want your guest list to be. Keep in mind that a destination wedding is a trip experience. Then, I suggest you surround yourselves with your nearest & dearest!
5. Have a pre-wedding trip
Planning a wedding in Italy when you’re far-far away can be a tough issue. Once on board, I’ll make sure to guarantee you a memorable Italian wedding experience! Anyway, after having preliminary meetings, I could not recommend you enough to take the opportunity to land in Italy and meet in person. Moreover, you can have a look-see at the venue, have a rehearsal dinner and plan a trial with a local hairdressing and make-up artist for the bride – they tend to be full.
6. Kind of ceremony
What kind of ceremony would you like? A traditional religious ceremony, a civil outdoor rite or a fascinating symbolic ceremony… Regardless of your choice, you need to start the procedure to get the necessary documentation, naturally with my support.
7. Have fun & Not-Planning
Tying the knot out-of-country can be really complicated and it’s easy to freak out when start the planning process. By the way, take time just for the two of you and don’t stress you out anymore! All you have to do is relying on your professional planner and having the most stress-free experience ever.
Think outside the box! I’ll be your toolbox to make your #destinationlove as flawless as it can be from the get-to… your call!
Alessandra 01/10/2024
Ci sarà un futuro per eventi & matrimoni in Italia? I sogni non si fermano!
Italian Wedding & Event Industry
Dallo scoppio della pandemia globale, i matrimoni ed il lavoro di noi Wedding Planner è stato messo a dura prova con rinvii, riprogrammazione di eventi, continui cambi di programma, dallo scorso anno ad oggi.
Il mondo è stato radicalmente stravolto, in ogni aspetto, ma noi professionisti del settore desideriamo fortemente ricominciare a lavorare. Sono oltre settemila le imprese del settore e migliaia le figure professionali che con il loro lavoro hanno sempre dato lustro all’Italia, ai suoi luoghi meravigliosi, alla sua storia, alla sua tradizione, alla sua cultura, al turismo e all’economia della regione Campania.
La scorsa settimana, in una delle città più belle d’Italia e del Mondo, davanti a Palazzo Santa Lucia io – come capo delegazione Campania – insieme ai tanti colleghi abbiamo preso parte ad una manifestazione della delegazione Federmep per far sentire la voce del nostro lavoro, la voce dei vostri sogni, di progetti e speranze, in pausa ormai da tempo. Il senso di incertezza e di mancata chiarezza, costringe a rimandare il nostro lavoro e i progetti di tante coppie di futuri sposi a data da destinarsi!
Il desiderio di celebrare l’amore e di realizzare sogni, in ogni sua forma, è più acceso di prima. Il tuo matrimonio, il tuo evento privato, non è solo un evento. È lavoro, idee, mani, forze che si uniscono per dar vita ad un sogno, un momento di condivisione e gioia, un ricordo che resta. Quando si potrà farlo di nuovo? Noi speriamo presto, con tutte le misure necessarie che questo passo richiede e con la professionalità che ha sempre contraddistinto il nostro settore. Regalare sogni non è solo un lavoro, ma una vera passione. La stessa che ci fa dire che i sogni non si fermano!
The desire to celebrate love and make dreams come true, in all its forms, is stronger than ever. Your wedding, your private event, it’s not just an event. It’s work, ideas, hands, forces that come together to give life to your dreams, a moment of sharing and joy, a memory to collect. When can we do it again? We hope soon, thanks to all the necessary measures that this step requires and with the professionalism that has always distinguished our sector. It’s not just a job, but a real passion. The same that makes us say that dreams do not stop!
Fonte
https://www.fanpage.it/napoli/covid-protesta-il-settore-del-wedding-a-napoli-fateci-tornare-a-lavorare/
https://www.ilmattino.it/napoli/cronaca/matrimoni_eventi_fermi_covid-5871532.html