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From Holland “to Rome with love”, an italian style wedding in Rome

We’re lucky. Yes, we, the Italians, are lucky, somehow, you can’t deny it.


First you can be sure that every day at least one person is playing mandolin, then you can be sure that there are not meatballs on the Bolognese, finally I swear and sign with my blood that winter is short and you can have a warm and sunny day, a perfect day for getting marry, even in September, and there no need to summon the disco magic powers of Earth Wind and Fire.

A marriage out of time in the enchanted village above the clouds

Today we will describe you the striking wedding that the one Nicole and Morgan had in the north of Lazio, the region with Rome.

All the area is very Etruscan, as this was their nation since the dawn of Rome, and almost every ancient town is built over ancient Etruscan foundations, tuff is still used everywhere.
The wedding itself was celebrated at Palazzo Monaldeschi, at Lubriano, from where you can enjoy a stunning view: woods, Mediterranean scrubs and the local canyon-like valley called Valle dei Calanchi, an eerie and out of place kind of small Mexican desert.

The Odescalchi Castle in Santa Marinella for your dreamy seaside wedding

Castles offer the ultimate in romance, with unrivalled locations and a unique story to tell.

They are steeped in history and often surrounded by beautiful grounds. What better way to enhance the most special day of your life than to give in to your childhood dreams of a true fairytale wedding in an authentic and enchanting ancient castle! The experience will not only be unforgettable for the bride and groom, but will also ensure that all who attend will always remember a truly magical day.

A beautiful marriage in a country house just in the heart of the eternal city

Marzio and Laura chose to celebrate their marriage in San Giorgio in Velabro romantic church, just in the heart of Rome.


The church is located in a secluded area worth getting to know, two steps from the Tiber river.
Place is magic, it is away from the crowded tourist routes is underscored by the presence of the ancient Argetari arc adjacent to the church itself.
Legend says that one special day a lucky couple will pass through and from the arch will fall a shower of coins from a treasure hidden here by the Brotherhood Argentariorum.
The gift will be reserved only to married couples.

Roman countryside, a perfect setting for Elena and Danilo’s wedding

Castel Sant’Elia is a romantic medieval village just few kilometers from Rome. Famous ancient Roman Road Cassia and Flaminia, encircle this old land, through Suppentonia valley.

Surrounded by a domineering nature, dotted with rocks and bumps, this place keeps mysteries and many historical memories blended together, like almost all location around Rome. This is the real appeal of this wonderful region!
Back in Etruscan times, before ancient Romans, the valley was characterized by “Pagus”. They were small villages made up with houses dug into the rock and connected by small walkways.
Centuries later, during middle age, Pagus spread throughout the territory but today they are all are still visible in walls and watch towers.

A Romantic Love Story in Rome

The story that I wish to tell this time is not the description of a wedding day but it is the romantic story of a vows renewal of a 26 years of life together.


Helen and Santiago fell in love at a very young age and 26 years ago decided to get married. Because of their youth, the marriage was organized by their family and they celebrated it in the most classic style with all relatives and friends.
It has been the beginning of a life together, a life that brought Helen to became a nurse in New York and Santiago to join the army and move to Iraq.

Carin and Jon, a purple & pink elegant wedding in Rome

Let’s introduce you the story of the marriage between Jon and Carin. This beautiful couple decided to get married in Rome following the strong desire to have their catholic wedding held in the city of Christianity.


They are both polish American and they have chosen as their church, Santo Spirito in Sassia, one of the most beautiful churches of the eternal city.