Italy is one of the most romantic countries in the world and increasingly popular as a wedding destination, with its sunshine, style, beauty and unrivalled food and wine. But where can you go in Italy to create a really memorable wedding that’s a bit different?
The newly opened-up region of Abruzzo, close to Rome in central Italy, is an ideal wedding destination and easily reached by air. Emma Docwra, founder of Love Italy Weddings, is the first wedding planner to open up boutique wedding locations to couples who want to get married in this part of Italy.
“This region has so much to offer and provides a fabulous alternative to couples who may only have heard of other more well-known areas such as Tuscany for example. I love the exclusivity of the venues here and I’m dedicated to creating unique weddings that suit the personality of the bride and groom. We make it very easy for couples to visit us before the wedding as guests at our country villa, so they can see everything at first hand.”
In this area, little English is spoken so you definitely need a wedding planner with expert Italian and local knowledge. In return, you can expect a stylish Italian wedding that makes the most of the stunning mountain and coastal scenery, high quality local foods and wines and charming local traditions.
“Abruzzo’s appeal is that here you can still find unique and unspoilt wedding locations where you’re treated like royalty rather than one of many foreign wedding couples. For example, Italians believe a wedding celebration should be a feast and nowhere is this more so than in rural Italy. Quality and quantity are a priority, meaning that a wedding meal is very good value here compared to elsewhere,” says Emma.
You can also be fairly sure those wedding photos won’t be spoilt by the rain. Central Italy boasts a fantastic climate with lots of sunshine and short winters. This means you’re not restricted to travelling in summer to enjoy the weather and spring or autumn weddings are a great alternative.
Many couples are realising that a dream wedding in Italy don’t need to be any more expensive than at home, and in fact can work out less so. Cheap flights and a favourable exchange rate mean it can also be a good way of combining your honeymoon travel costs and enjoying Italy’s numerous honeymoon hot spots. And, because a wedding abroad often ends up being a bit smaller than it would be at home – you’ll find out who’s really keen to be there! By choosing your destination well along with an expert local wedding planner, you can have your dream Italian wedding without the stress and time involved with arranging everything yourself.
It’s very easy for you and your guests to make the journey to Abruzzo from nearby Rome and combine a visit to the city. Or you can fly direct from London Stansted to Abruzzo’s main airport in the city of Pescara, on the Adriatic coast. And let’s face it – who would not say yes to a wedding invitation in Italy!
Check out www.loveitalyweddings.com and discover your perfect location and start the exciting prospect of planning your dream Italian wedding with your personal wedding planner.
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