Wedding in Rome

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INTRODUCTION

Italy offers the most impressive and unique settings for wedding celebrations. Couples areable to select virtually any type of surrounding that they desire because Italy is filled with amultitude of backgrounds, each with its own story and sense of romance.Every corner of this beautiful country lends unrivaled conditions for stunning photos and vi-deos. Visit Italy can assist any couple choose the special setting that best suits their particulargoals.

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 churchesand Renaissance palaces.The selection of Catholic churches is the finest in the country whether you are looking for abreathtaking basilica or a smaller, intimate church.For civil weddings in Rome you can choose the glorious Campidoglio, set high on the Capi-toline 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 geographicallyto begin exploring other cities such as Florence, Venice and regions such as Tuscany andthe Amalfi Coast for the honeymoon.

AND ITS SURROUNDINGS… Lazio region is located in the heart of Italy and apart from the vicinity of Rome, the area con-sists 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 magni-ficent castles and ancient villas. The beautiful TIVOLI or the ancient FRASCATI, but also theless touristy NEMI or the world known CASTELLO GANDOLFO, are perfect locations for adestination wedding in Lazio, near Rome. The lake BRACCIANO also is a well known wedding location with the beautiful CASTLE madefamous by TOM CRUISE wedding in summer 2007, but there are also other unique and spe-cial venues around the Lake: countryside romantic resorts, small intimate hotels, nice re-staurants.

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WEDDING CEREMONY

Churces & Catholic Wedding ServiceIf you are planning a Catholic Wedding Service, Rome offers a large number of church loca-tions to choose from. Both the bride and groom need to be baptized and confirmed in theCatholic Church and be able to provide proof of these ceremonies. Once you provide these documents, you can begin to plan the wedding. This sacramentalpreparation can often take as much as six months to a year to complete and involves meetingwith a priest and discussing the responsibilities and expectations of married life in the eyesof 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, andin earliest times was the epicenter of the Roman Empire, the place where the city's firstand holist temples stood, including its most sacred Temple of Jupiter. Civil weddings arecelebrated in a Palace which is the seat of the civic administration of the city since the 12thcentury 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 CARA-CALLA (Marcus Aurelius Antonius) in 217, and were used until the 6th century. The bathscontained athletic club, conference rooms, pool, libraries, shops and art galleries. Civil wed-dings 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 acivil 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 recom-mitments, can be held in religious chapels as well as any of our elegant Renaissance-eravillas, medieval castles, stunning gardens, parks or just about any other location you canthink 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 serviceprior. The symbolic or blessing services may not be held by a pastor or member of a religiouscommunity as it is purely symbolic. There is no paperwork or licensing required but theymay receive a symbolic certificate to commemorate the wedding service. The blessing ofsymbolic 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-cutflowers and the melodies of the music, will be the backdrop of a special weddingWe will be able to guide you and give you advice in choosing the structure best suited foryour event.

The possibilities are many, varying from a refined and elegant reception in an historical pri-vate palace organized by a prestigious catering service, to an intimate dinner in an exclusiverestaurant 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 andgroom. We offer a tasteful selection of vintage automobiles, stylish super-cars, horse-drawn car-riages, and even Rolls Royce's, Mercedes Benz limousines or helicopter shuttle service.

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…and for GuestsUpon request, we can arrange for the transportation of the wedding guests between theiraccommodation and the wedding and reception venues. We offer a wide range of optionsfor 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 andvideos anywhere. Videos are particularly invaluable to a destination wedding because theyallow family and friends who are unable to attend the ceremony an opportunity to experiencethe event.

AN UNFORGETTABLE DAY

BeautyEvery woman have dreamed about the wedding day since she was a little girl playing dressup and this day more than any other, she wants to look perfect.

Hairdresser & Make upYou'll need to think about hair and makeup. There are plenty of hair options to assure yourBeauty treatments. No matter if the bride choose free flowing hair, a pinned up-do, a tiaraor 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 im-portant. As with any wedding, flowers for the Italian bride are made up of beautiful bridalbouquets 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 choosefrom.

Flowers arrangement for Ceremony & ReceptionDuring both, the wedding ceremony and the reception, the flower arrangements you chooseplay an important part in setting the right mood.

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MusicThe music sets the atmosphere of the wedding day. You can choose from organists, stringquartets, saxophonists and guitarists. For the bride and groom who would like to includelyrical 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 pieceand feed it to each other they make a symbolic reference to their intent to provide supportto one another. The Italian wedding cakes are truly the sweetest of all!There are many traditional Italian wedding cakes to choose from.

FavorsWedding favors for Italy weddings are a very special part of the celebration. They will serveto remind your guests of your wedding and to thank your guests for sharing the weddingday 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 cou-ples 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 ofcourse 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, justthe new couple, for a free-stress vacation

Best of all destination weddings, Rome has an ideal position to explore other cities such asFlorence, 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 fortheir elegance and much, much more.

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realizzato con il contributo dell'Assessoratoal Turismo della Regione Lazio

e della ATLazio