The Villa Medici di Lilliano is one of my favorite locations for a destination wedding near Florence. The picturesque garden settings of this venue and terrace with its spectacular view of the city of Florence makes it a unique spot to hold a sophisticated wedding in Tuscany; just 20 minutes away from the city and [...]
Let’s face it, San Gimignano isn’t that easy to pronounce. So, even the locals and foreign locals, like me, we call it “San G”. Located in the heart of Tuscany and on the northern edge of the province of Siena, San Gimignano was proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1990. It is known for [...]
Elopement to Italy – there is something unmistakably magical about boarding a plane just the two of you, ready for a dream secret getaway, with the union of your marriage as the cherry on top. Rather than splurge on a wedding reception and ceremony, you have decided to dedicate the most intimate and precious moments of your life together [...]
T oday we step inside the roofless Abbey of San Galgano the pure spiritual and most romantic place I’ve been to. If you secretly planning your wedding in Tuscany, you must consider adding this location to your “places to visit” list. I am positive you weren’t be disappointed. I truly believe the Abbey of San Galgano is [...]
Today I’m visiting a very popular destination located between Florence and Siena – Certaldo Alto. Certaldo is a lovely, small medieval town nicely positioned in the heart of Tuscany, south-west of Florence and just 40 minutes away from Siena. It’s a home town of the 14th century Italian writer Giovanni Boccaccio and has Etruscan and Roman origins. [...]
Loving this beautiful transformation on the wedding day in Chianti, back in October 2007. Wedding Venue: Castello di Spaltenna Wedding planner: Natalia Music weddings Wedding photographer: David Bastianoni If you are a first-time visitor, please be sure to sign up to our free newsletter and receive our exciting and practical updates to help you create [...]