Felicitazioni! Italy is always a winner among our guests, be it for a corporate retreat, a special family reunion or, yes, to tie the knot. We feel grateful to have had the pleasure to assist a few of our guests with unions in some of the most incredible settings. Yet, those are not always what you may first think of. In our humble opinion, unless you have the budget to travel around by boat, Amalfi is best avoided. The extreme traffic and increasing amount of unruly tourists makes that beautiful region one of the most stressful spots to host what should be a fun, memorable and easy time of your life. Instead, how about Umbria, the forgotten neighbor of Tuscany, boasting historical and charming towns such as Orvieto, Assisi, Gubbio or Spello. Or maybe a coastal wedding still with the less tourist and equality gorgeous region of Puglia (we are thinking Apulia, Lecce or Taranto, overlooking the crystal clear blue waters of the Adriatic)Sicily’s Taormina region is always a winner, and you can even theme the reception after the “Godfather”!
Of course, there likes of Lake Como or Tuscany are still winners, and some of our favorite spots as well. Favor a wine-hotel or a villa to make it extra special. In both instances, as much or as little personalized service as you want can be arranged. Plus, there is something that remains magical with a long family table set up under the olive trees, with a local Italian band playing live your favorite tunes – one of the perfect weddings.
