Planning a Destination Wedding - Consider Italy for the Perfect Setting

More and more couples are choosing to travel abroad to the purposes of getting married. The history and beauty of European cities are proving their appeal, with Italian destinations being among the most popular. Italy in particular draws attention from couples across Europe and North America. As a wedding destination it has much to offer couples. It is synonymous with romance, food, wine, art, architecture.

Here are just some of the reasons why couples choose Italy for the destination wedding and why it would make it the perfect setting for you and your partner to tie the knot too.

Beautiful surroundings

Destination weddings in Italy provide a unique setting like no other. Couples can choose from sophisticated cities of art such as Florence and Siena or elegant lake side villas abundant in the north of the country. It can offer both the ability to plan a laid-back ceremony along the dramatic shores of the Amalfi coast or a relaxed country wedding in Tuscany.

Rather than attempting to recreate a Mediterranean style in the usual venues close to home you can experience the authentic feeling. By choosing to get married in Italy, and with the great variety of locations available, you can allow the natural beauty of the location to speak for itself.

With the beauty of the Italian architecture and nature combined with the romance of the country each vignette will be the perfect settings for your wedding photographs.

Food and wine

If you are considering getting married in Italy, you are more than likely already an Italophile and a great lover of all the regional food, wine and culture. Dining after the ceremony is one of the most important parts of the wedding day. Therefore, you will undoubtedly be spoiled for choice when it comes to catering. There will be lots of fresh produce, locally sourced meats and fish and wines from the nearby vineyards. All of which will make the experience even more memorable.

Bring family and friends together

Planning a wedding abroad is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate with family and friends that are separated across the globe. Situated in central Europe, Italy is well connected to all continents and can act a central location for everyone to gather together for the happy occasion. The wedding can act as a joyous occasion to celebrate the bride and groom and a family reunion at the same time.

It allows guests to extend their stay and make a holiday of the trip, meaning they will experience and appreciate the beauty of the local area too. It will create happy life long memories among your family and friends.

Neutral ground

Often times a wedding can be a political minefield which requires careful consideration. This is especially true if there are any there existing feuds or members of the guest list who do not get along. It can also avoid upsetting one side of the family and favouring the other. Therefore, choosing a neutral venue can help to ensure the focus is on the festivities and everyone respects the importance of the day.

Helps limit guest list

For those who do not dream of a big wedding and instead wish to plan a small imitate affair, a wedding abroad is a good way to naturally limit the guest list without offending anyone. Relatives and friends are less likely to feel overlooked if you explain you are having a small wedding with travel involved.

These are just some of the reasons why Italian would make the perfect choice for any upcoming nuptials.