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1. Avoid anyone who will steal the scene
2. Choose a good friend that has shared your life in the last few years. A childhood friend might have lost touch with who you have become lately.
3. Choose a bridesmaid who can support you on the wedding and deal with any problem that might come up.
4. Choose bridesmaids that will get on with each other
5. Bridesmaids are there to help you so delegate!
Credit Crunch Weddings Italian Style
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Traditionally the cost of a wedding falls to the father of the bride, but today the bride and groom are choosing to pay for the majority of the day themselves.
According to Credit Action, the national money education charity, the average cost of a traditional wedding in the UK is about £20,000 so its not surprising couples are feeling the pinch, especially in today’s economic climate. Luckily Tuscan wedding planner Erica Bellini has come to the rescue with some practical tips on how to have a credit crunch wedding abroad without sacrificing on style.
Location and accommodation should be your number one priority when planning a wedding overseas as the rest of your plans can then begin to take shape. Erica, who has been planning dream weddings in Tuscany for 10 years, knows the best ways to save on your big day. She says: “Hire a large villa or farmhouse where you can also hold your wedding. You can save a lot and plus for you and your guests it will turn into a lovely holiday.”
With so many details to consider you could consider a planner like Erica who is devoted to organising every aspect of your wedding in Tuscany, including the accommodation.
“Don’t make the mistake to try and save on every item because you will not be satisfied in the end since you will have compromised on things that you cared for. Another way of saving on spending is to have guests stay where the venue is so that you save on transportation, which is an expensive item on an Italian budget.”
Flowers can also be prepared on a budget. Erica says: “Use seasonal flowers and local flowers which will be a lot cheaper than imported from Holland or out of season flowers. Remember that Italy is a lot warmer than the UK so the flowering time is a lot shorter”
“If flowers rank at the top of your wedding budget, then make sure you pick a date when your flowers are in season. For example, Peonies are gorgeous flowers but have a very limited season in Tuscany (May), so it might be worth getting married in the period that they are in season.”
Other ways of cutting back on cost for your big day:
“Remember to save on things that don’t really matter to you”
Blessing
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A pure gem of Etruscan, Roman, mediaeval, and Renaissance art. Volterra is situated on a hill 550 metres above sea level.
It is surrounded by a dramatic landscape created by the so-called Balze: impressive chasms, caused by landslips and landslides, in the hilly north-western slopes.
Volterra is a city to be lived intensely, to be discovered little by little, with its atmospheres, its contrasts, the pulsing of a civilisation and a culture that make it unique and unrepeatable.
History has in fact left its interrupted mark from the time of the Etruscans to the nineteenth century, with extremely important artistic and monumental forms, which can be admired simply by walking along the streets of the city centre.
One of these is the Palazzo dei Priori a palace that dates back to 13th century and which is today the headquarters of the local borough and also used as Wedding hall.
It is the oldest government building in Tuscany and if you climb to the top you will enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view that goes as far as the coast if the day is clear. Couples choosing to celebrate their marriage in Volterra will find themselves in a fairytale setting that is authentically Tuscan and far away from tourists and crowds.
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From a distance the towers of San Gimignano look as you were in front of some kind of Medieval Manhattan. San Gimignano ( or San Jimmy for some English speaking people that have opted to live in the area ) is one of the most beautiful and well preserved medieval town in Tuscany. It is not by chance that it was declared world heritage site by UNESCO.
Flowers and fragrances, alleys and palaces. In this medieval town it seems that time has stopped in order to leave each visitor with a long lasting memory. You will be amazed by the stunning views, the unspoilt architecture.
Weddings in San Gimignano take place in the Comune. A medieval hall decorated with amazing frescoes.
A unique and refined atmosphere. A wedding in San Gimignano is something rather special that will remain in your hearts and in the minds of relatives and friends.
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Siena has the power to transport its visitors into a different time and dimension. Its boundary walls, the palaces, the air that you breath will make you relive the glory of its past history.
Who wouldn’t want to enjoy the unique landscape made of rolling hills, vineyards and cypress trees that surround this enchanting medieval town ?
No wonder this is one of the most sought after places for weddings.
The heart of the city is represented by the famous Piazza del Campo where the palio race takes place twice a year.
Adjacent to the piazza rises Palazzo Pubblico, Siena town hall building which dates back to 13th century. The wedding hall inside the Palazzo is a splendid Renaissance room with frescoes, high ceiling and big windows overlooking Piazza del campo.
Definitely a unique surrounding to mark such an important step in anybody’s life!
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One can be amazed by the beauty and the history behind most Tuscan Town Halls. Each individual Hall has got its own characteristics linked to the history of the city. If you wish to tie the knot in Tuscany and do this in a civil ceremony then here are the top 5 Town Halls.
In terms of legality you should hire an interpeter to take care of the paperwork.
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The title reminds me of a Frank Sinatra’s song ” Love and marriage go together like horse and carriage. You can’t have one without the other”. This is probably why increasingly more and more people are choosing Tuscany to tie the knot.
Tuscany’s scenery and atmosphere, treasure and elegance, Tuscan food and wine put a 5 stars rating for a perfect marriage. If you know anybody who got married in this amazing part of the world will certainly be able to confirm all of the above.
The beauty of its venues, the magnificent Tuscan Town Halls all unique in their architecture, the simplicity and flavour of its food and wine, the friendliness of its people have become Tuscany’s trade mark and top 4 reason for getting married here.. And as Italian say in their unique modest way .. ” Scusate se è poco “ We apologise if this is not enough !
