There are certainly plenty of benefits to getting married abroad, but where to go can often be a tough decision. Irish Weddings in Italy have narrowed down their top ten reasons why you should consider Italy for your destination wedding.
Stunning views
Italy is famous for its amazing views from north to south. From Venice to the Amalfi Coast no view is the same, no spot is identical. You can get lost in acres of vineyards, olive groves and lavender fields. You are bound to have your breath taken away by the beautiful rolling hills and wonderful medieval hilltop towns in Tuscany and Umbria or the stunning coastal line of Cinque Terre. The rooftops over the Eternal City of Rome are simply spectacular too.
Art cities
Art cities like Rome, Venice, Florence, Milan, Naples and Verona all packed into a country about three times the size of Ireland and easily accessible by direct flights, car and public transport make Italy a unique experience. It’s the birthplace of the Renaissance and as such is loaded with wonderful art, architecture, and some of the finest museums in the world.
Wine
We cannot forget that Italy has officially been recognized the best wine producer in the world. Italians have their own Prosecco, their Montepulciano, Chianti and Frascati to name a few, and they have their own sweet wine too. There is so much wonderful locally made wine in Italy so be sure to sample them all, when choosing your wedding wine.
Food
A big part of the whole Italian experience is without a doubt its food. It is impossible to think about Italy without thinking of delicious Italian dishes. In Italy, they add work and life to food. They make food central to everything so it becomes impossible not to stop along the way; A simple vineyard tour or a walk to a charming hilltop village becomes an excuse for a pizza or a gelato. A wedding in Italy means bringing the authentic Italian taste to your special day.
Hospitality
You will never feel lonely in Italy, especially in the south. Italy’s hospitality, friendship and warm welcome is one in a million. Italy is so colourful, full of life, has amazing churches and museums, great seafood, excellent shopping, and is one of the most fun places to have your wedding combined with a holiday for you and all your guests.
Passion
Passion is not only in what Italians do, what they cook, or what they drink. It is also in how they make things, how they chat, in the Italian language and the way they shake our hands while talking. Any and every dealing you have for your Italian wedding will be laced with passion that will shine through on your wedding day.
Beaches
If you want to get married on one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world, then Italy is a must for your wedding event. With breath-taking views, stunning, sandy shores and fabulous weather, Italy definitely boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
‘La dolce vita’
It's no surprise that ‘la dolce vita’ is an Italian phrase. After all, Italians are said to have mastered the art of living by perfecting the ideal mixture of food, family, fashion and the famous good humour. There’s nothing more romantic than cobbled piazzas and winding side streets for an out-of-the-way restaurant. Picture a candlelit table for two or an al fresco wedding reception with all your guests in tow overlooking the sea.
Italian villas
From rustic country houses to villas to exclusive palazzos, wedding venues in Italy are truly exceptional. Some of the most beautiful villas in the country can be found in Tuscany, Umbria, Lake Como, the Amalfi Coast, Masseria in Apulia, Palazzos and beautiful houses all over the peninsula.
Made in Italy
Italians do it better. We are talking about the Italian creativity in making simple things look, feel and taste incredible, from arts to architecture, from food to music, from fashion to hand making pretty much anything. Excellence is the key, style and timeless is the result. It’s also relatively simple to marry in Italy and it is legally binding.