The couple also tried to plan their wedding in Italy through a Moscow agency, but they realized that organizing a wedding in Italy directly, without intermediaries, was the most optimal and comfortable option.

Elizabeth and Anatoly arranged a true Roman holiday for themselves, their parents, and close friends. They rented a large apartment with a terrace and panoramic views of the Castel Sant’Angelo and the Vatican, relaxed on the beach near Rome, and even swam in the sea in October! In general, it was a real dolce vita in a family circle before the most important and best day.

Wedding Day

On October 10, 2018, as if on order, it was very sunny and warm, a comfortable +24 degrees. The sound of the bells heralding the departure with the father to the registry office, the anxious anticipation, and the official wedding ceremony in the 18th-century hall. Smiles of friends and tears of happiness from the parents…

Then there was a photo walk for the newlyweds and a mini-excursion for the guests in the small cozy green town of Tivoli. Tivoli is the city of fountains and luxurious imperial villas, a city beautifully located on a hill among olive trees. It is a city that can be clearly seen even from the Pope’s apartments.

There was also a lunch with a view of the waterfalls and the Temple of Sibyl from the 2nd century BC. It was a heartfelt celebration in their new status and a rest before the walk, photoshoot, and the quest-excursion in the Eternal City.

Elizabeth and Anatoly were immediately excited about the idea of organizing an exciting quest in Rome for their guests. While the couple was walking through the city with the photographer, the guests, divided into two teams, solved riddles about Rome, discovered secret places, and learned the history of the city in an unusual, engaging format.

Guests received surprise gifts not only at the end of the quest but also in the panoramic restaurant with a view of the Eternal City. Here, Elizabeth and Anatoly were waiting for them with their first dance as husband and wife, glasses of champagne, and a magnificent dinner with a view of St. Peter’s Basilica and n number of delicious Italian dishes 🙂

This day was very warm, but not only because of the thermometer readings. It was warm because such loving close people were around, because the bride and groom enjoyed every second with each other and the beauty of the Eternal City. This day, the wedding day of Elizabeth and Anatoly, was full of smiles, lightness, kindness, and sincerity. Here’s what Elizabeth herself writes about this day:

Marina, good morning! We’re finally alone and realized what a miracle has happened to us!

Thank you so much for helping to create such a wonderful celebration. Everything was really perfect, like in fairy tales and dreams: tender and romantic, yet clearly planned.

Please send my big thanks to Inna, Ruslana, Yana – I thought I was such a picky person, but they did everything perfectly. And to the girls who organized the quest – the guests were simply thrilled! This really was a day to remember for a lifetime, and we want to replay it endlessly in our memories❤ thank you for your help, without you, nothing would have worked out.

Thank you so much, Elizabeth and Anatoly, for your trust! May your love grow stronger every day, just like good Italian wine improves with time!

The official wedding ceremony of Anna and Evgeny took place in an elegant 18th-century hall with antique frescoes. The wedding registrar, Señor Giovanni, not only spoke the required protocol words but also read touching poems in Italian about the value of love.

The witnesses of this important event in the lives of Anna and Evgeny were their closest and dearest people – their mothers, who could not hold back their tears of joy upon seeing their grown and beautiful children. And the locals, meeting the newlyweds on the street, were generous with congratulations – Auguri. After all, for Italians, marriage and family come first, and they sincerely rejoice in others’ happiness.

The photoshoot in the Vatican and on the streets of Rome flew by in a breath, followed by a magnificent festive dinner. It was an incredible day in terms of atmosphere and positive energy!

But things could have turned out differently. Initially, Anna and Evgeny planned an official wedding in Greece or Cyprus, and a wedding in Italy seemed like an unattainable dream to them.

Here’s what Anna and Evgeny themselves told us: “We considered all options for a wedding abroad. The package offers for Greece were attractive because of the price, but in reality, they were incomplete, and we had to “top up” the required services. For example, the wedding photoshoot was not included, or if it was, it was only for one hour, which of course is not enough for a wedding… We decided to check the cost of a wedding in Italy just in case, and how lucky we were, we found WowItaly Weddings! In your package, all the basic services were included. And the amount we spent on our wedding in Italy turned out to be within what we had budgeted for.”

But the advantages of Italy as a “wedding” country don’t end there. The couple managed to plan a trip for themselves and their parents to combine the wedding with a vacation in Italy. For their parents, Anna and Evgeny chose a beach holiday in Sabaudia. It’s only an hour and a half by train from Rome, and the vibe is completely different – white stone houses, the purest water, and delicious Italian food. As for themselves, the newlyweds organized a true honeymoon journey across Italy by car: exploring the nature reserves of the Apulia region, enjoying the luxury of Lake Garda and Lake Como, and soaking in the majestic beauty of Milan and Venice.

At the end of their Italian holidays, we asked them: “Which city did you like the most in the end?” And our Anna, like her namesake Princess Anna from “Roman Holiday,” replied: “Rome, and only Rome…” By the way, Anna bears a certain resemblance to Audrey Hepburn, who played the princess in the legendary film!

Review from Anna and Evgeny on wedding organization:

It was an amazing day. I want to relive every minute. Thank you to my fairies (there were five of them) for making this day so special for us. Marina @wowitalyweddings, you are amazing and unbelievable!! ) We have never seen such talent before 😘😘😘 We are endlessly amazed by your care, attention, and involvement in the process. It’s so cool!! We’re sure you could organize the most awesome wedding even in space) @ruslanaregi, you are a goddess of makeup and hairstyles!!)) Thank you for the charming look and for the cozy coffee chat at 5 in the morning!)) It was awesome!!)) @shpitsberg_ph Yana, you’re fire!!)) Such soulful and warm photos!!)) And for the incredibly cool friendly atmosphere of this day! I can’t stop looking at the photos!! @irinalapt, you’re the most delightful moms in the world)) Thank you for deciding to be with us!

We wholeheartedly congratulate Anna and Evgeny on their official marriage! Wishing endless family happiness, cherish, appreciate, and love each other, and definitely return to sunny Rome! With children, and then with grandchildren. Señor Giovanni and I will be waiting for you! 🙂

On May 18, 2018, Alexander and Anna woke up early. No, not because they were nervous, but because a sunrise photoshoot, when the main attractions of Rome belong only to you, is real magic!

Walking around the city together, enjoying the gentle rays of the rising sun, receiving congratulations from passersby and smiling, smiling, smiling…

The official marriage registration of Anna and Alexander took place in an 18th-century hall with unique original frescoes and, as is customary, with Italian hospitality.

In Italy, there is no strict schedule; here, no one rushes anyone, and nobody looks over your shoulder – all ceremonies are held without haste and with great tenderness.

For example, the registrar will definitely tell you the history of the city, ask about your mood and feelings, will not forget to give you a warm smile, and will read touching poems about a strong family and love, which will give you goosebumps.

A wedding for two is great because you can arrange a true celebration, with the most picturesque corners of Italy as the backdrop. Anna and Alexander combined great Rome with the small, beautiful town of Tivoli (whose famous villas are protected by UNESCO). The festive dinner for the newlyweds took place in a 300-year-old restaurant, once visited by emperors and kings. Afterward, Anna and Alexander relaxed and enjoyed the sunset at the most beautiful panoramic spot in Rome.

Italians said WoW because…

Alexander and Anna even managed to touch the seemingly very strict Señor Giovanni! They prepared unique souvenirs with the emblem of the 2018 World Cup, which was hosted by Russia, and treated him to exotic drinks – Baikal soda and Tarkhuna.

This time, we raised our glasses to the happy couple not only with traditional Italian prosecco but also with a drink strange to Italians, but very delicious, originating from the USSR.

It was also incredibly touching to receive fruit bouquets for our charming bride Anna and the wedding organizer Marina. Such a warm and delicious greeting came from Alexander’s sister Yulia and her husband Vitaly, whose wedding we celebrated in Rome on September 5, 2017.

Dear Anna and Alexander, we wholeheartedly congratulate you and wish that your love grows stronger every day, just like good Italian wine that only gets better with each passing year!