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A Small Wedding in the Eternal City: How Krina and Yuri Said “I Do” on Capitol Hill

Wedding date: May 17, 2025

Venue: Rome, Italy

Format: A small wedding in a big city

Photographer: Irina Morina

Stylist: Tania Nitsak

Flowers & décor: Kseniafioriroma

Event planner: @wowitaly_events

“I wanted the day to be about us. For everything — from the bouquet color to the music — to tell our story.”

Official ceremony on the Capitoline Hill

Rome. A city where every stone holds history and sunsets wash the rooftops in warm gold. It was here that Krina and Yuriy decided to say “yes” to each other — officially, beautifully, and with that sense of taste you find only in Italy.

Both are aesthetes, inspired by art, architecture, and beauty in the details. Their wedding was conceived as a reflection of that taste: deep green and beige accents, an atmosphere without excessive pomp yet full of style and harmony.

“At that moment we realized we wanted an official ceremony. So that the passport would say: ‘Rome.’ It’s part of our story, forever.”

A day to remember forever

We arranged an official wedding for the couple on the Capitoline Hill — a place you can’t confuse with any other. This is where Rome began, the most important square in imperial Rome, and where Michelangelo worked in the Renaissance. Everything — from filing the documents to signing them — we handled remotely so the couple could simply enjoy the moment.

The majestic Sala Rossa, with gilding, velvet, and Renaissance frescoes, became the backdrop for their vows. Afterwards — photos on the panoramic terrace with views of the Forum and Rome’s domes, and an aperitivo with friends.

Morning

In Krina’s historic room, the aroma of coffee and gentle anticipation filled the air. Getting ready felt calm, almost homelike: makeup, outfit details, bouquet. In the next room, Yuriy adjusted his tie, peeking in now and then to share a secret smile with the bride.

The road to the Capitoline

The couple drove through Rome’s narrow streets in a vintage car, soaking up congratulations from Romans and tourists.

Ceremony

In the Sala Rossa everything was intimate and elegant: vows, signatures, the registrar’s jokes, and that very moment when you can read in the couple’s eyes, “We did it in Rome!”

Congratulations from friends and lots of hugs

After the ceremony — an aperitivo with friends on a panoramic terrace. Laughter, lightness, and frames in which Rome becomes the third participant in the story.

Aperitivo and dinner

In Rome’s green heart, guests enjoyed an Italian dinner: pasta with oysters, fresh antipasti, wine from family wineries. The table décor continued the wedding theme — green, beige, artichokes, and pearls.

Weather with character

The forecast promised sun all day, but the sky decided to add a bit of romance. The rain appeared three times, briefly — to bless the couple with a long and happy life together.

Why a wedding in Italy is your best choice

  • No routine — instead of familiar banquet halls and predictable routes, you’re in a city that inspires from the very first step.
  • Living culture — a morning cappuccino at a café overlooking the square, the chime of bells, evening jazz on the street — all of it becomes part of your wedding day.
  • A cuisine you can never get enough of — fresh ingredients, family recipes, and a presentation that delights as much as the taste.
  • Harmony in the details — architecture, colors, music, and mood merge into a coherent atmosphere where every detail makes you happy.
  • Legal significance — you return home not just with beautiful memories, but with an officially recognized marriage concluded in the heart of Europe.

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Olesya and Artem: a wedding in Rome is a dream that came true

Wedding Date: 19.07.2023

Venue: Rome

Photographer: Oksana Savenchuk

Flowers: Sky Flora

Stylist: Irina Kostenko

Organization: WoW Italy

Text: Anna Strukova

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Olesya and Artem: Wedding in Rome – a Dream Come True

First row, second desk, class 1 “A”. Meet Olesya, a girl with a big white bow on her head, and Artem, a boy with mischievous gray-blue eyes. This is not a typical school love story – all the years spent in the same class, the kids only communicated as friends, nothing more. At the graduation, when parting with school and classmates, Olesya and Artem realized that they didn’t want to part. A romantic spark ignited between them, which eventually grew into a flame of true love.

Olesya and Artem official wedding in Rome

Olesya and Artem official wedding in Rome

 

Olesya and Artem, as a couple, were united by common interests in music and cinema, a passion for travel, and a love for animals. More globally, their views on family, goals, and future plans were also aligned. The girl received a proposal of marriage while literally on cloud nine with happiness. Artem arranged an incredibly romantic surprise date on a hot air balloon, and of course, Olesya said “Yes!” to the cherished question!

Even before the proposal, in 2019, the couple visited the Eternal City, which captivated both of them with its atmosphere, architecture, friendliness, and the energy of its people. Artem, knowing that Olesya dreamed of marrying in Rome, decided – his beloved deserves to have her dream come true! He carefully approached the issue and, for a whole year, contacted WoW Italy to thoughtfully plan every detail of the most important day for them both.

Despite the thorough preparation, the summer of 2023 wasn’t without its anxieties. The couple flew to Rome a day before the wedding. They had a connecting flight with a layover in Istanbul, and if there had been a delay, they would have had to postpone everything. But everything went smoothly – the Eternal City was waiting for their return, because those who throw coins into the Trevi Fountain are sure to return!

Olesya and Artem official wedding in Rome

 

On the appointed day, preparations for the bride began at the hotel room, between the Vatican and the Castle of Saint Angelo. Stylist Irina Kostenko skillfully emphasized the bride’s naturally bright appearance. Olesya, with her elegant figure and stature, looked like a true Roman aristocrat. When Artem saw his bride, he could not take his eyes off her, full of admiration and love!

 

The couple traveled in a comfortable car to the outskirts of Rome – Tivoli. The July heat in this ancient hilltop town, where Roman nobility loved to rest, felt much less intense. It was here, in a hall with 18th-century frescoes, that Olesya and Artem were to officially become husband and wife.

A representative from the city hall gave a solemn and touching speech, and the WoW Italy team helped with the translation (which is required by Italian law for all foreigners wishing to marry in Italy). We organized a live stream of the ceremony for the couple’s parents and close ones, who celebrated and rejoiced with them from thousands of kilometers away. Olesya and Artem exchanged vows – touching confessions of love and promises to support each other in joy and sorrow.

 

 

 

After the official ceremony and photoshoot in Tivoli, the couple returned to Rome to take photos in the best light – at sunset. Our team knows the secret spots for photos in Rome, where tourists typically don’t venture. This means fewer people and no hands or legs in the background of the pictures.

The symbol of Rome, its very essence and history, is undoubtedly the Colosseum. It attracts crowds of tourists, but in our secret spot, Olesya and Artem enjoyed their love and their new status as husband and wife without any prying eyes. They strolled through the Roman streets, admiring the churches and rooftops of Rome in the soft rays of the setting sun. The evening ended at the restaurant of the famous Hassler Hotel, with a stunning panoramic view of the Eternal City.

 

The wedding day went by smoothly, joyfully, and effortlessly – just as Olesya and Artem had hoped. Their wedding journey through southern Italy, to breathtaking places like Pompeii and Positano, began in Rome. And so did their journey as husband and wife.

Later, years from now, they will show their children their passports with the marriage stamp, which will say “Rome,” and tell them about the old superstition. And their children will return to Rome to throw their coins into the Trevi Fountain. Because this is the Eternal City, where there are eternal things that never change. And love is the most important and precious of them all.

Olesya and Artem official wedding in Rome

 

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Anastasia and Roman: in sneakers around Rome

Wedding date: 28.05.2024

Venue: Rome

Photographer: Vika Vasilenko

Makeup: Irina Kostenko

Organization: @wowitaly_events

Text: Lidiya Samsonova-Zharkova

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Anastasia and Roman: In Sneakers Around Rome

– What wedding traditions do you think are cool? – we asked Anastasia and Roman during the wedding planning phase.

– Ring exchange! – they confidently replied.

– And which ones do you not like?

– All the others!

Definitely, we were in for a very unconventional wedding!


No more designer floor-length dresses, long veils, and 10-centimeter heels! Getting married in a tutu and sneakers – this is definitely a dream for more girls than commonly believed.

Aperol for breakfast? It’s time to introduce new rock ‘n’ roll traditions! No more boring ransom or bride-napping!

For their romantic getaway, the couple chose the Radisson Collection Hotel, Antica Roma, located close to all the major attractions. But the hotel’s main feature is its rooftop with a stunning view, where we had their photo session.

Then, there was a trip to Tivoli, a ceremony at the town hall, where, in addition to Signor Giovanni, we had a guitarist waiting for us! Here, Anastasia and Roman exchanged unconventional wedding rings (Roman’s had the Pantheon dome on it!) and danced to the guitar accompaniment.

Once the pleasant formalities were over, we returned to the heart of the Eternal City. Anastasia and Roman were so natural and in tune with each other that they didn’t need to be asked to pose! The photographer simply had to capture the happy moments through the lens of their Canon.

The newlyweds simply walked around, drank prosecco, joked, kissed, ate gelato, and enjoyed every second of this day spent among the Great Beauty.

This cocktail of lightness, freedom from conventions, drive, youth, and love simmered in Rome on May 28, 2024.

The wedding day concluded with a rooftop dinner with panoramic views at the Settimo restaurant.

After returning from their honeymoon in Europe, Anastasia posted on her Instagram:

“For the most magical day of our lives without loaves and doves, thank you @wowitaly_events!”

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Inna and Ivan: Quest-Photo Walk Around Rome with Don Amore

Wedding Date: 13.09.2023

Location: Rome

Photographer: Irina Morina

Stylist: Irina Kostenko

Flowers: Skyflora

Wedding planner: WowItaly

Text: Anna Strukova

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Inna and Ivan: A Quest Photo Tour of Rome with Don Amore

Love is often compared to a mystery that not everyone is destined to solve. A feeling that sometimes comes unexpectedly, taking over our entire being, revealing unexplored corners of the soul within us.

Love cannot be limited by pure knowledge, examined through a magnifying glass, or carefully organized to try to comprehend it with the mind. Can logic help answer the question of how exactly the heart finds its other half? What kind of magic connects kindred souls among many others? And is it true that marriages are made in heaven?

Inna and Ivan's Wedding in Rome

Inna and Ivan's Wedding in Rome

 

On the lively streets of the Eternal City, which for millennia has brought many hearts together, one can find answers – in the waters of the Trevi Fountain, which magically help one find love, or in the alleys of the colorful Trastevere, near the majestic ancient ruins, or in the enjoyment of the tastiest Roman pizza.

The very name “Rome,” like a box with a secret, contains love (Roma = AmorE).  The young couple, Inna and Ivan, embarked on a journey to open this box together. They celebrated their wedding in Rome, walking hand in hand through the streets and squares, discovering step by step the recipes for a happy family life and the history of the Eternal City as a place where true love resides❤️.

 

Inna and Ivan met during driving school classes and fell in love with each other. Inna – a girl not only blessed with beauty but also possessing extraordinary inner qualities. Ivan – caring, kind, a true man and the family’s support. The couple enjoys both quiet cozy evenings at home and exciting activities outside, including long-distance trips to cheerful music.

Both active and energetic by nature, Inna and Ivan wanted their wedding to be a bright, emotional, and memorable event for them as a couple. And that’s exactly how it turned out, as the task was solved with the help of WowItaly – an agency that not only organizes weddings in Italy but also exciting romantic quests in the Eternal City.

A beautiful sunny day, September 13, 2023. Inna and Ivan stayed in the very heart of Rome, near the Altare della Patria and Capitol Hill, designed by Michelangelo himself. The day began with a leisurely breakfast and traditional preparations of the bride and groom.

Meeting his beloved on a Roman street, Ivan was left speechless – his Inna was stunningly beautiful in an elegant wedding dress that hugged her slender figure.

 

After the photo session-meeting, the couple received a letter from Don Amore himself – the godfather of all couples who have sealed their love in Rome. Inna and Ivan had to find the secret ingredients for a long and happy family life, which truly exist in Italy – a country with strong family values and traditions, where respect and love are at the core of everything.

To keep the intrigue, we cannot reveal all the details of how the romantic quest proceeds. But we can try to convey its atmosphere. Hand in hand, Inna and Ivan leisurely walked through Rome, exploring both world-famous and nearly unknown tourist sights, finding hidden clues and secret messages from Don Amore. To complete the quest, one doesn’t need encyclopedic knowledge – all the answers can be found right here, on the ancient cobblestone streets and squares of the Eternal City, and in conversations with its friendly locals.

Inna and Ivan, following tradition, threw coins into the crystal-clear waters of the Trevi Fountain and made wishes that will surely come true. Nearby is the Fountain of Lovers. Unlike the monumental and grandiose Trevi, it is not the most noticeable or the most beautiful, but it is special for those who truly love…

 

At the Roman fountains with long “noses,” Inna and Ivan learned to drink “the Roman way.” Near the luxurious Baroque church, famous for its “false dome,” the couple worked as a real family team to get another clue from Don Amore. At the ancient structure from the time of Emperor Augustus, our heroes learned more about the traditions of strong Italian families and enjoyed the tastiest Roman pizza.

Thus, step by step, leisurely and at their own pace in true Italian style, Inna and Ivan found all the necessary ingredients for family happiness and opened the box, which… However, we will leave this secret just for the two of them.

 

And when dusk fell on Rome, and the soft golden light enveloped the facades of buildings and ancient monuments, on one of the secret squares, Inna and Ivan, unable to hold back happy tears, exchanged touching vows of love and loyalty. It is in these pre-sunset moments that Rome truly reveals its romantic side.

The symbolic wedding ceremony ended with a photo session with sparklers. The fire – the soul and heart – blazed in the hearth of the new family.

 

As Ivan Turgenev wrote, the mysteries of human life are great, and love is the most inaccessible of these mysteries.

Inna and Ivan managed to lift the veil on this mystery. Together, hand in hand, with the help of Don Amore and the great power of mutual love, they searched for and found the ingredients of family happiness. The wedding adventure in Rome will forever remain in their hearts and memories, just as the Eternal City witnessed the beginning of a strong and happy family union.

Inna and Ivan's Wedding in Rome

 

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Valeria and Alexey. Wedding in Rome and Tivoli. A festive day full of surprises

Wedding date: 24.06.2022

Location: Rome and Tivoli

Photo: Irina Morina

Video: Palm Films

Make up & Hair: Evgeniya Hathaway

Floral design: Skyflora

Event planner: @wowitaly_events

Text: Svetlana Vlasenko

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Valeria and Alexey. Wedding in Rome and Tivoli. A celebration day full of surprises

If we had to relive yesterday, we would choose each of you again. You are the best team anyone could ask for!

These words were said to us by Valeria the day after the wedding. They still warm our hearts and motivate us to conquer new heights in the event planning industry in Italy. But let’s go step by step.

 

Valeria and Alexey, two very warm-hearted people from the city on the Neva River, found us on Instagram. They checked out our profile and were surprised to learn that in Italy, you can organize not just a wedding, but an official ceremony with all the documents, stamps, and signatures. To hear the congratulations and “vi dichiaro marito e moglie” – “I declare you husband and wife” from a representative of the Italian municipality.

At the beginning, we always communicate with the newlyweds via video call to get to know each other personally. We did the same with Valeria and Alexey, and it was love at first call 😀 They liked our heartfelt approach to weddings and the full support at every stage of preparation. They immediately decided on our agency and began gathering the documents for the official ceremony. All that was left was to choose the location.

 

 

It should be noted that the couple are big fans of Italy. They had traveled to many places and were torn between a wedding in Sicily and one in Rome, where they had already been four times. Eventually, they chose the Eternal City.

Rome perfectly combines the opportunities of a large city with the charm of a small province. Here are the best vantage points for photo shoots with views of the most famous landmarks in the world. A rich selection of restaurants and shops. By the way, it was in the Roman shopping center Rinascente that Valeria bought her handmade wedding shoes from a Venetian brand. But few know that in addition to the capital’s opportunities, Rome can also give you the atmosphere of authentic small-town Italy.

 

 

Valeria and Alexey stayed in the center of the Eternal City. The wedding day began with the exciting preparations and writing of vows for the ceremony. They then set off, as they decided to have their official marriage at the Tivoli Town Hall.

 

 

Thirty kilometers from Rome is a town whose history dates back to the 13th century BC. This is Tivoli – one of the favorite and fashionable places during the Roman Empire. The town was famous for its fruit and olive orchards, and wealthy people built their villas here. Not much has changed to this day – the landscapes amaze the eye and heart, and the Villa d’Este with its Renaissance gardens is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is perfect for a wedding photo shoot.

 

 

The official ceremony at the Tivoli Town Hall always has an atmosphere of warmth and coziness. There are no crowds, no one rushes you, and the staff is wonderfully friendly. Our bride simply charmed the representative of the town hall, who, without stopping, complimented her, noting her fragility and femininity.

 

At the end of the ceremony, the newlyweds read the vows they wrote that morning. Every word came from the heart, and the tears in their eyes were the best proof of that. It was good that the couple brought us a gift of candies with the meaningful name “Happiness” – the sweet final note of our ceremony.

 

Interestingly, Valeria and Alexey chose an unusual musical accompaniment – a guitar. Their favorite song by The Verve “Love is noise” in rock style. The musician sang and played it live. Perfect!

 

 

After the ceremony, now husband and wife, they returned to Rome. The couple continued their photo shoot, even stopping by the Colosseum, how could they not? But what awaited them next was a real surprise – a romantic quest. We wanted so much to make this day unforgettable that we developed a route and came up with tasks especially for them.

 

First, they met in their favorite restaurant. They had told us that every time they came to Rome, they always went there. The Roman-style bread, or what is commonly called pizza, was already waiting for them fresh and hot. The person who takes the biggest bite gets to be the master of the house! Everyone tried to take a bigger piece 😀

 

Valeria and Alexey wedding in Rome and Tivoli

 

Then there were fun tasks, a treasure chest, and congratulations literally jumping out of the bushes. We have a lot of experience in conducting quests, and we did our best. Throughout the route, we captured photos and videos to make memories for the couple.

 

The festive day ended at the “de Russie” restaurant near Piazza del Popolo. There was a concert happening, and it felt like all of Rome was celebrating Valeria and Alexey’s wedding.

 

Valeria and Alexey wedding in Rome and Tivoli

 

Every wedding, whether with guests or just for two, is special to us. Thank you, Valeria and Alexey, for trusting us and choosing our team. Their words of gratitude are the best reward for our work:
You are in our hearts, you are in our family archives! You are not just incredibly talented, you are the ones who make moments even more beautiful. Meeting even one of you is already a great luck. Thank you for being with us! Marina, and how do you manage to gather such amazing people.

 

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Maria and Andrea: Russian loaf and Italian pasta at one wedding

Wedding date: 10.06.2022

Location: Rome

Photo: Juli Kundera

MUAH: Irina Kostenko

Wedding coordination in Italy: WowItaly

Text: Svetlana Vlasenko

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Maria and Andrea: Russian bread and Italian pasta at the same wedding

“This was the best wedding I’ve ever been to. You are top-notch and amazing. Thank you!”

Hearing such feedback about our work is always nice, but when it comes from someone who really understands event management, the words take on a special significance. Our bride Maria studied event management in London and approached the choice of wedding coordinator with great seriousness.

Maria and Andrea Wedding in Rome

Maria and Andrea Wedding in Rome

 

Maria and Andrea met at university. He was a professor, she was his student. Doesn’t that sound like the plot of a romantic movie? The girl dislikes her professor and complains that he’s always picking on her. The man falls in love with his student at first sight, but how can he attract her attention? This is not a made-up script we’re telling you, but the real love story of our heroes. Life sometimes offers more romantic moments than a book or movie. Andrea managed to win Maria’s heart, and they decided to celebrate their wedding in Rome.

Maria already had a clear plan for how her wedding should go. She chose the villa, the florists, and the photographer herself. She needed a coordinator to oversee the work of all the participants on the day of the ceremony. To learn more about the difference between a wedding planner and coordinator, check out this article on our website. The bride took this matter so seriously that she even interviewed several agencies. We were proud that she chose us, and we felt responsible. The wedding coordinator’s job is to ensure that all vendors do their work flawlessly and on time. We discussed all the details and the event’s timeline with the bride in advance. We wanted everything Maria had planned to come to life.

 

 

The symbolic ceremony took place at a villa in the suburbs of Rome. A few hours before the start, the florists began decorating the venue, and the sound engineer checked the equipment. While the newlyweds calmly prepared for the ceremony, the guests started arriving.

Maria and Andrea have many friends and colleagues across Europe, and Italian, Russian, and English were heard in every corner. Many guests couldn’t make it, so at the couple’s request, we conducted a live Zoom broadcast of the ceremony.

And finally, the host calls for silence. To soft music, the father walks his daughter to the altar and solemnly gives her hand to the groom. By the way, the ceremony was conducted by Maria’s professor and Andrea’s colleague from the university. In his festive speech, he recalled many funny moments, as their love story unfolded before his eyes.

 

 

After the ceremony, the newlyweds received congratulations and took group photos. According to Italian tradition, each guest receives a small wedding souvenir. Maria and Andrea’s gifts for guests were in the dolce vita style – sweet candies and a bottle of prosecco. During the congratulations, we took Polaroid photos of the guests and immediately got the printed pictures. We then attached the photos to the prosecco bags, making each souvenir truly unique and memorable.

 

 

While Maria and Andrea were on their photo shoot, the guests enjoyed an aperitif and left their congratulations in the guestbook. The newlyweds returned to their friends to the sounds of live music. A saxophonist was specially invited for this festive moment. They were greeted by the bride’s parents with a loaf of bread! After all, who will bite the biggest piece and be the master of the house?

 

 

The wedding dinner followed Italian traditions. Appetizers were followed by the first course, pasta, as is customary in Italy. This was followed by several types of hot dishes. The change of dishes was accompanied by congratulations from relatives and guests, as well as dancing. During this time, we decorated the villa courtyard with evening lighting and prepared the spot for the wedding dessert.

 


Before cutting the cake, the newlyweds opened a large bottle of prosecco, and then there was dancing. In Italy, by law, music can only be played until midnight. Afterward, everyone was given headphones for a silent disco, and the dancing continued until the early morning.

 

Among the guests were the groom’s grandparents. When we first met this Italian nonni couple, who are almost 90 years old, we couldn’t help but admire them. They didn’t fall behind the young ones – they drank, snacked, and even danced at the disco. All our team openly admired this couple and complimented them. It was clear that the elderly people appreciated the attention.
At the end of the evening, one of the young guests said to the elderly lady: “I sincerely admire you! My wife switched to comfortable shoes two hours after the ceremony, but you, signora, are still in heels!”

We thank Maria and Andrea for trusting our agency with the coordination of their wedding. We wish this wonderful couple, just like their grandparents, to live happily together for many years, enjoy life, and dance joyfully at the wedding of their great-grandchildren.

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Wedding of Evgeniya and Andrey. Enchanting Rome for two

Wedding date: July 30, 2021

Location: Rome, Italy

Photographer: Irina Morina

Stylist: Ruslana Redzhi

Flowers: Sky Flora Design

Videographer: Sylvestr Mytsyura

Official wedding organization in Italy: WowItaly Weddings

Wedding budget with live music and video: 3650 EUR

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Evgenia and Andrey's Wedding. Enchanting Rome for Two

Many couples from Russia dream of a wedding in Cyprus, but Russians living in Cyprus choose Italy!

First, because Italy offers a wide range of wedding locations in different regions of the country, and second, in Cyprus there is always a small risk that someone in a swimsuit will end up in the background of your wedding photos 😊

Evgenia and Andrey are from Russia, but they met in Cyprus, where they both live and work. A match in one of the dating apps led to serious feelings and a beautiful wedding in Rome! Initially, the couple wanted to get married in America, but due to the pandemic and visa issues, that plan didn’t come to fruition. However, as they say, everything happens for the best!

Evgenia and Andrey's Wedding in Rome

Evgenia and Andrey's Wedding in Rome

 

The couple was ready to settle for getting married at the Russian consulate in Cyprus when Evgenia accidentally found our account on Instagram. At first, she couldn’t believe that a wedding in Rome was so easy and accessible! But after we had a call and chatted, we really liked each other!

The couple was thrilled by our package offer “Official Wedding in Rome”, which saved them from the hassle of paperwork and organization, leaving the bride and groom with only pleasant tasks.

The wedding day should not begin with rush. That’s why the most important day in Evgenia and Andrey’s life began leisurely and very Italian-style, with breakfast and a spa massage in a Rome salon. The ceremony was planned for the evening, as it is very hot during the day in July.

For almost two hours, our magical team from WowItaly Weddings worked on the bride’s look. Evgenia chose a very elegant and minimalist look that highlighted her natural beauty. When the bride was almost ready, the photographer entered to capture the final preparations.

 

Evgenia and Andrey's Wedding in Rome

 

What is the most exciting moment of the wedding day, besides the ceremony? Of course, the first look of the bride and groom! Andrey was waiting for his beloved on the terrace of a luxurious restaurant with a view of the Colosseum, and he couldn’t hold back his emotions when he finally saw her.

After a short photo session in front of the Colosseum, Evgenia and Andrey got into a car and headed to the official marriage registration ceremony in the picturesque town of Tivoli, near Rome.

Evgenia and Andrey's Wedding in Rome

Evgenia and Andrey's Wedding in Rome

 

There, in the town hall, in a room from the 18th century decorated with ancient frescoes and works of famous artists, the couple was in for a surprise! We organized a live-stream of the ceremony for the couple’s relatives from Russia so they could share this happy moment with them. The couple read their vows to each other, and after signing the official documents, they opened a bottle of prosecco to drink as a married couple.

Evgenia and Andrey's Wedding in Rome

 

 

The next part of the wedding day was a photo session in Tivoli, famous for its ancient Roman villas and medieval streets, where every photo looks like a postcard. Later, the newlyweds returned to Rome, where a continuation of the photo session awaited them in the most charming corners of the city.

Evgenia and Andrey's Wedding in Rome

Evgenia and Andrey's Wedding in Rome

The wedding day ended with a luxurious dinner for two at a Michelin-starred restaurant on the terrace of the famous Hassler hotel, where Hollywood stars often stay. There, with a view of the Spanish Steps, we left the happy couple to enjoy delicious food, wine, and each other’s company.
But the story doesn’t end there! On their first anniversary, Evgenia and Andrey returned to Rome to thank the Eternal City (and us!) for that unforgettable day filled with joyful excitement, smiles, and, of course, love.
Evgenia and Andrey's Wedding in Rome
Evgenia and Andrey's Wedding in Rome

 

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Wedding of Anna and Vitaly. Italian love vacation

Wedding Date: November 18, 2019

Location: Rome and Tivoli

Photographer: Irina Morina

Videographer: Sylvestr Mytsyura

MUA: Ruslana Redzhi

Guests: 5 people

Official wedding organization in Italy: WowItaly Weddings

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Anna and Vitaliy's Wedding. Italian Holidays of Love

Our acquaintance with Anna and Vitaliy started with a call: “Can you organize an official wedding in Italy in one month? If yes, we are your clients!”

This request was initially surprising, as it typically takes a month to get a family status certificate (Nulla Osta, which allows for an official marriage in Italy)…

But who doesn’t take risks, doesn’t drink champagne! And our couple was from Abrau-Durso😀. Two weeks later, we had the necessary document for the wedding, and the newlyweds had tickets to Rome.

Anna and Vitaliy's Wedding in Rome and Tivoli

 

Why the rush? This wasn’t the bride and groom’s whim. The reason was more than justified: Anna and Vitaliy’s families (and Vitaliy himself) are sailors. Late November is the most convenient time for those whose work is related to seafaring to gather together. The families were to celebrate this joyous event in the lives of their beloved children in one of the most romantic cities in the world, a city whose name already contains love (ROMA – AMORe)😍.

Rome… The city of the sun, the city of legend, the city of art, where every street and every stone is soaked in history. A city where the main values remain family and the joy of each day. It’s that same mysterious and enchanting tourist destination, the dolce vita…

Dolce vita was given to themselves and their parents by Anna and Vitaliy. Five days of Italian holidays, immersing themselves in the culture, history, cuisine, and atmosphere of the country. And on the second-to-last day – a true celebration of love, for which they came to Italy.

The morning of November 18 began with a delicious breakfast and the work of our magical stylist Ruslana Redzhi to create a delicate and sensual look for Anna. Just look at these shots, in which Princess Anna – the bride looked like someone of royal blood on her wedding day.

 

 

The meeting of the bride and groom took place under the admiring gazes of parents and close ones. Gentle touches, compliments, and his burning loving eyes…

 

At 11 a.m., in the registration hall in Tivoli, we were greeted by Signor Giovanni – the most charismatic registrar in Italy. Strict on the outside and incredibly responsive and kind inside😀.

Signor Giovanni always finds the right key to each couple’s heart, brings smiles and tears of joy with his heartfelt words, and even touches the male guests.

 

 

That was the case again – the ceremony began with enchanting violin sounds and ended with the clinking of glasses filled with Abrau-Durso champagne and a warm Russo-Italian conversation that we didn’t want to interrupt… But we had to! Because we had a photo session in the atmospheric town of Tivoli and a festive lunch at Emperor Hadrian’s house😋.

 

A short rest, and then the newlyweds were walking around the Eternal City, where the majestic and ancient Colosseum became the witness to their love. Sincere congratulations from strangers, the love and care of dear people nearby – an incredible day, the atmosphere of which is best conveyed by these photos and videos…

 

 

The celebration ended in one of the best restaurants in Rome with a mesmerizing panoramic view, with warm words of advice from the parents, the clinking of glasses, and the chimes of the Roman church bells.

We wish you, dear Anna and Vitaliy, a long and happy married life. Smile, love, be a support and help to each other, just like on this incredible day, November 18, 2019, in Rome!

P.S. Until we meet again in the Eternal City!

 

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Sergey and Marina’s Wedding in Rome and Lake Albano. The Magic of Every Moment

Wedding Date: October 2, 2019

Location: Rome, Villa on Lake Albano, and Renaissance villa

Photographer: Irina Morina

Videographer: Sylvestr Mytsyura

MUAH: Ruslana Redzhi

Guests: 11 people

Wedding Organization in Italy: WowItaly Weddings

Symbolic Wedding in Italy

Sergey and Marina's Wedding in Rome and Lake Albano. The Magic of Every Moment

He is a serious and successful businessman whose professional activity hasn’t diminished his amazing sense of humor and generosity.

She is a master of sports in rhythmic gymnastics. Graceful, incredibly beautiful, with a sculpted figure like a statue, insightful eyes, and a charming smile.

Sergey and Marina live in Kharkiv and love to travel by car across Europe. They almost every year vacation in Italy, and when Sergey proposed to Marina, there was no question of where to celebrate the wedding. Of course, in their favorite Italy!

Sergey and Marina's Wedding in Rome

 

You can take the whole world, but leave me Italy.

Giuseppe Verdi

 

Sergey and Marina's Wedding in Rome

Sergey and Marina's Wedding in Rome

 

Sergey and Marina are real Italy lovers, and on their wedding day, they were ready to immerse themselves completely in the atmosphere of their beloved Italy.

The morning began with a symbolic ceremony in the open air by the picturesque volcanic Lake Albano, attended by their closest friends and relatives. Then, a walk through the Renaissance villa, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, among fountains, greenery, and cozy grottos. After that, a trip to Rome and a photo shoot against the backdrop of the main attraction of the Italian capital. The day ended with a dinner at a restaurant with a panoramic view of St. Peter’s Dome.

 

We admit, we even tried to persuade the couple to “lighten” the schedule, reduce the number of trips so that both the newlyweds and the guests wouldn’t get tired. To this, Sergey and Marina confidently replied: “They are our energizers – they’ll be happy!” And they were right! It turned out to be a fun, touching, and atmospheric celebration for everyone.

 

Sergey and Marina's Wedding in Rome

Sergey and Marina's Wedding in Rome

Sergey and Marina's Wedding in Rome

 

The personal meeting with Sergey and Marina took place at Marina’s house, WowItaly Weddings organizer and the bride’s namesake, in her Roman apartment. The couple was a bit late from shopping and kindly offered to drop by Marina’s place. “When I opened the door, there were two rays of sunshine standing on the doorstep,” says Marina of their first meeting. “They handed me a box of cookies, their eyes and smiles were shining with happiness, and I had the feeling that we had known each other for a long time and that old friends had come to visit!”

The weather forecast on the wedding day was discouraging – rain and thunderstorms all day. Our team even tried to move the ceremony to another date, but unfortunately not all the guests would be able to attend. However, Sergey and Marina were confident that October 2, 2019, the weather would not let them down: “We’ll leave everything as it is, we’re sure it will be great!”

And once again, the positive attitude of the young couple worked wonders. The heavens were on their side!

The forecasts were wrong, and the weather didn’t let them down. The rain started exactly when the couple got in the car to drive to the Renaissance villa. And it stopped, as if by magic, upon our arrival, giving us deserted alleys and incredible light for these photographs…

 

Sergey and Marina's Wedding in Rome

 

Villa d’Este – a green masterpiece, the prototype of almost all palace parks in Europe and Russia’s Peterhof, became the setting for such vivid, sincere feelings of Sergey and Marina.

Do you remember the fairy tale scene where the prince and princess dance in a magical forest, kiss… and nature around them comes alive? Every leaf and twig seems to start dancing along with the characters. This is the exact feeling when we admired Sergey and Marina during their photo shoot…

 

Sergey and Marina's Wedding in Rome

Sergey and Marina's Wedding in Rome

 

On Sergey and Marina’s wedding day, magic was in every moment!

Because these moments were filled with endless love and tenderness for each other, the rhythm of hearts beating in unison, sincere smiles, and the sparkle in happy eyes… We wish the couple to keep these feelings for many, many years and, of course, to keep coming back to their beloved Italy, which brought their fates and hearts together!

Our wedding was very active, we tried to visit as many sights of the Eternal City as possible on that day. Personally, both we and all our guests loved everything!

Wedding organization at the highest level! Everything we had agreed upon was confirmed. Help and support in any issues throughout the wedding day. No worries for the bride and groom (if there are guests, their questions are handled by the staff). We ordered photos and videos for the whole day. Great work! We want to express our gratitude for the organization and conducting of our wedding, no negative emotions or memories. Professionals at their job. We still communicate and are considering another celebration in our family in this city).

Thanks again to everyone who participated in this exciting day! Prosperity to your company!

Review from Sergey and Marina on the wedding organization

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The wedding of Olga and Nicholas in Rome in the Orthodox Church of the Holy Great Martyr Catherine

Wedding Date: October 18, 2019

Location: Orthodox Church of St. Catherine the Great Martyr in Rome

Photographer: Irina Morina

MUAH: Ruslana Redzhi

Wedding Organization in Italy: WowItaly Weddings

Wedding in Italy

Olga and Nikolai's Wedding in Rome at the Orthodox Church of St. Catherine

A folk saying goes: if your engagement ring suddenly becomes tight, it means a wedding in the Eternal City is coming soon! 😄

Olga and Nikolai have known each other since 1998. As they smiled while telling the story, it was love at first sight. But Olga and Nikolai didn’t marry immediately. After their first meeting, there was a long period of dates and courtship, followed by marriage and the birth of their son.

Olga and Nikolai's Wedding

 

Over 20 years have passed since their first meeting, and 12 years of happy marriage. Each year spent together has strengthened their confidence in the right choice and deepened their desire to live a long and happy life, sealed with the vow “until death do us part…”

Olga and Nikolai decided not just to celebrate another wedding anniversary but to testify their love before God in the most sacred and pure place – in an Orthodox church. The couple took the ceremony very seriously, attending special preparation courses for wedding in Moscow, receiving communion, and getting the priest’s blessing.

The couple chose a special place for the ceremony. First, because they decided to get married in Rome, a city of significance for all Christians, regardless of denomination.

Secondly, the marriage was to be performed at the Church of St. Catherine the Great Martyr, equally revered by both Orthodox and Catholic communities.

 

 

Interestingly, the idea to build an Orthodox church in the Eternal City was born 100 years before Olga and Nikolai’s meeting. In 1898, at the initiative of Archimandrite Clement, fundraising began. The entire Russian Empire contributed to the building of the Orthodox church in Rome, and even Tsar Nicholas II personally donated 10,000 rubles.

Finally, in 1916, the required funds were gathered, but, as it turned out, too late – soon after, the revolution in Russia broke out, and the construction had to be postponed for 80 years.

In the late 90s, the Church of St. Catherine was finally built in Rome, and a significant contribution to this holy project was made by Metropolitan Kirill of Smolensk and Kaliningrad, the future Patriarch.

An interesting feature of the Orthodox church in the Eternal City is that it is located in close proximity to the Vatican and St. Peter’s Basilica. During the construction of St. Catherine’s Church, forced changes had to be made because, according to Italian law, no building in Rome can be taller than St. Peter’s Basilica. Since the church was to be built on a hill, the original design would have resulted in the church’s domes being higher than those of St. Peter’s Basilica. Therefore, the hill on which the church stands had to be lowered, so that the domes of the Orthodox church would not exceed the domes of the main cathedral in the capital of Catholicism.

 

Olga and Nikolai's Wedding in Rome

 

The sacrament of marriage is an incredibly beautiful and touching ceremony that begins with the ringing of bells and the singing of the church choir.

Olga and Nikolai solemnly entered the church, holding lit candles. As the wax of the candles melts from the flame, so does the human life fade away day by day, bringing us closer to eternal life. But the flame of the candles also represents the fire of our souls, the passionate and pure love of the couple, the highest, spiritual light.

Their journey was blessed by Father Alexiy with incense, symbolizing that their life path should align with the commandments of the church, and that good deeds and thoughts, like the incense smoke, will rise to the heavens. For the sacrament of marriage, the rings are also of great importance as a symbol of the unbreakable and eternal union between the couple, a sign of love and loyalty.

The sacrament ended before the iconostasis. Olga and Nikolai stood on a white towel and before the entire Church confirmed their sincere and voluntary desire and firm intention to be husband and wife.

 

 

 

Afterward, a family walk around Rome. This is the cradle of European civilization, the home of the Vatican, a bustling modern city where romance and history can be felt by strolling through its beautiful squares and alleys.

 

 

Walking hand in hand through the charming cobbled streets, between great monuments, past facades in warm amber colors, stopping to savor the moment, reliving the romance of films like “Roman Holiday” and “La Dolce Vita”… And at the end of this magical day, raising a glass of Aperol, as amber as the sun, to meet the most magical sunset of their life.

We want to thank everyone, Marina, Ruslana, Father Alexiy, photographer Irina, the driver, and everyone who participated in the preparation. On this day, we didn’t think or worry about anything, just enjoyed the moment. Everything was organized clearly, calmly, and on time. It felt like the whole of Rome knew we were having a wedding and everywhere we went, they gave us the “green light.”

I used to think that only the very rich could afford such a thing, and that it required long preparation. Now I know that with the team at WOW Italy, a wedding in Rome is both real and accessible. Thank you for your work and warmth, you are amazing!

Review from Olga and Nikolai on the organization of the Orthodox wedding in Rome

Olga and Nikolai's Wedding in Rome

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