{"id":19778,"date":"2023-11-18T14:23:14","date_gmt":"2023-11-18T11:23:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/italyanskaya-svadba-tradicii-otlichiya-osobennosti\/"},"modified":"2025-03-22T06:22:56","modified_gmt":"2025-03-22T03:22:56","slug":"italyanskaya-svadba-tradicii-otlichiya-osobennosti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/en\/italyanskaya-svadba-tradicii-otlichiya-osobennosti\/","title":{"rendered":"Italian weddings: Traditions, differences and key features"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Italian Wedding<\/strong> \u2013 the dream of many newlyweds, because Italy, with its lush nature, breathtaking landscapes, and rich cultural and historical attractions, is simply made for love and a beautiful, unforgettable beginning of life together. Romantic Venice, sunny <a href=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/en\/wedding-in-sicily\/\">Sicily<\/a>, monumental <a href=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/en\/symbolic-wedding-in-italy\/symbolic-wedding-in-rome\/\">Rome<\/a> or the luxury of <a href=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/en\/symbolic-wedding-in-italy\/simvolicheskaya-svadba-na-ozere-como\/\">Lake Como<\/a> \u2013 the choices are truly endless. It is in Italy that brides can fulfill their childhood dreams of a wedding in a fairytale medieval castle, on a villa terrace with a magnificent view of the azure waters of the Mediterranean, or on the green lawn of a baroque palazzo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">If your dreams are about to come true and a wedding in Italy is just around the corner, then our article will help you prepare for this event, address every possible nuance, and provide useful practical information for guests invited to an Italian wedding who are unfamiliar with local customs.<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n\t\t\t<style>\r\n                #foogallery-gallery-7764.fg-justified .fg-item {\r\n                    margin-right: 1px;\r\n                    margin-bottom: 1px;\r\n                }\r\n\r\n                #foogallery-gallery-7764.fg-justified .fg-image {\r\n                    height: 300px;\r\n                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class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/0901.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"15190\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"450\" width=\"300\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/0901.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22300%22%20height%3D%22450%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20450%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Article Contents:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#sovremennaya-italyanskaya-svadba\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">1. Modern Italian Wedding \u2013 What Is It Like?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#predsvadebnye-prigotovleniya\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Pre-Wedding Preparations<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#rassylka-priglashenij\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Sending Invitations<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#vybor-daty-dlya-svadby-v-italii\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Choosing a Wedding Date in Italy<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#devichnik-i-malchishnik-v-italii\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Bachelorette and Bachelor Parties in Italy<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#kolichestvo-gostej\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Number of Guests<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#chto-daryat-na-svadbu-v-italii\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">What to Give at an Italian Wedding<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#naryady-na-svadbu\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Wedding Attire<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#svadebnye-sueveriya-i-primety\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Wedding Superstitions and Omens<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#cerkovnaya-i-grazhdanskaya-ceremonii\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Religious and Civil Ceremonies<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#gde-prohodit-svadebnoe-zastole\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Where the Wedding Reception Takes Place<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#svadebnoe-menyu\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Wedding Menu<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#svadebnye-tosty\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Wedding Toasts<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#razvlekatelnaya-programma\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Entertainment Program<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#medovyj-mesyac-v-italii\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Honeymoon in Italy<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The article features photographs of our wonderful couples. You can view the weddings we have organized in Italy in our <a href=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/en\/projects\/\">portfolio<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><a id=\"sovremennaya-italyanskaya-svadba\"><\/a>1. Modern Italian Wedding \u2013 What Is It Like?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">A modern Italian wedding does not require strict adherence to the age-old customs, although in Italy\u2014a Catholic and patriarchal country\u2014greater importance is placed on maintaining established order and traditions. Many of these traditions may already be familiar to you\u2014as globalization gradually erases differences between countries and peoples, wedding rituals originally set in Ancient Rome are becoming increasingly uniform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>As with other modern cultures, Italians traditionally marry in white, hold bachelor and bachelorette parties, organize photoshoots for the newlyweds, cut the wedding cake, and toss the bouquet at the end of the reception.<\/strong> Despite these similarities, an Italian wedding has its own unique features and differences; knowing them will help the future couple fully incorporate the color and customs of the country into their celebrations and make guests, unfamiliar with local traditions, feel comfortable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7110\" src=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Photo-175.jpg\" alt=\"Olesya and Artem's official wedding in Rome\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Photo-175.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Photo-175-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7695 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/\u042e\u043b\u0438\u044f-\u0438-\u0420\u043e\u043c\u0430\u043d-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u043d\u0430-\u043e\u0437\u0435\u0440\u0435-\u041a\u043e\u043c\u043e-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"Yulia and Roman's wedding on Lake Como\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/\u042e\u043b\u0438\u044f-\u0438-\u0420\u043e\u043c\u0430\u043d-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u043d\u0430-\u043e\u0437\u0435\u0440\u0435-\u041a\u043e\u043c\u043e-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/\u042e\u043b\u0438\u044f-\u0438-\u0420\u043e\u043c\u0430\u043d-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u043d\u0430-\u043e\u0437\u0435\u0440\u0435-\u041a\u043e\u043c\u043e-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/\u042e\u043b\u0438\u044f-\u0438-\u0420\u043e\u043c\u0430\u043d-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u043d\u0430-\u043e\u0437\u0435\u0440\u0435-\u041a\u043e\u043c\u043e-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/\u042e\u043b\u0438\u044f-\u0438-\u0420\u043e\u043c\u0430\u043d-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u043d\u0430-\u043e\u0437\u0435\u0440\u0435-\u041a\u043e\u043c\u043e-1144x857.jpg 1144w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/\u042e\u043b\u0438\u044f-\u0438-\u0420\u043e\u043c\u0430\u043d-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u043d\u0430-\u043e\u0437\u0435\u0440\u0435-\u041a\u043e\u043c\u043e.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7765\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7765\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7765\" src=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u0418\u0442\u0430\u043b\u044c\u044f\u043d\u0441\u043a\u0430\u044f-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430.jpg\" alt=\"Photoshoot in the style of a 1960s Sicilian wedding for Vanity Fair Italy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u0418\u0442\u0430\u043b\u044c\u044f\u043d\u0441\u043a\u0430\u044f-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u0418\u0442\u0430\u043b\u044c\u044f\u043d\u0441\u043a\u0430\u044f-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u0418\u0442\u0430\u043b\u044c\u044f\u043d\u0441\u043a\u0430\u044f-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7765\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A 1960s Sicilian wedding style photoshoot for Vanity Fair Italy<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Italian wedding traditions vary from region to region, though not as dramatically as in the 19th century during times of political and cultural fragmentation. In our article, we will focus mainly on the traditions of Southern Italy, using the island of Sicily as an example\u2014after all, it is this truly paradisiacal corner that many couples choose for their wedding ceremony in Italy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><strong><a id=\"predsvadebnye-prigotovleniya\"><\/a>2. Pre-Wedding Preparations<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">For Italians, and especially Sicilians, a wedding is arguably the most important event in life. It is no coincidence that the wedding serves as the starting point in Mario Puzo\u2019s <em>The Godfather<\/em>. On the wedding day of Constance\u2019s daughter, Don Vito Corleone greets numerous guests at the threshold of his mansion, while in the corridors he receives supplicants who come to the &#8220;Godfather&#8221; seeking protection and fair judgment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>In Italy, it is customary to prepare for a wedding well in advance \u2013 a year or even two ahead, since organizing a grand celebration at the highest level involves serious and meticulous planning.<\/strong> A classic Italian wedding demands that everything be done properly. A quick Las Vegas\u2013style ceremony, where one might marry on the very day the idea of marriage first occurs, without witnesses and numerous guests, would neither be understood nor accepted here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">A long period of courtship precedes the wedding. In some cases, this period can even be excessively long \u2013 in Italy, divorce is neither simple nor swift, so many couples delay marriage as long as possible, often tying the knot only after the age of 30, which in turn is seen as a guarantee of strong relationships and genuine love.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The first step towards a life together is a <a href=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/en\/marriage-proposal-in-italy\/\">marriage proposal<\/a>, usually made in a romantic setting. The man confirms the seriousness of his intentions by presenting the lady with an engagement ring. The first option is a ring with a single large diamond \u2013 a symbol of unique, one-of-a-kind love. Another popular option is a veretta ring with small diamonds arranged in a circle, symbolizing the eternity of love. The promise is sealed with a kiss, and once the lady accepts her suitor\u2019s proposal, the couple is considered engaged.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6160 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/\u041f\u0440\u0435\u0434\u043b\u043e\u0436\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435-\u0440\u0443\u043a\u0438-\u0438-\u0441\u0435\u0440\u0434\u0446\u0435-\u043d\u0430-\u041a\u043e\u043c\u043e-villa-Balbianello-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Marriage proposal in Italy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/\u041f\u0440\u0435\u0434\u043b\u043e\u0436\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435-\u0440\u0443\u043a\u0438-\u0438-\u0441\u0435\u0440\u0434\u0446\u0435-\u043d\u0430-\u041a\u043e\u043c\u043e-villa-Balbianello-1024x681.jpg 1024w, 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fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/\u041f\u0440\u0435\u0434\u043b\u043e\u0436\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435-\u0440\u0443\u043a\u0438-\u0438-\u0441\u0435\u0440\u0434\u0446\u0430-\u0432-\u0412\u0435\u043d\u0435\u0446\u0438\u0438.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"13617\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"450\" width=\"300\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/\u041f\u0440\u0435\u0434\u043b\u043e\u0436\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435-\u0440\u0443\u043a\u0438-\u0438-\u0441\u0435\u0440\u0434\u0446\u0430-\u0432-\u0412\u0435\u043d\u0435\u0446\u0438\u0438.jpg\" 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data-attachment-id=\"12823\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"450\" width=\"303\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/\u041f\u0440\u0435\u0434\u043b\u043e\u0436\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435-\u0440\u0443\u043a\u0438-\u0438-\u0441\u0435\u0440\u0434\u0446\u0430-\u0432-\u0420\u0438\u043c\u0435.jpg\" data-srcset-fg=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/\u041f\u0440\u0435\u0434\u043b\u043e\u0436\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435-\u0440\u0443\u043a\u0438-\u0438-\u0441\u0435\u0440\u0434\u0446\u0430-\u0432-\u0420\u0438\u043c\u0435.jpg 2x\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22303%22%20height%3D%22450%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20303%20450%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/\u041f\u0440\u0435\u0434\u043b\u043e\u0436\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435-\u0440\u0443\u043a\u0438-\u0438-\u0441\u0435\u0440\u0434\u0446\u0430-\u0432-\u0412\u0435\u043d\u0435\u0446\u0438\u0438-4.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"13557\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"450\" width=\"300\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/\u041f\u0440\u0435\u0434\u043b\u043e\u0436\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435-\u0440\u0443\u043a\u0438-\u0438-\u0441\u0435\u0440\u0434\u0446\u0430-\u0432-\u0412\u0435\u043d\u0435\u0446\u0438\u0438-4.jpg\" data-srcset-fg=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/\u041f\u0440\u0435\u0434\u043b\u043e\u0436\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435-\u0440\u0443\u043a\u0438-\u0438-\u0441\u0435\u0440\u0434\u0446\u0430-\u0432-\u0412\u0435\u043d\u0435\u0446\u0438\u0438-4.jpg 2x\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22300%22%20height%3D%22450%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20450%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The tradition of engagement dates back to Ancient Rome, when a preliminary marriage agreement was considered a legal procedure accompanied by the exchange of rings, after which only death could dissolve the marriage contract. In those times, the decision to marry was made not by the woman herself, but by her father or guardian based on political or financial considerations, aimed at expanding and strengthening the family\u2019s influence. Of course, in the modern world such restrictions no longer exist, and marriages are most often based on mutual consent and love without direct parental intervention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>After the engagement, the couple announces the upcoming wedding at a special engagement party, to which relatives and friends are invited.<\/strong> It is customary for the parents of the future spouses to meet each other before the wedding. Typically, this occurs at a family lunch or dinner where one side invites the other.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><a id=\"rassylka-priglashenij\"><\/a>3. Sending Invitations<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">According to etiquette, invitations must be sent to all guests several months before the wedding date\u2014not by email, but the old-fashioned way, by postal mail in an envelope with stamps. The invitations, whose design may be specially created for a specific wedding, include the names of the newlyweds, the date and venue, and the preferred dress code if the wedding is themed. Interestingly, the ceremony\u2019s start time is set one hour earlier to ensure that none of the guests are late.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Upon receiving the invitation, guests are expected to reply as soon as possible to indicate whether they will attend, as this information is vital for planning the celebration and organizing the reception.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6939 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u041a\u0440\u0438\u0441\u0442\u0438\u043d\u0430-\u0438-\u0418\u0432\u0430\u043d-\u043d\u0435\u0436\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u044c-\u043d\u0430-\u043e\u0437\u0435\u0440\u0435-\u041a\u043e\u043c\u043e_8.webp\" alt=\"Kristina and Ivan's tenderness on Lake Como\" width=\"852\" height=\"568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u041a\u0440\u0438\u0441\u0442\u0438\u043d\u0430-\u0438-\u0418\u0432\u0430\u043d-\u043d\u0435\u0436\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u044c-\u043d\u0430-\u043e\u0437\u0435\u0440\u0435-\u041a\u043e\u043c\u043e_8.webp 852w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u041a\u0440\u0438\u0441\u0442\u0438\u043d\u0430-\u0438-\u0418\u0432\u0430\u043d-\u043d\u0435\u0436\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u044c-\u043d\u0430-\u043e\u0437\u0435\u0440\u0435-\u041a\u043e\u043c\u043e_8-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u041a\u0440\u0438\u0441\u0442\u0438\u043d\u0430-\u0438-\u0418\u0432\u0430\u043d-\u043d\u0435\u0436\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u044c-\u043d\u0430-\u043e\u0437\u0435\u0440\u0435-\u041a\u043e\u043c\u043e_8-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><a id=\"vybor-daty-dlya-svadby-v-italii\"><\/a>4. Choosing a Wedding Date in Italy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Italians place great importance on choosing the wedding date. The least desirable dates in this Catholic country are those that fall during Advent (the period preceding Christmas), Lent before Easter, and the month of May (just as in our culture: if you marry in May, you will be troubled for the rest of your life).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Tuesday, whose patron and ruling planet is Mars, is considered an unlucky day for a wedding ceremony \u2013 if a couple marries on Tuesday, they are likely to quarrel and fight frequently. Of all the days of the week, Sunday is regarded as the best, when all the saints bestow their blessings on the newlyweds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Although Italians marry year-round, the main wedding season lasts from mid-April (after Easter) to the end of October.<\/strong> When choosing a month for a wedding in Italy, it is advisable to avoid August, especially dates starting from August 15, when Italians celebrate Ferragosto (the Assumption of Mary) and head off on vacation en masse\u2014resulting in crowded hotels, heavy traffic, and prices surging by 20\u201350%. If you wish to save money, it is better to consider the less popular months, as many hotels and restaurants offer good discounts during the off-season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7749 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u043d\u0430-\u0432\u0438\u043b\u043b\u0435-\u0411\u043e\u043d\u043e\u043c\u0438-2-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding at Villa Bonomi\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u043d\u0430-\u0432\u0438\u043b\u043b\u0435-\u0411\u043e\u043d\u043e\u043c\u0438-2-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u043d\u0430-\u0432\u0438\u043b\u043b\u0435-\u0411\u043e\u043d\u043e\u043c\u0438-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u043d\u0430-\u0432\u0438\u043b\u043b\u0435-\u0411\u043e\u043d\u043e\u043c\u0438-2-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u043d\u0430-\u0432\u0438\u043b\u043b\u0435-\u0411\u043e\u043d\u043e\u043c\u0438-2-1144x761.jpg 1144w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u043d\u0430-\u0432\u0438\u043b\u043b\u0435-\u0411\u043e\u043d\u043e\u043c\u0438-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><a id=\"devichnik-i-malchishnik-v-italii\"><\/a>5. Bachelorette and Bachelor Parties in Italy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">An important part of the pre-wedding period is the parties for the soon-to-be newlyweds, during which they bid farewell to their carefree single life. In Italy, bachelorette and bachelor parties are organized in such a way that friends take the bride or groom to a predetermined location and arrange a surprise; for the groom, this may be a truly wild bachelor party in the spirit of the film \u201cThe Hangover,\u201d while for the bride, a more modest yet fun dinner with her friends is usually arranged.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">In both cases, as the English say, there is a touch of bittersweet\u2014a \u201cbittersweet joy\u201d arising from the knowledge that life will soon change forever.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-7353\" src=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Photo-27-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Elvira and Dmitry's wedding at an agriturismo in Lazio\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Photo-27-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Photo-27-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Photo-27-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Photo-27.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-7357\" src=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Photo-84-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Elvira and Dmitry's wedding at an agriturismo in Lazio\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Photo-84-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Photo-84-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Photo-84-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Photo-84.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\" id=\"kolichestvo-gostej\"><\/span>6. Number of Guests<\/h2>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cThe vast garden already accommodated several hundred people: some danced on a wooden stage strewn with flowers, while others sat at the longest tables laden with every kind of food\u2014spicy and aromatic in a southern style\u2014and jugs of dark homemade wine. The bride, Connie Corleone, in all her wedding splendor, was seated at a special table on a separate dais along with the groom, her bridesmaid, and the groomsmen. They presented a picturesque scene in the old Italian style. Although the groom did not particularly like it, Connie agreed to conduct the wedding in the traditional Italian manner to please her father, whom she had already disappointed by her choice of husband.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Mario Puzo, \u201cThe Godfather\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div id=\"attachment_7767\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7767\" class=\"wp-image-7767 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u041c\u0430\u0440\u0438\u043e-\u041f\u044c\u044e\u0437\u043e-\u041a\u0440\u0435\u0441\u0442\u043d\u044b\u0439-\u043e\u0442\u0435\u0446.jpg\" alt=\"Mario Puzo The Godfather\" width=\"800\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u041c\u0430\u0440\u0438\u043e-\u041f\u044c\u044e\u0437\u043e-\u041a\u0440\u0435\u0441\u0442\u043d\u044b\u0439-\u043e\u0442\u0435\u0446.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u041c\u0430\u0440\u0438\u043e-\u041f\u044c\u044e\u0437\u043e-\u041a\u0440\u0435\u0441\u0442\u043d\u044b\u0439-\u043e\u0442\u0435\u0446-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u041c\u0430\u0440\u0438\u043e-\u041f\u044c\u044e\u0437\u043e-\u041a\u0440\u0435\u0441\u0442\u043d\u044b\u0439-\u043e\u0442\u0435\u0446-768x501.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7767\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wedding scene of Vito Corleone&#8217;s daughter from the first film of \u201cThe Godfather\u201d trilogy<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Although the trend in modern weddings is to celebrate in an intimate circle of close friends and relatives, in Italy a \u201cwarm and intimate\u201d wedding of 25 people is not considered a true celebration. <strong>Given the size and closeness of Italian families, especially in Southern Italy, a wedding with up to 100 guests is considered quite modest by Italian standards.<\/strong> A wedding of 200\u2013250 guests is viewed as a good average, allowing room for distant relatives, work colleagues, and less close friends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Since an Italian wedding is essentially a public declaration that the couple has officially decided to be \u201cin sorrow and in joy, for as long as they shall live,\u201d Italians believe that the more witnesses to this momentous event, the better.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"chto-daryat-na-svadbu-v-italii\"><\/a><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\">7. What to Give at an Italian Wedding<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">An important question for all those invited to an Italian wedding is what and when it is customary to give to the future spouses. <strong>Modern Italians prefer to give money or items chosen from a special list provided by the couple.<\/strong> A common practice has become the gift of a honeymoon \u2013 guests transfer money in advance to a travel agency that organizes the trip.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The main difference from Russia is that gifts, whether money or items, can be given BEFORE the wedding itself. For example, <strong>in Sicily a special party \u2013 the ricevimento \u2013 is organized a month or two before the celebration, during which the gifts are presented.<\/strong> Of course, guests from Russia and other countries may also give gifts on the wedding day itself, for instance during the welcome aperitif before the reception when the newlyweds mingle freely with their guests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">It is important to note that it is not customary to give flowers at an Italian wedding. Traditionally, the groom selects and purchases the bouquet for the bride and brings it to her home before the celebration. For the female relatives (mother-in-law, stepmother, sisters-in-law) and the bride\u2019s friends, bouquets are purchased separately, while the other guests are expected to attend without flowers.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7768\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7768\" class=\"wp-image-7768 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u0418\u0442\u0430\u043b\u044c\u044f\u043d\u0441\u043a\u0430\u044f-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u0442\u0440\u0430\u0434\u0438\u0446\u0438\u0438.jpg\" alt=\"Italian Wedding Traditions\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u0418\u0442\u0430\u043b\u044c\u044f\u043d\u0441\u043a\u0430\u044f-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u0442\u0440\u0430\u0434\u0438\u0446\u0438\u0438.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u0418\u0442\u0430\u043b\u044c\u044f\u043d\u0441\u043a\u0430\u044f-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u0442\u0440\u0430\u0434\u0438\u0446\u0438\u0438-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u0418\u0442\u0430\u043b\u044c\u044f\u043d\u0441\u043a\u0430\u044f-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u0442\u0440\u0430\u0434\u0438\u0446\u0438\u0438-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7768\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sicilian wedding of Marina (the director of WowItaly Weddings) and Ludovico<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">It is also remarkable that an Italian wedding is not only about gifts for the couple, but also for the guests! At the end of the wedding reception, each guest is given <strong>bomboniere<\/strong><em><strong> (bomboniere)<\/strong><\/em> \u2013 small keepsakes commemorating the event. The style of the bomboniere depends on the creativity of the bride and groom and the wedding theme; regardless of the design, the gift set for guests always includes <strong>Jordan almonds, or Italian confetti<\/strong> \u2013 almonds coated in a chocolate glaze, wrapped in bright packaging or netted bags.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-6432 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_1040-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Maria and Andrea's Wedding in Rome\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_1040-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_1040-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_1040-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_1040.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The color of the glaze may vary, but the number of confetti pieces is always odd (preferably 5 or 7), symbolizing luck and best wishes for the bride and groom \u2013 happiness, health, wealth, longevity, and the continuation of the family.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">At the wedding of Marina and Ludovico, which the author had the honor of attending as a guest, the bomboniere were themed and reflected the cultural backgrounds of the bride and groom. Guests from Italy received a matryoshka containing a bottle of Russia\u2019s national drink \u2013 vodka \u2013 while guests from Russia received a traditional Sicilian bridal carriage with a bottle of limoncello. And, of course, all guests also received 5 pieces of chocolate-glazed almonds along with their souvenirs.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><a id=\"naryady-na-svadbu\"><\/a>8. Wedding Attire<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">As in many other countries, it is considered bad luck in Italy for the groom to see the bride\u2019s dress before the wedding; therefore, the bride chooses her wedding attire on her own, assisted by her older relatives and friends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-7750\" src=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u043d\u0430-\u0432\u0438\u043b\u043b\u0435-\u0411\u043e\u043d\u043e\u043c\u0438-3-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding at Villa Bonomi\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u043d\u0430-\u0432\u0438\u043b\u043b\u0435-\u0411\u043e\u043d\u043e\u043c\u0438-3-1024x681.jpg 1024w, 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loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u043d\u0435\u0432\u0435\u0441\u0442\u0430-\u0432-\u0442\u043e\u0441\u043a\u0430\u043d\u0435.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"15287\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"450\" width=\"300\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u043d\u0435\u0432\u0435\u0441\u0442\u0430-\u0432-\u0442\u043e\u0441\u043a\u0430\u043d\u0435.jpg\" data-srcset-fg=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u043d\u0435\u0432\u0435\u0441\u0442\u0430-\u0432-\u0442\u043e\u0441\u043a\u0430\u043d\u0435.jpg 2x\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22300%22%20height%3D%22450%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20450%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">For a church ceremony, a classic floor-length white dress with a long train is preferred\u2014one that flows beautifully along the aisle as the bride walks to the altar. A corset with a deep neckline and an overly bare back is not acceptable in church, so if you desire a more daring dress, it is better saved for the civil ceremony or a celebration at a restaurant. For a municipal registration, a knee-length dress with a sun skirt is appropriate. The color can vary in all shades of white\u2014from vanilla and powder to champagne.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The tradition of complementing the wedding look with a veil dates back to Ancient Rome, when the veil resembled a covering that not only concealed the bride\u2019s face but also enveloped her from head to toe. <strong>In Southern Italy, it is customary for the veil to be as long as the couple\u2019s love for each other\u2014the longer, the better.<\/strong> Moreover, such a veil looks exceptionally striking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5794 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/\u0410\u043b\u0438\u043d\u0430-\u0438-\u0414\u043c\u0438\u0442\u0440\u0438\u0439-\u0421\u0438\u043c\u0432\u043e\u043b\u0438\u0447\u0435\u0441\u043a\u0430\u044f-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u043d\u0430-\u0421\u0438\u0446\u0438\u043b\u0438\u0438-005-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Alina and Dmitry \u2013 Symbolic Wedding in Sicily\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/\u0410\u043b\u0438\u043d\u0430-\u0438-\u0414\u043c\u0438\u0442\u0440\u0438\u0439-\u0421\u0438\u043c\u0432\u043e\u043b\u0438\u0447\u0435\u0441\u043a\u0430\u044f-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u043d\u0430-\u0421\u0438\u0446\u0438\u043b\u0438\u0438-005-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/\u0410\u043b\u0438\u043d\u0430-\u0438-\u0414\u043c\u0438\u0442\u0440\u0438\u0439-\u0421\u0438\u043c\u0432\u043e\u043b\u0438\u0447\u0435\u0441\u043a\u0430\u044f-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u043d\u0430-\u0421\u0438\u0446\u0438\u043b\u0438\u0438-005-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/\u0410\u043b\u0438\u043d\u0430-\u0438-\u0414\u043c\u0438\u0442\u0440\u0438\u0439-\u0421\u0438\u043c\u0432\u043e\u043b\u0438\u0447\u0435\u0441\u043a\u0430\u044f-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u043d\u0430-\u0421\u0438\u0446\u0438\u043b\u0438\u0438-005-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/\u0410\u043b\u0438\u043d\u0430-\u0438-\u0414\u043c\u0438\u0442\u0440\u0438\u0439-\u0421\u0438\u043c\u0432\u043e\u043b\u0438\u0447\u0435\u0441\u043a\u0430\u044f-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u043d\u0430-\u0421\u0438\u0446\u0438\u043b\u0438\u0438-005-1144x763.jpg 1144w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/\u0410\u043b\u0438\u043d\u0430-\u0438-\u0414\u043c\u0438\u0442\u0440\u0438\u0439-\u0421\u0438\u043c\u0432\u043e\u043b\u0438\u0447\u0435\u0441\u043a\u0430\u044f-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u043d\u0430-\u0421\u0438\u0446\u0438\u043b\u0438\u0438-005.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">It is preferable that the groom wears a classic suit with a tie or bow tie. The dress code for guests is specified in advance in the invitations, especially if the couple wishes to adhere to a certain style and color palette. Guests are expected to dress appropriately for the occasion \u2013 formally, but not so extravagantly as to outshine the true stars of the celebration. Total black attire and exposed shoulders during a church ceremony are prohibited.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t<style>\r\n                #foogallery-gallery-7771.fg-justified .fg-item {\r\n                    margin-right: 1px;\r\n                    margin-bottom: 1px;\r\n                }\r\n\r\n                #foogallery-gallery-7771.fg-justified .fg-image {\r\n                    height: 300px;\r\n                }\r\n\t\t\t<\/style>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"foogallery foogallery-container foogallery-justified foogallery-lightbox-foogallery fg-justified fg-light fg-loading-default fg-loaded-fade-in fg-caption-always fg-hover-fade fg-hover-zoom2 fg-ready\" id=\"foogallery-gallery-7771\" 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fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Photo-60.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"14849\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"450\" width=\"300\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Photo-60.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22300%22%20height%3D%22450%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20450%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/\u0410\u043b\u0435\u043a\u0441\u0430\u043d\u0434\u0440\u0430-\u0438-\u0410\u0440\u043c\u0435\u043d-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u043d\u0430-\u043e\u0437\u0435\u0440\u0435-\u041a\u043e\u043c\u043e_7.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"14453\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"450\" width=\"300\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/\u0410\u043b\u0435\u043a\u0441\u0430\u043d\u0434\u0440\u0430-\u0438-\u0410\u0440\u043c\u0435\u043d-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u043d\u0430-\u043e\u0437\u0435\u0440\u0435-\u041a\u043e\u043c\u043e_7.jpg\" data-srcset-fg=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/\u0410\u043b\u0435\u043a\u0441\u0430\u043d\u0434\u0440\u0430-\u0438-\u0410\u0440\u043c\u0435\u043d-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u043d\u0430-\u043e\u0437\u0435\u0440\u0435-\u041a\u043e\u043c\u043e_7.jpg 2x\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22300%22%20height%3D%22450%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20450%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/0050_resized.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"15234\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"450\" width=\"300\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/0050_resized.jpg\" data-srcset-fg=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/0050_resized.jpg 2x\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22300%22%20height%3D%22450%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20450%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><strong><a id=\"svadebnye-sueveriya-i-primety\"><\/a>9. Wedding Superstitions and Omens<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Italians are a very superstitious people, especially when it comes to weddings. There are many omens believed to determine the future life of the couple. On the eve of the wedding, the Italian bride will invariably wear something green, as it is said to promise abundance and fertility for the upcoming marriage. There is also another well-known tradition\u2014the bride should wear something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and something received as a gift; however, this tradition originated in England and is not uniquely Italian.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>On the wedding day, the bride will never wear gold, except for her wedding ring, and a small piece of iron will be hidden in the groom\u2019s pocket to ward off evil spirits and protect against the evil eye.<\/strong> As the couple exits the church, guests throw rose petals (which is usually not allowed inside the church), paper confetti, and handfuls of rice\u2014washed so as not to stain the groom\u2019s suit. A veritable shower of petals, confetti, and rice rains down on the newlyweds, promising abundance and prosperity in their future married life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-7720\" src=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u043e\u0431\u0441\u044b\u043f\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0435-\u0440\u0438\u0441\u043e\u043c-\u0432-\u0442\u043e\u0441\u043a\u0430\u0435-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Ceremony in Tuscany\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u043e\u0431\u0441\u044b\u043f\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0435-\u0440\u0438\u0441\u043e\u043c-\u0432-\u0442\u043e\u0441\u043a\u0430\u0435-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u043e\u0431\u0441\u044b\u043f\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0435-\u0440\u0438\u0441\u043e\u043c-\u0432-\u0442\u043e\u0441\u043a\u0430\u0435-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u043e\u0431\u0441\u044b\u043f\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0435-\u0440\u0438\u0441\u043e\u043c-\u0432-\u0442\u043e\u0441\u043a\u0430\u0435-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u043e\u0431\u0441\u044b\u043f\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0435-\u0440\u0438\u0441\u043e\u043c-\u0432-\u0442\u043e\u0441\u043a\u0430\u0435-1144x763.jpg 1144w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u043e\u0431\u0441\u044b\u043f\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0435-\u0440\u0438\u0441\u043e\u043c-\u0432-\u0442\u043e\u0441\u043a\u0430\u0435.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6584\" src=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/\u041d\u0438\u043a\u0430-\u0438-\u041d\u0438\u043a\u0438\u0442\u0430-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u0432-\u0414\u043e\u043b\u043e\u043c\u0438\u0442\u043e\u0432\u044b\u0445-\u0410\u043b\u044c\u043f\u0430\u0445_97.webp\" alt=\"Nika and Nikita's wedding in the Dolomites\" width=\"852\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/\u041d\u0438\u043a\u0430-\u0438-\u041d\u0438\u043a\u0438\u0442\u0430-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u0432-\u0414\u043e\u043b\u043e\u043c\u0438\u0442\u043e\u0432\u044b\u0445-\u0410\u043b\u044c\u043f\u0430\u0445_97.webp 852w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/\u041d\u0438\u043a\u0430-\u0438-\u041d\u0438\u043a\u0438\u0442\u0430-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u0432-\u0414\u043e\u043b\u043e\u043c\u0438\u0442\u043e\u0432\u044b\u0445-\u0410\u043b\u044c\u043f\u0430\u0445_97-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/\u041d\u0438\u043a\u0430-\u0438-\u041d\u0438\u043a\u0438\u0442\u0430-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u0432-\u0414\u043e\u043b\u043e\u043c\u0438\u0442\u043e\u0432\u044b\u0445-\u0410\u043b\u044c\u043f\u0430\u0445_97-768x511.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">At the end of the celebration, the couple must break a vase or a glass and count the number of shards, which symbolize the number of years they will be happily married.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">There are many omens and superstitions, and although not all are taken into account before or during an Italian wedding, if you are getting married in Italy, it might be wise to heed a couple of them\u2014just in case and for good luck.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><strong><a id=\"cerkovnaya-i-grazhdanskaya-ceremonii\"><\/a>10. Religious and Civil Ceremonies<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">In Italy, there is no concept of a bride price (which is not universally included in the wedding program even in Russia), and the celebration begins immediately with the wedding ceremony. Unlike many other countries, over 75% of marriages in Italy are performed in a church, and the religious ceremony is officially equivalent to a civil registration. Of course, couples may also marry at the local municipality (which is often housed in very beautiful historic buildings), where the ceremony is usually conducted by the mayor or a registrar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5647 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/\u041e\u0444\u0438\u0446\u0438\u0430\u043b\u044c\u043d\u0430\u044f-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u0432-\u0420\u0438\u043c\u0435-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Official Wedding in Rome\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/\u041e\u0444\u0438\u0446\u0438\u0430\u043b\u044c\u043d\u0430\u044f-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u0432-\u0420\u0438\u043c\u0435-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/\u041e\u0444\u0438\u0446\u0438\u0430\u043b\u044c\u043d\u0430\u044f-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u0432-\u0420\u0438\u043c\u0435-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/\u041e\u0444\u0438\u0446\u0438\u0430\u043b\u044c\u043d\u0430\u044f-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u0432-\u0420\u0438\u043c\u0435-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/\u041e\u0444\u0438\u0446\u0438\u0430\u043b\u044c\u043d\u0430\u044f-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u0432-\u0420\u0438\u043c\u0435-1144x763.jpg 1144w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/\u041e\u0444\u0438\u0446\u0438\u0430\u043b\u044c\u043d\u0430\u044f-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u0432-\u0420\u0438\u043c\u0435.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">However, in Italy\u2014a country with very strong religious traditions\u2014it is customary for the couple to officially wed and exchange marriage vows in a church, before the eyes of both people and God. This is especially true in the more patriarchal South of Italy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The order of a church ceremony in Italy is roughly as follows. The groom arrives at the church 20\u201330 minutes before the ceremony begins and patiently waits for the bride, as do the many guests, who are instructed to take their seats immediately rather than waiting outside. In the church, the right side is reserved for the groom\u2019s friends and relatives, and the left side for the bride\u2019s. The front rows are designated for the parents and close relatives. In Sicily, it is not uncommon for the entire village or a large part of the town to attend the church ceremony, as a wedding is considered a celebration for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4113\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4113\" class=\"wp-image-4113 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/\u0412\u0435\u043d\u0447\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0435-\u0410\u043b\u0435\u043a\u0441\u0430\u043d\u0434\u0440\u044b-\u0438-\u0412\u0438\u043d\u0447\u0435\u043d\u0442\u0430-\u0432-\u0420\u0438\u043c\u0435-87-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding of Alexandra and Vincenzo in Rome\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/\u0412\u0435\u043d\u0447\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0435-\u0410\u043b\u0435\u043a\u0441\u0430\u043d\u0434\u0440\u044b-\u0438-\u0412\u0438\u043d\u0447\u0435\u043d\u0442\u0430-\u0432-\u0420\u0438\u043c\u0435-87-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/\u0412\u0435\u043d\u0447\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0435-\u0410\u043b\u0435\u043a\u0441\u0430\u043d\u0434\u0440\u044b-\u0438-\u0412\u0438\u043d\u0447\u0435\u043d\u0442\u0430-\u0432-\u0420\u0438\u043c\u0435-87-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/\u0412\u0435\u043d\u0447\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0435-\u0410\u043b\u0435\u043a\u0441\u0430\u043d\u0434\u0440\u044b-\u0438-\u0412\u0438\u043d\u0447\u0435\u043d\u0442\u0430-\u0432-\u0420\u0438\u043c\u0435-87-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/\u0412\u0435\u043d\u0447\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0435-\u0410\u043b\u0435\u043a\u0441\u0430\u043d\u0434\u0440\u044b-\u0438-\u0412\u0438\u043d\u0447\u0435\u043d\u0442\u0430-\u0432-\u0420\u0438\u043c\u0435-87-1144x763.jpg 1144w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/\u0412\u0435\u043d\u0447\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0435-\u0410\u043b\u0435\u043a\u0441\u0430\u043d\u0434\u0440\u044b-\u0438-\u0412\u0438\u043d\u0447\u0435\u043d\u0442\u0430-\u0432-\u0420\u0438\u043c\u0435-87.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4113\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wedding of Alexandra and Vincenzo at the Basilica of Santa Maria in Aracoeli in Rome<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_4203\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4203\" class=\"wp-image-4203 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/\u0412\u0435\u043d\u0447\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0435-\u041e\u043b\u044c\u0433\u0438-\u0438-\u041d\u0438\u043a\u043e\u043b\u0430\u044f-\u0432-\u0420\u0438\u043c\u0435-1-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding of Olga and Nikolay in Rome\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/\u0412\u0435\u043d\u0447\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0435-\u041e\u043b\u044c\u0433\u0438-\u0438-\u041d\u0438\u043a\u043e\u043b\u0430\u044f-\u0432-\u0420\u0438\u043c\u0435-1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/\u0412\u0435\u043d\u0447\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0435-\u041e\u043b\u044c\u0433\u0438-\u0438-\u041d\u0438\u043a\u043e\u043b\u0430\u044f-\u0432-\u0420\u0438\u043c\u0435-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/\u0412\u0435\u043d\u0447\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0435-\u041e\u043b\u044c\u0433\u0438-\u0438-\u041d\u0438\u043a\u043e\u043b\u0430\u044f-\u0432-\u0420\u0438\u043c\u0435-1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/\u0412\u0435\u043d\u0447\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0435-\u041e\u043b\u044c\u0433\u0438-\u0438-\u041d\u0438\u043a\u043e\u043b\u0430\u044f-\u0432-\u0420\u0438\u043c\u0435-1-1-1144x763.jpg 1144w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/\u0412\u0435\u043d\u0447\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0435-\u041e\u043b\u044c\u0433\u0438-\u0438-\u041d\u0438\u043a\u043e\u043b\u0430\u044f-\u0432-\u0420\u0438\u043c\u0435-1-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4203\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wedding of Olga and Nikolay in the Orthodox Church of St. Catherine in Rome<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The bride typically arrives at the church with a slight delay \u2013 her imminent arrival is announced by the church bells. As has been customary since the Middle Ages, she may arrive very romantically and extravagantly \u2013 on horseback or in a carriage, though most often by car. Tradition dictates that, to the sounds of Mendelssohn\u2019s march, the father leads the bride to the altar, preceded by a boy and a girl (children of relatives or close friends) carrying a cushion with rings and flowers. Upon reaching the altar, the father lifts the veil and forever entrusts his daughter to her future husband.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Once everyone is gathered, the ceremony begins and lasts about an hour. The priest offers guidance to the couple and asks them to recite the traditional wedding vows, which are well known: \u201cI take you to be my lawfully wedded husband\/wife, to have and to hold, in wealth and in poverty, in sickness and in health, in sorrow and in joy, until death do us part.\u201d In this touching and emotional moment, it is very difficult not to shed tears\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Interestingly, witnesses are very important in Italy, and during the official part in the church or municipality, they are indeed asked to formally witness the marriage, whereas in Russia the role of witnesses is purely nominal and has no bearing on the ceremony.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6890\" src=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u041a\u0440\u0438\u0441\u0442\u0438\u043d\u0430-\u0438-\u0418\u0432\u0430\u043d-\u043d\u0435\u0436\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u044c-\u043d\u0430-\u043e\u0437\u0435\u0440\u0435-\u041a\u043e\u043c\u043e_0994.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"852\" height=\"568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u041a\u0440\u0438\u0441\u0442\u0438\u043d\u0430-\u0438-\u0418\u0432\u0430\u043d-\u043d\u0435\u0436\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u044c-\u043d\u0430-\u043e\u0437\u0435\u0440\u0435-\u041a\u043e\u043c\u043e_0994.webp 852w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u041a\u0440\u0438\u0441\u0442\u0438\u043d\u0430-\u0438-\u0418\u0432\u0430\u043d-\u043d\u0435\u0436\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u044c-\u043d\u0430-\u043e\u0437\u0435\u0440\u0435-\u041a\u043e\u043c\u043e_0994-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u041a\u0440\u0438\u0441\u0442\u0438\u043d\u0430-\u0438-\u0418\u0432\u0430\u043d-\u043d\u0435\u0436\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u044c-\u043d\u0430-\u043e\u0437\u0435\u0440\u0435-\u041a\u043e\u043c\u043e_0994-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">After the ceremony, in some villages\u2014especially in Southern Italy\u2014it is customary for the newlyweds, accompanied by relatives and other guests, to proceed in a celebratory procession through the streets, receiving congratulations and handshakes. Most modern couples then head off for a photoshoot, while guests freshen up and make their own way to the restaurant at the designated time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"gde-prohodit-svadebnoe-zastole\"><\/a><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">11. Where the Wedding Reception Takes Place<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-7724\" src=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u043e\u0444\u043e\u0440\u043c\u043b\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435-\u043e\u0441\u0435\u043d\u044c-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u043a\u0440\u0430\u0441\u043d\u044b\u0439-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u043e\u0444\u043e\u0440\u043c\u043b\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435-\u043e\u0441\u0435\u043d\u044c-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u043a\u0440\u0430\u0441\u043d\u044b\u0439-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u043e\u0444\u043e\u0440\u043c\u043b\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435-\u043e\u0441\u0435\u043d\u044c-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u043a\u0440\u0430\u0441\u043d\u044b\u0439-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u043e\u0444\u043e\u0440\u043c\u043b\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435-\u043e\u0441\u0435\u043d\u044c-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u043a\u0440\u0430\u0441\u043d\u044b\u0439-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u043e\u0444\u043e\u0440\u043c\u043b\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435-\u043e\u0441\u0435\u043d\u044c-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u043a\u0440\u0430\u0441\u043d\u044b\u0439-1144x763.jpg 1144w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u043e\u0444\u043e\u0440\u043c\u043b\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435-\u043e\u0441\u0435\u043d\u044c-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u043a\u0440\u0430\u0441\u043d\u044b\u0439.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">A large-scale wedding reception in Italy can be hosted in a luxurious palazzo with several halls accommodating hundreds of people, in a medieval castle straight out of a Disney fairy tale, at a chic villa with open terraces, or even on a yacht slicing through the blue waters of one of the seas that lap Italy\u2019s shores.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Some opt to host the wedding banquet at home: all guests are invited to the church ceremony, while only a select circle of relatives and close friends attend the reception. <strong>However, such a home format is rather the exception\u2014 in Italy, it is customary to treat guests to a delicious lunch or dinner at a fine restaurant after the wedding.<\/strong> Typically, the couple decides in advance how to seat the guests to avoid confusion (ensuring that, for example, grandpa Giuseppe is not seated next to the bride\u2019s young friends), and table cards with guest names are placed at each table.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7775\" src=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u0421\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u043d\u0430-\u0421\u0438\u0446\u0438\u043b\u0438\u0438.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding in Sicily\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u0421\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u043d\u0430-\u0421\u0438\u0446\u0438\u043b\u0438\u0438.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u0421\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u043d\u0430-\u0421\u0438\u0446\u0438\u043b\u0438\u0438-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u0421\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u043d\u0430-\u0421\u0438\u0446\u0438\u043b\u0438\u0438-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><a id=\"svadebnoe-menyu\"><\/a>12. Wedding Menu<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Italians are the biggest food lovers in the world, and the success of a wedding largely depends on the reception\u2014the abundance and variety of dishes served. <strong>A wedding banquet in Italy can include as many as 10\u201315 courses, so non-Italian guests should be prepared for a feast of delicious, calorie-rich food.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6396\" src=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_8464-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Maria and Andrea's Wedding in Rome\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_8464-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_8464-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_8464-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_8464-1144x763.jpg 1144w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_8464.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">There are two types of festive receptions \u2013 a wedding lunch (lasting from around 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.) and a wedding dinner (from 6:00 p.m. to midnight). Prior to the banquet, guests awaiting the arrival of the newlyweds (who are typically occupied with a photoshoot) are served an aperitif to whet their appetite along with light appetizers. Initially, <em><strong>antipasti<\/strong><\/em> (from anti \u2013 \u201cbefore\u201d and pasto \u2013 \u201cmeal\u201d) are served\u2014appetizers made of vegetables, cheese, meat, or seafood, which may also include arancini balls, mini pizzas, or bruschetta.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><em><strong>The first course (primo piatto)<\/strong><\/em> at an Italian wedding is traditionally not a salad, as might be common elsewhere, but pasta, which Italians adore and eat every day\u2014even on their wedding day. The pasta may be prepared according to the season and the locale (seafood pasta in Sicily, carbonara in Rome, truffle pasta in Tuscany, etc.). Other primo piatto dishes served at an Italian wedding include risotto, lasagna, ravioli, and tortellini (Italian dumplings made from unleavened dough).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><em><strong>Main courses (secondo piatto)<\/strong><\/em> include a generous cut of meat or fish served with a <em><strong>side dish (contorno)<\/strong><\/em> of grilled vegetables or potatoes. To finish, a <em><strong>sorbet (sorbetto)<\/strong><\/em> is served, sometimes mixed with liqueur or prosecco. <em><strong>The wedding cake (torta nuziale)<\/strong><\/em>\u2014as is customary in many other parts of the world\u2014is cut by the couple at the end of the evening: the first slices are reserved for the newlyweds, the second for the mother-in-law, the third for the mother, followed by the father-in-law and father, and then the remaining slices are distributed to the other guests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7776\" src=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u0421\u0432\u0430\u0434\u0435\u0431\u043d\u044b\u0439-\u0442\u043e\u0440\u0442.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding Cake\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u0421\u0432\u0430\u0434\u0435\u0431\u043d\u044b\u0439-\u0442\u043e\u0440\u0442.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u0421\u0432\u0430\u0434\u0435\u0431\u043d\u044b\u0439-\u0442\u043e\u0440\u0442-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u0421\u0432\u0430\u0434\u0435\u0431\u043d\u044b\u0439-\u0442\u043e\u0440\u0442-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Of course, no wedding feast is complete without Bacchus and his gifts. While strong alcoholic beverages are almost a given at Russian weddings, in Italy lighter drinks are preferred: Prosecco (a champagne analogue), wine, and liqueur, which is usually served at the end of the banquet along with <em><strong>dolce \u2013 sweets<\/strong><\/em> (in Sicily, these might be <em><strong>cannoli<\/strong><\/em> \u2013 waffle tubes with a sweet filling) and a piece of wedding cake.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cA teetotaler at a wedding is a spy!\u201d is a saying in our culture, and a wedding is considered a failure if no one gets truly festive and wild, as depicted in the film \u201cGorko!\u201d. In Italy, overindulgence is rare; champagne is not guzzled from the bride\u2019s shoe, nor are shots rapidly downed\u2014instead, the wedding resembles a formal dinner more than a boisterous celebration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><a id=\"svadebnye-tosty\"><\/a>13. Wedding Toasts<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">In Russia and other former USSR countries, toasts are an indispensable part of the reception, almost regarded as an art form. During the initial toasts, when the toastmaster invites each guest to speak in turn, gifts (money, items, etc.) are often presented to the newlyweds along with congratulations and best wishes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">In Italy, gifts are given in advance, there is rarely a toastmaster at wedding receptions, and lengthy, flowery toasts or parables are not customary (imagine if all 200\u2013300 guests began to congratulate the couple\u2014the celebration would hardly end until the next morning).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-7408\" src=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Photo-630-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Elvira and Dmitry's wedding at an agriturismo in Lazio\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Photo-630-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Photo-630-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Photo-630-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Photo-630.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">If you are invited to an Italian wedding, I recommend learning just one short word \u2013 <em><strong>&#8220;auguri&#8221; (auguri)<\/strong><\/em>, which roughly translates as \u201cwith best wishes!\u201d It is precisely \u201cauguri!\u201d that guests shout to the couple after the ceremony, congratulating them on their union. During the reception, Italians do not chant lengthy toasts like \u201cGorko!\u201d; at most, they might say <em><strong>&#8220;un bacio per la sposa&#8221; (a kiss for the bride)<\/strong><\/em>. A kiss that is too long in front of numerous elder relatives would be considered rather inappropriate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">However, Italian weddings are not entirely without toasts. Throughout the evening, the newlyweds may approach guests to receive personal congratulations and \u201cauguri.\u201d At the end of the celebration, the couple raises a final glass and expresses their thanks to family and friends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7034 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/TE3228-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Eliza and Tigran's wedding on Lake Como\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/TE3228-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/TE3228-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/TE3228-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/TE3228-1144x763.jpg 1144w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/TE3228.jpg 1250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><a id=\"razvlekatelnaya-programma\"><\/a>14. Entertainment Program<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">When one thinks of a \u201cwedding in Italy\u201d (considering the temperament and passion of Italians), images of cheerful, laughing young men and women dancing wildly, performing the tarantella to the accompaniment of guitar and tambourine, come to mind. I was quite surprised to learn, however, that at an Italian wedding the banquet is the main event, while entertainment such as contests, auctions, live music, and dancing is more the exception than the rule.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6428\" src=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_1227-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Maria and Andrea's Wedding in Rome\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_1227-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_1227-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_1227-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_1227-1144x763.jpg 1144w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_1227.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><em>It is wonderful that the wedding of Marina and Ludovico incorporated traditions from both Russian and Italian weddings. Throughout the evening, live music played\u2014the specially invited jazz band performed popular Italian melodies, while a Russian folk dance duo set the dance floor on fire, and tasteful, unobtrusive contests entertained the guests. Considering that the professions of the bride and groom are related to creativity in photography, video, and advertising, the banquet was adorned with creative video montages in the style of \u201cThe Great Gatsby,\u201d as well as a hit music video for the beloved song \u201cFelicita,\u201d created with the participation of guests from various cities and countries.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uIOjQWtVpZw\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HmJT2Q2WOh8\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><a id=\"medovyj-mesyac-v-italii\"><\/a>15. Honeymoon in Italy<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">What happens after the wedding? Most couples enjoy spending time alone together \u2013 a \u201choneymoon.\u201d This tradition and term date back to Ancient Rome, when newlyweds spent one lunar cycle (29\u201330 days) after the wedding, consuming a portion of honey with every meal so that their future married life would be sweet and prosperous.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The best part is that, after celebrating your wedding in Italy, you can, without leaving the country, venture into any of its stunning and unique corners and spend that time together in tenderness, love, and romance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5644\" src=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/\u041e\u0444\u0438\u0446\u0438\u0430\u043b\u044c\u043d\u0430\u044f-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u043d\u0430-\u0421\u0438\u0446\u0438\u043b\u0438\u0438_93-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Official Wedding in Sicily\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/\u041e\u0444\u0438\u0446\u0438\u0430\u043b\u044c\u043d\u0430\u044f-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u043d\u0430-\u0421\u0438\u0446\u0438\u043b\u0438\u0438_93-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/\u041e\u0444\u0438\u0446\u0438\u0430\u043b\u044c\u043d\u0430\u044f-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u043d\u0430-\u0421\u0438\u0446\u0438\u043b\u0438\u0438_93-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/\u041e\u0444\u0438\u0446\u0438\u0430\u043b\u044c\u043d\u0430\u044f-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u043d\u0430-\u0421\u0438\u0446\u0438\u043b\u0438\u0438_93-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/\u041e\u0444\u0438\u0446\u0438\u0430\u043b\u044c\u043d\u0430\u044f-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u043d\u0430-\u0421\u0438\u0446\u0438\u043b\u0438\u0438_93-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/\u041e\u0444\u0438\u0446\u0438\u0430\u043b\u044c\u043d\u0430\u044f-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u043d\u0430-\u0421\u0438\u0446\u0438\u043b\u0438\u0438_93-1144x763.jpg 1144w, https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/\u041e\u0444\u0438\u0446\u0438\u0430\u043b\u044c\u043d\u0430\u044f-\u0441\u0432\u0430\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430-\u043d\u0430-\u0421\u0438\u0446\u0438\u043b\u0438\u0438_93.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Why Choose WowItaly Weddings?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/en\/projects\/\">portfolio<\/a> speaks for itself. 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           <span class=\"sbi-screenreader\">Words cannot describe our emotions and immense gra<\/span>\n            <svg class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-clone fa-w-16 sbi_lightbox_carousel_icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Clone\" data-fa-pro\u0192cessed=\"\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"clone\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t                <path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M464 0H144c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48v48H48c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48v320c0 26.51 21.49 48 48 48h320c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48v-48h48c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48V48c0-26.51-21.49-48-48-48zM362 464H54a6 6 0 0 1-6-6V150a6 6 0 0 1 6-6h42v224c0 26.51 21.49 48 48 48h224v42a6 6 0 0 1-6 6zm96-96H150a6 6 0 0 1-6-6V54a6 6 0 0 1 6-6h308a6 6 0 0 1 6 6v308a6 6 0 0 1-6 6z\"><\/path>\n\t            <\/svg>\t                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/instagram-feed\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"Words cannot describe our emotions and immense gratirude to the wonderful Wow Italy team!\n\nTo our wonderful planners, we wish you continued success, many more heartfelt couples (just like us and our guests \u263a\ufe0f), and exciting, large-scale projects! You are the best! Sending big hugs and already looking forward to our anniversary! \ud83d\ude09\n\n\ud83d\udc9aElisabeth &amp; Gennady, Wedding on Lake Como, July 10, 2025\n\n\ud83e\udd0dTrust your dream to the experts who call Italy home. 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           <span class=\"sbi-screenreader\">Our exclusive first look at the brand new Lake Com<\/span>\n            <svg class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-clone fa-w-16 sbi_lightbox_carousel_icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Clone\" data-fa-pro\u0192cessed=\"\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"clone\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t                <path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M464 0H144c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48v48H48c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48v320c0 26.51 21.49 48 48 48h320c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48v-48h48c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48V48c0-26.51-21.49-48-48-48zM362 464H54a6 6 0 0 1-6-6V150a6 6 0 0 1 6-6h42v224c0 26.51 21.49 48 48 48h224v42a6 6 0 0 1-6 6zm96-96H150a6 6 0 0 1-6-6V54a6 6 0 0 1 6-6h308a6 6 0 0 1 6 6v308a6 6 0 0 1-6 6z\"><\/path>\n\t            <\/svg>\t                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/instagram-feed\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"Our exclusive first look at the brand new Lake Como EDITION\n\nYou\u2019ve seen the stunning architecture and heard the buzz, but what\u2019s it really like?\n\nWe visited the Lake Como EDITION just 10 days after its grand opening to give you our expert take. Swipe through to see our behind-the-scenes insights \n\nWe recommend The EDITION for those seeking:\n\u2022 Unrivaled comfort and privacy\n\u2022 The reliability of a global luxury brand\n\u2022 That \u201cwow\u201d factor that only a truly iconic venue can provide\n\n\ud83e\udd0dTrust your dream to the experts who call Italy home. DM us for more details and let\u2019s turn your vision into a reality!\n\n\u2764\ufe0fYour wedding planner in Italy @wowitaly_events\n\n\ud83d\udddd\ufe0f: wedding for two I elopement on Lake Como I Lake Como wedding planner | destination wedding Italy | Italian wedding | Lake Como wedding | legal wedding in Italy | elopement in Italy | luxury wedding Lake Como | elopement in Rome | wedding in Rome | church wedding Italy | vow renewal Italy | catholic wedding in Italy\">\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"sbi_item sbi_type_video sbi_new sbi_transition\" id=\"sbi_18102412612969998\" data-date=\"1777645239\">\n    <div class=\"sbi_photo_wrap\">\n        <a class=\"sbi_photo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DXzJPfgMzqw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" 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           <span class=\"sbi-screenreader\">Because a WOW result isn\u2019t a miracle\n\nPeople oft<\/span>\n            \t        <svg style=\"color: rgba(255,255,255,1)\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-play fa-w-14 sbi_playbtn\" aria-label=\"Play\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-fa-processed=\"\" data-prefix=\"fa\" data-icon=\"play\" role=\"presentation\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M424.4 214.7L72.4 6.6C43.8-10.3 0 6.1 0 47.9V464c0 37.5 40.7 60.1 72.4 41.3l352-208c31.4-18.5 31.5-64.1 0-82.6z\"><\/path><\/svg>            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/instagram-feed\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"Because a WOW result isn\u2019t a miracle\n\nPeople often see the perfect sunset on Lake Como or the flawless dinner setup in Rome, but the magic is actually born in the chaos of planning\n\n\ud83d\udc9aDon\u2019t post your work, post you working - because the process is just as beautiful as the result\n\n\ud83e\udd0dWe work hard so you can dream easy! Trust your dream to the experts who call Italy home. 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           <span class=\"sbi-screenreader\">Why do we still get married?\n\nWhen we make a publi<\/span>\n            \t        <svg style=\"color: rgba(255,255,255,1)\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-play fa-w-14 sbi_playbtn\" aria-label=\"Play\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-fa-processed=\"\" data-prefix=\"fa\" data-icon=\"play\" role=\"presentation\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M424.4 214.7L72.4 6.6C43.8-10.3 0 6.1 0 47.9V464c0 37.5 40.7 60.1 72.4 41.3l352-208c31.4-18.5 31.5-64.1 0-82.6z\"><\/path><\/svg>            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wowitaly-weddings.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/instagram-feed\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"Why do we still get married?\n\nWhen we make a public vow, our brain literally shifts. We move from \u201cprivate opinion\u201d to \u201cobjective reality.\u201d We aren\u2019t just celebrating, we are transforming our identity in the eyes of society and ourselves\n\nA wedding is a powerful tool that changes your legal, social, and psychological status in just 24 hours. It\u2019s the bridge between who you were and who you are becoming together. To lock in this new status, your brain needs three steps:\nSeparation - saying goodbye to your old life (that\u2019s your bachelor party)\nTransition - the ceremony itself\nInclusion - stepping into your new life\n\n\ud83e\udd0dAnd what do you think? 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