Issue 10

ITALY

Issue 10

Summer 2009 - Issue 10

HAVING BEEN LUCKY ENOUGH to attend lots of Italian weddings, I am constantly blown away by the innate sense of style that characterises these occasions, each one unique and personalised, each specially designed to reflect something of the bride and groom and provide an unforgettable celebration for the guests.

Atelier Aimée

Discover more about this renowned design house, creator of couture wedding gowns, and what they can offer today’s brides

A Maratea marriage made in heaven

Read about how couple Nina Rennie and Paul Gustard managed to combine contemporary style with environmental accountability to create their fabulous eco-friendly wedding

Joined by the jubilee

Read about how Andrea and Maria’s prayer was answered after their meeting in Rome during the Millenium Jubilee

The art of detail

This month, we talk to Love & Lord wedding planner Lucy Foord about how even small details can have a big effect on a couple’s wedding day, helping create a truly individual occasion...

Active honeymoon hotels

While every honeymoon couple dreams of relaxing and taking it easy during their first few days as man and wife, the ideal hotel also has a choice of interesting activities to keep couples busy should they prefer. This month we suggest five of the best...

Fighting the credit crunch

Feeling the pinch? Marion Hunter comes up with some ideas on how to make sure your wedding budget goes as far as possible

A Sense of Place

There’s time for a quiet lakeside stroll before getting back to the wedding dinner and ensuing festivities…

Ask THE EXPERTS

Every issue, we’ll be asking an expert to answer questions you’ve sent in about your forthcoming wedding or honeymoon in Italy.

Alessi Style...

This month we take a look at a range of innovative and ironic items for the home on offer from the Alessi design team