Issue 9

ITALY

Issue 9

Spring 2009 - Issue 9

SPRING IS ON THE HORIZON and as anyone in the wedding industry will have noticed, the wedding season is well and truly on its way. Here in Italy, this is when there are lots of fairs going on, each city hosting their own fiera per gli sposi. I’ve been doing my best to get to as many as possible, and must say that this year, crisis or no crisis, the fairs were packed.

Making the most of 'the dress'

When choosing their wedding dress, many women are eager to find a dress they will be able to use again, not simply for the sake of making a prudent purchase, but also for the real joy of being able to wear ‘the dress’ again and relive some of the wonderful emotions of their big day.

That's Amore

Read about how Gavin Dooley and Arlene Sharkey’s dream wedding in Santa Maria di Castellabate turned into the holiday of a lifetime

The Dream Team

This month, we talk to Helen Kershaw, Gerri Sweetland, Joëlle Edwards and Jo Neilson, four planners who work for Love&Lord, London’s leading planner for weddings in Italy, about their packed agendas, secret weapons, and worst fears for your big day

From wish to reality

When Jennie and Kevin Meehan started listing all that they dreamed of in a wedding location, they had no idea that such a place really existed

Gourmet honeymoon hotels

This month we take a look at some gorgeous hotels in Italy that offer not only beautiful surroundings and personalised service, but also exquisite dining facilities

Once upon a time...

Wedding Planner Bonnie Bates explains how keeping children happy on the big day makes for even happier adults...

A Sense of Place

Photography for THAT DAY WEDDING PLANNING
www.thatday.it and www.francoborrelli.it

MatriMovie

Fancy re-living the highlights of your special day at your very own private screening? MatriMovie are the folks for you...

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.
If you have a question you would like answered then send it in to germaine@italymag.co.uk In this issue, Janey Holliday of Fit for a Princess who runs bridal bootcamps, offers some valuable tips on stress control and getting into shape for the big day...