Lavender Wedding Dreams at Lake Garda’s Villa Cortine

Wedding couple kissing among ceremony arch and flowers

On the storied Italian peninsula of Sirmione on Lake Garda, a lavender lover’s dream wedding inspiration unfolded at the opulent Villa Cortine Palace Hotel. Jane Handel of Jane Handles Weddings, the creative force behind the event, explains the reasoning behind the location choice. “With sweeping views in all directions, the hotel gardens enjoy sunrises over…

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The Essence of Romance & Beauty in Lake Como

Nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Lake Como, Italy, a team of talented wedding professionals came together to create a dreamy and elegant styled wedding shoot that captured the essence of romance and beauty. Claudia De Velasco, the mastermind behind A Day To Remember, sat down to share the journey behind this enchanting shoot. The…

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Luxurious Real Wedding in Rome

couple pose out front of chapel

Henry and Adaleta enjoy the finer things in life. From the finest wines to the greatest views, it is no surprise that this couple’s motto has been “quality over quantity” since the day they met. For a couple with such discerning tastes, there was no more fitting option than a destination wedding in Rome. …

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Remote Italy Real Wedding

Claire & Brad

“From the onset, we were overwhelmed at the thought of a big wedding in Chicago or our hometown of St. Louis. We visited venues in both cities, but nothing clicked. We began to think a destination wedding would be a great option,” Claire and Brad say. Bride, Claire had visited Italy years ago and fallen…

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Unique Destination Wedding Dresses

Florence isn’t just a city of romance, it’s a mecca for hi-fashion and picture-worthy hotspots. Whether you’re planning a wedding in Italy or far from it, these gowns by Jules Bly are sure show-stoppers for any destination wedding. Get a first-hand look into this styled gown shoot in the gorgeous streets and gardens of Florence…

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When in Rome

Spanish Steps

An unfortunate scheduling conflict with Mark and Lia’s hometown priest quickly turned in to an exciting opportunity for adventure in Vatican City. This spur of the moment, and quite random, decision to host a destination wedding in the city of romance quickly became the event of a lifetime.  Although Mark and Lia were incredibly anxious…

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Destination Weddings In Puglia, Italy

If you are looking to celebrate your engagement, intimate wedding, honeymoon, or just a romantic getaway, think Puglia (poo-lia), a southern region of the Italian coast or “heel of the boot” of Italy. Traveling to Puglia is taking a journey into a bygone era. It’s a quiet place where aristocrats spend their summer vacations and…

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Sweet Vows In Sorrento, Italy

First Kiss

Chloe and David, from North Carolina, have family all over the world. So, choosing to have a destination wedding in the beautiful Sorrento, Italy was an easy decision. “We knew our families would have to travel regardless of where we had the wedding,” says the bride. The couple, both of whome careers in the wedding…

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