So after our wedding planning trip to Rome before our own wedding last year I thought I’d share some of the wonderful wedding venues we visited and today I am concentrating on the Piazza di Spagna, Spanish Steps, area in Rome’s city center.
The Spanish Steps is one of the most atmospheric and lively areas of Rome center. The elegant staircase consists of 137 steps over twelve different flights. It is especially beautiful in May, when it is overflowing with vibrant pink azaleas. The steps are usually very crowded, used as a gathering place for both locals and tourists.
If you’re looking for a city center location for your wedding it’s the perfect area to begin your search. I have three wonderful wedding venues to share with you today, so lets get started…
Hotel Hassler
Hotel Hassler is a beautiful hotel at the top of the Spanish Steps, very exclusive, with a garden room, the Palm Court, on the ground floor and a roof top terrace on the seventh floor both wedding reception venue options. The roof top terrace will take your breath away, the panoramic views are truly stunning and unmatched by any other views in Rome. The terrace fits max. 26 people seated and is ideal for a small intimate wedding or alternatively an arrival cocktail reception. Both locations are weather permitting, in case of unfavourable weather your wedding will be moved to one of their indoor sala, which are also very opulent. Other room options can cater for up to 100 seated and up to 200 cocktail party.
Images Sourced from Hotel Hassler
Today we’re heading to the beautiful regions of Albano and Frascati outside Rome for Jennifer and Ian’s lakeside wedding beautifully capture by Rochelle Cheever . Jennifer and Ian traveled from Ireland with their friends and family in September 2011 to celebrate their wedding, their ceremony was held in the Civil Court at Municipality Hall of Albano Laziale…
We had a wedding planner, Alessia Merolli who helped us search for a Municipality Hall near to Frascati as we were staying there. As soon as I saw the pictures for the Municipality Hall of Albano Laziale I knew it was the place I wanted to be married. The Municipality Hall had that prestigious feel about it; it had a beautiful white marble staircase which I walked up before reaching the entrance of the ceremony. Inside the room it was the original design which was beautiful and the perfect setting for a wedding ceremony. The town dates back to the Roman Age and offered a lovely setting for our pictures.
Today I’m delighted to bring you Lilith and Andrew’s beautiful coastal Italian wedding planned for them by the very talented SposiamoVi and photographed by David Christian Lichtag. Lilith and Andrew travelled with their guest from the UK to Santa Margherita Ligure to celebrate their wedding.
Santa Margherita Ligure is a lively and colourful old fashioned coastal resort on the jet-set Italian Riviera…
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I am so excited today to bring you this amazing destination wedding opportunity, for one couple only. If you were engaged this Christmas or are considering getting married this Summer and want a dream wedding that will amaze your guests this might just be the wedding for you…
Luna Rosa, UK base Italian wedding planners, have this amazing opportunity available to only one couple, a one-day-only ‘Wedding in the Sky’ over the Tuscany hills, listening to a live performance of Andrea Bocelli!
For just one day in July Andrea Bocelli returns to his hometown of Lajatico in Tuscany to perform a spectacular open air concert in the Tuscan hills. The outdoor concert will provide perhaps the most unique backdrop for the wedding couple who will be taken up in a hot air balloon above the concert to celebrate their marriage whilst flying above.
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Elopements have always been a popular choice amongst couples planning their wedding. Some couples want their wedding to be a very personal affair, for just the two of them to enjoy without any stress or pressures. Elopements can be such a romantic choice and having a photographer there to capture your special moments means that you will have the most cherished images to remind you of your wedding day for years to come…
Neil and Kim chose to do just this last September. They decided to get married in Rome and contacted Jay Studio to help them plan their perfect wedding in only 8 weeks!
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Considering running away just the two of you to get married? You might after seeing this enchanting Rome elopement!
As you might know I was married in Rome myself this Summer and have a real soft spot for Rome weddings. When Rochelle, Burcu and Erdinc’s very talented photographer, emailed me their wedding my heart melted…
Burcu and Erdinc met three years ago at work in Instanbul. They started dating a year ago and Erdinc proposed last May at Hagia Sophia in Istanbul and wanted to marry somewhere as majestic. They are both in the field of marketing and have a lot in common. Both are very Elegant. They love to shop together, so Italy’s Dolce Vita, was a prefect Destination for their wedding.
Their very romantic wedding day began when they were married in the Turkish Embassy in Rome. After the ceremony they visited their favourite sites around Rome with Rochelle capturing every magical moment.
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Next on our wedding list of thing to oragnise is transport. Although our hotel is only a short walk from the church we have decided it probably wouldn’t be a good idea to walk to the church in the middle of July under the evening sun, up hill! A melting bridal party is not a good look!
We’ve had great fun looking at all the possibilities but we are still undecided. One decision we have agreed on is that we want to choose an Italian automobile. Italy has produced such beautiful and iconic designs we think it would only be fitting. When in Rome…
So what are our options;
Vespa ✈ I originally had visions of Alan and his groomsmen rocking up to the church on three vintage Vespas, so cool! When I think of this option it just puts a smile on my face, unforgettable. It would make for amazing photographs and I think our guests would get a great kick out of it. Can you imagine anything more romantic, or Italian, than turning up to your wedding reception on the back of a Vespa, arms around your new hubby? We would love to be this brave, although a lovely idea in practice possibly not quite so practical, I would fear for our lives riding through Rome’s hectic traffic.
Photographs from happyrent.com
Alfa Romeo ✈ Alan is a big fan of the classic Alfa Romeo and I have to admit I love them too. Roof down, sunglasses on, head scarf blowing in the wind! The iconic Alfa Romeo is such a chic car and looks like it’s straight out of a movie set. A two seater car, I think it would be the perfect choice for a couple arriving to the church together.
Photograph from sprintage.it
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I’m dreaming of Italy today, with this romantic Villa wedding set in the breathtaking hills of Tuscany. Michelle and Luca chose Caught The Light to photograph their wedding and these images just capture their wedding so beautifully. A relaxed family celebration in a stunning location.
Michelle & Luca live in the US, where they met and fell utterly in love. Michelle is Malaysian-Italian and Luca, un bel Pratese-Italian. They make such a sweet couple and it is so lovely to see how he makes her sparkle-so pretty and happy…
With the Italian-connection, they chose to have a beautiful wedding reception at La Limonaia, in Prato, Italy. I literally gasped in amazement as I walked through the gates into the villa-I couldn’t stop beaming at just how simply beautiful everything was…
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I am delighted to welcome our newest sponsors to Fly Away Bride, Ortensia Weddings. Ortensia Weddings specialise in planning destination weddings in both Italy and Ireland. The award winning team, Elena and Desirée, are both Italian and have extensive wedding planning experience internationally. If you’re considering planning a wedding in Ireland or Itlay make sure to check out their very generous special reader offer…
Can you tell us a little about your company and what you offer?
Ortensia Weddings is a award winning specialist agency that provides custom made wedding planning services for couples wishing to marry in Italy.
We have operational offices in Dublin, Los Angeles, Milan and Rome and thanks to our network of associates in Italy we are able to organize your wedding in your favourite Italian location.
We provide the on-the-ground support and expertise to ensure thorough planning and delivery of services to meet your expectations, on-time, and on-budget.
From 2010 we also organise weddings in Ireland. We can help you with the whole planning process or just with the decorative aspects of your wedding like the flower decoration.
Having an ongoing relationship with a network of reliable partners and suppliers, we can count on consistently high standards, and the flexibility to adapt to change as needed.
All local arrangements are coordinated through an on-the-ground team of experienced personnel to deliver quality services tailored to a client’s needs.
Where are you based and what cities/countries are you available to for work in?
We are based in Ireland (Dublin), Italy and Los Angeles. We also plan weddings for couples from all over the world (Irish, English, American, Australian, German, French, etc.).
We plan weddings in Italy and Ireland.
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Today I am so happy to be sharing this enchanting lakeside Italian wedding with you courtesy of We Are The Mastersons.
Andy and Pauline’s wedding was held in late April in Lago d’Orta, a charming lake in northern Italy’s lake district. The lake is surrounded by ancient villages and gentle hills and boasts beautiful scenery…
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