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5 Wow-Worthy Italian Wedding Destinations

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Thinking of tying the knot in Italy? If you and your S.O. are set on a romantic Italian big day, check out these lush and gorgeous destination "I dos." 1. Tuscany. This popular region features an extraordinary countryside with rolling hills and cypress lined roads, stunning panoramas scattered with picturesque villages, and historical towns. And if that wasn't enough, there are are beautiful churches, great sandy beaches, wonderful cuisine, and exquisite wine. For your big day, Tuscany offers a wide variety of landscapes, settings, and venues. Possibilities include country weddings on a vineyard in Chianti, civil ceremonies in stunning, historical town halls, or on a terrace overlooking the magical city of Florence. You can also find beach weddings by upscale resorts on the marvelous Tuscan Archipelago.
2. Lake Como and the Italian Lakes. The Lake District in Italy is situated one hour from Milan and includes several lakes with colorful villages on the shores, a romantic atmosphere, and magnificent villas. The most famous are Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, Lake Orta, and Lake Garda as they offer stunning Alpine backdrops and a wide range of indoor and outdoor ceremony locations, as well as reception options. Get married in a small church on Lake Como and go by boat to your venue, a restaurant on the beach, or an elegant villa overlooking the lake. Or, exchange vows on top of a medieval castle near Garda and celebrate with loved ones in an extraordinary villa located on a private island in the middle of the lake.
3. Amalfi Coast. The Costiera Amalfitana (Amalfi Coast) stretches for about 50 km along the southern coastline of the Sorrentine Peninsula, which separates the Gulf of Naples from the Gulf of Salerno. The Amalfi Coast takes its name from Amalfi, one of the gorgeous villages along the coast. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for the unique beauty of its landscapes, it features green hills sloping into turquoise waters, terraced vineyards and scented lemon groves. Explore the picturesque villages clinging to the seaside cliffs as well as high-perched villages with breathtaking views. The Amalfi Coast, stretches from Vietri-sul-Mare to Positano, as well as Sorrento and Capri offer numerous venues to have the bash of a lifetime in.
4. Liguria. Liguria is home to the famous Italian Riviera, the coastline which extends from the border with France to Tuscany. At its very center, Genoa divides the glamorous, smart, and upmarket western part with Portofino and Sanremo. It reflects a different atmosphere from the traditional, enchanting, and still untouched villages of the Cinque Terre. Land of contrasts, Liguria is host to luxury and exclusive wedding locations as well as more intimate and charming countryside venues such as agriturismi. What will it be? A spring wedding in a five-star hotel in Sanremo, the City of Flowers? A ceremony on a yacht in front of the suggestive harbour of Portofino? Or a small, intimate affair in one of the five marvelous villages of the Cinque Terre, clinging to cliffs and overlooking the sea?
5. Apulia. Apulia is the most south eastern region of Italy and stretches from the spur to the heel of the Italian boot. The region is host to blue seas and a unique countryside featuring olive groves, typical trulli houses, little brick walls dotting the roads, and delicious cuisine with amazing local wines. Well-known for tourism, this destination is becoming increasingly popular among the future brides and grooms as it offers dream locations to plan a ceremony on the beach. It also includes unique venues such as traditional farmhouses converted into boutique resorts.
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