Get Married In Italy

If you plan to get married in Italy, its fun to learn about some of the traditional Italian marriage customs. By no means, are you expected to follow them. However, if any of them suit your fancy, it might be fun to incorporate them into your ceremony.

If the groom proposes directly to the bride, he serenades her first, either by playing an instrument or showing up with his musically-talented friends.
The medieval Italians gave diamond engagement rings because they believed that the diamond was created by the flames of love. In preparation for her wedding, the bride prepared a bundle of household goods and brought them to the groom's family. The night before her wedding she would wear green to bring luck and abundance.

In the Veneto region of Italy, on the day of the wedding, the groom would walk to the bride's house. The wedding party would accompany the bride and groom to the church. The residents of the town would watch and present the bride a number of mischievous challenges. They might put a broom on the ground and if she picked it up to put it away, she was considered a good housekeeper. If the couple came across a crying child and were able to calm him, they were considered good parents.

In the Southern regions of Italy, the couple would shatter a glass into many pieces at the end of the wedding day. The number of pieces indicated the number of years they would be married to one another. These charming traditions should give you a taste of the cultural history of Italy. To get married in such a charming country is truly a dream. Wedding Italy by Punto di Fuga can make your dream a reality.

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ITALIAN WEDDING LOCATIONS

Venice
Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia
Lake Garda
Lake Como
Lake Orta
Italian Riviera
Tuscany & Florence
Rome
Amalfi Coast
Sorrento & Capri
Sicily & Southern regions
Italian castles
Italian villas