March
3rd
As a sequel to 5 Style No-no’s, here’s what you ought to be wearing to an Italian Wedding with real Italians:
For the boys it’s easy – always black tie (tuxedo, no tails), three piece suit, or formal two piece suit; no flowery ties or socks, no pin stripes. Suits should be dark blue or gray, no patterns, socks match the color of the suit, black shoes. Elegance for Italian men means initials on his shirt, cuff links and an expensive watch (most married Italian men get a Rolex from the in-laws). Go easy on the rest of the jewelry, if he wears an earring, just a stud. Mandatory black tie should be mentioned in the invitation (in Italian it’s called a ‘tight’) but it may be common knowledge based on the venue. Gala venues are usually in a ‘palazzo’, sometimes a ‘villa’.
(accessories courtesy of Brides of North Texas)
For the girls, weddings are a great excuse to go shopping and buy a new dress – NEVER wear the same dress to two weddings unless they’re held in different countries and no one you know will EVER see the pictures of BOTH!!
If it is a gala dinner, full length evening gowns are a must. If it’s not a gala, women have a much greater selection of outfits to choose from. If the wedding is catholic, shoulders and neckline should be covered in church. Headware is not mandatory nowadays, though some traditionalists will wear a hat or light veil.
Funny as it may seem, pantyhose are not mandatory. Legs should however, be waxed and tanned. Italian women usually wear heels, even when there’s a lot of walking to do and EVEN if it’s on cobblestones (they will go to great lengths for style).
Colors: no black, white or purple. Clutch, no shoulder bags. Lots of tasteful (expensive) jewelry. 
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January
18th
No winter weddings? No problem! Wedding planners have plenty to do in the off-season, including PR on the slopes. Look at what great snow the Dolomites are covered with this year and how our wedding planner and celebrant Luca is making sure the runs are clear! 
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February
6th
The most popular and successful Italian Wedding Planner debuted at Joy Sposi tonight: Angelo Garini charmed a full house made up of aspiring wedding planners eager to hear his stories of planning and staging great events.
Garini’s latest civil ceremony in Venice was the backdrop to a comfortable living room talk with the crowd. He patiently streamlined his planning timeline from a creative architect who happened to know the right people to a TV show duo with partner Enzo Miccio. Humble, grateful and generous, Angelo promotes ethics, professionalism, and charity, as an advocate of Children in crisis.
We asked Angelo what that one essential element is in a wedding emergency. He answered, “Calm. You have to keep your cool and make it through the situation without blinking. I’ve had magnificent church decorations crash, ropes catch on fire, candles burn down to the nub and grooms ditching the whole thing at the last minute. All I know is that you have to grin and bear it and it all works out for the best!”
Tags: event in Florence, getting married in italy, wedding planner in italy
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November
30th
They run the Florence Marathon!
Over 10,000 runners ran around the old renaissance town on Sunday in and out of alleys, along the river Arno and through piazzas for 42 kilometers. Our own wedding coordinator Luca ran the race in a record 4 hours 9 minutes – good job!!
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November
8th
If you’re connected right now, go to Italian TV and watch young chef Mario Bacherini show you how to make the ultimate pizza. Easy, tasty, and fun.
Young cooks are popping up like bean sprouts and hitting the TV screen by the numbers. We just talked about two of them (see our post on November 7th) and here are two more for you.
Aside from Mario Bacherini, a traditional tall, dark and handsome Italian who takes you through the basics of Italian cuisine like how to make batter, pizza, and crackers (wow!), Mattia Poggi entertains the masses with innovative dishes showing how you can cook like a pro on a tight schedule.
Any way you look at it, cooking in Italy is definitely still IN!
Tags: Italian foodies, Real Italian Food, romantic weddings in italy, wedding pizza party
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November
6th
26 year old Italian Chef Simone Rugiati
They’re growing like weeds and popping up like PS3 Slims. Under 30 and going strong, the Italian response to Jamie Oliver are the likes of Simone Rugiati, Pier Giorgio Papini, and a handful of others. Italian boos making the best of what Italy has to offer with the best of what Italian moms have given the world.
In print, Simone Rugiati’s “Shock and Awe in 20 minutes” is a sure way to move your bride towards the pots and pans. Easy and tasteful recipes accompanied by inspiring shots of the scrumptous chef himself.
And if pictures are not enough, a fun DVD gives you some kitchen klues like how to peel tomatoes or make instant crepes, plus a film biography of Simone himself (sigh!).
Tags: Fun Weddings in Italy, Italian chef, Italian recipes, Simone Rugiati
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