March
20th
Carneval culminates in sugary treats – frittelle or fritters are sold piping hot at local fair for 14 euros a chilo, recipe follows
100 gr rice
1/2 liter milk
lemon rind
sugar
1T rum
3 eggs
50 gr flour
Oil for frying
powdered sugar
Overcook the rice in the milk, about 30 minutes, add a little sugar and lemon rind to flavor. Cool the rice and add the rum, egg yokes, and flour. Let stand for a few hours. Beat egg whites until stiff and add to dough, mixing well. Drop dough into hot oil by the tablespoonful and fry until done but not too browned. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
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March
20th
Una giornata piena di sole e partecipanti pieni di entusiasmo e tanta voglia di scoprire i clienti americani. Formazione culturale, formazione linguistica, ed un workshop dolce tenuto daVeronica Costa Veco Cakes, ecco un riassunto fotografico:
Prossimo coro? Probabilmente Firenze, se avete suggerimenti, scriveteci!
abc@myweddingsandmore.com
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March
15th
March 19th is Italian Father’s Day, celebrating the Catholic Saint Joseph as Jesus’ supposed father.
And when Italians celebrate there’s always food involved! Dad’s sweettooth is satisfied with scrumptuous donuts, fried or baked, filled with cream, rolled in sugar.
Mmmm, Mmm, finger-licking good!
Thanks to blog.maremmaonline.it
Thanks to stickygooeycreamychewy.com
Thanks to becuoco.it
Tags: Italian foodies, Italian holidays, Italian recipes, wedding planner in tuscany
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March
10th
There’s buzz about Tuscan Weddings right now (thank you Style Me Pretty!)
All we can do is boast: we live in Tuscany, breathe Tuscany, and stage fabulous weddings in Tuscany. But don’t believe us, believe our brides.
Your Wedding in Tuscany is closer (and cheaper!) than you think. Feast your eyes:
The End ….
Tags: Sunflower wedding in tuscany, wedding in Florence, Wedding in Tuscany, wedding planner in tuscany
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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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February
22nd
Somebody twittered me @weddingitaly and asked, “why’d you call your blog spaghetti and meatballs? I thought you did weddings in Italy… ”
And I answered the same thing I always do and said, “I bet you think spaghetti and meatballs is Italian, right? Well, it’s not.”
Sometimes it’s hard to explain what it’s like living abroad, but this morning I came across a really cute blog post via Italytutto by a fellow-Californian who lives in Venice. Italy to Los Angeles and Back is an easy read and consolation for expats. Thanks Marie :0)
To get back on topic, spaghetti and meatballs is an attempt to tear down the cliches about Italy and Italians and bring out the truth about what goes on in Italy, how Italians act and think, and anything else readers are interested in finding out about before they visit or get married here. The information on this blog comes from Italy itself, from people who live here (like me), and from real eye-talians.
Now here’s what Italians say about spaghetti and meatballs plus two other tourist menu favorites: caprese and spaghetti with tomato sauce: Continue reading…
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February
16th
As Weddings in Italy become more and more popular, Italian Wedding Planners feel the need to connect. ABC delle nozze 
® debuts in 2011 with a series of seminar/workshops dealing with cultural aspects of planning destination weddings for foreigners, namely Americans who make up the majority of the destination wedding market worldwide.
SAVE THE DATE!
The kick-off date is March 19th and the host location is the British Institutes headquarters located in the Voimero area of Naples, Italy. Attendance tops at 20, an online language test is required to sign up. More information is available by emailing abc@myweddingsandmore.com
A presto!
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February
15th
Wow! Glad everyone loved the love!
Here are a couple more for you:
Joyous Love
Italian Wedding Love
Puppy Love
Motherly Love
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February
14th
A tribute to some of the faces we see as Wedding Planners in Italy
Forever Love
Comfortable Love
Fatherly Love (courtesy www.jarradlister.com)
Innocent Love (in the Roman Forum)
Breathtaking Love
Passionate Love
Big Love
Ok, the last one isn’t Italy, it’s Sea World in So. California …. but it’s still love 
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January
14th
Twitter is really cool – or ‘kewl’ as my newly found friend Susan says. Our conversations intercepted on a common twitter topic #Tuscany and two days later we met face to face in an extraordinary part of the region I had yet to discover and which has become Susan’s new home, adventure, and place of business.
Want to spend your holidays in a mystical, secluded, and entirely natural ambiance in Tuscany? Just ask Susan, founder of Tuscany Villages. Everything you need to look organic, feel organic, and live organic.
Always dreamed of moving to Tuscany and now you have the cash but don’t know where to start? Just ask Susan. Her pool of property owners have just the right deal for you.
Want to give your dwelling that classy Tuscan style with some real Tuscan stuff? Check out the classifieds on Susan’s site, www.tuscanyvillages.com
Susan’s just starting out, so give her some time. She’ll be booming for sure, sooner than you think 
Tags: British people in Italy, life in Tuscany, wedding planner in tuscany
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