If Sex and the City's Manolo Blahnik fanatic Carrie Bradshaw was wearing boots representing the Italian peninsula, her fine stiletto heel would be the geographical metaphor for this southern Italian destination off-the-beaten-path. Seldom included in the typical 'see Italy in a week' packages, the ones who venture down to the very tip of the boot soon realize just how lucky and wise they have been.
And needless to say, a Wedding in Puglia is one-in-a-million!
Wherever the Romans go, you know it's a party! Just look at the places where they built their summer hideouts: all along the Italian coastlines east, west and south from the ankle down. Naples and the Amalfi Coast, Calabria, and all around the stiletto heel in Puglia are traces of Roman and Greek ruins, ancient homes and villas, spas and thermal baths.
A peninsula on the peninsula, the back part of the heel lies on the Adriatic Sea, the tip of the heel on the Ionian, and the inside of the heel faces the Gulf of Taranto. The exotic atmosphere, breathtaking colors and natural landscapes make this area a favorite wedding destination for Italians and a popular summer vacation spot for Italians and Europeans alike.
Puglia is not just beaches, however. One of the most enchanting and fairytale-like settings is experienced in Alberobello, a sort of Hobbiton where the cone shaped rooftops and whitewashed cottages of pre-historic homes create a mystical and magical feeling for visitors wandering around.
Cocktail Food Stations in the Lounge
Passed cocktails: Italian prosecco, Locorotondo white wine, fruit juice
Stations: Tempura vegetables and Calamari, assorted canapes, parmesan chips and prosciutto
Courtyard Gazebos
Seafood, Sushi and fish carpaccios
Local fresh and aged cheese, prosciutto, salami, mozzarella di bufala
Beverages and assorted fresh fruit, fruit salad
Pastries, chocolates, pralines, custards, puddings, gelato
Entrees
Risotto alla Milanese with marrow and onions
Fish ravioli with fresh tomato sauce and basil
Oven-baked sea bass served with au gratin potatoes and asparagus
Lemon sorbet
Wedding Cake
Coffee, brandy, and after dinner liqueurs |
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