Magical winter weddings in Italy

As August comes to a close and September is upon us, the quieter season is in sight. While in the office we don't have a 'quiet season' as it is in the winter months when we spend more time in the office putting together beautiful weddings in Italy. 

Most weddings take place between May and September as a lot of people think of Italy as a summer destination. However we have noticed a trend for weddings in the cooler months of October and November flowing in to the winter months. 

During October and November the south of Italy still offers warm days, with temperatures of around 20oc. Later in the year think chic winter weddings! There is something very glamourise about an Alpine wedding, with view which can boast to be amongst the best in the world, a magical atmosphere with roaring fires, candle light and mulled wines...

Cortina d'Ampezzo is a  picture-perfect Alpine town, with cobbled streets set amid the jagged Dolomites,  Italy’s answer to St. Moritz. Cortina d’Ampezzo is famous for its nightly passeggiata that turns the main street, Corso Italia, into a Milan-like catwalk while Ferraris jockey for parking spaces. The chic winter inhabitants sleep late, ski fast and socialise a lot. 

Then there are the gems of Italy... Venice, Verona, Florence, Siena and Rome which get decked out in Christmas lights making the city twinkle by night and with crisp blue skies by day not forgetting the amazing scenery!

In addition to the glamour of a winter wedding in Italy couples are weighing up the finical benefits in these hard economic times and not giving up on their dream wedding in Italy, they are opting for the low season to reap the benefits. 

In the 'quiet season' there are more opportunities to save in your budget, with cheaper flights and hotel accommodation it is also possible to negotiate on the cost of the meal right through to your photographer. This is great if your budget is a bit tight or if you want a little more for your money. 

For more information on winter weddings in Italy please e-mail us at info@theitalianweddingplanner.com 

Winter wedding's in Italy

Amanda Holden's winter wedding

Weddings in Italy are predominately in the summer. People think warm weather, al fresco dinning, summer dresses etc, but in recent years we have been called in to help organise and design winter weddings in Italy.

Cortina

I am currently planning a wedding in one of the most beautiful ski resorts, Cortina. Set amidst the stunning Dolomites, the scenery surrounding Cortina compliments the attractiveness of the traditional town making the resort a truly desirable winter wedding and sports destination. Although the town has an upmarket, glitzy reputation there is a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and plenty of bars and restaurants to frequent in the evening keeping your guests entertained. The skiing is fairly extensive and has something for everyone and there are plenty of other activities to do off the slopes. Some of the hotels in Cortina are a throw back to days gone by, where waiters serve cocktails in splendid uniforms, in opulent suroundings.

Winter wedding

For me Venice is the perfect winter city wedding. Let yourself be carried away by the slow rhythms and enchanted atmosphere of a timeless city suspended between land and water.

Salma Hayek and Francois-Henri Pinault tied the knot in the La Fenice theater in Venice

Be seduced by Venice’s fragile melancholy beauty. Discover the art, the history and the allure of Venice which is both romantic and mysterious. Whose very stones, waterways and richness of its palazzi evoke the glorious past of the greatest sea power in the Mediterranean and thoughts of indulgent Carnevale!

Hotel Danieli Venice

Venice has so much to offer, with her rich ball rooms and grand dames of hotels. Hotel Daniel is one of my favourite locations for winter and summer weddings in Venice. The breathtaking entrance and staircase plus the rich reds and murano glass mirrored restaurant create a warm and vibrant backdrop for any time of year in Venice. Oh and the views from the restaurant which is located on the top floor, are spectacular!