Latest trend: Impromptu weddings
Impromtu wedding : The way it works ? The couple invites their guests to an event that they will say is another type of party. Then, after all the guests arrive, the bride and groom will tell that the event is a matrimonial celebration.
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A new wedding trend seems to be catching up with the love birds these days and that is to shock guests with a surprising wedding.
The top- secret weddings that are usually associated with celebrities that hope to escape the glare of paparazzi like Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick; Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds; Leighton Meester and Adam Brody, who reportedly tied the knot last week in a covert ceremony in Northern California.
But recently such undercover weddings have become a fresh alternative for everyday couples that look to evade the ruckus and frills of the over-the-top, ‘Bridezilla’ approach to matrimony, the New York Post reported.
Carmen Feliciano, CEO of a New York-based wedding vendor site said that the ambush weddings are part of a bigger trend for couples that are done with the traditional way of tying the knot. Surprise nuptials may not always have a happy ending as there are situations
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Want to Say ‘I Do’ In Italy? Know Italian Wedding Traditions
In Venice, one of the wedding tradition was for the bride to walk to the church in her second best wedding dress, saving her finest gown for the wedding dance at the reception, which was held later in the evening. In the procession to the church, the bride walked on the canal side, arm in arm with the “compare”, and the groom walked behind her arm in arm with the “comare”.
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Unquestionably, Italy is one of the most romantic destinations on the earth. Home to great cities, art, food and picture-perfect landscapes, today Italy has become one of the most favorite choices of couples to plan their destination wedding, and it’s not difficult to know why.
If you have also decided to tie the knot the knot amidst the stunning nature’s scenery of Italy, first let us know the traditions and myths of a typical Italian Wedding. Read on.
The Rehearsal Dinner
Well, before the pasta is served at the rehearsal dinner, the best man toasts or wishes the new couples-to-be for hundred years of good luck with a glass of Prosecco in one hand, which is an Italian counterpart of champagne.
Another most commonly heard toast in Italian wedding is ‘Evviva gli sposi!’, meaning ‘Hooray for the newlyweds!’. In Italy, the brides-to-be once put on a green dress on the evening of their wedding day to bring in good luck.
However, you may renew this tradition by wearing an emerald brooch or putting a green sash on your rehearsal wedding dress. If you are thinking of hiring a professional wedding planning service, you will get many more ideas or perhaps they may recommend you one of the best designers to prepare your wedding gown.
The Ceremony
A ribbon tied across the entrance of the church lets others know that your wedding is ongoing. A gullible Italian groom carries a small piece of iron in their pockets to stay clear of malicious spirits on their most special day of life, at the same time a bride rips her veils to bring in good luck.
Typical Italian weddings give less importance to bridal parties; there is always a good man a maid of honor, who becomes witnesses. But this doesn’t hold true when it comes to celebrating a destination wedding in Italy; you can celebrate it the way you want. A bride may rent a luxury villa and throw a bachelor party before her big day.
The Exit
The moment you exit the ceremony, the attendees will shout ‘Auguri!’, meaning ‘Best Wishes’, and clap; even the locals do the same thing even if they know you or not. You are bound to see a big crowd if your escape is a vintage Alfa Romeo. Follow the tradition of adorning the front grill with beautiful flowers to mark a new beginning of your life, rather roping clanging cans on the back.
Food
Yes, food is the main focus of a wedding celebration in Italy too! Make sure you include fresh, seasonal dishes with hearty appetizers (like salami, olives and prosciutto) and mouth-watering entrees (like pastas with thick sauces, veal, and venison). And don’t forget to include wanda (bowties) in dessert menu; it is a fried dough covered in powdered sugar.
Drinks
Pay a visit to the local wineries and sample the fine wines produced locally. And you may order best in quality vintage wines directly from the countryside of Italy to your reception party.
There are numerous wedding locations in Italy, that you are bound to get spoiled by choices. Don’t believe me? Start browsing the web today!
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52% of Italian men still live with their mothers: report
Yes, most Italian boys start living independently at least after 34 years. Yes, almost all of them remain very close ( sometimes too close ) to their moms ( la mamma). Yes, most of them love calcio ( football). So, all you need is patience… Eventually, if you manage to bear with him mom, with his pation for a football and his incredible emotions … that’s Amore :-)
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This compares with 35% of women in the same age group in the European nation. Blame is placed on the country’s economy and the lack of jobs — which men are more sensitive to as they traditionally tended to be breadwinners — as to why men may be more leery of leaving the nest.
Italian men are well-known for their love of mama.
But just how much has been revealed by official Italian figures, which show that more than half of all Italian men still live with their moms.
Figures show that 52% of Italian men aged between 25 and 34 were still living at home.
In contrast, just 35% of women were doing the same.
Those who are still a little close to the apron strings are dubbed “mammoni,” or mama’s boys.
A lack of jobs in the economically struggling nation is one reason why men are more reluctant to venture beyond the family home.
Another reason is that many Italians are staying in school longer, thus not earning any income, reports The Local.
The trend is also causing Italian men to increasingly put off marriage and raising a family until later in life.
For Americans in the same age group, the figure is around 25%.
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The Enduring Traditions of Venice
The Horses of St. Mark’s are the only exemple of quadriga, a team of 4 horses, to have survived from the antiquity.
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Venetian streets are filled with historic mementos that are a testament to its status as one of Italy’s most remarkable cities. Each artistic wonder and long-standing tradition comes with a story imbued with the triumph and passion that continue to entice tourists to this maritime republic. –
Venetian masks
“Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask and he will tell you the truth.” – Oscar Wilde. From the thirteenth century until 1797, the tradition of Venetian masks reflected Wilde’s notion of concealed identity. During this period, the Veneto Republic upheld its reputation as one of the wealthiest regions in Italy. Venetian masks were luxuries that allowed citizens to choose their own identities, despite their social standings.
The Horses of St. Mark
Made of gilded copper, the Horses of St. Mark, also called the Quadriga, stand tall atop San Marco Basilica. Acquired by the Republic of Venice in 1204 after Western European armies ransacked Constantinople, the four life-sized horses are constant reminders of Venice’s global connections. “To me, the horses are both a symbol of Venice and of the violence of history,” says Pietro Giordan, Chair of the Department of Languages, Literature and Linguistics at York University. “Since Venice played the role of cultural bridge between Europe and the Middle East, the horses represent that kind of (close) otherness that played such an important role in the construction of Venetian culture.”
And part of this culture remains within the transient history of the Quadriga; the horses were taken to Paris from Venice under Napoleon’s reign, and then repatriated to Italy in 1815. From the First World War to the next, the horses were protected in various parts of Italy until they were permanently placed in the museum of San Marco Basilica for conservation. Since 1977, replicas of the Quadriga have replaced the originals atop the Basilica.
The Winged Lion of Venice
The Winged Lion of Venice honours the city’s Patron Saint, Mark the Evangelist. Legend holds that Venetian merchants stole the body of the apostle Mark from Egypt, and on their return home, St. Mark himself appeared to the captain and saved the merchants from a vicious storm. In thanks for this miraculous rescue, the city bestowed St. Mark as Venice’s patron saint. An alternative legend tells of an angel who appeared in one of St. Mark’s dreams, indicating that one day, Venice would become his resting place. Despite contentious beliefs, the emblematic Winged Lion is a ubiquitous reminder of St. Mark’s role as protector of Venice.
Beyond the legends ass iated with religion, there are also other societal and political motivations for the famous statue, according to Dr. Sarah Rolfe Prodan, Fellow at the Centre for Renaissance and Restoration at the University of Toronto. “The lion came to symbolize authority and the political ascendancy of Venice’s expanding dominion over the Italian mainland. By the fourteenth century, Venice had grown to be a powerful maritime republic.”
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