Italy is a hit for celebrity weddings

Italy has always been one of the most popular destinations for a romantic wedding in Europe,  and wedding planners are bound to see a surge in enquiries following the announcement of yet another celebrity wedding there.

Italy is among the top destinations for weddings abroad for many reasons:  it’s strong religious history adds an extra aura of sanctity to a religious ceremony,  while the scenery and architecture are breathtakingly beautiful backdrops for any wedding.   Notorious for being a nation of passionate people,  Italy also has a softer, more romantic side which has fuelled art and poetry for centuries.

The latest Hollywood couple to head to Italy for their nuptials are actress Mina Suvari and concert promoter Simone Sestito.   The couple revealed that they will be combining a trip to promote Mina’s latest movie at the Rome Film Festival with some serious church-hunting.

While other celebrity couples have chosen Italy because of it’s straightforward laws allowing foreigners to marry legally,  this won´t be a factor for Italian-born Sestito.

Will this Hollywood marriage last longer than most?  Who knows,  but one thing is for sure,  the wedding photographs will be beautiful.

Wedding Exhibition in the Costa Blanca

The Wedding Services Guild Exhibition 

2^nd of November 2008

La Zenia Hotel Orihuela Costa

On Sunday November 2nd, 2008, The Wedding Services Guild are holding their first Weddings and Celebrations exhibition at the La Zenia Hotel, Orihuela Costa, situated just off the N332 at the La Zenia Round-about.  The Wedding Guild is an association of wedding professionals offering the highest of standards in their own specialist trades covering all of the necessary services to ensure your celebration is a success including Wedding Planning, Flowers, Photography, Video, Entertainment, Wedding Dresses and Accessories, Hair and Beauty, Shoes, Chocolate and Champaign Fountains, Vicars, Cars and Transportation, Favours, Specialty Items and so much more. 

For those planning other events such as a Birthday Party, Bar Mitzvah, Anniversary, Hen or Stage Night or just a fun celebration, you'll find lots of ideas, information and friendly advice at the show. 

This popular venue is sure to create a great deal of interest among the residents of Torrevieja and surrounding areas and guests can tour the Hotel and gather more information during their visit. 

Admission is only €1.50 which includes entry into a special Bridal and Celebrations Raffle. Doors open at 10.00 am and close at 5.00 pm. Children and Pensioners are admitted free!

There are still a limited number of spaces available at the show . For more information or to book your space, please contact Louise on 654 897 720.

Read more about Real Weddings in Spain from our new guest at The Wedding Guide

Rev Elaine Walker will be sharing some stories about wedding blessings in Spain in the latest addition to our Real Weddings section.   Read about couples celebrating their lives together in the warm sunshine of southern Spain and learn more about this option for getting married abroad.

A wedding blessing can be tailored to suit your ideas, and doesn't involve any of the legal paperwork or red tape surrounding a full legal ceremony.  Blessings are an ideal choice for couples who are having a wedding abroad and at home, or for couples renewing their vows.

Read her first article about wedding blessings in Spain now. . .