CULTURE AND TRADITIONS
Italy has a rich culture and history, and tradition is generally very important to the Italian people. Their cultural heritage runs from art, architecture and opera music, to folk music, popular customs and street performances.
If you want to get married in Italy, you might be interested in finding out about Italian culture and traditions, whether these be connected to weddings in Italy or not. You might want to know about traditions in the area you are visiting or for the time of year you are going. If that is the case, read on!
If you want to get married in Italy, you might be interested in finding out about Italian culture and traditions, whether these be connected to weddings in Italy or not. You might want to know about traditions in the area you are visiting or for the time of year you are going. If that is the case, read on!
26 August 2010
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CULTURE AND TRADITIONS
The wedding garter and the tossing of the garter are traditional additions weddings that have truly stood the test of time and are often used by couples even today. But where did the tradition come from and how can you modernise it to represent the personality and tastes of the modern bride?
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Legend has it that King William, who commissioned the Cathedral of Monreale, and the Bishop of Palermo who commissioned the cathedral of Palermo, were competing to see who could build the most impressive cathedral.
Capri is a beautiful island off the coast of Naples which, despite its small size and a population of just 7000, is the favourite destination of the rich and famous when visiting Southern Italy. The island is also, however, famous for its perfumes which seem to capture the very essence of the Mediterranean.
Seen by many as one of the most melodic and enchanting languages in the world, the Italian language seems right at home in this beautiful country. The romance and musical sounds make it wonderful to listen to and songs in Italian are often chosen at weddings for their romantic sound.
The Vespa has become more than just a mode of transport. It is a lifestyle, a fashion statement, a symbol of Italy and a cult item as well as one of the first things we think of when we imagine life in Italy. The Vespa is flexible, timeless and perfect for zipping down narrow cobbled streets that your average gas guzzler couldn’t even fit its bonnet down...
