Love Thursday | A Roman Wedding
Nothing says 'I love you' like a wedding!
And while Chris and I were wandering around Trastevere, we decided to take a break by visiting the beautiful church, Santa Maria in Trastevere.
As if the church wasn't beautiful enough, we noticed a lot of buzz taking place in the front of the church.
A videographer, someone hanging flowers at the end of the pews, an organist and singer team practicing.
We both turned to each other and said, "Do you think there's gonna be a wedding?"
The answer was YES!! Or should I say SI?!?
The wedding ceremony worked a bit differently in Italy.
No bridesmaids. No groomsmen.
Instead the groom, who was dressed in his Carabinieri best walked down with his mom.
Next came the Mother of the Bride, who unceramoniously strolled down the aisle to her seat, alone.
The grooms Carabinieri buddies in full dress, stood with swords crossed in the alcove as the beautiful bride and her father walked through.
They were preceded by a lone, shy, ringbearer, named Mario. He was reluctant, fussing, crying and downright adorable in his tiny designer Italian pin-striped suit!
How privileged we felt to witness such a wonderful event in such a beautiful, historic setting.
An Italian wedding- what could be lovelier?
Happy Love Thursday, everyone!
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June 4th, 2009
Oh how beautiful. Gives me the chills!
June 4th, 2009
It was!! And her dress was just stunning!! I love how they let people just stay for the ceremony.
June 4th, 2009
beautiful photos.
I agree, her dress is gorgeous!!
June 4th, 2009
Beautifully captured event! – your photos are always amazing girl. I hope you are feeling much better by now-sorry for not asking earlier ;o)
June 4th, 2009
Your photos are beautiful! Santa Maria in Trastevere was my last stop on my Roman holiday last June – thanks for taking me back
June 4th, 2009
Thanks Arlene! The pics came out a bit dark, but hey- I wasn’t the PAID photographer, right??? The whole experience choked me up a bit.
June 4th, 2009
Oh, thanks Leesie! I am feeling more myself, but these dang allergies just seem to linger…..
xo
June 4th, 2009
Thanks Susan! Isn’t that chursh amazing- I have photos of the church as well, for another day
Glad I could bring back some good memories- funny what power a simple picture has, right?
June 4th, 2009
Nice pics! Looks like the trip was a resounding success except for the heat! Son Peter and his fiancee Whitney leave tomorrow for a 3 1/2 week stay in Italy. First in Rome at the Campo de Fiori Hotel, then on to Florence where her parents have take a large apartment and then they will head north to the mountains for a bit. Ah to be young and in love and leaving for Italy!
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June 4th, 2009
Congrats to them- and hope they have a great time!!! I am so sure they will
xo
June 4th, 2009
Che fortunata che sei to have stumbled upon a wedding! How lovely. What a great experience.
June 4th, 2009
‘Twas great. We felt so lucky.
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