Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Chic Wedding in Ravello


I like meeting people,  talking to them and knowing more about their life, culture and traditions.

l love creating with my couples the perfect feeling and try to follow their wishes and needs as much as possible in order to give them the best solution for their ideas and budget.

I ‘m always pleased to guide couples during the site inspections along the pedestrian roads of Ravello for discovering the beauty of its romantic corners.

Ravello and the Amalfi Coast offer to our  couples which want to get married here wonderful hotels, villas and restaurants overlooking the waters.

I’m sure you would be amazed by our town Ravello like Jennifer & Matt were .

They both come from UK , we have been planning the perfect wedding for more than two years.

When I started speaking with them I immediately got the right feeling. I really liked them since the beginning.
 After many emails and telephone calls, they decided to come here.

It was very hard to them to decide about the perfect wedding location , that’s why it took too long but in the end, they went for the most exclusive wedding Venue they couldn’t have chosen for their wedding day.

For the day before, they planned a casual chic wedding rehearsal dinner in the 5 stars hotel Caruso in Ravello for welcoming everybody and made them feel at home. It wasn’t difficult with such a wonderful setting!

The floral arrangement was so pretty , elegant and simple in the same time.

The hotel garden was plenty of flowers , hanging candles which fell down from the olive trees without considering the stunning view on the Coast .

On the day of the wedding the weather was not perfect,  because some heavy rain fell down 1 hour before the wedding ceremony .

Jennifer got ready in one of the most lovely suites of the hotel Caruso overlooking the sea below and the hotel gardens.

Matt was staying in the same hotel but he also had some little fun with his best man at the bar .

The weather changed quickly and an heavy rain started falling down 2 hours before the ceremony time.

Despite to the rain , when everybody was ready we welcomed all the guests to the Duomo Church with a huge smile , hoping the rain to stop very soon!

Jennifer & Matt decided to have a mixed marriage in the Catholic church , main Duomo in Ravello.

Jennifer and her bridesmaids arrived right after the end of the rain , the sky became so clear and the sun shined.

  With the amazing sound of a Wagner’s nuptial march , Jennifer walked into the aisle with her 2 dads . Isn’t it so sweet?

The church flowers were so beautiful Armando, our florist or as he normally like saying: “the florist”  did a great job, everybody were stunned.

After the Catholic ceremony all guests waited for Jennifer and Matt outside the Church in the lovely little square steps in front of it. A big rice thawing for them…just like Italian tradition wants!

We all started reaching the amazing wedding reception venue Villa Cimbrone but while guests started their aperitif our couple and the bridal party took the chance to have a little time for their wedding pictures in the villa gardens and by the breath-taking Belvedere.

Once Back in Villa Cimbrone 2 fountains garden they enjoyed fresh and delicious canapés , they relaxed and then had some more wedding pictures with their guests against the beautiful backdrop of the sea view below.

The Crypt in which the  wedding reception was held was absolutely gorgeous, again with amazing views. 

The 5-course meal was wonderful and the service absolutely first-class.

The cake cutting took place in  the amazing garden with so many white veils, lanterns, gazebo’s

In the late evening the wedding party enjoyed dancing , the music from the wedding band was brilliant 

After midnight we made our way down to the Disco club Le Mosaique hired exclusively for their after dinner wedding party .

The Party was really fun, with music and dances , everybody had lot of fun !

The music carried on till 5.00 a.m in the morning when warm brioche and cappuccino was offered to all the wedding guests.

A beautiful end to a beautiful day.

The day was absolutely amazing and the Ravello Events loved working with Jennifer & Matt .

We are still in touch and we are now become more than  simple friends , we will  meet them again soon!

Ravello Events wants to thank to all who contributed to making Jennifer and Matt’s day  so special ..


Wedding rings

Ravello

Wedding flowers
Hotel Caruso


Ravello main church


Catholic ceremony Ravello
Bride's Bouquet

Villa Cimbrone main entrance
Villa Cimbrone gardens
Villa Cimbrone belvedere
Guest's book
Villa Cimbrone crypt
Villa Cimbrone top table

Wedding details
Crypt in Villa Cimbrone
Wedding dinner in Villa Cimbrone

After dinner
Villa Cimbrone garden of the two fountains

Wedding cake
First dancing
Villa Cimbrone cloister

Mosaique dancing

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Rustic chic rehearsal dinner at Hotel Caruso in Ravello

Rehearsal Dinners are the perfect occasions for a more casual and relaxed wedding celebration.  
 
Rehearsal Dinners should be FUN and using a theme is a great way to provide an entertaining and amusing evening of the wedding day.
When incorporating a theme, think about how you can use your theme in everything from print, decor, music, and even attire.
The theme can be an expression of the bride’s and groom’s personalities and interests or a simple colour scheme that you like.
Take your theme and showcase it in all the elements of your event.  Begin with the invitation and also use it on all your other print pieces ( pre wedding menu cards, pre wedding table cards, pre wedding favours). 
Tie the theme in with your decor (pre wedding flowers, lighting, linens) and your rehearsal dinner food and drinks.
Just remember to strike a balance when using a theme.!
You don’t want to over-do using your theme since it can come off as a bit tacky but you want to use it enough so it makes a statement and provides a very special night that is full of fun.
  This time we have selected for you a “Rustic Chic” theme since it’s our favourite. 
This rehearsal dinner took place in the exclusive 5 stars hotel Caruso in Ravello in its fabulous wedding garden with sea view.
The theme was very appropriate and the set up very elegant.
See our pictures here : 

Hotel Caruso Ravello




Hotel Caruso Wagner garden

Monday, July 29, 2013

Blessing ceremonies Amalfi Coast


 
Our principal Celebrant Phil is a British teacher graduated in English Literature which decided to move to Ravello where he is living from several years .

He is able to perform religious blessing ceremonies, as well as non religious blessing ceremonies with his loving and creative approach to blessing couples of all backgrounds.

He guides them on their journey to the altar and beyond. He encourages the Blessing to be open to people of all races, nations and religions. 
 
He will individualise your blessing by writing a script especially for you. 

He also complements the ceremony if required by our couple with the most beautiful poetry and moving readings of the English literature.


Phil aim to offer a personalized service constructed in close dialogue with our clients which reflects the personalities and wishes of them .

He composes an history of couple’s lives together , including information concerning how and when they first met and the journey as a couple that has led them to celebrate their special day in front of family and friends.

The Blessing can be either religious/spiritual or of a non-religious nature but he will always provide you with a selection of appropriate vows or you may wish to compose your own to make your special day truly unique.

Each ceremony is unique and his reward is to share anytime the couple’s happiness on their special day.

Villa Eva symbolic ceremony
Villa Cimbrone symbolic wedding
Hotel Parsifal symbolic ceremony

Saturday, July 20, 2013

Getting married in Villa Eva Ravello

There is a special corner close to Ravello main centre, it is a wonderful , private villa with gorgeous gardens and wonderful sceneries on the coast .

One year ago when Fiona & Marc came over to find the perfect venue on this spot of Italy, they found the best wedding reception venue they could have never dreamed.

Fiona & Marc wanted to have their wedding abroad and they choose the Amalfi Coast for their destination wedding.

They simply felled in love with this Wedding venue and its pleasant atmosphere .
They really wanted to have a symbolic blessing in the Villa grounds .

Their wedding day was blessed with a wonderful sun and mild temperature , the Symbolic blessing was set in the private garden with sea view .

Our celebrant Phil performed a smart Symbolic blessing .

The wedding Ceremony was beautifully accompanied by the pianist  , it created the perfect atmosphere for this romantic event.

The arrival of the two bridesmaids first and then the bride was very Scenography , they all walked on the rose petals carpet  created by Armando Malafronte that matched perfectly Fiona’s theme based on white and green.

The outdoor symbolic ceremony had a natural breath-taking setting thanks to the extraordinary view on the Amalfi Coast sea.
Right after the ceremony the aperitif was served in the garden with traditional Italian Kiosk .
The staff of the villa presented a delicious and scenic aperitif in the garden.
All guests enjoyed the Italian prosecco , cocktails and the lovely canapés accompanied by a traditional mandolin and guitar players.

The dinner was served under the elegant marquee , the wedding table centrepieces  choose by Fiona and Marc were square glass vases with ivory flowers.

Fiona and Marc could not imagine anything more than this: the food was delicious, the atmosphere very warm and the service very good.

The dinner ended with a traditional wedding cake cut at midnight but the after dinner party went on with music and open bar with a great DJ set  until 2.00 a.m.

Congratulations Fiona & Marc!

A special thank to our photographers Gianni for his  great shots and for his professionalism!


Grand Hotel Convento in Amalfi
Weddings on the Amalfi Coast
Wedding in Villa Eva Ravello
Villa Eva Ravello main entrance




Symbolic ceremony Villa Eva
Bride's Bouquet

Ceremony in Villa Eva

Symbolic ceremony in Villa Eva 





Wedding rings



San Francesco Ravello
Ravello Wedding music

Wedding aperitif in Villa Eva
Villa Eva wedding dinner
Villa Eva by the night
Dinner in Villa Eva Ravello


Villa Eva cutting of the wedding cake by the view




Villa Eva wedding dancing

Villa Eva after dinner party