Florence state museum exhibits for 2010

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More and more couples are looking for ethical options for their big day and charity wedding lists are becoming a popular choice – Give It, a not-for-profit organisation, operate a series of charitable gift lists including The African Wedding List, a simple to use online wedding list service, where instead of toasters and kettles, marrying couples can sign-up to a list that contains gifts of donations to a variety of charities that work across Africa.

Give It offer a service that mirrors a traditional wedding list – donations are wrapped up like gifts so users can see what a particular donation could fund for each charity and a gift list is made up of donations to a variety of charities. Charities participating in The African Wedding List include AfriKids, Save the Children, Sightsavers International, Street Child Africa, Tree Aid, War on Want and many others. Couples select a group of charities; guests select a donation to the charity of their choice.

Everything’s been kept simple and online and it’s easy for couples to check up on donations made and messages left by guests. There are no charges for couples, no minimum total expected and there are no hidden costs for guests – every penny they spend goes to the charities and all the costs of the service are covered by the Gift Aid reclaimed on donations made.

For more information, visit the website at www.TheAfricanWeddingList.co.uk.

Fashion trends spill over on to every area of society and the use of unique metals and gems has made its way into the world of bridal jewelry in the form of alternative wedding rings. Instead of the traditional platinum, gold or silver bands, today’s couples will consider everything from tungsten and aluminum to titanium and palladium. The reason for making such a choice is varied, but tends to include the financial savings and the low-maintenance of the materials.

Consider that alternative wedding rings will still contain gem stones, inscriptions and engraved designs, but they will be far less likely to bend, scratch or become damaged than the more traditional metals.

These unique materials can be finished in a way that gives the ring a permanent shine that is not attainable through traditional approaches. This means that the bride and groom will be able to wear their rings each and every day without worrying about harming the rings through activities such as sports, cooking, housecleaning and gardening.

The proper care for these alternative wedding rings will vary from metal to metal, but the best advice is to always opt for the gentlest cleansers available. For example, rather than submerging a titanium band into a chemical bath or over the counter jewelry cleaner, it is best to soak it in a warm detergent bath instead. This mild approach will remove the natural body oils, dirt and even lotions or crèmes that may have accumulated on the surface and given it a dull or cloudy appearance.

Alternative wedding bands that are constructed of unique metals should also be kept away from ultrasonic cleaning machines because these can often damage any surface treatments on the stones.

Choosing alternative wedding bands is a great way to save on cost and upkeep, but it is also a great way to make a real statement of lasting and enduring love on your wedding day.

Uffizi and Florence are a duet not to be split. Come to Florence and you cannot miis visiting this immense artistic patrimony that includes thousands of paintings – from medieval masterpieces to contemporary works—as well as a vast array of ancient sculptures, miniatures and tapestries.

Uffizi also recall long queuing… hot sun on your head and wait wait wait. But Uffizi can also be visited with a pre-booked tour. So you can reserve your Uffizi visit now and avoid queuing!

And more! this is a good option to celebrate your wedding. Instead of the classical lunch or dinner, with a dance you can also offer your guests the different experience  of visiting the Uffizi together with Bride and Groom! Success is granted.

The Uffizi’s extraordinary collection of paintings and sculptures has made it one of the most famous museums in the world. Its assortment of Medieval and Renaissance works includes some of the most legendary masterpieces of all time, including paintings by Italian masters Giotto, Simone Martini, Piero della Francesca, Beato Angelico, Filippo Lippi, Botticelli, Mantegna, Correggio, Leonardo, Raffaello, Michelangelo and Caravaggio. The museum also boasts a large collection of German, Dutch and Flemish works by Dürer, Rembrandt and Rubens. Construction on the large palace—intended as offices for the Florentine magistrates—was begun by Giorgio Vasari in 1560.

The museum is located Downtown Florence, right beside the amazing wedding hall in Palazzo Vecchio called Sala Rossa.

Contact us to reserve your “wedding with a tour” now email us at info@weddingintuscany.info

Legally binding Civil Wedding package for only 1.200 € VAT included

The offer is time limited* and for weddings in the fantastic Etruscan town Volterra, and for a maximum total of 10-12 attendees (the couple and up to 10 guests)

The package includes:

• Legally binding wedding ceremony including fee to the town hall in the city hall of Volterra – Palazzo dei Priori
• Bride’s bouquet
• Professional photographer with up to 4 hours service and pictures delivered in high resolution on CD/DVD
• Paper work handling (consulate collection of docs – in Florence or Milan only, legalization – Consular Fees and “Marca da Bollo” costs excluded)
• Simultaneous compulsory translation service 2 days before the wedding at the swear and on the day of the wedding (English only)
• Wedding Coordinator assistance for the above services

*TIME LIMITS:

This offer is valid for weddings confirmed by July 30th 2009 and held by November 30th 2009. It is subject to wedding hall availability and cannot be modified.

Do not miss this opportunity inquire now sending an email to info@weddingintuscany.info specifying that you are asking for the PROMO a coordinator will contact you the sooner for all the details.

Read more about weddings in Volterra click the link or copy and paste the following link into your browser http://www.weddingintuscany.info/blog/?m=200810

The discovery of Tuscany, and Chianti, is a passion that lasts a lifetime. The many villages and subtle, but decisive, landscape variations make of this land a wonderful field for explorations. The wealth of the territory is both geographical and cultural. The many areas within Tuscany all maintain their own distinguishing traits. Val di Chiana, Maremma, Val d’Orcia, to mention a few, all maintain their own distinctive Tuscan accent, landscape, and culture.
The best known Tuscan region undoubtedly is Chianti. Centuries of warfare between Florence, Arezzo and Siena shaped the Chianti territory as it is today, although it is not much different from what was originally intended. The casual visitor will discover fascinating differences within each town in Chianti. With a little effort it is possible to find the perfect place to get married at. Will it be Panzano in Chianti, Castellina, Radda or the Castle of Gabbiano? So many are in love with Chianti because it accommodates the desires of everyone.
When getting in Chianti you will discover its people. The land intertwines its roots with its inhabitants. Therefore, it should not surprise that Chianti still homes world-renown wine growers as the Ricasoli Firidolfi with hundred years of wine-making traditions. Olive oil producers share the same love for this land. They are the producers of the green treasure that carries Tuscany on the tables of many countries all over the globe. Celebrating your wedding in Chianti also means discovering this land’s identity as the cradle of civilization and art. The land of renaissance and Medici, that of famous popes such as Pius the Second and of wonderful churches and chapels to celebrate a religious wedding ceremony.
The culinary tradition will also be the forte of your wedding. Distinctively Chianti recipes, delicate and yet tasty, are another expression of the territory and a wonderful way to celebrate your banquet. Simple dishes like Pappa al Pomodoro or Ribollita, or fine game entries like wild boar or hare are a delicacy.
You will need a guide through your discovery of Chianti to get to know this portion of Tuscany even before actually going there. Through Discover-Chianti.com your trip, albeit a virtual one, will be a never ending exploration, great for dreaming and very useful if you plan on going there in person.

It’s Wedding Season! And you’re invited! It’s a joyous occasion that your closest friends and family want you to share in. If you’ve been invited to a wedding this summer be sure to know the proper etiquette when it comes to giving gifts to the happy couple. Depending on the couple and your relation to them you could be invited to additional events aside from the wedding itself such as a bridal shower and/or an engagement party honoring the soon-to-be newlyweds. Knowing the do’s and don’ts of wedding gifts is important for every wedding guest to know. So in addition to helping you pick out the perfect gift, we here at Become are providing an etiquette guide to help you be the perfect wedding guest. We’ve done all the research, now sit back and read up! Feel free to print out this guide as well as it may come handy in the future! Choose from any of the topics listed below; or just scroll through them all!

• What do I bring to an Engagement Party?
• What are the best Bridal and Wedding Shower Gifts?
• Wedding gift basics everyone should know!
• Wedding Gifts for Every Personality Type!
• How to choose the right wedding gift based on relationship
• Wedding gifts that won’t break the bank

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You were born together, and together you shall be forevermore.
You shall be together when the white wings of death scatter your days.
Ay, you shall be together even in the silent memory of God.
But let there be spaces in your togetherness,
And let the winds of the heavens dance between you.

Love one another, but make not a bond of love:
Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls.
Fill each other’s cup but drink not from one cup.
Give one another of your bread but eat not from the same loaf
Sing and dance together and be joyous, but let each one of you be alone,
Even as the strings of a lute are alone though they quiver with the same music.

Give your hearts, but not into each other’s keeping.
For only the hand of Life can contain your hearts.
And stand together yet not too near together:
For the pillars of the temple stand apart,
And the oak tree and the cypress grow not in each other’s shadow.

Maybe not everybody know Pisa airport is one of the best served by low cost airlines.

Yes! and guess what? from the UK or Ireland you can esily find flights to Pisa for little more than a bus ticket!.

This means that you can think of escaping your everyday life and come to Tuscany for a short weekend or even better you can take your beloved with you and tie the knot in one of the most beautiful regions in the world.

Pisa has a train station inside the airport, which will take you in minutes to Pisa downtown, Florence or any other amzing cities in Tuscany.

Maybe you may hire a car and drive to Volterra,

sleep in one of our amazing “agriturismo” and visit the stage of “New Moon” – the sequel of the famous Vampire-based fantasy/romance “Twilight” by S. Meyer and see where Bella and Edward will record the scenes in Volterra.