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

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.

It’s 8 am, you wake up with Santa Maria Novella’s bells.

Open your eyes and there it is: your wedding day…in Florence.

Your wedding planner is there and tells you all is all right, make up artist and hair dressers are about to reach you in your hotel room.

All is so exciting, the wedding dress of your dreams is hanging waiting for you, the sun is shining on Florence, and you are ready. 11 am, the mirror reflects a princess, YOU. You exit your hotel and you are in Piazza della Signoria.

You enter the wedding hall and your man is there. your beloved ones are waiting for you.

You read your vows, say “I do” and then you and you rhusband and your friends exit, and rice on you, and pictures, and smiles, and confetti and the dream has just started. You and your friends go walking among the streets of Florence, visit the Uffizzi, and Santa Maria Novella, and the Church of Santa Croce… and you walk around Florence like a princess offering smiles and glances of happiness to tourists and citizens walking by and looking at you as THE LADY of the DAY

Volterra is one the most beautiful villages in Tuscany.

You can find it in many guides, but all will drive you to other more famous places. We selected Volterra as one the locations where you can have a wonderful wedding celebration and party. We think that pictures will tell you much more than words.  So here is a little trip among Volterra’s streets.

Starting the Neolithic Age Volterra sees its first settlement. Etruscan began to spread out from 8th century BC and built huge defensive walls in the 4th Century BC. You can today see them all with their famous doors. Walls were critical, together with the position of the village (on top of a hill) to have this people growing.

With the original name of Velathri, Volterra was one of the most important of the 12 city states of Etruria.

In the 3rd Century BC Volterra had to resign to Romans domination.

Relationships with Roma were alternatively good and factious. The city experienced good and bad of the Roman empire, and yet you can see reminescence of it in the Roman Theatre ruins dated 1st century BC.

In the middle ages (from the 5th century AD) Volterra became the diocese of a vast area. In the folowing centuries Bishops of Volterra earned more and more power, with great political influence and authonomy. In the 9th century AD the Carolingian emperors conceded Volterra 4 markets and as many religious feast days and markets were exempted from taxes!

After the last Hungarian invasion in the 12th century AD the first medieval quarters of the city were created. and the so violent century saw the conflict between nobility and bishop’s rule. This reached the climax in 1150 when Galgano dei Pannocchieschi became bishop. As a symbol of free Comune in 1208 the construction of Palazzo dei Priori star

ted, to end in 1257. This fabulous building is still today one of the centers of the Comune di Volterra, and civil weddings can take place here.

In the later years even Volterra was involved in the war with Florence between Guelfs and Ghibelline, and in 1472 Volterra resigned to the Florence of Lorenzo De’ Medici.

Since then many families increased their power and thanks to the empowered defensive walls Volterra did not undergo many changes in the renaissance.

But yet many private houses were enriched and still today they can be visited and in Palazzo Viti we can organize wedding ceremonies

(unfortunately without children)

After a new rebellion against Florence and the Medici in 1530 Volterra lost definitively and became completely dependant to the Duchy and then to the grand Duchy of Tuscany and began its decline to the 18th century AD.

Alabastro became the artistic strength of the city and we suggest to buy some as a memento of this magnificent and yet no famous village.

Special offer for weddings in Volterra click or visit the link http://www.weddingintuscany.info/blog/?p=142

The History of the Wedding Ring:

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Why do people wear wedding rings?

The meaning of the wedding ring can be traced back almost 5,000 years. It is said the wedding ring tradition was first originated by the Egyptians who some 4,800 years ago twisted plant material (such as hemp) into rings and bracelets.

They believed the round symbolism of wedding rings was linked to an eternal love with no end. Use of the wedding band symbol is mentioned in the hieroglyphics on the walls of Egyptian tombs as translated by archaeologists.

Some 2000 years ago, Asian puzzle rings were commonly used as wedding bands. It is said that sheiks and sultans required each of their wives to wear one as a pledge of fidelity while he was away.

If for some reason, the woman removed her ring, it would fall apart and be very difficult to put back together without knowing the answer to the puzzle.

My goodness but we’ve come a long way since then!

Traditions of Wedding Rings:

The Wedding Ring Exchange Ceremony.

Before 1940, only about 15% of bridegrooms received rings. The tradition of the double ring ceremony first started to become popular during World War II where around 60% of couples exchanged rings. This percentage rose to 70% during the Korean War.

Although it is not known what the percentage of wedding ring exchange ceremonies exist today, one can only assume that it has increased steadily over time. What can be more romantic than two people who promise to love and honor each other, using wedding ring symbolism as an acknowledgement of that pledge?

The Proper Way to Wear a Wedding Ring:

Is there such a thing as wedding ring etiquette?

Ancient Egyptians and Romans believed that the ring finger of the left hand follows the”vena amoris” or vein of love, which is directly connected, to the heart.

Therefore, many wedding rings were worn on the left ring finger, as it was believed to link a couples’ destiny. Even though Science discredits this theory – many romantics at heart still follow this practice today.

Another theory suggests that during the 17th century, wedding rings were typically worn on the thumb and then moved to the 4th finger of the left hand during the wedding ceremony.

It is believed that during a Christian wedding, a priest presents the ring to the 4th finger after touching three fingers on the left hand and saying, “In the Name of the Father – Son – and Holy Ghost”.

In Summary:

There is no other piece of jewelry more tied to emotion than the wedding band. The wedding ring symbol transcends into an extension of the wedding ring vow itself…

“To have and to hold
From this day forward
For richer — for poorer
In sickness and in health
Forsaking all others…
Till death do us part.”

Isn’t it amazing how a small circle of metal, an unbroken circle, symbolizes eternal love, continuing its endless flow through time? This universal symbol has been an important part of the wedding ceremony for many generations.

While there are no hard and fast rules on the exact science of wedding ring wearing, most people opt for wearing theirs on the ring finger of the left hand.

One Last Wedding Ring Tip:

Which goes on the finger first… engagement ring or wedding band?

After the wedding ring vows are exchanged, and the Bride is officially married, she often chooses to put the band on her wedding ring finger first and then the engagement ring on top of the band. The symbolic nature of this order is so that the wedding band is closest to her heart:)

source: http://www.weddingbandsinc.com/wedding-band-guide.html

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