23 May The making of Mr and Mrs Rossi – real Cinque Terre Wedding special
May is the start of the destination wedding season here in the Cinque Terre, in Italy, and while some think of warmer weather and flowers in bloom, we think of our May brides and grooms. One such May wedding is that of Georgia and Angelo.
When getting to know the British couple, we remember the bride, Georgia, telling us that in no uncertain terms, whatever the groom, Angelo, says, when they first met she DID NOT chase him. While separately, Angelo, had already told us with a cheeky grin that Georgia had chased him, “from the moment Georgia laid eyes on me she wanted to be a Rossi”.
While “who chased who” to this day remains a mystery, nine years later, their closest family and friends gathered right here in the Cinque Terre, to witness Georgia officially becoming a Rossi.
It was full belly laughing from the start of this fun and lively wedding, dad pranks during the wedding rehearsal, photo shoots in the bath (one of our favourite wedding photos ever – see below) and the retelling of their unique wedding proposal:
The original planned proposal was big and romantic in style: in front of a massive gold heart in Times Square, during a holiday to New York. However, the weather was freezing: –16 degrees according to Georgia and even colder still at -19 degrees according to Angelo. So due to the glacial weather, Georgia insisted they return to their hotel room. And what followed in that New York hotel room, was arguably one of the most unexpected and therefore also undeniably romantic proposals we have ever heard. Angelo got down on one knee, while Georgia was brushing her teeth, and proposed. Magic!
As intensive care nurses, it is no surprise that this kind-hearted, witty and beautiful couple put their family and friends front and center of their wedding experience.
For wedding flowers and decor, we took inspiration from the couple’s brilliant sparkle and went bright and bold in a way only our fabulously flawless florist can.
So, in the spirit of the five lands of the Cinque Terre, here are Georgia and Angelo’s top five tips and pics captured by our clever clicker photographer.
Why a destination wedding in Itay?
Angelo’s Nonno is from Liguria, and we have always loved going to Italy. We just knew that is where we wanted to get married.
Why the Cinque Terre in Italy?
The question should be, why not the Cinque Terre? It is the most beautiful, picture perfect place to get married. We just knew, we wanted to have our special day in Vernazza, there is no better place to share our day with our closest friends and family.
How was the destination wedding planning process?
Planning a wedding during covid was no easy task, and quite daunting. However, Melina made the planning process so easy.
Best part of your wedding day in the Cinque Terre?
The service written by celebrant, Matteo, and spending the day with our loved ones.
Top Tip for future Cinque Terre Wedding Brides and Grooms?
Put your faith in Melina, and you won’t go far wrong.
For more information on your Cinque Terre Wedding contact us.