Lisa and Matthew Civil wedding and symbolic, villa blessing, San Gimignano, June 2009 Lisa and Matthew were married in the beautiful town hall of San Gimignano, and later the same day, held a priate, symbolic blessing at their villa. The weather, even in June, is not always kind, but the skies cleared in the afternoon for the blessing and reception, and the couple were able to enjoy aperitifs and the meal in a stunning, truly Tuscan setting. The groom leaves for the town hall, in a vintage Alfa Romeo Giulietta we hire on a daily basis. Meanwhile, the bride is helped with finishing touches in the castello. The town hall, San Gimignano. The Sala Dante, where the civil wedding is held. The couple exit the town hall as husband and wife. The courtyard of the town hall Exiting the town hall, the couple are greeted with petals in the main square. Returning to the villa for the symbolic blessing The father of the bride gave her away at the blessing - the more intimate of the two ceremonies The father of the bride gave her away at the blessing - the more intimate of the two ceremonies Italyweddings arranged a marquee and gazebo setting for the blessing with the emphasis on soft pinks Lisa and Matthew exchange vows and rings. And for the second time, exit together as a married couple. The villa driveway, with typical cypress trees framing the countryside Prior to the seated meal, the couple held a drinks reception on the lawn of the castle site map home | services | where | who are we? | images | form | contact us | email Copyright © 1997 - 2007 Italyweddings.com