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Alison and Alistair
Civil wedding, San Gimignano, June 2009

Alison and Alistair were married in the town hall on San Gimignano, in June 2009.

The couple invited family and friends for a relaxing week in the heart of Tuscany, and a stunning villa setting, which acted as home for numerous parties, outings and events throughout the week.

The villa was transformed on the wedding day with a poolside setting for the meal and festivities into the night.

The couple write:

Dear Ben
A massive thankyou to you for making our wedding day and time in Italy so amazing, everyone had a brilliant time and the day will not soon be forgotten! The setting, the food, the flowers and the music were all excellent and the whole day ran very smoothly. You obviously have things totally under control, and it showed!

More on the villa here

The bride and bridesmaids get ready (with the photographer!)...

...while the groom waits, a little nervous.

Bride and bridesmaids help with the dress

Bride and bridesmaids help with the dress

Last thoughts before the ceremony

The town hall, Cortona. The civil wedding with a few special guests

After exchanging vows, the couples exchange a first kiss

Following the ceremony, on the balcony overlooking the village

A first celebratory drink

Outside of Cortona, cornfields, poppies and spring flowers

Outside of Cortona, cornfields, poppies and spring flowers

Prior to the evening meal, canape's and views over the Tuscan valleys