Private Tours off the beaten path in Tuscany: Colle Val d’Elsa and Val d’Orcia
One of the things that we love doing at Italian Special Occasions DMC, is to get lost in the small roads of Italy and discover new hidden destinations: magnificent hilltop villages, awe-inspiring landscapes, homemade cuisine and cultural attractions. Another thing we...
Beach Wedding in Italy: we bet you never thought of…
For many couples, a beach is among their most fantasized wedding locations. And it’s easy to see why: picture a gorgeous sunset in the horizon, feel the soft sand touching your feet and the cool sea breeze caressing your skin… Seaside weddings in Italy have become...
Italian Wedding Couture: destination wedding & fashion
Italian Wedding Couture is an authentic service by Italian Special Occasions DMC: as a bride-to-be you can create your own dream wedding dress with high fashion designers throughout Italy. The result? An exclusive made-in-Italy wedding gown that is handcrafted with...
Original Wedding in Italy: venues and activities in beautiful Vicenza
A new blog feature: Original Weddings When thinking about where to get married in Italy, the initial options often revolve around the usual suspects: Tuscany, Cinque Terre, Capri, Positano, Taormina, Venice, Florence or Rome… But an increasing number of couples are...
Spring in La Maremma
Respecting the environment, land, history and culture… At Italian Special Occasions DMC we value our partnerships with our suppliers, looking for a shared respect for the environment, art, culture and traditions. Now that spring has officially sprung we would like to...5 unusual wedding venues in Italy
Churches, castles, historic villas, gardens… romantic and classic is by far the favorite wedding style for most couples. However, can you also tie the knot in a way that is unique, uncommon, and even more fun and unforgettable than a classic wedding? You bet! Italy,...10 reasons why you should visit Lake Maggiore
Set along the southern banks of the Alps between Lombardy and Piedmont, Lake Maggiore is Italy’s second-largest lake and, according to Travel + Leisure Magazine, “is the busiest and most untamed”. Its beautiful scenery has been a source of inspiration for a number of...A journey through Sicily’s historic castles
“To have seen Italy without having seen Sicily is to not have seen Italy at all, for Sicily is the clue to everything”. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe German writer, philosopher and statesman von Goethe had got right already in...Florence destination wedding: authentic activities for your guests
At Italian Special Occasions DMC we are very happy and proud of the success that the Italian Wedding Couture program is having. Just this week, it was featured on Luxury Travel Magazine. So, we thought it would be interesting to expand a bit more on other aspects of...Top locations for beach and boat weddings in Italy
How cool and refreshing would it be to organize an Italian ‘water wedding’? After all, water is the elixir of life, and tying the knot by the beach or on a lake is simply one of the most romantic and panoramic experiences that a couple can live! Here is a selection of...Italian wedding locations: best in Piedmont, Tuscany, Apulia and Sicily
One of the most overwhelming tasks on the to-do-list for brides and grooms to be… is to look for and select the perfect wedding location. With hundreds of potential places where you can tie the knot, it is not easy to find somewhere that is not only beautiful and...Design your wedding dress with a high fashion tailor in Florence
The real added value of made-in-Italy craftsmanship is that another identical dress will never exist” Anna Fucà Just imagine how cool and unique it would be if you could create your dream wedding dress with a high fashion designer in romantic Tuscany? Well, guess...Join our movement: seasonality & educated tourism in Italy
At Italian Special Occasions DMC we are happy to present our own Seasonality Map, which highlights the best seasons for visiting different regions and enjoying activities in an eco-friendly, more affordable way. This allows you to avoid mass tourism, tourist traps and...Unique and typical Italian wedding favors: food, arts and crafts
Are you looking for that cool souvenir that will add the final, unforgettable touch to your wedding in Italy? At Italian Special Occasions DMC we have quite a few ideas, and we would like to share some with you! If you like arts, in particular paintings, we work with...
Piedmont: foodie delights and idyllic wedding destinations
Some time ago we wrote a post about how the truffle is worshipped by Italian and international gourmands during the dedicated Truffle Fair in Piedmont or by organizing truffle hunting expeditions in the beautiful landscape. Today’s article will explore other aspects...