A symbolic marriage is certainly a different option to the classic religious or civil ceremony. Nowadays more and more couples from all over the world decide to celebrate their love with this ritual, so they opt for this type of wedding rather than a traditional ceremony; other couples, instead, decide to celebrate once again their love and so they renew their promises with this ceremony. But in concrete terms, what is it about?
We have decided to write this article to make you understand what it is a symbolic wedding and to offer you some ideas if you are considering celebrating love with your partner right here, in the beautiful Florence. Because, after all, Florence it’s one of most romantic city in the world! Don’t you agree with us?
A symbolic marriage is, as the name suggests, a marriage that has a strong sentimental value, rather than legal. In fact, the symbolic marriage has no official value, but this does not mean it has less importance! On the contrary, it is a ritual that the loving couples choose precisely because they believe more in the spiritual value of their love than in the legal one. Many lovers decide to pronounce their “yes” with this ritual, without missing the typical elements of a real wedding, like magnificent wedding dresses, flowers, dream locations, a great party with relatives and close friends. And why not choose a city full of romance like Florence for this special event?
In this article we want to show you what this wonderful city is able to offer to a couple in love like you. You will be amazed!
1) Symbolic wedding in a Florentine villa
The historic villas and palaces are the places that are most chosen by our customers to celebrate their love. In fact, they are a timeless classic. Florence, and Tuscany in general, teems with dream villas: they can be found everywhere, both in the city center and in the middle of the expanses of vineyards on the green Tuscan hills. These villas are mostly historical residences. Many of these were built during the Renaissance period, that was a period of great fervor for many artists who concentrated right here in Florence. By choosing Florence as the city for your symbolic wedding you will have the opportunity to celebrate your love in a fabulous place rich in art and history, surrounded by the majesty of the frescoes made by famous artists all over the world, such as Michelangelo, Cimabue, Giotto, to name a few. You will find yourself immersed in an atmosphere full of romance, surrounded by gold chandeliers, big candelabra and marble sculptures, that will allow you and your guests to relive the atmosphere of those golden years.
2) Symbolic wedding in a castle
If you prefer a fairytale atmosphere and if you would like to be like a princess and a prince for a day, not far from Florence there are numerous castles where you can celebrate your symbolic wedding. These castles date back to different historical periods, built between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance period. Most of these, in addition to having magnificent royal rooms, are surrounded by marvelous gardens and parks. As well, in these castles you will have the opportunity to stay overnight, in wonderful rooms equipped with every comfort, such as Jacuzzi, terraces with breathtaking views and fabulous room services. We can guarantee you that you will feel like you are inside a fairy tale.
3) Symbolic wedding in a typical Tuscan «borgo»
As you may have guessed, Tuscany is a land rich in history and in every corner of the region you can breathe a romantic and unique atmosphere. In addition to the numerous villas and castles, this region is full of medieval «borghi». You may be wondering what a «borgo» is… With this word we mean generally a small or medium inhabited center with precise historical peculiarities. The term derives from the Latin «burgus», used to indicate a fortified castle. For their strategic position, most of them are perched on top of a hill, offering a wonderful view of the Tuscany countryside. These villages arose centuries ago and it is precisely in these places that the ancient soul of Tuscany is breathed even more deeply. Traditional cuisine and typical local products represent a unique and precious cultural heritage for each borgo and the recipes handed down for centuries are still being offered to visitors. These are rare pearls from an historical, cultural and gastronomic point of view!
Less than an hour’s journey from Florence you will find the borgo of Certaldo, dating back to the thirteenth century, surrounded by the classic medieval walls; another lovely small village is Vinci, the birthplace of the famous Leonardo da Vinci, the ideal location to spend the day of your symbolic wedding, a place full of culture, but also full of natural wonders, like the countryside with its vineyards and olive groves, loved by Leonardo. The list of these «borghi» is very long… So, if you are interested in living the best day of your life in such a place, contact us! We will be happy to direct you in choosing your ideal place for a dream symbolic wedding.
4) Symbolic wedding in a luxury hotel
Florence and the land to which it belongs, Tuscany, offer accommodation of the highest level, even for the most demanding couples. In fact, in Florence and its surroundings there are a multitude of luxury hotels equipped with every comfort and which will fully satisfy every wish of their guests. In this region so rich in history and culture you will not find ordinary and modern luxury hotels: most of the hotels we are talking about are built, for example, on the remains of ancient mills or in old monasteries. Many are located in the heart of Florence, inside historic buildings belonging to nobles of the Renaissance period, that offer their customers unforgettable panoramic views from their ancient terraces. Many of these have swimming pools, spas and restaurants of the highest level, everything you need to make your symbolic wedding an occasion to relax and be pampered.
If you are thinking of organizing your symbolic wedding in one of these wonderful places, contact us. We will be delighted to make your love dreams a reality.
