Ah, Florence. Out of all of Italy’s magical cities, Florence has to be one of the most inherently romantic spots. There’s something almost indescribable about the enchantment of Florence, which practically overflows with Renaissance masterpieces. Not only does Florence draw in the foremost fashion designers and artists the world has to offer, it also draws in soon-to-be brides and grooms ready to tie the knot in never-to-be forgotten unique wedding destination.
I strongly believe that Julius Caesar knew what he was doing with he founded Florence in 59 BC! He, indeed, was on to something!
Weddings in Florence are generally lavish affairs. Marriage ceremonies are performed in the civil wedding hall known as la Sala Rossa, and the Palazzo Vecchio (the Red Hall) is one of the most popular rooms to use for this purpose. With its deep red carpets and drapes (historically important, since the color red represented Florence while it dominated Europe from the 1300s to the 1500s), the Palazzo Vecchio is the perfect dramatic venue for a unique wedding destination.
In terms of visitor activities, there’s plenty to do in Florence. Visitors can spend hours visiting exquisite Tuscan villas and castles found in Tuscany’s countryside, and in fact, renting lavish properties for wedding ceremonies is a time-honored tradition for couples. Of course, being home to an amazing quantity and quality of art masterpieces, just walking through Florence is an advanced art class. Other activities include cultural tours, balloon rides, wine tasting tours, food tours and more. Speaking of food, Florence offers some truly spectacular dining options. With all of its many offerings, Florence is hard to beat as one of the world’s most unique wedding destinations.
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