Destination Wedding: Rome
Ah Roma - the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps - all epic and absolutely worth an explore. But it’s what Rome doesn’t advertise is why this city has our heart.
The fluctuating energy as you meander through its warm streets, chilled and calm as you stumble mid-morning upon bar after bar to enjoy a caffè. The buzz hits for aperitivo when the city fills. Rome’s maze of streets open out onto wonderful squares - all stunning in architectural detailing and so easy to loose yourselves in after one too many spritz!
Head across the Porta Portese bridge to Trastavere - the vibe is younger and cooler (less touristy) here but you’ll still get some bangin’ pasta after a couple of drinks and one of its many buzzing bars.
Key Travel Info:
Rome is the Capital city of Italy, located in the centre of the country, near to the coast in the region of Lazio.
Airports
Two international airports making it very easy to travel to: Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino –G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) both in Rome.
Distances from other main cities (by car)
Milan, 5.5hrs
Venice, 5.5hrs
Florence, 3hrs
Naples, 2.5hrs
Bari, 5hrs
What is the region famous for?
I mean, where to start! Rome is the global capital of history, culture and religion. The eternal city…the city of the soul. Even if you don’t get married there, you seriously must go!
The list of things to see and do in Rome are endless but here are some of our highlights for your hit-list.
Basilica di San Pietro: the largest, richest and most spectacular Italian church. Its dome, along with the Colosseum, is an undisputed symbol of the eternal city.
Il Colosseo: the symbol of Rome and the most exciting of the monuments of the ancient city. If you decide to visit it inside, buy your ticket online and you will skip the long lines at the entrance.
Il Pantheon: Pantheum in classical Latin, is a building of ancient Rome located in the Pigna district in the historic centre, built as a temple dedicated to all past, present and future divinities.
La Cappella Sistina: certainly one of the best known artistic treasures in the world. Dedicated to the Assumption of Mary into Heaven, it is certainly the flagship of the Vatican City. For the Sistine Chapel skip-the-line tickets can be booked on the museumsrome.com website by selecting the preferred date and time.
La fontana di trevi: the largest and most famous fountain in Rome. Built on the facade of Palazzo Poli by Nicola Salvi.
La colonna Traiana: undoubtedly one of the most famous monuments of ancient Rome. Standing in place since its construction, it has delineated the urban landscape for almost two thousand years!
Il Foro Romano: the Roman Forum was the area where public and religious life took place in ancient Rome. The forum is, together with the Colosseum, the greatest example of the greatness of the Roman Empire that can be seen today.
Piazza Navona: the quintessential Roman squares. Let yourself be fascinated by the wonderful Baroque palaces and exuberant fountains (including that of the Four Rivers of Bernini).
Piazza di Spagna: the Spanish Steps are the most famous in Rome. It owes its name to the palace of Spain, seat of the Iberian state embassy to the “Santa Sede”.
Piazza Navona: one of the most famous monumental squares in Rome, built in monumental style by the Pamphili family at the behest of Pope Innocent X (Giovanni Battista Pamphili) with the typical shape of an ancient stadium.
Campo dei Fiori: with the famous statue of Giordano Bruno, a heretical monk condemned to the stake during the Counter-Reformation period. The square is one of the focal points of Roman life: by day a crowded market, in the evening a great spot for a drink.
La bocca della verità: the Mouth of Truth is a huge marble mask, famous all over the world. Legend has it that it can bite the hand of anyone dares insert their hand! Eek.
Photography: Margherita Calati | Venue: Casa Campovecchio | Planners: Parade Weddings
Why get married here?
Beautiful churches. Rome has the highest concentration of churches in all of Italy and there are some really stunning options.
Variety of locations. It’s not just a city. The region also boasts a whole host of beautiful venues outside of the city from coastal to countryside!
Choice of venue style. In Rome there are venues to suit all tastes and budgets, from rustic receptions in a farmhouse, to stunning villas and coastal properties, to sumptuous banquets in a castle or luxury hotel.
Stay for your honeymoon. Rome wasn’t built in a day and nor can you see it all in one sitting. Stay for a mini-moon or honeymoon and make the most of your trip to the eternal city.
Any season will do to say your ‘I do’s’. There’s not a single unsuitable month to get married in the capital. You can opt for a chic and cozy hotel in the winter or a villa with a park in the summer.
What style of weddings happen in this region?
Chic city weddings inspired by current trends. Boho-inspired eco-friendly affairs. Classic and sumptuous villa weddings. Laid back and minimal nuptials by the sea.
It's the city of all things and really anything goes.
Price - €€
Varied (which is an annoying answer we know!). The great thing about Rome is there is a huge range of suppliers and venues to choose from, meaning there are suppliers and venues at different price points, to suit different budgets.
Any negatives for this region or things to consider?
Traffic: Rome is busy city with A LOT of traffic. Factor this into your wedding day schedule and let your guests know to do the same if you’re getting hitched in the city (as opposed to in the surrounding countryside or coast)
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