To Rome with Love- An Italian Wedding Inspiration

Have you dreamed of snow-covered Alps, smells of salt from the Mediterranean Sea, or wine tasting under the Tuscan sun. As a wedding planner, we love helping our clients create their dream wedding no matter the inspiration. Your dream may seem impossible due to not everyone being able to afford to have a destination wedding. We are here to help turn that dream into a reality while still being local to North Carolina.

Italy is full of wonder, history, and love. We are here to help you discover a way of incorporating an inspiration worth dreaming of. From Italian wedding venues right here in North Carolina, to enchanting décor, and topping it off with food that will leave your guests awing.

Venues:

Bella Collina Mansion. Stokesdale, NC

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This Tuscan inspired mansion is located in Stokesdale, NC right off a lake creating the perfect backdrop for your Italian dream wedding. Tuscany’s version of Cinderella’s castle will have you dreaming of a wedding at Lake Como. This venue has several event spaces from glorious vineyards to the breathtaking lakefront estate. The Bella Collina Mansion is an all-inclusive wedding venue filled with elegance, romance, and luxury.

The Greenhouse at Arrows Farm. Lillington, NC

Link- thegreenhouseatarrowsfarm.com

This Tuscan inspired greenhouse is dripping with charm and storybook love. Dive into an enchanting day with this venue and create a magical Italian wedding. This venue is a dream for those who are also looking for a venue for an enchanted forest, breathtaking garden, fairytale dream, or whimsical woodland theme wedding or event. This venue offers different price options for any budget.

Tuscan Ridge Wedding Venue/Event Center. Oakboro, NC.

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This Tuscan inspired venue is a perfect blend of natural stone, wood accents, and stucco, giving a romantic and elegant location for a wedding. The Tuscan Gardens create an inspiring outdoor ceremony location with spectacular landscapes and majestic architecture; it’s a utopian setting for any couples’ dream turn reality. This venue offers a Saturday package and a Friday/Sunday package which includes various rental details such as chairs, tables, décor, linens, etc.

Food:

Italy is known for their marvelous dishes. The thing their food is most about is the love that goes into creating it and the joy of sharing meals with family and friends. This is a great aspect to include at any wedding or event.

Cacio e Pepe is a staple of Roman cuisine for its simplicity and a comfort dish. This dish is a beloved pasta dish that translates to “cheese and pepper”. It features 3 simple ingredients: spaghetti or tonnarelli pasta, Pecorino Roman cheese, and black pepper. It originates back to Roman shepherds of the Lazio region, who used readily available ingredients like cheese, pepper, and pasta to create a delicious meal while traveling long distances with their flocks.

Braciole is a key meal in Italian family gatherings. This meal is also called involtini or bruciuluni in Sicilian. It consists of rolled flank steak with breadcrumbs and cheese and cooked in a scrumptious tomato sauce. Italian meals usually consist of vegetables, while meat was served as a treat during holidays or special events.

An incredible Italian dessert and one of my favorites is Gelato, an Italian ice cream that translates to “frozen” in Italian. Gelato has a long history; its early origin dates back to Asia, when they discovered they could consume crushed ice with flavorings. For Italy it starts with the Romans who ate snow from volcanoes, Etna and Vesuvius, covered in honey. The original creator of gelato in the 16th century is unknown, but the most modern form of gelato was created by Bernardo Buontalenti, who prepared a banquet for the King of Spain and served gelato. In the early 1900s the invention of the first motorized freezer created an eruption in popularity for gelato.

Italian Wedding Décor:

Italian weddings encompass so many great aspects from vibrant floral arrangements, lavish candlelight, olive branches and eucalyptus for greenery, and lemons to represent "la dolce vita" (the sweet life).

Some other beautiful key elements in traditional Italian weddings for stylish décor are metal elements such as gold accents. Gold candle sticks or candelabrum, votives, chargers, table numbers, and signs create an elegant touch to classic Italian weddings.

Another charming element to traditional Italian weddings is the color palettes that create a romantic ambiance. The colors of Earthy tones, bright Mediterranean colors, and pastel shades capture the natural beauty of Italy.

Take a peek below at these incredible Italian themed mood boards and be blown away by the possibilities.

Infinite Memories Events is your top choice for all your wedding needs. Book our services to help create your dream wedding no matter what you envision, and we will help make it a reality!

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