How to get married in Milan: civil wedding at Palazzo Reale

A couple dressed in formal attire walks hand in hand down a city street, resembling a perfect engagement portrait. The woman is wearing a white dress and holding a bouquet, while the man is in a dark suit. Buildings and people are visible in the background, adding to the romantic atmosphere.
bride enters the sala degli Specchi duringa  civil wedding ceremony photographed in Milan
The Milan’s City Council offers a wonderful location for couples marrying in this city: the Sala degli Specchi hall in Palazzo Reale sports ancient chandeliers, tapestry and golden-framed mirrors.

Needless to say, Milan ranks well after Venice or Florence in the list of the Italian cities chosen by local and foreign couples for their wedding. However it is still a very beloved city since it offers many attractive spots as background for nice wedding photographs and one of its most beautiful palaces as the location for civil wedding ceremonies. Continue reading “How to get married in Milan: civil wedding at Palazzo Reale”

High water in Venice: avoid it thanks to an app or enjoy it during a photo shooting!

A couple embraces and kisses in a cobblestone courtyard, their reflection shimmering in a large puddle. This romantic and serene scene, perfect for a wedding portrait, is set against a brick wall with arched windows and minimal scaffolding.
This Russian couple made the most of high water and enjoyed a special honeymoon photo shooting in Venice dancing and playing in the flooded Piazza San Marco.

High water is a common event in Venice, especially from October to December. But you can run into it (or rather… walk into it! ) even in springtime. It is mostly due to an unlucky combination of several factors, such as bad weather, tides, winds and artificial digging works which influence the water in the Venetian lagoon and allow the seawater to flood the city in a short while.

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