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Chandi J. Wyant
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March
15, 2002
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Bridal Bliss in Florence
An interview with Danielle, a bride from
New York who was married in Florence with the help of Sogni Italiani
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 Chandi:
Why did you choose Florence for
your wedding? Had you been there before?
Danielle: There were some logistical reasons why we chose to have our
wedding in Florence, however, if truth be known, it was my first choice. I
knew I wanted to be married in Italy. I had been to Florence before and
was captivated by the beauty and romance of the city. I had such a
wonderful time when I was there years ago that I couldn't imagine a more
perfect place for my wedding. I wanted to share it with my husband -to-
be.
Chandi: Was it difficult to plan a wedding that was taking place so far
away, and how were you able to feel confident about it?
Danielle: It felt like a daunting task at first. I tried the Italian
consulate and travel agents and got nowhere. I searched the Internet and
found a site that had recommendations for other companies that specialized
in this overseas marriage consultation. Sogni Italiani had gotten such
rave reviews that it was one of the first I contacted. Timing and budget
was an issue and the only one who stepped up to the plate for me was Sogni
Italiani. I did not know how this was going to work and had to have faith
in others. Letting go of the control was a bit hard for me but Sogni
Italiani's professionalism and expertise prevailed making it easier to be
confident in the outcome. They made it easy by presenting me with choices
and bending to my needs.
Chandi: Florence, of course, is a very beautiful and romantic city for a
wedding, but would you say that there is something about the Italian
character as well, that adds to the experience?
Danielle: There is a hospitality that I have experienced in Italy unlike
that of other places I've visited. It is as if the people are welcoming
you home. There is an old-world gentility that makes the experience
different than weddings here in the states. Throughout our day, the local
Italians shouted out congratulatory remarks and stopped us to complement
us, almost as if we were family or friends.
Chandi: Was there a pleasant surprise, or something that was beyond your
expectations, about your special day in Florence?
Danielle: The whole day was a surprise beyond my expectations. Not ever
experiencing this type of wedding before and not knowing anyone who had, I
did not know what to expect. The day flowed so perfectly. We had people
coming from all different places around the world and somehow we met up
with no problem. We walked along the Ponte Vecchio and bought my wedding
band. That was an unbelievable surprise that added to my day. Then at the
restaurant, they played "Here Comes the Bride" and bought
dessert to as a gift to us. The church was very old-world and up in the
Florentine Hills and the views were definitely beyond my expectations. I
had never been in the hills and did not know what to expect.
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Text and photos copyright 2002, Chandi J. Wyant.
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