Laura and Alessandro’s Wedding – Perugia, Italy!

I am so excited to share Laura and Alessandro’s wedding photos! I feel like there is so much to tell about their incredible day! From the salon where the girls got their hair done, to the church of San Filippo Neri (the only authentic Baroque building in Perugia), to the private home in Solomeo where we rode Alessandro’s 1970′s Fiat (Italy’s version of the VW Beetle) and broke down next to a sunflower field, the whole day felt very “Italian” to me. It was so awesome!!!! I hope I get to go back soon! I’m even brushing up on my Italian as we speak!

I feel so lucky to have been asked to be a part of Laura and Alessandro’s wedding. Every member of their family and all of their friends were truly wonderful people! I couldn’t have asked to be more welcomed than they made me feel. I even made an appearance in their slideshow because I was asked to dance with so many of their guests! La ringrazio per un grande momento (Thank you for a great time)! Here are a bunch of my favorite photos from the day… Laura and Alessandro

Italy!

I’m back from Italy and WOW what a trip!!!  I’ve had lots of people asking about the trip, but I figure the best way to tell you about it is to just show you…

Italy!

Buon Giorno! We have arrived in Italia!

Hi Everyone!

I have arrived in Italy for Laura and Alessandro’s wedding on the 8th, and finally got internet access!  I will most likely be able to check my email periodically, but I am most likely going to have a slower response time because I am busy enjoying the sites.  We arrived in Perugia two nights ago and made the drive to Rome yesterday.  Today was awe-inspiring and emotional because we toured the Vatican and St. Peter’s Cathedral.  I can’t believe I really saw the Sistine Chapel in person.  I wasn’t allowed to shoot at all while in the chapel, but even I have to admit that photos would not have done it justice.  I surprised myself and started crying when I first saw Michelangelo’s work on the ceiling.  We were also lucky enough the make it to St. Peter’s Cathedral in time to see mass.  The choir and the ambiance of the service (all in Italian) was indescribable.  I feel so lucky to be here!!!!

Tommorrow we are headed to the colosseum and other ancient ruins of Rome.  I’m sure it will be as incredible as today’s tours…

p.s. I am hoping to post some photos soon!!!

MTV!!!!!

I got the most random, but cool phone call yesterday from MTV!!!  They are going to be filming a new “True Life” episode focussed on destination weddings and they asked me if I have any coming up.  Of course, the timing couldn’t be better with my upcoming trip to Italy for Laura and Alessandro’s wedding this 8-8-08, so I gave her info to them.  It’s far from a guarantee, but I just feel honored to have been asked by MTV!!!  Keep your fingers crossed for me!!  Yay!