Jul 15 2010

VERSAILLES WATERWORKS SHOW

Desperately seeking a unique and spectacular way to entertain your guests during your destination wedding in the Paris region? We recommend the Musical Fountain show at Versailles Palace!

Treat your guests to a stroll through the finely manicured symmetric grounds of Versailles Palace and savor the combination of grand fountains, small alcoved retreats and the omnipresent sophisticated adapted classical music. You will feel like you have been transported back in time to Louis XIV’s era as you let your imagination run wild.

Enjoy the show on Saturdays and Sundays from now through to 31 October 2010. The fountains work from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 3.30 to 5 p.m.

For those of you seeking to heighten the sensation, opt for the evening show when the Royal Garden becomes a stunning audiovisual spectacle. Discover pools and groves filled with water and light as they glitter with a thousand lights and impressive laser show. A sure way to wow your wedding guests!

For more information visit the official site at Grandes Eaux and Jardins Musicaux.

Photo Credits: Chateau de Versailles; Versailles Region


 



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Jun 14 2010

Hush…Its a Secret !

While it may not be possible to get married at the Moulin Rouge, in the Paris Opera House or in a real Parisian artist’s loft, it is now possible to spend an unforgettable night sleeping in an alcove atop the Eiffel Tower, in a spicy suite at the Moulin Rouge or in a ballerina’s dressing room at the Paris Opera House !

Make a wish and it will be granted in this secret hotel in the heart of Paris which recently opened the doors to its unusual concept of sleeping in a Paris monument. Six rooms depicting iconic Parisian monuments and institutions have been stylishly created by designer Sandrine Alouf inside this chic boutique hotel of 29 guest rooms.

If you have ever imagined what it would be like to spend the night behind the majestic clock of the Musée d’Orsay or surrounded by Cancan dancers in the Moulin Rouge, look no further, this is your dream come true! But hush…don’t tell everyone, its our secret!

To splash out and treat your beloved to a night to remember in the heart of Paris, click on the following link to discover the Hotel Secret de Paris. Prices range from 215 to 310 euros per night for a double room.

Photo Credits – Hotel Secret de Paris (Christophe Bielsa)







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Dec 4 2009

Following in the footsteps of the spellbinding TWILIGHT saga

 

In the second installment of Stephanie Meyer’s phenomenally successful TWILIGHT series, the romance between mortal and vampire soars to a new level as they delve deeper into the mysteries of the supernatural.

For those fans who have already seen the second film, New Moon, it will not have escaped your attention that several scenes were shot in Italy. While the book refers to the town of Volterra, the movie scenes were actually filmed in a city called Montepulciano.

Located in the heart of Tuscany, Montepulciano is a beautiful, quaint medieval town perched on a hillside about 1 hours drive south of Sienna. Surrounded by its world famous vineyards, this picture postcard town is an ideal wedding location. Here are a few photos of the city and the main square where the movie scenes were filmed.

 

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We are able to organize civil wedding ceremonies in the Town Hall of Montepulciano, pictured below, however, there are no reception venues, except for a few restaurants, located within walking distance of the Town Hall.

 

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The best solution would be to hire transport and drive about 15 minutes from Montepulciano where you will find some authentic Tuscan villas where wedding receptions can be held. Further afield, between 45 minutes and 1 hours drive, you will find some beautiful castles. Here is a small selection of photos to help you envisage where your dream wedding could take place!

 

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So, if you are a fan of the TWILIGHT series and would like to follow in their footsteps, just give us a call and we’ll bring the adventure to life for you!

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