Italy's best kept secret and known as "The Riviera Romantica" for very good reasons.
The Riviera Romantica is a triangle of 3 resorts situated on the border of Le Marche & Emilia Romagna.
Gradara, one of Italy's finest medieval villages, Cattolica a sparkling cosmopolitan coastal resort and Gabbice Monte perched on the hill and overlooking the sparkling waters of the Adriatic Coast.
GRADARA
Immagine a castle perched precariously on a hilltop ...on one side looking down over the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic Sea and on the other side a patchwork of wheat filled fields, olive groves, vineyards and beds of giant yellow sunflowers stretching their heads lazily as far as your eye can see.
Rows of tall, proud cypress trees standing to attention and lonely farm cottages tucked neatly into the lush green hillside.
The entire village is circled by its fortress walls and dominated by its majestic castle and medieval ramparts the setting of Dante's famous love story between Paolo & Francesca as told in his " Inferno ".
This is Gradara, a place of undeniable beauty, tranquility and charm and where you can still experience the authentic taste of Italy.
A place where time stands still and where terracotta vases overflow with fresh flowers.Where the scents of the countryside blend with the perfume of the sea. One of those rare places where you can still hear the birds sing and the crickets twitter as you gaze from the castle walls with the starry sky above as your only lantern.
This is a place where Romance hangs heavily in the air. A truly suggestive background for a perfect wedding and fantastic picture shots for your Italian Wedding Album.
The entire village will embrace you and send you on your first steps as man and wife with their best wishes and "auguri" ringing in your ears.
This is one place where you can still really enjoy an intimate encounter with the real Italy and it’s warm and friendly people.
Ceremonies can be performed in the beautiful little church of San Giovanni situated inside the castle walls, in the small and intimate theatre or outdoors in the stunning cloisters of the convent villa , one of the few places where you can have a fully legal outdoor civil wedding ceremony in Italy.The convent villa can also be used as your Italian Reception Venue too.
Given the small size of Gradara, it has a remarkable number of quality locations for your reception. Restuarants ranging from small family establishments ,country houses with fine dining and of course the romantic historic convent villa.
CATTOLICA
A former fishing village and now a sparkling, cosmopolitan coastal resort, Cattolica's long golden sandy beach is surrounded by lush green countryside and with the medieval village of Gradara and the promotory of Gabicce Monte being only a stone's throw away offers you the best of both a coastal and countryside backdrop.
The many fine squares are adorned with sparkling dancing fountains and flowerbeds adding great settings for your Italian Wedding Photos.
Its many pedestian only streets are lined with outdoor restaurants, bars and cafes and a wide range of shops too. The colourful old fishing harbour adds a lively touch of days gone by but is still very much fully operational today.
Given that the resort was born with hospitality in mind, Cattolica will remain in your hearts forever not only for its beauty but above all for the warm and friendly nature of its people.
Cattolica's origins date back to Roman times when the many inns and taverns were used by pilgrims on route to Rome. This tradition has been kept very much alive today with no shortage of places to stay ranging from small family run properties to more luxury boutique hotels.
This is where you will also find the Luxor Beach Hotel, owned by the same family that own and operate Dream Academy and so obviously you will be embraced here as one of the family and your welcome will be second to none.
Your Italian Wedding Ceremony can take place in the traditional church of San Pio or in the more modern setting of San Antonio or for a civil ceremony the stunning Palazzo Mancini with its striking facade and sparkling fountains adding an elegant and refined touch.
Cattolica is also an amazing setting and very popular for a symbolic wedding ceremony on the beach.
Given its very close proximity to Gradara, Cattolica is also an ideal base when considering a Wedding in Gradara as it offers a wide choice for your guest accomodation suiting all tastes and budgets.
For your Italian Wedding Reception in Cattolica, we have a wide choice ranging from small beach locations to 2 amazing Michelin star restaurants.
A luxury Boutique Hotel on the beach or an exclusive Golf and Spa Resort.
A wedding in Cattolica will sparkle not only because of the sea and fountains but because of the wide range of venues it has to offer.
GABICCE MARE & MONTE
The small resort of Gabicce reflects all the shades of nature and her many variations.
The sea, the beaches and steep cliffs all reflected in the crystal waters of the Adriatic Sea.
Offering you the best of both worlds, there is a distinct divide between Gabicce Mare with its many hotels, bars , restaurants and shops and Gabicce Monte with its more sophisticated and elegant feel.
Gabicce Monte offers spectacular views over the coast and sunsets guaranteed to rest in your hearts forever.
A small and exclusive resort with many fine dining restaurants clinging to the cliffs above the sea below.
Gabicce Monte leads directly into the San Bartolo National Park which snakes along th coast hugging the sheer drops into the shimmering waters below.
Passing through the many quaint little villages many boasting castles and stunning viewpoints, there is no shortage of fairytale settings for your album here.
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