The Wedding Special 3/3 – The celebration

And so we left the castle as husband and wife, riding our tuk tuk through the narrow streets of Malcesine with the crowds applauding. I was overjoyed, giggling like a schoolgirl! When planning our wedding I had of course imagined this day but it felt pretty surreal to be actually living it. Our wedding ceremony Read More

The Wedding Special 1/3 – Bridal preparations

Ever since Maia was born seven months ago getting “dolled up” has meant a quick spray of deodorant and dry shampoo, followed by concealer and mascara. More often than not milk stains on a t-shirt, messy bun and trainers have completed my mum-style (and I said I wouldn’t become that mum, lol). I know, not Read More

Wedding planning in Italy – first trip abroad with Maia

I had two reasons to be nervous about our trip to Italy last week. Firstly, it was Maia’s first trip abroad and first time on a plane. Secondly, we were going to visit our wedding venue, which we have already booked, for the very first time! Yes you read correctly, we booked and paid our Read More

Let the wedding planning begin!

I’m excited to tell you that next July we’ll be getting married in Malcesine, Lake Garda, Italy!! 🇮🇹 We will have our wedding ceremony on the top of The Castle of Malcesine on an outdoor terrace overlooking the town of Malcesine and the Lake Garda, subject to weather of course (fingers crossed!). According to our initial plan, Read More