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
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The Wedding Special 2/3 – Our wedding ceremony in the Castle of Malcesine
Wearing my big white dress, I was ready and it was time to head to the Castle of Malcesine. Our wedding ceremony was due to commence at 11am. My father and I were sitting outside in the garden of Hotel Maximilian, waiting for our ride. It was a sunny morning and the views over Lake 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
Happily ever after
We are married! 💕 Just a quick update to let you know that everything went well and we had the most wonderful wedding day in Lake Garda last Friday and a lovely minimoon in the Dolomites afterwards. I am such a lucky girl – feeling full of gratitude and love! For the past week I’ve Read More
Two days until our wedding – eek!!
And suddenly we have only two days to go before our wedding day! 😃 I’m so excited but also getting nervous now. What’s the weather going to be like (rainy/too hot/just perfect)? How will our baby behave? Will people have a good time? Will I wake up on the wedding day with a giant spot Read More
Pressing the reset button on life
For the past three weeks I’ve been packing and unpacking my stuff again, for the sixth time in nearly five years, ever since my big move to London. Combined with wedding planning (only two weeks to go – eek!) it’s made me reflect on certain decisions I’ve made in life, all those times I’ve packed 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