{"id":191471,"date":"2017-07-24T22:00:22","date_gmt":"2017-07-24T12:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/real-weddings\/angela-and-emanuele-follow-their-hearts-to-hold-roman-wedding\/"},"modified":"2024-03-08T12:06:47","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T01:06:47","slug":"angela-and-emanuele-follow-their-hearts-to-hold-roman-wedding","status":"publish","type":"au-real-wedding","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/real-weddings\/angela-and-emanuele-follow-their-hearts-to-hold-roman-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Angela and Emanuele follow their hearts to hold Roman wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"
It was Angela and Emanuele’s dream to marry in Rome \u2013 but never did they think all their loved ones would agree to destination wedding<\/a> so far from home in Melbourne.<\/p>\n To their joyous surprise however, 70 of their nearest and dearest agreed to the trip of a lifetime to see the couple of 10 years so “I do” on May 10, 2017. \u201cOur parents and grandparents originally came from Italy and whilst we love many countries, Italy has always been very strong in our hearts,\u201d explains Angela, 35 of her wedding destination with Emanuele, also 35. \u201cBut more importantly, if all of our parents, siblings and nieces were able to make the trip<\/a> over then we would go forward in organising our dream wedding.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThe church was on Via Del Corso, the main street of Rome, and our photos were taken at St Peter’s Square, Castel Sant’Angelo and the Colosseum,\u201d describes\u00a0the bride. \u201cOur reception was at Castello della Castelluccia \u2014 it was quaint with plenty of character.\u201d This was topped by plenty of good food, flowing wine and great music.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was truly overwhelming, as were the people of Rome who would applaud and congratulate (and take selfies with) us as we walked the streets,\u201d says Angela.<\/p>\n Photos courtesy of APL Photography<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Angela’s luxurious J’aton\u00a0gown<\/a> included a breathtaking train with intricate beading and lace.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n “Family friends from way back, they do the most amazing work,” says Angela of couturiers J’aton, who also created the miniature flower girl dress<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n A family jeweller that works from home in Melbourne created the couple’s delicate\u00a0wedding rings<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The people of Rome were stopping the couple to congratulate them and take selfies!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n