Italy captured my imagination long before I ever set foot there. I had romantic visions of the Trevi Fountain, endless pasta and high fashion. Gorgeous cathedrals, countryside vineyards & cliffside villas. Who could be surprised if such visions draw so many brides & grooms to Italian venues for their own wedding day? Photo by Sandra Aberg via Bridal Musings I soon learned that Italy is so much more than I imagined. Walking through the streets of Rome felt like walking between two worlds, the past and the present seamlessly intertwined. Most often the past is left untouched and the modern world does their best to navigate around it. There was, of course, an undeniable appreciation for food and slowing down to savor a meal together. (And yes, I did, in fact, eat my weight in pasta.) All this in and of itself is romance. The meeting of worlds, acknowledging the past while moving toward the future, slowing down to savor moments and be surrounded by people that mean the most....
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