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Rome is approximately 7,500 miles by air from the East Coast of the United States. Filled with the eclectic, internationally charged energy of 3 million people, Rome offers nearly everything your heart could desire, including many things that you cannot find anywhere else in the world. To make your Rome wedding a worry-free, fun experience, consider the following:
Wedding Planners: a Must Have
When planning your destination wedding, seek a wedding planner to help you. Many of these available in Rome can be contacted via email or telephone to help you pre-plan your event. They can assist you with many things, including:
- Obtaining and filing legal documents.
- Hotel accommodations for you, your wedding party, and guests.
- Travel accommodations within the city.
- Locating and renting the wedding-ceremony and reception venues.
- Floral arrangements.
- Hairstylists and make-up artists for the bridal party.
- Videographers and photographers.v
Sites to See Around Rome
The Eternal City is filled with historically significant sites. Consider researching the city to plan what you would like to see while you are there. If possible, take a few weeks for your honeymoon and savor all that the city has to offer, including historic art, music, architecture, and cuisine.
Rome is a tourist's paradise. With all the comforts afforded by a metropolitan area, Rome is also home to some of the world's most famous historic venues. A few of these include:
- The Vatican
- Sistine Chapel
- Capitoline Hill
- Pantheon
- Coliseum
- Roman Forum
- St Peter's Square
- Trevi Fountain
In this very old city, museums, art galleries, and churches affirm Rome's contribution to world history. Meanwhile, its bustling streets are filled with contemporary outdoor markets, designer outlet stores, and eateries.
During each month of the year, Rome hosts various cultural events. Wine festivals, horse shows, and religious feast days are some of the events shared with newlyweds visiting the city. Consider researching these prior to making your Rome wedding plans so you can experience local celebrations firsthand during your honeymoon.
Getting to Rome
While most people seeking to get married in Rome will arrive by air, some choose to travel to Italy via ship. Cruise lines offer Mediterranean cruises with ships stopping in the port of Citvitavecchia, the closest port to the city of Rome. Buses are an inexpensive way to travel into the city once the ship docks.
Check with your travel agent for specific travel options to incorporate into your wedding plans. Be sure to check with your wedding planner prior to finalizing your travel itinerary to make sure there are no conflicts between travel times and location availability.
Rome: What to Bring
Since your wedding planner will be planning your nuptials, you should be able to focus on what Rome has to offer. Think like a tourist: bring items that you will need for sightseeing and relaxing on your honeymoon, as well as those items essential to your wedding day.
NOTE: If you are concerned about your wedding attire getting lost during travel, consider shipping it several weeks in advance, via a traceable, insured method, to your hotel in Rome.
Your clothing choices will depend on your travel itinerary and the time of year. Consider bringing both casual and dress clothing. If you plan to sightsee, a comfortable pair of shoes and a camera are suggested. Be aware that pickpockets are a problem in Rome. You may want to consider purchasing and using a money belt, or keeping your valuables in a front-facing pack. Items to pack include:
- Travelers' Checks
- Passports
- Certified copies of the bride's and groom's birth certificates
- Medications
- Health information and immunization records
- Prescription eyewear or contacts
- Divorce papers (if divorced)
- Death certificates (if widowed)
For an enchanting and unforgettable romantic wedding adventure, consider a destination Rome wedding. Michelangelo painted a special wedding gift, just for you!