Deemed an outstanding example of a Mediterranean landscape by Unesco, the Amalfi Coast is one of Italy's most piercing destinations. Here, mountains plunge into the sea in a nail-biting vertical scene of precipitous crags, cliff-clinging abodes and verdant woodland. The colours are so vibrant they come out and seduce your soul; pastels, blues, greens like nothing you have seen before. The moment you experience Amalfi’s almost other-worldly wonders, you instantly succumb to all it has to offer, probably every year for the rest of your life. You will find it difficult to stay away! It is a place that simply exudes romance, and I cannot imagine anywhere more fitting for the most special day of your life to take place.
I grew up in Italy, and whenever I think of Amalfi, my stomach literally turns over, it’s just such a stunning, magical place; just imagine how excited you would feel as a bride, the sun gleaming down on the main terrace, aperitif in hand and all of your loved ones around you. The colors of the sky melt into the sea reflections offering unique and unforgettable emotions. Thanks to the suggestive colours and the unparalleled warmth of Positano, Amalfi, Sorrento and Naples every picture becomes a wonderful postcard.
Turquoise seas and postcard-perfect piazzas aside, the region is home to some of Italy's finest hotels and restaurants. The options for your venue are endless and you can really feel like Hollywood royalty for the day. Weddings can be arranged in charming hotels perched on the rocks, where Italian taste meets the local tradition. Or imagine a glamourous villa by the bay where you and your guests can sip champagne by the pool and dance the night away by the backdrop of the most stunning coastal scene you only ever see in magazines. Reception dinners and evening parties will be accompanied by the typical Mediterranean weather making delicious scents and sea breeze even more enjoyable; watching the sunset is quite simply one of the most breathtaking things you will ever see in this precious little corner of Italy.
“The air will be filled with the notes of the most beautiful Neapolitan songs played by mandolin and guitar, and you will want the night to go on forever.”
Amalfi as a place to visit is also outstanding; your guests will enjoy the stunning scenery, perhaps while embarking on one of the many hiking trails. There is the perfect mix between history and nature; from ancient treasures such as the Amalfi cathedral to lush vegetation and lemon cultivated terraces from the Blu Grotto or the Belvedere del Tuono to the glamorous Piazzetta in Capri. The Amalfi Coast is also more than a dream in terms of food; authentic pizza, the best coffee to enjoy while watching the world go by, lemons the size of grapefruits grown in stunning groves and as fresh and juicy as you can get, spaghetti with the finest locally made sauces, the creamiest mozzarella, tomatoes sweeter than you have ever tasted.
Limoncello is also something you will certainly enjoy while here; after every meal, it is the perfect digestive for southern Italians.
Its string of fabled towns read like a Hollywood cast list. There's jet-set favourite Positano, a pastel-coloured cascade of chic boutiques, spritz-sipping pin-ups and sun-kissed sunbathers. Further east, ancient Amalfi lures with its Arabic-Norman cathedral, while mountaintop Ravello stirs hearts with its cultured villas and Wagnerian connection. To the west lies Amalfi Coast gateway Sorrento, a handsome cliff-top resort that has miraculously survived the onslaught of package tourism. You can enjoy your wedding, safe in the knowledge that your guests are having the time of their lives; then after your special day you can indulge in its wonders yourself and embark on your first days as husband and wife in the best possible way.
For me, Amalfi will offer you everything; it's such a jewel in the Italian crown and will give you the most incredible memories from the most magical day.
