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Archive for May, 2009

Weekly Markets

Little Market of Borgo Parioli
Via Tirso 14 to Via Metauro 21
Sat and Sun
10am-8pm
Closed 4th Sunday of month
Antique vases, books, furniture, jewelry, silver
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All cultures find weddings to be a wonderful occasion. The Italians view weddings to be particularly important and an extremely special affair. From beginning to end, the preparation for these ceremonies incorporated many tradition, some of which still take place in modern times.

In the past, it was not uncommon for a male relative of the groom to go to the future bride’s father or uncle to discuss the notion of marriage. Periodically, a messenger would be sent with a message making the bride’s parents aware of the groom’s intent to marry their daughter. On a rare occasion, the groom had a desire to propose directly to the woman himself. He did so by serenading her before bestowing a diamond ring, thought to be produced by the flames of love. Once the two families were in agreement, the couple’s official engagement was declared. Read the rest of this entry »