Home to Romeo and Juliet, Verona is a city of eternal love and the most romantic setting for your wedding in Italy.

The centre is strictly off limits to vehicles. Verona weddings have the advantage of enjoying a perfect place to walk along narrow cobbled streets, pink-hued medieval palaces and Renaissance architecture that recall the glorious past of town; it’s attractive squares with pavement cafes encourage you to linger, and its churches, museums and galleries, as well as the charm of its well-preserved centre, entertain also the most discerning visitor. It’s Arena, a Roman amphitheatre (1st century AD), is the most famous outdoor theatre in the world and it’s castle is a monumental masterpiece.

But the reason why most lovers are attracted by a wedding in Verona is the fascinating atmosphere of the two Shakespeare's lovers. You can even celebrate your marriage at Juliet's house, where the world-famous balcony is located. Juliet's house is always crowded with tourists from all over the world, the walls are covered with little pieces of paper of every shape, size, and colour with names of lovers who hope their romance will be as great as that of Romeo's and Juliet's.

You see, there is nothing more romantic than getting married in Verona! A pleasant stroll at sunset along the Adige riverbank can be followed by an aperitif at one of the many cafes set in lovely squares watching local life unfold. Try the local cuisine by seeking out ancient little restaurants and trattorias in the back streets. Delicious hearty dishes are endless, many of which are prepared with local wines; a fine example is risotto all'Amarone (risotto cooked in Amarone wine). Venison, pheasant and other game are popular main dishes, as is pastissada de caval, a thick stew of horsemeat marinated in Recioto Amarone. Wines wise we suggest you to taste the fabulous Amarone - "the big dry one" and other local wines like the Valpolicella classico and rare Recioto.

This elegant and sophisticated city will capture and enchant you with it’s old world charm and your Verona wedding will be imbued with romance.

Description and images courtesy of Romeo and Juliet Weddings.