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ITALIAN/TUSCAN/ROMAN Theme Wedding & Party Guide

See also my GRAPES and OLIVES and CATHOLIC pages for more resources...

APPAREL:  Contains links to traditional costumes in Italy, sewing supplies, textiles, bridal wear and accessories

BEAUTY & HEALTH:

  • BeautyTrends-hair add-ons and wigs
  • Drugstore.com-leading online drugstore and information site offering health, beauty, wellness, personal care, and pharmacy products
  • Li Lash-purified eyelash stimulator for longer, thicker lashes-safe for even the most sensitive eyes
  • Never Shave Again-an incredible new PERMANENT hair removal system that painlessly and permanently removes unwanted hair from anywhere on your face or body
  • Sephora.com-from hard-to-find brands to classic and luxurious names to our own signature collection, no other site offers over 230 top beauty brands and more than 11,000 beauty products

BOOKS:  Order Italian wedding related, travel and ethnic books securely online from Amazon.com

CAKE TOPS:

CAKES:


Personalized Biscotti Favors available at: American Bridal

CUSTOMS, TRADITIONS, HOLIDAYS & THEME IDEAS:


'Night in Venice' Room Decor Kit & Decorations available at: ShindigZ

DECORATIONS:

  • Bachelorette.com-favors, decorations and games for bachelorette parties
     Century Novelty-party supplies, favors and decorations for every occasion.  Same day shipping
     My Own Labels-custom personalized labels, favor tags, coasters and cards.  Use your words with our styles, shapes and colors.  Ordering is fast and easy-just order the amount you need!
     Oriental Trading-over 25,000 value-priced novelties, toys, decorations, crafts and party supplies
     PartyBanners:-personalized party banners for any occasion
    Party City-nobody has more party for less.  Balloons, party favors, tableware and pinatas
     Party Supplies World- party supplies and party decorations for adult and kids parties. Great party favors, pinatas, accessories, and birthday party supplies for many themes. Also, wedding, bridal shower, anniversary and baby shower supplies
     Pinatas.com-large selection of pinatas and party supplies
     Plates & Napkins Designer Party Supplies-designer party supplies
     Plum Party: unique party items and decorations for all occasions
     Pretty Party Place-"Your One Stop Party Shop".  Everything to make any one of your party and/or events special.  We carry over 150 patterns including popular favorites and themes

    PrintMyRibbon.com-superior rated custom printed ribbon for product presentation, corporate gifts, event planning, weddings, crafts, awareness, scrapbooking and more!
    PrintMyThing.com-wine bottle boxes, stickers, invitation cards, magnets, bows, wedding labels and hang tags

    ShindigZ.com -the world's largest party supply superstore.  Great party supplies at low prices
     Stumps Prom & Party-personalized theme party kits and event decorations
         TAYMARK Giant Party Store-over 13,000 party items in assorted themes
     Wedding Car Signs-custom and personalized wedding car signs, just married wedding car decals and clings from FamilyCarSigns.com

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FLOWERS:

  • 1-800-FLOWERS.COM-same day florist delivery.  Birthday flowers and gifts
    BloomsByTheBox.com-the wholesale flower superstore.  Wedding flowers, bulk flowers and floral supplies
     Bridesign-save 30% on wedding flowers.  Order direct from the grower
    FLORAL DESIGNS, INC-customized floral packages designed to fit your wedding size and budget
     JRROSES.com-fresh flowers for weddings and other occasions.  Discount prices, fast shipping and guaranteed quality
     Pick a Petal-add luxury to your wedding day, sophistication to your tabletops... or romance to any special occasion with fresh or freeze dried rose petals that look, smell, and feel like they just fell off the stems
     Silkflowers.com-add instant elegance to any décor with realistic high quality silk flower arrangements, silk plants and artificial trees.  Fully assembled upon delivery, maintenance-free, and backed by our full 30 day money back guarantee

Italian Wedding Personalized Chocolate Favor - click to enlarge
Italian Chocolate Bar Favors (personalized) available at:  American Bridal

FOOD INFO & RECIPES:  Confections, regional foods, etiquette, wedding feast and everyday recipes, plus online ordering for a taste of home

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GIFT ITEMS & WEDDING PRODUCTS:  Online companies you can order from for ethnic wedding gifts, handicrafts, fine china, crystal, flatware, decorations, cake toppers and wedding favors

GIFTS:


'A Slice of Love' Pizza Cutter in a Miniature Pizza Box available at: My Wedding Favors

WEDDING & PARTY ITEMS:

INVITATIONS:  Order Italian invitations (wedding stationery) online

Borrow Diamonds Like A Star and Save 20% + get FREE SHIPPING from Adorn.com. Coupon Code: 20FREESHIP

JEWELRY:  Themed wedding bands, bridal jewelry, tiaras and gift items

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MAGAZINES:  Newspapers, journals and magazines

  • METAGRID-large list of Italian newspapers and magazines

MENSWEAR:

  • Beau Ties Ltd. of Vermont-the bow tie experts.  Handmade silk bow ties and neckties
     Fine Tuxedos-formal shirts, shoes, vests, ties and tuxedos up to 50% off retail prices
     H & D Tuxedo and Bridal-designer style wedding gowns and tuxedos at half the designer price
         Link Your Shirt-outfit your wedding party with fabulous silk neckties.  Shop a huge selection at discount prices
     Tuxedos Direct-complete line of traditional tuxedos and accessories including jackets, trousers, shirts, vests, cummerbunds, ties, and patent leather shoes, from top names like Perry Ellis and Lord West

MUSIC:  Place to order Italian music securely online from Amazon.com

PHOTOGRAPHY:

REAL LIFE STORIES:  Read about other Italians for descriptions of their wedding stories

REGISTRIES:

  • Amazon.com-registry and planning made simple for brides, grooms, family and friends
     Macys.com-wedding and gift registry
     Organize.com-gift & wedding registry.  To be wear, ceremony, reception and storage items for the bride & groom

TOOLS & WED-SITES:

  • BridalShowerGamesAtoZ.com-bridal shower advice from planning and hosting to tons of games & printable game cards (Bridal Bingo included).  Easy to download and use
     eWedding.com-free wedding websites.  Impress your family and friends.  Upload unlimited photos, RVSP's and more
     Fine Wedding Speeches-well-crafted speeches created by a qualified professional speaker, speech writer and speaking coach
     HotelPlanner.com-guaranteed best hotel rates for groups and weddings
         Instant Wedding Toasts-create a heartfelt wedding speech by just filling in a few simple blanks and you'll have a wedding toast ready to go in 5 minutes
     MissNowMrs-premier name change kit for brides
     My Memories Suite-scrapbooking software with over 1500 background papers
         Name Change Kit-America's internet shopping source for all personal name change applications
     Nearlyweds Wedding Websites-stunning wed-sites.  We collabrate with brilliant stationery designers to bring you stunning wedding websites on our fun and feature-packed platform
     Places Everyone: (The Ultimate Seating Planner) An excellent resource tool to organize your reception seating plan.  Features moveable magnetic pieces to arrange your tables, guests and DJ/Band
     Printable Games A to Z-print from your computer icebreaker games for baby/bridal showers, birthday or holiday parties.
     The Wedding & Event Directory-find the local professionals you need for your wedding or event
     Wedding Channel from The Knot-the most comprehensive, useful and fun wedding-related site on the Internet.  Wedding resources, planning tools, guides, ideas, advice, vendors, shopping and blogs
     Wedding Jojo-create a free wedding website in just minutes.  Great designs and features to help you organize and plan the big day
     WedQuarters Personal Wedding Websites- a wedding website is the most efficient, easy and fun way to clearly communicate all important wedding details with your guests.  Collect wedding RSVPs, gather guestbook entries, relay all important wedding details such as gift registry info, maps, directions, your schedule of events, special requests and much more
     Wendy Haynes-create your own wedding ceremony.  Inspiring guides, paperbacks and e-books available for immediate download

TRAVEL:  Where to stay, what to see and do in Italy


'Italian Night' Party Pack available at: Oriental Trading Company

WEDDING GUIDES & DIRECTORIES:  Regional information for photographers, musicians, florists, and other local resources

  • Domenico Costabile-professional photographer working in the area between Siena and Florence and specializing in wedding books
  • Firenze in Musica-musical entertainment
  • Italian Weddings-find professional vendors who specialize in Italian events
  • SposArt Ensemble-Classical Musician Society providing Classical Music (ranging from Solos, Duos, Trios and Quartets to an Orchestra of Strings), Jazz, Popular Folk Music and Light Music. We can also organize evening performances of Renaissance and/or 18th century music in period costume
  • Tuscan Music-provides a wide variety of professional musicians for weddings and events in Florence Tuscany and Italy. A perfect romantic music for unforgettable moments!


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