There is an Italian expression that has followed me since childhood: “Sei come San Tommaso, che non ci credi finché non ci metti il naso.” It translates, roughly, as: “You’re like Saint Thomas, you don’t believe it until you put your nose in it.” The saying draws on the biblical story of the apostle Thomas, who refused
In 2025 Italy hosted about 16,700 weddings for couples from abroad, and the United States was the largest market, with close to a third of all requests. So if Italy is on your list, you are in good company. Most couples arrive with a clear picture in mind, a long dinner by the water with everyone they love
