Barolo Divino

“Barolo DiVino”

Dedicated to the couples that expect something special on their wedding day – a mesmerizing experience for themselves, their relatives and friends in one of the most unique places in the World!

You will be overwhelmed by breathtaking panoramic views of the Alps and delightful hills of the Langhe from the sumptuous residence – your wedding venue. Each moment of the ceremony will be framed by the grandeur of Historic Wine House, with the most complete collection of Barolo wine, containing around 35.000 bottles.

Enjoy this unforgettable day and your Wedding in exclusive scenery each season of the year.

A Magic Moment

Matrimonio Divino took part in an event from afar... we were asked to participate in a Priscilla of Boston fashion show and wedding event in Florida. All of our materials were put in the gift bags seen in the slide show...

SLIDE SHOW

Our Russian in all her Furor

Now introducing Julia, Russian, fascinating and determined … of few words, but all about the facts.

Here she is in all her splendor…

“I am Russian and I love my country immensly, but another Italian region stole a part of my heart. From the time I discovered Piedmont, and particularly the territory of Langhe and Roero (7 years ago), I have wanted to share my discovery, first with relatives and friends, and then with all those who love Italy. This wish brought me to collaborate with the tour operator Stile Divino Travel, which is comprised of a motivated and creative staff, enamored with their profession.
The new brand “Matrimonio DiVino”, founded on the creative partnership between a travel agency and wedding planner, inspired me to work with a newly renovated vigor. Weddings are always assiociated with beauty and romanticism, and the tandem Kairòs and Stile DiVino, created a myriad of innovative ideas, which has allowed me to see all of our most beautiful dreams come true. Furthermore, dealing with serious and experienced professionals has convinced me to be a part of this project, and become one of them.

and in original language….

“ Я русская и очень люблю свою страну, несмотря на то, что живу за границей. Но часть моего сердца завоевал один из итальянских регионов.С того момента, как я открыла для себя Пьемонт и в частности уникальнейшую зону Ланге и Роеро, возникло желание поделиться этим открытием сначала со своими родными и друзьями, а потом и со всеми тем, кто любит Италию.Это желание привело меня к сотрудничеству с туроператором Stile DiVino Travel, где работают целеустремленные и творческие люди, влюбленные в свое дело. Новый бренд “Бракосочетание DiVino”, родившийся из творческого союза туристического агенства и агенства организации свадеб, вдохновил меня на работу с новой силой. Свадьба всегда ассоциируеся с красотой и романтикой, тандем Kairos и Stile DiVino, это фонтан идей и творчества, что позволяет увидеть воочию, ожившую сказку. А главное они профессионалы, и поэтому я с ними.”

The fortune of having collaborators from all over the world makes us polyglots! wow!

What a team of women...and it hasn't finished yet...the best is yet to come...partner and owner of Stile Divino Travel...

Stay Tuned!

Fall-Winter Reception Menu

Sometimes choosing the menu can be the best part of the whole wedding planning process(especially for the guys) if it includes multiple tastings. On the other hand, it could lead to utter confusion when you try to appeal to everyone's tastes.

First you must decide if you want a sit-down dinner, a buffet, or just a casual type barbeque or picnic style meal. Italy is known for their usual long and multiple course meals which can sometimes be painful to get through...a true gastronomic challenge. You can only imagine what the wedding feasts involve! However, in the north, going lighter is getting more popular... perhaps having a type of buffet for the aperitivo and then a reasonable sit down meal would be the best solution, allowing guests to have the energy to dance afterwards!

Here is an example of a FALL/WINTER wedding menu that I loved from this weekend's wedding!

BUFFET APERITIVO

- polenta cakes with gorgonzola
- shrimp and black lentil cups

- crackers with pate and berries
- Parmesan round
- Squash soup served in a pumpkin
- hot "salatini" salty meat, cheese, spinach pastries
- fritto misto ... fried vegetables, snails, frog legs, and shrimp
- a glazed ham cut and served in front of the people

- prosciutto leg sliced on request

ANTIPASTI (two 1st courses...one cold and one hot)

- carne cruda (tartare) with black truffle shavings


- hot soufflè of cardoons with bagna cauda sauce

PRIMO (second course)

- leek risotto

SECONDO (third course or entrèe)

- Razza piemontese special grade A roasted veal with potatoes and broccoli

FRUIT PLATTERS

PASTICCERIA PLATTER with chocolate covered oranges, mini cups of cream, artisanal local cookies

WEDDING CAKE

Of course this was accompanied with only the finest wines...sparkling Cà del Bosco to start and then local red Renato Ratti Nebbiolo. The ingredients and plates are all seasonal which can be difficult during this season. I would recommend a similar kind of menu for your winter wedding!

and don't forget the best part...MIDNIGHT PASTA for when you all get hungry after dancing!

Interview With A Beautiful Bride-To-Be

Is getting married out of style? No way! It seems as though love is all around me and everyone is tying the knot! One of these soon-to-be brides is one of my dearest friends from high school who I decided to interview. This is for all those brides who would like to compare notes, share in this bride's planning program, and experience her emotions through this process. So let's comment on trends and brainstorm ideas together ... and hear from the featured bride-to-be Britta Purcell, 28 year old San Franciscan raised in Napa Valley California. I must say a classy, cultured, yet funky kind of gal!

How did your fiancè propose to you? Were you expecting it?

My fiance Gavin proposed to me while on vacation in France. I had done most of the planning and reserving of hotels/restaurants, so he tried to find a time that was "unplanned". At the end of our 10 day trip, we were in Burgundy, France and had taken a bike ride through the vineyards, had a very nice lunch and then he suggested we "take a drive" to see that castle we'd seen on the drive in from Paris. We drove through the country roads to the little castle town and walked around for a bit, noticing there was a fantastic view point over the valley below. I did not think he was going to propose until he paused as we were leaving and said we should have a glass of wine and enjoy the scenery (he had bought a nice bottle the day before without me knowing). So we got the wine and went to sit down and he told me to open it...I reached down to get the bottle and at the bottom of the bag was the ring. He said some very nice words, we took lots of pictures and drank our glass of wine then drove back to our hotel to relax and make phone calls! All in all, it was perfect, not overly planned, centered around wine and romantic. I could not have asked for a better story.

How much time are you giving yourselves before the wedding?

About 10 months

That seems pretty common. What is your planning timeline? Do you have one?

Currently the beginning of November and we have looked at possible venues and hope to decide in the next couple of weeks on the place and date (most likely September 2011).

So you've already started the process? What have you done so far?

Looked at 4 spots, asked our families to create their guest list - edited that down - begun a pros and cons list of the places we've seen.

and what sources are you using to help you plan? (internet searches, magazines, websites, friends?) Which ones?

Friends, wedding blogs (greenweddingshoes, stylemepretty, 100layercake). My mom got me Martha Stewart's wedding planning book which is helpful in giving a timeline for planning. I've only opened it though :)

What is your dream location?

Amongst vineyards, during harvest (late August-September), outside...preferably with a harvest/full moon!

and your dream dress? wink wink

Already found it. BLEEP BLEEP (for obvious reasons!) but it's feminine.

Are you thinking about having a theme? colors?

I like neutrals so my idea is to have bridesmaids in creme/khaki/linen. I want long farm tables with white tablecloths and linen/creme runners. Then lots of different glass, wine bottles, carafes, and big pops of color - dahlias are in season and local to Sonoma around that time so I envision lots of different colors on a neutral/earthy backdrop. When the scenery is beautiful, and you're in nature, I believe you shouldn't do too much. Just highlight the surroundings.

Sounds like a perfect setting. Do you feel like this is a stressful process or a beautiful and fun process?

I feel like thinking about cost and size are the most stressful parts. I am not worried about the creative details. Those things are exciting and fun and I'm pretty good about making decisions on taste and personal preference. But being sensitive to my fiance and learning to have those complex conversations about money, etc is a learning experience that I want to do right since its pretty much setting the tone for our communication for our marriage. I have total faith in us and the wedding but I tend to take a lot of the stress on myself so my biggest challenge is working through those feelings.

to be continued!

Vineyard weddings are in demand and as Britta said the setting seems to be one of the most important and most beautiful components in a wedding. Our Barolo DiVino package would be perfect if any of you would like the combination of an Italian wedding set in the wine country Italy please contact us for further information.

Please add your comments! Britta seems quite ready!

Fabulous Florence!

… enough about me...let's introduce our other essential element of our Matrimonio Divino STAFF who is helping to promote MATRIMONIO DIVINO weddings worldwide! Here is her story:

“I was born in French Switzerland, between the vineyards and Lake Lemano. I remember fondly the vibrant colors and various aromas of the harvest. Twenty years ago, for LOVE, I moved to Piemonte Italy. Piemonte stole my heart, its diverse landscapes enchanted me. I once again discovered the lakes, vineyards, sweet hillsides and charming villages that marked my childhood.

Twelve years as a flight attendant, the following years brought me along different paths, one year and a half ago I decided to take an important turn in my life!

All of this started with my passion for my new land of adoption, with the hope to share it with other foreigners; I had the lucky chance to meet Daniela, owner of the Incoming agency StileDiVino Travel, with whom I began a worthwhile collaboration. This project developed quickly: Daniela introduced me to Monia, who she was creating the registered brand “MATRIMONIO DIVINO” together with, and they offered me the opportunity to work be a part of this project and follow the French speaking countries of Northern Europe.

How could I not accept such a fantastic opportunity? An enthusiastic and brilliant project! I felt graciously honored to take part in a prestigious team like this, whose only mission is to MAKE BRIDE AND GROOMS DREAMS COME TRUE. Monia's long experience, owner of Kairòs, Wedding Designer “haut de Gamme”, is a guarantee of quality for brides and grooms that decide to plan and organize their wedding with MATRIMONIO DIVINO; we know how to listen diligently and leave space for your most imaginary and hidden dreams.

Luxurious, emotional, and unique weddings … this is what we offer, the most important DAY of your lives can be set in the most exceptional picture frame ... Piedmont and all its beauty!

I love music, almost all kinds, but my passion lies particularly with Jazz which can be compared slightly to my work. The base is an all so familiar melody that we all know - the Wedding - it is modulated according to sensitivity, character and the musician's passion. It is for this reason that we can compare Jazz to MATRIMONIO DIVINO; your wedding will be like the staff and we will put the most melodic notes on it to compose as a team, as a group the most beautiful musical piece of your lives.

Would you like to become composers of the Musical Masterpiece of your lives? Let's get to work, I'm waiting for you!!!"

… and if you want to practice your French, in the original romantic language of Flo ….

“Je suis née en Suisse Romande, sur le lac Léman, au milieu des vignes. Les couleurs des vendanges, les parfums m’ont laissés des souvenirs profonds. Par Amour, je me suis transférée au Piémont, dans la province de Vercelli, il y a 20 ans. Je me suis laissée envouter pare la variété des paysages. J’y ai retrouvé les lacs, les vignes, les douces collines et les petits villages si chers à mon enfance.

12 ans comme hôtesse de l’air pour la Swissair suivis de différentes expériences professionnelles m’ont fait prendre conscience que le tourisme è mon Monde. Je décide donc en 2009 de retourner à mon premier Amour, le tourisme, partant de ma passion pour ce Piémont qui m’a adopté. J’ai alors eu la grande chance de rencontrer Daniela fondatrice de l’Agence Incoming Stile DiVino Travel avec qui j’ai commencé à collaborer. Le pas suivant à été relativement court, Daniela m’a présentée Monia Wedding Planner et fondatrice de Kairos, avec laquelle elle avait créé « Matrimonio DiVino ». Elle m’ont proposé de collaborer et de m’occuper des pays francophones et de l’Europe du Nord.

Comment ne pas accepter une aussi fantastique opportunité ! Le projet est génial, enthousiasmant. Je me suis sentie profondément honorée de leur offre et j’ai accepté d’intégrer leur team dont le but principal est de REALISER votre REVE. L’expérience de Kairos, wedding Planner Haut de Gamme est une garantie que je suis heureuse de pouvoir vous offrir et si vous décidez de remettre votre Mariage entre nos mains, nous saurons vous écouter et donner valeur au plus petit de vos rêves.

Mariages Luxueux, mariages émotionnants, uniques voilà ce que nous vous proposons. Tel un tableau, nous voulons mettre autour du jour le plus important de votre vie, un cadre exceptionnel, unique et ce cadre est le Piémont.

Je suis une passionnée de musique Jazz. Ce style musical ressemble un peu à mon travail. Improviser sur la base d’une mélodie connue ; le Mariage et comme le musicien, lui transmettre vos émotions, vos passions, votre amour, vos rêves ….. Matrimonio DiVino sera la portée sur laquelle nous écrirons les notes les plus mélodieuses pour composer avec vous la plus belle œuvre musicale.

Je vous attends pour la création de votre Œuvre Personnelle ! “