The final day of our extraordinary European trip with Trafalgar Tours had unfortunately arrived. Thankfully, the day was packed full of more unforgettable experiences in three magnificent parts of Italy: Tuscany, Florence, and Rome. Before our last Be My Guest experience, we made a quick stop at Piazzale Michelangelo — arguably the best place for a panoramic view of Florence that promises to take your breath away.
If you are not fortunate enough to visit The Academy to see David, do not worry because the famous square, which is dedicated to the prolific Renaissance sculptor Michelangelo himself, has an impressive replica of him.
As well as a replica of the four allegories found in the Medici Chapel of San Lorenzo. While the originals are made of white marble, the copies are made of bronze.
In front of me was one of the best view’s the world has to offer, however my eyes were drawn to something else. Since it was 11/11/11, seven couples from China had decided to celebrate the auspicious day by getting married in Piazzale Michelangelo. Our timing was perfect, as we arrived just as two weddings were taking place.
Having been recently married myself, I could not help but get emotional watching these young couples in love commit the rest of their lives together with such a romantic backdrop.
As we were leaving the square I happened to spot one of the wedding present’s.
My Italian Travel Director Marco whispered in my ear, “In Italy, the couple that drives a Lamborghini together, stays together.” Maybe I should have had my wedding in Italy and not Argentina?
Ohhh it is all so lovely! I haven’t been to Florence in a few years, but I still remember how inviting that Duomo is. So incredible that you were able to witness the wedding!
Wasn’t that incredible? I felt REALLY lucky!!! Florence is gorgeous. 🙂
A Lamborghini? Wow.
A beautiful wedding though.
Yes, all you can really say is wow haha!
I’ve been married for 14 years and I still get emotional when I just see a wedding on tv. I’m sure I would have been balling if I was actually there 🙂
Hahaha I’m sure I’ll be the SAME way!!! Imagine watching 7 people get married at once! 🙂
Thanks for this gorgeous post!
Your oh so welcome!!!
I absolutely love Piazzale Michelangelo! I watched quite a few sunsets up there when I was in Florence. If that is the wedding present I can expect if I get married in Italy, perhaps I should drag that Chilean of mine over there for our nuptials. 🙂
I miss you dearly little lady. I would also like to point out that I am no longer a creepy lurker on your blog! Love you! xo
O.M.G.
Nooooooo way!
You delurked!!! Yay!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m so happy that you left your 1st comment. And yes, I think you should totally drag your Chilean over to Italy for the wedding. Just in case…
Love and miss you so so so much too! XO
I’m totally using Trafalgar in the future!
Wahooooo!
LOVE all that coloured confetti! How come no one got us a Lamborghini for our wedding?
I LOVE it too! I know, I keep hoping mine will show up…
Wow!! Love all that wondrously cheery confetti. 🙂 GREAT shots, Andi! 🙂
Wasn’t the confetti awesome? I took like 100 pics of it!!!
I literally jupmed out of my chair and danced after reading this!
Hahahaha too cute!
Great reviews! Thanks for a tour on that places via pictures.
Thanks & you’re welcome. 🙂
LOVE your hair! So glam. And the photos are amazing. You are getting to be a pro with the camera!
Awww you are WAY too sweet, thank you lovely!!! XOXO
Not what I expected opening this post – how cool that you were there to see all those festive weddings! I love little travel surprises like that. Great photos. Who gets a Lambo for a wedding gift??!
I live for travel surprises like that, seriously!!! Thanks so much for your kind words. Isn’t that Lambo incredible??? Can you imagine how much it cost to ship back to China?
Oh, Florence is so glamorous. Of all the places I visited in Italy, I could have stayed there for MONTHS.
Me too, agree completely!!!
Florence is so beautiful, I’ve really got to get back there one of these days! And I think seeing the weddings would have made me a little weepy as well, so pretty! 🙂
I’m glad that I’m not the only one that would have teared up! Florence is insanely gorgeous!!! I hope to get back there soon.
Great panoramic views! Love the car story!
Thanks darling! 🙂
Nice ride! I love that first picture of confetti.
Thanks darling! I took so many it was hard to choose which pics to use.
I love Italy & I really want to get back to Florence since the last time I was there was in 1999. Looks like you had a great time & so cool about all the weddings!
I had SUCH an awesome time! I’m dying to get back to Italy again with my hubby now.
Wow, beautiful pics! They look amazing.
I haven’t been to Italy yet, but it’s definitely on the list of places I hope to go soon.
Thank you SO much!!! Oh I hope you can get there soon you will LOVE it!
What an amazing place to be married in. Great photos!
Agree, SO beautiful! THANKS!
That’s definitely the ultimate “getaway” car for a bride! Sexy!
Soooo sexy! I hope they appreciate it. 😉
wow! we def missed the Lamborghini!!!
Hahahaha me too!!!
LOL, I love that Italian saying, that’s hilarious!
And the pic of the statue is so gorgeous! Your eye just keeps getting better and better…
I actually thought of you when he told me that! And thank you from the bottom of my heart for your encouragement. I literally got butterflies in my stomach when I read your comment!
Love this post! I have been to Florence and was lucky to stay in a room with a balcony overlooking the Basilica (on our honeymoon). I did get to see the “real” David but I think we missed the square!? Love the Lamborghini saying – you betcha!
What an incredibly romantic place for a honeymoon and your room sounded divine!
I am afraid Marco must have been kidding, that isn’t really an Italian tradition/belief, though I am sure Lamborghini would benefit from it… and we’d all have more fun 😉
Your visit to Italy sounds absolutely AMAZING. I am taking notes for when I finally hit Florence myself 🙂
He was totally kidding!!! Total jokester. I’m Italian and I certainly didn’t get a Lambo as my wedding present haha. My trip was incredible — how exciting that you’ll be visiting Florence in the future! 🙂
This shows real expertise!
Why thank you!
I can not thank you adequately for the beauty you bring into this world!
Wow I’m touched beyond words!
I didn’t want this post to end!
Awwwwwwwww!!!
GORGEOUS SHOTS!
THANKS!
nice pics,i love lambo pic 🙂
Yeah it’s an awesome car!
The wedding couple should have gotten your email address. If I were them, I’d love to have the photographs you took. Great eye for detail and beauty, Andi.
And gasp, a Lambo as a wedding present. I need to marry a Chinese entrepreneur. LOL
Of all the world I have seen, not much can compare to the postcard view of Florence from Piazza Michelangelo.
I took SO many awesome shots of several of the couples. I wish with all of my heart that I could send the pics to them!!! Thanks a million for your sweet words, I’m so touched! And can you believe the couple got a Lambo for their wedding gift??? Agree, the view of Florence from Piazza Michelangelo is pretty much unbeatable.
I really love the colors of the ribbons.
And speaking of colors, your coat perfectly matched the background of the city.
I loved the ribbons too! And that is too cute that you noticed my coat matched the cityscape! I bought that cape in Provence.
I just booked myself a Trafalgar trip because of you!
Best news ever!
Splendid!!!!
Thanks Henry!
Another amazing post by you!
Thanks Mark!
I sat in a Lamborghini once, it is the only sports car I adore! 🙂 Your pictures are so beautiful! Hugs!
Thanks sweetheart!!! How was it to sit inside the Lambo? Hugs!!!
Gorgeous post!
Thanks Sarah!!!
*sigh* So romantic. <3 How beautiful.
And a Lamborghini as a wedding present? Maybe I should go to Italy next and find a nice Italian man. 😉
My Dad is Italian and he didn’t gift my Mom with a Lamborghini haha! Yes, sooo romantic!!!