Since we first announced that we would be getting married in Italy, a lot of people have asked us, "Why Italy?"  We know that it isn't the first place that people think of when you say that you're having a destination wedding - most people think of warm, tropical locales.  Destination weddings at those types of places are fantastic, but they just aren't "us".  We wanted something different, something special for us, and our idea to get married in Europe was born.

Since Philip has a large Italian family and his grandparents (the wonderful John and Philomena Darin) were both born in Italy, we decided that it was the perfect place for us to celebrate with our families and begin our lives together as a married couple.  We understand that a trip to Italy is not something that everyone is able to do, and we know that those of you who can't be there with us when we get married will be there with us in spirit, and in our hearts.  For everyone who is planning to make the trip and join us in Cortona, we are overjoyed that you will be there with us as we marry.

Amy